Rigid? Or Flexible Frame? Which do You Prefer?

[trophyhill]

I have one of each and they are both great frames. Do you prefer a sheet type rigid frame or a more flexible frame when hauling loads. In dayhunt mode it really doesn’t matter to me.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

It just depends on what I'm hauling. The heavier and bulkier the load or the farther I have to go, the stiffer I want it.

If I'm hauling out moose quarters in a swamp, even a few hundred yards, I want the stiffest pack I can find like a barneys frame. Coming off a mountain with a 100lb load, I also want a stuff frame. For day hunts and loads less than 60lbs, it dosent really matter.

 

[longtail]

i agree that it depends on the load

 

[Peak a Week]

Yep, agreed with what the last two folks said. Pros and cons to both...