That comfort comes thanks to a spring steel perimeter wire frame and a framesheet that offers slight flex , meaning it moves a bit with your torso but, unlike lighter, essentially frameless packs, it provides some structure to help support a load
The Teton also has thoughtful features, such as a pocket within the bag, to store electronics, and a compression zipper in the footbox that you can unzip to create more room
With a 19-inch torso length, it fits most adults comfortably
A tailored jacket, says Derek Guy, is made from multiple layers of haircloth (a stiff cloth used for structure beneath finer materials), canvas, and padding, which have been carefully stitched together
For my own fishing, though, I'm going to make at least one change