Camping Dave
08-27-2009, 21:25
http://www.aarnpacks.com/products/featherlite_freedom.html
Aarn had a Featherlite Freedom for sale in his bargain basement. It was a tester and last year's model, but also half price, so I went ahead and bought it. So far I've only used it on one very short backpacking trip but I can truly say, "Wow! This thing really worked as advertised."
The hip belt adjustment is amazing and amazingly simple. The hip pads velcro to a pad near the bottom of the pack and you can adjust not only their length but also the angle they rest on your hips. If you're thin you can angle the tops in so they rest on top of your pelvis. And if you're not so thin you can adjust them for a different fit.
The counter balance system really and truly makes the pack more comfortable. There is no weight at all on your shoulders. I mean none. Zero. The straps don't touch the tops of your shoulders at all. You can stand up straight too without the help of poles. No need to lean forward to get your center of gravity right.
Anyway, I'm very happy with it so far. More testing and a longer trip coming up next month.
Aarn had a Featherlite Freedom for sale in his bargain basement. It was a tester and last year's model, but also half price, so I went ahead and bought it. So far I've only used it on one very short backpacking trip but I can truly say, "Wow! This thing really worked as advertised."
The hip belt adjustment is amazing and amazingly simple. The hip pads velcro to a pad near the bottom of the pack and you can adjust not only their length but also the angle they rest on your hips. If you're thin you can angle the tops in so they rest on top of your pelvis. And if you're not so thin you can adjust them for a different fit.
The counter balance system really and truly makes the pack more comfortable. There is no weight at all on your shoulders. I mean none. Zero. The straps don't touch the tops of your shoulders at all. You can stand up straight too without the help of poles. No need to lean forward to get your center of gravity right.
Anyway, I'm very happy with it so far. More testing and a longer trip coming up next month.