I have had the featherlite freedom pro for about 18 months, with the balance bags it is a vast improvement on the other brand I have. Frankly as a young bloke of 72 and a solo hiker it is a bit of a mission getting the packs on and off from an aging body with the attachments and necessary adjustments. While it is a comfortable pack for sure I am yet to get to a happy medium of equal weight distribution in each of the packs. At this stage the balance bags I carry 2L water, map, bum pad, snacks and other things I'd use through the day for which I'd need quick access.
Yes that is my thinking as well.
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I have had the featherlite freedom pro for about 18 months, with the balance bags it is a vast improvement on the other brand I have. Frankly as a young bloke of 72 and a solo hiker it is a bit of a mission getting the packs on and off from an aging body with the attachments and necessary adjustments. While it is a comfortable pack for sure I am yet to get to a happy medium of equal weight distribution in each of the packs. At this stage the balance bags I carry 2L water, map, bum pad, snacks and other things I'd use through the day for which I'd need quick access.
Nice review.
I through-hiked Te Araroa in New Zealand with an Aarn Featherlite Freedom, and the weight penalty over lighter packs is well worth it.
My ultralight backpack is gathering dust in a closet ...