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Makes me want to load mine up and go for a hike!!

Thanks for the report.

Brian, great review!

How would that pack work as a carry-on? I'm leaning towards the 3900 pack. I'd need to use it for traveling as well.

@mntngoat - I like your quote. I'll have to get in touch with your wife. Especially for all that big black box stuff in your garage. :-)

Would work fine when 2" extensions removed. You can put them back on after flight. Just move the rubber extension covers to the tubing so the raw metal doesn't abraded the sleeve.

Some of your stuff is in the big black box too

@blgoode

You mentioned how the pack seemed to have more agility than other packs you've had. How would it be for quicker motion down the trail? I've had to run with a pack before and need it to be able to handle that and possible climbing. (Got caught in a flash flood in Havasupai one summer and had to quickly evacuate camp)

Also, where does the base of the pack end up on the lower part of your back? similar to the MR Sweetpea? or lower?

I would say it would be great at that. Both packs are adjustable so when using the belt with the sweet pea they should ride similar. This pack is way more comfortable than sweet pea with 30lbs.

Thanks for taking the time to put together this review.

Great photos. (actually much better than the Paradox website).
Why don't you review all their packs?!!!

I would if Kevin gave me the chance!!!

I keep thinking I want to try that Divide. Cutting weight already from my other pack system going to the Unaweep and increasing comfort at the same time!! I'm spoiled now.

That's the one I am looking at! I already have a great backpack hunting pack but for general backpacking the divide sure seems like a nice pack, especially for packrafting.

Hell - I love the 4800 but want to try that divide myself. Just hard not to appreciate the weight and comfort factors.

I wish more companies used a roll-top bag opening.

I'm thrilled at how the roll top functions. Much better than just a draw cord and lid.

How much weight could you comfortably carry in this pack? Could you pack out a boned out whole deer, or an elk quarter?

Oh yeah. It is deigned to carry weight. The website says 100lb I know. I want to say it references 110lbs.

It is perfect for carrying out boned meat because material is waterproof. Hose it all out and Angela from Paradox reported no smell at all.

Gotcha. I had a suspicion about that, but wanted to ask the question and confirm.

I really like the pluses of this lack that the others I have had just don't have. When you add them all up this pack system outshines my other packs considerably.

Does it come with two legs for 100# loads?

Legs not included:)

Yeah. I couldn't haul it.