Thread: Exped lightning packs?

I just got the Exped Lightning 60L. I have mixed feelings. When I got it out the box, my first thought was there are straps everywhere. Once I got my head around what they all do, I managed to tidy it up a bit. I need the harness on nearly the smallest configuration to put the weight on my hips. A bit strange because I'm average height and if anything, I have a long torso proportionally. Took it on a day tramp today. Loaded it with a couple of sleeping bags, some dive weights and other bits and piece to a total weight of 12kg. My back was less sweaty than when using a more traditional backpack, but I felt some rubbing on my lower back and the front of my hips where the belt rests. Not a big deal for a day hike, but over a few days, I know that minor gripes can turn in to real pain. It was also a bit noisy, squeaking when I rotated my torso. Maybe this will settle down with time. Not overwhelmed to be honest, but we will see.