Having an uncomfortable pack can be the difference between a successful and a miserable trip
I havent yet tried any Okuma reels
Regardless of your goals, reducing your pack weight as much as practical will: Make your backpacking adventure or Philmont trek less difficult and more enjoyable Reduce your risk of injury Allow you to hike faster, leaving more time for activities and enjoying the views Generally, make the backpacking or Philmont experience much more pleasant Philmont backpack weight note : If you are one of the folks that heard that youth should plan to carry 55 Lb and Adult Advisors should plan for 65 -75 Lb, then check out our in-depth guide to lightening your backpack (link)
When you grab this shoulder strap, it rises up and sucks the backpack straps close to the body of the pack, out of the way, leaving you with a handy shoulder strap
Grabbing rods with different linesfrom mono, to fluoro to braid, and back againin the course of a day requires a changing of attitude and hook sets
It's not easy to hit the wire, but the reward is worth the effort if you succeed
