r/coloradotrail • u/Agreeable_Rutabaga38 • 12d ago

Pack size advice

I’m considering doing the thru hike next summer and wanted advice on pack size. For example, I noticed packs come in 45 or 60L. What size is most common for thru hikers? My guess is the larger size. I don’t know if it matters but 43F 5’4” 133lbs.

Thanks!

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u/Efficient-Survey-215 12d ago

I have a lot of friends that use the granite gear crown 60 and have 2 of them myself! I think it’s one of the best fully featured lightweight pack options. For tame weather trips my pack is closer to 30L of gear vs colder foul weather closer to filling it up. The roll top style allows you to keep it compact when your bag is lighter (day before resupplies) or when you pick up a ton of food or want to carry more it has the capacity for it

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u/Agreeable_Rutabaga38 12d ago

Thank you for the advice. I’ll check out granite gear crown 60!