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Camping & Outdoor · Ultralight Backpacks

Do ultralight packs work for loads over 30 pounds?

Reviewer consensus

Most reviewers caution that frameless ultralight packs carry best under about 25–30 pounds total weight. Specialist-subreddit threads repeatedly note that load lifters and a real frame, like the Exos 38's, make a meaningful comfort difference once base weight plus food and water climbs.

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