Kevin,
We are arriving on the 8th, how about you? Most likely I will be taking the Icon. It depends if the new straps hold the pack in place and don't loosen up, it is hard to use the treking poles when you have to keep a grip on the straps. The Icon is about the most comfortable pack I have used and handled 75# for two miles this morning without any new issues. However, if the problem persists it will be back to using my old reliable (don't start laughing) army ruck. The ruck has never let me down and has handled 100# + loads on occasion (3 cow elk quarters & the back straps, whatever that weighs). If I can lift it, and then walk with it, the ruck has handled it, whatever the it was; the body just feeds a little more abused after using the ruck then it does with the Icon. There is a Mystery RanchI looked at that is just as comfortable as the Icon but weighs almost twice as much and with the 65# limit I'm opting for more food or camp accessories.