I stuffed 20 pounds of birdseed in my new Eberlestock JP-9 Blue Widow pack this morning and took a little 5-mile hike. Mostly paved road, so I wore my running shoes, rather than boots for the first trip out.
Pack rode great! Back held up fine. Legs and wind were good. Did get the beginnings of blisters on the inside portion of both heels, though. Not sure if this is due to my hiking technique, the shoes, or the plain cotton socks. Will probably try again next weekend with hunting boots and wool socks. Silks, too, ya' think?
Kingsnake