http://spreadsheets.google.com/feeds/list/pv6W-xHCsGGGOPCCZ1EezEQ/od6/public/basic/eilm22009-11-03T07:16:52.328Zcountryonyourpassport: United States, firstname: Greg, yourage: 22, travelascoupleorsingle: Solo, whatisthelongesttimeyouhaveevertraveledoutsideyourcountry: Zero outside of US, but 3.5 weeks within., brandnameofbackpack: Kelty, Jansport, LowePro, whatdidyoupayforbaginu.s.dollars: $200 for the Kelty, whatarethebiggestproblemsyouhadwiththebag: Too much pocket room and not enough main storage room. I prefer to carry everything inside an internal frame pack, so an array of pockets does me no good. Two or three is all that you need., whatfeaturesorbenefitsdoyouwantincluded: Personally, I would like a bag designed for backcountry stays in the wilderness. Things like sleeping pad straps, waterproof zippers, a big, beefy waist belt, extra-wide and well-padded shoulder straps, easy to access main area with plenty of space, etc. Ideally, this would weigh in the 4-6 lb range and have a capacity of 4000-6000 cu in and a load capability of 40-60 lbs. It should be simple, rugged, durable, and highly water resistant, if not water proof. Price is not a concern for me, as a pack is an investment. Spend more up front and you'll have a product that could last as long as twenty years., howmuchweightdoyoucarryinthebag: 40-50, didyoureturnwithmorethanbagsthanyouleftwith: No., howoftendidyouusethewaistharness: Always., wasyourobbedonthetrip: No., didyourbagfallintothewaterontrip: Almost!, didyoucarryatent: Yes, didyoucarryasleepingbag: Yes., didyoucarryacamelbackwaterpouch: Yes., blogorwebsitenameifyouhaveone: http://www.gregpphoto.com, didyouloseawaterbottle: No, explainyouropinionsonwaterbottles: Nalgenes are great but heavy at 6 oz each. I prefer a 2.5 L bladder with only nalgene as a backup., doyoucarryandumbrella: No, wheelsornowheelsbag: No wheels, howmanybagsdidyoucary: 1, doyoucarryarainponcho: Yes., doyoucarrryacomputerexplainhowyoucarry: No., didyoubreakacameraorlose: No., averagepriceofroomsyoulivedin: 30-50 for motels once per week., whydoyouloveyourbag: I don't! The Kelty Red Cloud can carry 6650 cu in but a lot of that is lost in pocket space. Also, it's a bruiser at over 6 lbs., howdoyourepairabagwhentraveling: Sewing kit., doesapersonneedhikingboots: Oh yea., explainhowyoumanageguidebooks: None - Rely on Topo maps., doyouclimbmountains: Yes., doyoulikeallthelittlepocketsinsidethebag: Sometimes., didyougetyourbagslashedwithrazor: No., wouldalargedufflebagworkgoodenough: No., doyoulockyourbag: No, explainbagsecurity: I am my security, the bag never leaves my sight, and if it does, it's because it's stripped down to it's "base camp" weight and is hidden while I'm away., doyouknowofanyonewhohadthebagstolenexplainwhathappened.: No., whatfeaturedoyoudreamofonabackpack: Waterproof, simple, light weight, can carry 60 lbs, and lasts for years.