Episode 61 | Frameless Pack Best Practices
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Stream Summary
In this episode, Ryan and Andrew discuss how and why to use a frameless pack while backpacking.
Outline
- 00:00:18 – introduction, podcast overview
- 00:01:04 – What is a frameless pack?
- 00:02:05 – pack suspension vs. load carry comfort
- 00:04:08 – When and why would someone choose to use a frameless backpack?
- 00:08:18 – utilizing sleeping pads to shape and stabilize a frameless pack
- 00:09:51 – hybrid frameless packs / packs with external foam “sit-pad”
- 00:11:06 – using Hyperlight Mountain Gear pods versus stuff sacks to shape and stabilize a frameless pack
- 00:12:00 – training when utilizing a frameless pack
- 00:13:41 – more tips on packing a frameless pack: placement of soft vs. hard items; weight distribution
- 00:16:34 – hip belts in frameless packs
- 00:17:29 – Gear Recommendations; focus on Atom Packs Nanu X25, Bears Ears 50, Mountain Smith Zerk 40
- 00:20:46 – podcast wrap-up and conclusion
Resources
- For more information about lightweight and ultralight backpacks, check out The Backpacks Trailhead.
- Check out a review of the Atom Packs Nanu X25 Pack written by Andrew Marshall. Purchase the Atom Packs Nanu X25 Pack here.
- The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Pods were featured in our 2021 Publisher’s Gear Guide. You can purchase the Pods here.
- Andrew Marshall Reviewed the Nunatak Gear Bears Ears 50 Backpack. Purchase the Bears Ears 50 here.
- Mountainsmith Zerk 40 Backpack
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Executive Producer - Backpacking Light; Show Director and Host - Ryan Jordan; Producer - Chase Jordan; Theme music: Look for Me in the Mountains written by Chris Cunningham and Ryan Jordan, performed by Chris Cunningham (acoustic guitar, lead and harmony vocals, harmonica), Chad Langford (upright bass), and Tom Murphy (mandolin), produced by Basecamp Studios in Bozeman, Montana.
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In this episode, Ryan and Andrew discuss how and why to use a frameless pack while backpacking.
enjoy!
Is there an updated chart of torso collapse? The last one I saw was from 2011 https://backpackinglight.com/frameless_backpacks_sotm_part2b_2011/
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