Glendale 65

Took this on a three-day trip through the Sierras and the load distribution is incredible—my shoulders barely felt the weight even on the steep switchbacks. The hip belt actually cinches down snug without digging in, which makes all the difference for long hauls.

Hauled this on a 40-mile stretch over granite and loose scree, and the hip belt stayed planted without a single hot spot forming. The way it carries weight makes you forget it's there. My back thanked me every night at camp.

Took this out for a three-day trek and the frame carried the weight evenly without digging in once. The harness really does adjust to fit a taller torso, which I was skeptical about at first.