Hey there, so I’m getting ready for this hiking trip in the Pacific Northwest. I’m relying on public transport and my trusty bike to get around, staying in hotels for a couple of nights at a time before moving on to a new location. The whole adventure is going to take me about 10 days, and I’m planning on doing some epic day hikes along the way.
I picked up this cool Farpoint 40L backpack from Osprey, thinking it would be perfect for carrying my hiking daypack and all my gear. But here’s the thing – when I start loading it up with clothes and shoes, it doesn’t actually fill up completely. The weight distribution feels good on my back, but dang, it’s definitely bulky and not something I’d want to lug around all day. So, I decided to test out packing the bare minimum I need for the trip into my Osprey 20L Hikelite pack.
Surprisingly, I managed to squeeze everything into the 20L pack with just about 3 liters of space to spare. The pack is bulging out weirdly at the back, but hey, it’s only 8 pounds in total. Now, here’s the dilemma – would it be totally crazy to use this 20L pack for a 10-day adventure?
Sure, there are some downsides to consider. Like, I won’t have room for a second pair of shoes, and I’ll have to get creative with mixing and matching my outfits. Plus, there’s less space for any extra gear or clothes. But on the flip side, the smaller pack feels more manageable and less cumbersome. And hey, who really needs a ton of outfit choices when you’re out in the wilderness, right?
I’m kind of leaning towards giving the 20L pack a shot for this trip. I mean, it’s all part of the adventure, right? Embracing the challenge of packing light and making do with what you’ve got. Plus, it might actually be liberating to not be weighed down by a huge backpack.
So yeah, I’m thinking I’ll roll with the 20L pack and see how it goes. Worst-case scenario, I can always pick up some emergency supplies or extra clothes along the way if I really need them. And who knows, maybe traveling light will turn out to be the best decision I’ve ever made for this trip. It’s all about the journey, not the stuff you