I'm heading to Philmont this summer, and I need to pick

>>955803
whats your height and weight?
where do you carry most of your weight?
are you planing on getting buck or taking it easy?
what merit badges do you have?

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>>955803

>>955819
I'm about 6'3" and 180 lbs. Most of my weight is in my legs. My crew is doing the most rigorous course. I have basically all the eagle required ones except a partial in personal fitness and personal management.

Philmont is fucking great, have fun OP.

I've always preferred exterior frame, but only because I find it slightly more versatile for different environments and pack loads. They can also let your back breathe easier, but that's up for debate.

>>955826
since you are tall and im going to guess at little gangley i would say interior. exterior carries a little higher and might make you feel a little off balance where interior will hug you a little better.


ftbhimho senpai the only people that should have external frame packs are slightly overweight short sherpas.

>>955838
Thanks for the advice man

>>955841
np just remember i am a random person on the internet who may very well have no idea what hes talking about. support your local shop (if you have a good one).

I did it with an internal frame, but anything it has to offer can still be provided by an exterior frame, but I still prefer the internal frame because I feel that it offers better load bearing characteristics.

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I think internal/external frame is largely personal preference. I have one of these now (Eberlestock V69) and the contour+close to spine is so very comfortable but I also really like my old ALICE. the external feels more durable and I like being able to set it down in the mud

What is philmont?

>>956018
Boyscout world

>>956018
A magical place where scoutmasters will poz your neghole or groom you for trannydom

>>955803

went to philmount in 2010, did 78miles in 11 days or 12, cant remember. whats your hiking course look like?

Inter frame is best, most comfy. medium weight hiking boots too, make sure they are sturdy in the ankles. trust, last thing you want is to roll your ankel and still have to hike another 5+miles.

also boil your water, Seems silly... but trust. one of our guys got 24 hour flu from unclear water. he could have sipped from a stream, but it was not pretty.... just dont take the chance.

>>955803
I prefer external frame bags. As long as the bag you choose fits you well you should be fine with either kind. I used an old external frame Kelty that I found at a thrift store. The one thing I wish I did was bring spare parts for the bag since I lost a couple pins.

>>955803
Depends on how much you're carrying anon. If your total pack weight goes over 70lbs, definitely try to get an external. An internal would suit your needs much better for anything under 50lbs. In between it's kinda your call. Knowing you little trail clogging knot tying bastards like to pack a ton of stuff and opt for unnecessary weight, I'd say go external..

>>956103
Our troop is fairly cut down on the retardation, they're grilling us on cutting unnecessary weight so I don't think my pack should be more than 50 lbs.