Packs with suspension/stays under 2lbs

ULA Ohm, Catalyst and Circuit, currently available from a couple of manufacturers, depending on size

I do not believe the 2009 GG Miniposa has stays….

the Exos 34 is at or close to 2lbs depending on torso length- if it's anything like the 46 (which appears to be the case) it's more than the stated 34 liters (I think they only include the main bag-not the lid or other pockets)

"ULA Ohm, Catalyst and Circuit, currently available from a couple of manufacturers, depending on size"

Only the Ohm is under 2lbs. I will add it to the list.

"I do not believe the 2009 GG Miniposa has stays…."

Correct.

"the Exos 34 is at or close to 2lbs depending on torso length- if it's anything like the 46 (which appears to be the case) it's more than the stated 34 liters (I think they only include the main bag-not the lid or other pockets)"

Nice find. Size small is right at 2 lbs.

Added to the list.

"Only the Ohm is under 2lbs. I will add it to the list."

Oops, you're correct of course. Sorry about that.

maybe w/ some minor trimming?

Latest spec from Granite Gear is 2lbs 5oz.

5 oz is a pretty big trim job.

I seem to remember this pack being right at 2lbs when it first came out.

they must have added some weight- I thought 2 and a ounce or two

My first generation VT, size M, weighs 2#, 3.7 oz.

^ any reasonable room for trimming or is it bare bones?

the Exos definitely has some room for "surgery"- has a hydration sleeve, lots of external straps including a ice axe loop, the draw string is largish and could be replaced w/ some light spectra, has a dealio that holds you trekking poles- of course the lid is removable and would save precious ounces there

The VT has some longgggggggggggggggg straps and a huge extension collar. 5 oz is easy.

I took my Vapor Trail to a local tailor to cut off that huge extension collar half way down and re-sew in the drawcord. It was only $10 and well worth it. I couldn't tell you the weight difference as I didn't weigh it back then, but it was worth it just for the convenience of getting things in and out of the pack easier.

ahh- thanks that's good to know :)

The OMM Jirishanca 35RL MSC has a lean weight of 675 g; the OMM The Villain 45+10RL MSC has a lean weight of 710 g. Also the OMM Mountain Mover 55+15L has a lean weight of 610 g.

forgive me if I am wrong but these OMM lean weights are when you have removed the frame I think

I'm not sure, don't have an OMM, but this is what it says on their website:

"For lighter loads or to suit a particular activity, the Mountain Mover packs can be stripped down, reducing the weight to as little as 630g for the Mountain Mover 55+15.

The removable parts are:

Flap, MSC, axe straps, PlatFormat, hip belt."

If you keep the hipbelt the weight should still be under 2 pound, I guess. Maybe someone who has a OMM can comment?