I know....I know....two different animals. One is a frameless pack while the other isn't.
I am in the market for a new pack and want to get lighter than what I had in my Gregory Z55 from when I first started out, I am just worried about not being light enough for a frameless bag.
I am at 6.25 pounds with my shelter, sleeping bag (eventually will upgrade to a lighter top quilt), and cook kit (I can make it lighter). I have yet to go through and weigh everything that I have though, but find it hard to imagine me adding an additional six pounds to my base weight before food and water for summer hiking (headlamp, toiletries, etc).
My fear is that once the weather gets colder (early spring, late fall) my base weight will go up and I will need a different pack than the ULA where the frame on the Osprey can help support the additional weight.
Curious what you guys think and if you think I could get away with a frameless bag for the additional weight savings, or if I should grab the Osprey. I am leaning towards the Exos 48 if I go that route that way I should be set if i ever do attempt to head out in winter. I think the Exos 38 would be plenty for summer though and the three season hiking I currently do.
Thanks!