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  BEST EXPEDITION PACK SIZE?
Sunday 11th July 2010 at 9:33:51 PM  

gooser1170
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I am looking to invest in an expedition pack that can do it all. I would like to get into some serious mountaineering - Elbrus, Denali, Eiger, etc and I keep getting mixed reviews on the right pack. Gear lists say to get at least 5000-6000 cubic inch packs (80-100 liter) for most expeditions though I had an expert tell me not to get above 70 liter. So which is it? Would the Osprey Aether 70 do it all? Or should I go with something larger? I want to make sure that the pack is big enough to get me through anything but not ridiculously big. Thanks guys and cheers!
 
Tuesday 13th July 2010 at 2:07:20 AM  

Aimee
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Hey Gooser.  I think the Osprey Aether 70 is a good choice.  It's not ridiculously big but you can pretty much fit your tent, stove, fuel, platypus bottles etc... etc... on it.  It's designed in such a way that it distributes the weight load evenly.  It should also be able to withstand some tough treatment. 

Happy trails
 

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