I have been using this backpack for a while now, taking it on a few hikes to our favorite lakes in the mountains. During these trips, I quickly realized the significance of a specific feature that sets backpacks apart.
Whoa this is wild! I literally just emailed hyperlite to ask them how going from the SW55 to the SW70 allows them to go from a marketed load carry capacity of "40lbs" to "60lbs" (When comparing the packs...they look identical in terms of structure/features). I'm carrying rock climbing gear these days and I'm getting into the 45+lbs range. If I need to carry an ice axe + cramps, and more food - could easily get into 50lbs of gear. But to have a 70L pack without load lifters?! Good lord. Didn't even notice this on their website photos! I'm calling major BS on a load carry capacity of 60lbs for this pack....maybe literally the bag/material/construction/seams wouldn't tear with that kind of weight...but good luck getting your body through 2, 3, 4 days worth of hauling with 60lbs of gear in this pack...no thank you. Thank you for pointing this out! Pack is off my list and you saved me a bunch of time.
@@ccolagio_ yeah, I get up to around 30 on day trips and 50 overnight or pack-rafting. But even on my day hikes with 25-30 pounds it sucked. The harness straps are thin and narrow, felt like floss. And yeah no load lifters, kind of unbelievable. I went with brand, Stone Glacier - Terminus 7000 (114liter). Will not save you money, but they do have sales. Most comfortable back I’ve worn and right around 4lbs.
I do get it with the pack. I use one of the old style from early 2000's. Classic large pack, with chambers weighs 5lbsish. Fun part has great straps, have had a hind quarter of an elk in there lots of times. It is made for weight and fits great. With the WL float tube, I can stick that little thing in one of the front pouches and not even get into the main with waders and fly gear. My friend has that type of pack, not my think either, He likes the weight, I carry all the extra food and water and beer!
