Know what it is you are trying to make
That is, until I became a mom and quickly realized that city life and shoulder bags dont harmonize well when youre juggling a tiny human and all their paraphernalia
This is where you bear your soul I mean, gear closet for the entire r/Ultralight community to peer at and critically analyze, down to the gram, often in the hopes that the community can help you cut your baseweight and total pack weight down for your upcoming trip
Summers in a tropical country are especially gruelling with a mixed array of pollution, sweat, long commute and heavy luggage
Plus, if youre flying with only a carry-on, remember to account for TSA regulations and restrictions
if you are looking for a reliable, robust, long term pack to do everything you ask of it then look no further