The comments about fit being personal are the most important in this thread. I am not a fan of the fit of ArcTyrex packs, yet my backpacker GF loves hers. I was fully satisfied with my Kifarus (still am) but have had my eyes opened recently by Osprey (bought an Atmos 50) and GG (flatbed).
As always, trying new stuff can open ones eyes. I think the easy modularity of the Flatbed (may) cause it to supplant my Longhunter as my hunting pack. The Atmos is a great fastpacking set up for warm weather and feels like I could trail run with it on.
I plan on trying the Flatbed on a more traditional bacpack trip next year and am considering a lager Osprey or GG Internal as my next 6-10 day pack.
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