Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave

I just picked up a second-hand R.E.Load backpack and it's a godsend. Huge, well made, burly as hell, and can be expanded/cinched down as needed. A bit strappy, but oh well.

When I don't need the huge size, I'll keep using my old Metropolis. When I can get away with even less, I'm all about my Mountainsmith lumbar pack. That little bag has proven itself worth its weight in gold.