RE:

REI should have several packs (Osprey, REI brand and others) that are designed for carrying light loads. And in my experience, most REIs have at least some staff members who are pretty knowledgeable.

If you're looking for a bass boat, though, you might try the other. ;)

Cheers,

Bill S.


> If I go to say REI, Sport Chalet, Bass Proshops or whatever
> and the backpack they are trying to sell me, unless it is
> serious multi-day trip pack, 75 liters and up, where you
> would have more weight, to simply make it comfortable you
> have to put 25 lbs in it, that is not a pack I want for
> short jaunts.   I also am making this
> assumption because in some stores there is limit knowledge
> in floor staff and a traditional mindset is still common.
> ...