Originally Posted by
MuddyWaters:1363634
A lot depends on your style.
Packs are supposed to be rated by main compartment volume. Not all are.
It makes no sense to rate a pack like the ULA packs that way, because people want a significant part of gear in outside pockets, so they dont.
In addition, there can be a large difference in real size between 2 different packs rated the same size.
The best way to get it right, is to purchase a couple of candidates, pack them with all your gear, try them out, then send back the ones you like least.