Other things we love: The waist belt is very comfortable but also designed so that all the essentials are on your hips
I really like the RPHA 11 Pro (especially since its cheaper and includes the tinted visor and Pinlock, so it would be a one-and-done purchase)
This one is reinforced with Aramid, a synthetic material used to make bullet proof vests
As long as you have the rest of your backpacking kit dialed, the weight savings with this pack are real . Read more: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 review Most Comfortable Carrying Heavy Loads Osprey Aether 65 Comfort 9.0 Ease of Use 8.0 Weight-to-Volume Ratio 5.0 Adjustability 9.0 PROS Supportive and comfortable Quick and easy to adjust Rain cover included Zipper to access the interior CONS Heavy Hip belt lets the pack sway Osprey has always done a good job of marrying durability, adjustability, and comfort the Osprey Aether 65 is the perfect example, and a pack that's particularly well-suited to carrying a lot of gear
When Dacron absorbs saltwater, and with saltwater species it is much more likely you'll see that backing outside of the reel, the water will evaporate out of the line in the tropical sun but the salt will remain behind