Dan Goes Hiking's video: Want to Switch to a FRAMELESS Pack Considerations Pros Cons

So you're thinking of making the switch to an ultralight frameless backpacking pack, but you're a tad bit unsure if it's right for you. I discuss what you need to consider when switching to a frameless pack, as well as the benefits and downsides. 00:44 - Why I Switched to Frameless 02:28 - Benefits of a Frameless Pack 03:40 - Main Considerations 11:22 - Downsides of a Frameless Pack FRAMELESS PACK COMPANIES (let us know in the comments who I missed) In no particular order: - Superior Wilderness Designs: https://www.swdbackpacks.com/ - LiteAF: https://liteaf.com/ - Waymark Gear: https://waymarkgearco.com/ - Atom Packs: https://atompacks.co.uk/ - Zpacks (specifically the Nero): https://zpacks.com/products/nero-backpack - Gossamer Gear (specifically the Kumo & Murmur): https://www.gossamergear.com/collections/backpacks - Palante Packs: https://palantepacks.com/ - ULA Equipment (specifically the CDT, Photon, & Fastpack): https://www.ula-equipment.com/products/packs/ GEAR I USE AND RECOMMEND - Garmin InReach Mini satellite messenger: https://amzn.to/2Y9kbOz - Helinox Chair Zero: https://amzn.to/2vL3kFA - Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape tent/poncho: https://amzn.to/2UQQ78b - Outdoor Research Helium II rain jacket: https://amzn.to/2GM5xFM - Exped AirMat HL sleeping pad: https://amzn.to/2Lb6Ovr - Nitecore NU25 headlamp: https://amzn.to/2LfvG5v - Columbia Silver Ridge Lite hiking shirt: https://amzn.to/2UPPETP - Darn Tough Socks: https://amzn.to/2N5lU44 - Opsak odor proof food bag: https://amzn.to/2GWnnHD - Leatherman Squirt PS4 multitool: https://amzn.to/2XX1TA4 - Deuce of Spades trowel: https://amzn.to/2DTnLo9 - Suunto A-10 compass: https://amzn.to/2VD3rS6 - Therm-a-Rest Compressible pillow: https://amzn.to/2WfBn4r - Sawyer Squeeze water filter: https://amzn.to/2Lb8sgB - CNOC Outdoors Vecto water container: https://amzn.to/2GPPBCz - Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net (w/ Insect Shield): https://amzn.to/2YcTCaF - AcuRite Digital thermometer: https://amzn.to/37pOPZW - Outdoor Research Sparkplug Gaiters: https://amzn.to/2Y4H9sW - Anker Powercore II external battery: https://amzn.to/2vGTFzO - Saramonic SmartMic microphone: https://amzn.to/2VRpyEC - BOYA BY-M1 lavalier microphone: https://amzn.to/2VNvu19 **At no cost to you, click the Amazon links above, buy your stuff, and Amazon will contribute a small portion of the sale to my channel. Win-Win! Thanks, all!** Filmed on a Google Pixel 2 with Purple Panda external mic ---------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my random musings on all things backpacking. If you haven't already guessed, my name is Dan. I was bit by the backpacking bug in 2014 and since then haven't gone one day without thinking about my next adventure. I'm from Chicago, a great city but...not so much known for its bountiful backpacking opportunities. Nevertheless, I haven't let that stop me from enjoying the outdoors. Hope my videos leave you with one or two takeaways, or even better, inspire you to head out on the trail. Thanks for watching! Have fun out there! - Dan