Downsize from Multi-Day pack to Day pack?

[180ls1]

Older kuiu ultra 1800 will save you 3lbs and still have a meat shelf. You could do a light load on the way out with it and grab your bigger pack for the next trip. Might be worth a shot.

 

[Tradbeau]

OP. Here is a picture of something I put together that might offer a solution for you. I use this mainly for training and when I’m just coming to help pack meat, but have used it for hiking trips with the family or as a light and fast option too.

K_pem, showing my ignorance here but what went into that build?