In response to mikeinFHAZ's reply: loose money on too big of gear....ummm yep that is what I am doing. But if I ever decide to go for a 3 week hike I'll have all I need in one bag, and then turn around two days later unable to go on :D I have an osprey aether 90 right now, 5600 cubes I checked out ...

Hey thanks for the suggestions and welcome guys. I always try to do research and get some opinions of "regular" people out there instead of just magazine reviews....I also always have a hard time forking out the dough so this is just one more way to delay. Thanks again.

Hi I am new so, uhhh hello. I am looking for a lighter smaller pack and am thinking of either the osprey atmos 50 or the gregory z-pack. I am thinking of doing more 2-3 day trips than anything. I am also hoping to do a bit of canyoneering. So any suggestions on which pack to get are apreciated. Than...