I did a little investigation in trying to shed my beloved Osprey Raptor 14 pack. Anything smaller fits more poorly and moves around a lot more, carries less and generally works not as well. And curiously, the Raptor 14 in Large, is actually lighter than most of the other smaller options I was looking at. So I abandoned the bum bags and smaller backpacks once and for all. If the bigger pack is more comfortable, more secure, and weighs less then use it. Also I drink way more water out of my pack than a bottle.
May 25, 2021, 8:03 a.m. - Cr4w
I did a little investigation in trying to shed my beloved Osprey Raptor 14 pack. Anything smaller fits more poorly and moves around a lot more, carries less and generally works not as well. And curiously, the Raptor 14 in Large, is actually lighter than most of the other smaller options I was looking at. So I abandoned the bum bags and smaller backpacks once and for all. If the bigger pack is more comfortable, more secure, and weighs less then use it. Also I drink way more water out of my pack than a bottle.