Ongar

Thanks for the recommendation. I was hoping to find something with a bit more of an overhang, but that might work for what I'm thinking of.

I love the artstyle of this.. I might have to pick this up for the steamdeck. Looks like a good one to play while chilling on the couch.

Well the kakwa is originally hers but after taking it out for a spin I am claiming it 😅 realistically we can share it this year but I'll probably buy another one if she decides she likes the kakwa and wants one.

Good idea on contacting the company. I hear Durston has good customer service. The frame is removable through a Velcro flap so I doubt it would be too hard to remove and replace, but I'm thinking of sealing from the outside now instead.

I know about the smart water bottles but I guess I was hesitant to give up my trusty nalgene 😅. Another commenter posted a link to a BPL discussion on seam sealing ultra and many people came to the same conclusion - external sealing being the most feasible. I might give that a shot.

Thanks for the link! After reading there a bit I'm thinking of going with aquaseal around the outside seams. I'm not really trying to 100% waterproof it, just make it more water resistant. Not like I'm taking it pack rafting or anything!

Yeah I was thinking of using seamgrip or something, but I dont know if I should try to remove the frame and turn the pack inside out to apply to the seams from the inside or just wing it and go for the outside seams...

Like I said, this is my first real ultralight pack. I've used an ancient 80's Gregory that must have been like 70L, and an Osprey Aether 65 more recently. My partner recently ordered the GG Mariposa and the zpacks Arc Haul but returned both, so I only have cursory experience with those.