The bigger bag you buy, the more stuff you will take. If you are buying from a store load everything up and take it to the store with you, including food. Most stores will not mind. We have a local store the has sand bags for weight so you can feel what it will be like on the trail.
My first bag was a Lowe Alpine expedition 80 + 20 for weekend trips. It weighed 8 pounds empty, and I hardly had enough room. I took the top off, dropped 1. 5 pounds and about 500cui. Made it work. Then bought one close to what I needed. I am much more comfortable and 15 pound lighter on my back!
Just my $.02
Bob
----- Original Message -----From: Edwardo RodriguezSent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:28 PMSubject: [BackpackingLight] Backpacks CapacityHello All, I am going to buy a new Gregory backpack. I be using this when I hike the JMT, PCT or the AT trail. In my JMT looks like there will be about 7 to 8 days on the trial before I get resupply my self. The Gregory Baltoro 70 weight in at 5lb 9 oz and holds 4,471 cu. in.(70 l) and the Gregory Whitney 95 wight in at 6lb 9 oz.and holds 5,797 cu.in.(95 l). What my fear is if I get the Baltoro there might not be enought space to hold all my food I will need. What I would like to know from all of your for those of you that goes out for 4 to 5 days and 7 to 8 day trips what is your pack capacity. Thank you for all the help you could pass my way. ED
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