How do you try out a back pack from a maker if they aren't available in stores? ie-- zpacks.
Do you just decide that's what you want and go for it? I have the Atmos 65 and when I bought, I brought all my stuff to rei and loaded packs until I found one I felt good about. Now thinking I can go much lighter but throwing dollars at something you are buying blind concerns me. How did you guys do it?