背墊

Wasn't sure a foam pad this thin would do anything, but my back stopped aching on the second day of a three-day trip. It stiffens up the pack nicely too, so loading it isn't a wrestling match anymore.

I was skeptical about how much difference a pad insert could make, but the featherlight weight means I barely notice it in my pack while it adds that extra cushioning my back needed on rocky trails. It’s become a permanent part of my loadout for overnight trips.

The way it firms up the whole pack when slid into the pad pocket is a game-changer for my back on long trails. It’s ridiculously light, but the cushioning where it counts makes the load feel way less punishing by day three.