[at-l] Hello and pack question

[shane@theplacewithnoname.com (Shane Steinkamp)]

> I do have a question ...  I'd appreciate any
> thoughts anybody has about what would be the best
> pack to get to carry a lot of weight.  Like in
> the 50-60 lb range.  I know this violates all the
> 'Tuckerization commandments', but if one HAD to
> carry that much, what kinds of things would you
> look for in a pack?  (Kind of frame, frame
> material, suspension, etc).  Let's live in a
> dream world and say price is not an issue.

I am a die-hard fan of Army Surplus ALICE packs, and I've
carried up to 80 pounds in them in my 'youth'.  I still use
one regularly and it is very comfortable - although my max
load in winter is about 45 pounds now.

Check out:

<http://www.uscav.com/shop/uscitemdetail.asp?stk_code=WA1971
7>

$200.00, comfortable, durable, and stable.

Shane