I’m almost done buying a pack now - new to backpack hunting, new-ish to hunting, not new to backpacking.
Some things to maybe cover that I struggled to find CONSISTENT and COMPARABLE info on. Some sites had it (well done SG), some didn’t (Looking at you Kifaru), and some did a crap job of explaining it (Kuiu, re-read you pack fitment descriptions)
You probably have this stuff, but:
- pack fitment - especially evaluate frame size recommendation to torso length and demonstrate who needs “curved vs flat”
- for newbies like me - compare features to a typical “backpacking” backpack e.g arcteryx and explain why they matter. (Belt design, lumbar is design, frame height, fabric selection, etc)
- for load hauling tests - have at least two or three testers, no one person fits all pack types well, so having some who the pack fits test the load hauling matters. If the review only can say “it wasn’t comfortable for my fit type” than it doesn’t help anyone with a different fit.
- accessories - check to compare like to like (especially for price, weight) with some of the small pouches, lids, etc - some include them, some dont
