u/reidlalala

We booked our first multi-night hike, the OLT in Tassie for April next year.

As advised, I've started compiling gear (and a shopping list) before deciding on a pack to take. I note most recommendations here are for something 65 litres or more, preferably more, but my pack list would suggest I could probably get away with a smaller ultralight or hybrid style pack.

Am I missing stuff here or does really come down to using ultralight gear allowing for ultralight packs? And is an extra kilo and carrying capacity offset by comfort?

Thanks in advance!

Read the same studies everyone has. They seem to cancel out at this volume. Curious to hear from people who've actually run both protocols for 6+ months and tracked CTL, FTP, and event results. Especially interested in masters athletes since that's where I sit.