This may sound like a stupid question but it is drivivng me crazy!~!!
I do alot of hiking 3 seasons out of the year. Since I have joined this forum I have obtained a few more items I now consider as part of my "essential core kit" (go figure) which has filled my pack (Camelbak rim runner 1500cu.in.) to the point that(with my other normal hiking gear)there is absolutely no room for anything else. I have another pack that is considered a day pack that is 2500 cu. in. when I put my gear in this one there is plenty of room to spare but it feels so much bigger and bulkier than I am used to and seems like overkill. SOOOO ... Do I need some extra space in my pack or is it ok to have a pack with no available space left when hiking.