some things are subjective based on a person's torso and hips, some things are non-negotiable/non-subjective. Load lifters that work are a non-negotiable with anything over a daypack type weight. Stays that can be bent to the wearer's back are non-negotiable, unless you're one of the 40-or-so-% that fall in line with the manufacturers pre-bent, non-removeable stays.
Got it! That takes the FILBE out now I can focus on the ILBE! Thanks Brad! That's the kind of info I was looking for!!!
Cheers,
Wild Bill
