Which of my packs(Ohm;Pa'lante) for WRHR

I don’t have extensive experience with either pack (I sent my Palante V2 back and I’ve worn my son’s Ohm 2.0 for a couple miles) but I’d rather use the Ohm at 25#.

Matthew K, what made you send the V2 back? You use a Kumo from what I remember in some other posts. I’d imagine they’re very similar and no need for both.

heavy loads aside I wonder if anyone has preference for frame vs frameless or having a hip belt on off trail use. Granted there’s no difficult scrambling on this route.

The fit on the V2 was not for me.

My son has inherited my Kumo. I prefer my ULA CDT these days. I also picked up an older Prophet which I like quite a bit. I don’t know which one I will use as my main pack next summer…

I used the Prophet with Klymit frame on the WRHR; all-up weight of 19lbs. It carried well.

My companion used a frameless Exodus at 23lbs all up.

I had an original Ohm and thought it carried really well; if in doubt…..use the pack you like. You have plenty of time to do a shakedown trip at maximum weight?

I own the Ohm 2.0 and MLD Burn sans hip belt.   Never owned or seen the Palante.

I prefer my Burn for any trips where my total pack weight is at or under 20lbs as I tolerate that well on my shoulders.   I’ve carried over 25lbs in it but I had some lingering pain for about a week afterwards near my C7 that felt like a pinched nerve

I used to have a very high opinion of the Ohm which has diminished over time.   I found that the waist belt straps kept slipping and needed to be readjusted multiple times per day while wearing it.   The frame hoop at the top keeps popping out and needs to be put back in.   I’ve shown the issue to a couple other BPLers as the problem persisted and it wasn’t immediately obvious to any of us what the issue was and why they kept happening.

The Burn and similar packs provide simplicity and fewer points of failure, which is important to me.

I’ve done trips in that region with a light pack (gg kumo) and a heavier pack (gg silverback). For that long of a trip, I think you could go either way. I agree with Ian that the frameless shoulder carry packs are better under 20lbs. With camera gear and 6 days of food, I had my kumo around 27lbs and thats definitely pushing it, even though the Kumo’s wide straps do a great job with the weight. I find the silverback generally more comfortable, because of its excellent frame system, so these days, unless I’m looking for a agile carry, I just take that.

Have fun! The winds are amazing. You probably won’t need spikes unless you plan on some glacier travel.

I used my MLD Burn on this same trip and at the same time this year. I had 6 days of food in it with a 5.5lb base weight. I would say you should bring the ULA.

I did the WRHR this year with an Arc Haul.

I would take spikes. We used them on Twins Glacier, but it could have been done without, but there was a 200 yard section of blue ice on Knifepoint Glacier that I wouldn’t have done without spikes.  It was just steep enough where I would have been uncomfortable.