Well I pulled the trigger on 3400 a while back (decided the 4400 was too big for 90% of my trips and other packs didn’t seem as durable). After taking it out a couple times, I can safely say I’m super happy with the decision and am confident I’ll be able to make it work for even my most burly trips. You’re review and…

How would this pack hold up on extended trips? Could you fit enough gear (with minimalist packing and refills obviously) to tackle something akin to the Sierra High Route? Is 45 lbs too big it for this pack? You say it’s a 55l, but the HMG website says it has 10l of exterior storage making it 65l right? Normally, my…