u/TechnicalAct419

Im still new and im shopping for a "do it all/future proof/ buy once cry once" backpack and wanted to ask whats the point of 50, 60, 70 lbs support backpacks if a lot of backpack campers report only loading up to 25 to 35lbs on average for solo hike+camp trips for multiple days.

Any pointers on this?

Do people just buy these over sized backpacks and only load them halfway?

Besides the rookie mindset of thinking a firearm is going to magically go off if handled constantly (while it's in the holster). Do any of you guys switch carry positions (when appropriate - aka not in public view of random people) to cater to comfortability of the situation you are in?

For example I find 10:00 really comfortable for driving and 5:00 for regular carry.