I wonder if the padded hip belt on the SWD would make a diff. I also had an MLD Burn and never liked the no HB frameless pack (too much shoulder strain for me). Also tried an HMG 2400 and felt it needed load lifters. To avoid what I know will come up yes, I tried a SWD long haul and the fit wasn’t right for me.

I’m concerned about lack of load lifters in both packs but want to try something new. I know the NUL has a full frame and would be my absolute first choice if it had load lifters but since it doesn’t, I cant decide if I should go with the heavier framed pack or lighter frameless.

I will use this for 275 mile long trail later this yr and AT 2021.īoth are basically the same capacity (ie 50 liters) with SWD coming in at 18 oz and NUL at 26 ounces. I little background: three season base weight around 11 pounds (less in summer) and full weight out of town with 2 liters of water and four days food around 23-24 lbs. I cant decide between an SWD frameless 35 (with padded hip belt) and NUL Sundown.

Swd vs ikingssgc