Arc Blast vs Windrider.

[ferdinand the bull]

Heading out for a nobo thru-hike in a few weeks and I'm still finalizing my kit. I'll have a base weight of 6-7 pounds. Between these two backs, I am. (yoda? hmmm... too much gear) I know they are different packs, different weights etc. But I would love some of the plus and minuses if anyone has them.

Love and Bless.

[kayak karl]

you got three threads the same.???

[MuddyWaters]

One persons plus can be anothers minuses. Pretty much something the user has to decide.

[CoffeeBager]

How long is a few weeks? ZPacks says 4 weeks for backpacks right now, and at this time of year, they may not be able to rush your order.

[Venchka]

You live in Boulder, CO. You have access to a zillion backpacks. Take you and your stuff and get properly fitted with a backpack. Hit the trails around Boulder with your new loaded backpack to make sure that it fits and works correctly for you. Having a carefully selected system that works for you is worth an extra ounce or two.
Wayne