I'm looking for a new backpack.
Did the West Highland Way the other week and my current one tore my shoulders and back up. Currently Gossamer G4, although I've been through several, one before was osprey . Got broad shoulders and find the width of all packs I've tried to small. Shoulder straps are pulled outwards and tend to twist onto their side and then dig in, and also the straps rub on the side of the torso, basically need a wider bag, but so far haven't found anything.
Looking for around 55litres. Weight is around 17kilos with consumables, need to carry 7 days of food (hoping to do John Muir trail in USA next year).
So was wondering if anyone could recommend any backpacks, or even better a reputable shop that can talk me through, measure me up and try some on. Or even a UK based custom made pack supplier. Might work out cheaper than buying a new pack after each hike as I'm unhappy with them.
Got the rest of my gear pretty much as I want other than some clothing upgrades for weight saving.
Did the West Highland Way the other week and my current one tore my shoulders and back up. Currently Gossamer G4, although I've been through several, one before was osprey . Got broad shoulders and find the width of all packs I've tried to small. Shoulder straps are pulled outwards and tend to twist onto their side and then dig in, and also the straps rub on the side of the torso, basically need a wider bag, but so far haven't found anything.
Looking for around 55litres. Weight is around 17kilos with consumables, need to carry 7 days of food (hoping to do John Muir trail in USA next year).
So was wondering if anyone could recommend any backpacks, or even better a reputable shop that can talk me through, measure me up and try some on. Or even a UK based custom made pack supplier. Might work out cheaper than buying a new pack after each hike as I'm unhappy with them.
Got the rest of my gear pretty much as I want other than some clothing upgrades for weight saving.