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Matador Refraction vs KS50 pack
Matador Refraction
16 positive (94%) · 1 mixed (6%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +91%
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Matador Refraction
I use a Matador Refraction for a packable day pack.
I don’t carry a laptop and find the Matador Refraction an excellent packable backpack with a comfortable harness and great set of pockets.
I like the Matador Refraction for a packable day touring bag.
The Matador ReFraction seems to be well liked. It's only 16 l though.
KS50 pack
8 positive (80%) · 2 mixed (20%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +81%
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My wife and I just got a couple of KS50 packs made to our specs, and they're phenomenal. My pack weighs 20.2oz with the back pad, frame stays, and luxury features installed, and 16.2oz stripped down for fast hiking.
the KS50 with a complete frame set starts at $180 before shipping and weighs just 16 oz.
I guess you can get a pretty light ks50, but I've a hard time with that website
I also have the KS50 as my regular hiking pack (frameless but with a garden pad used in the sleeves for stability).
My bad. I saw where you said 3 nites tops...my 50 seems really small. Thought it would make a great weekend pack. 5.5 days of food carry was tight in it. Even with a base of 8.7.