Has anyone explored the possibility of a Camelbak MotherLode as a light backpacking/travel bag/BOB-lite?<br><br>The possibility of 'bugging out' is extremely slim here...I went on a camping trip on Thanksgiving-eve and it took me 3 hours to get on the 10 freeway from Orange County. The only bugging out I will do is to get anywhere between work, home, or my parents' in LA to render aid.<br><br>It's a decent size, but it's no backpacker's bag. It looks less 'tactical' and martial than a Blackhawk or Eagle Ranger pack which is a plus. I like traveling light, and since I am only 5'5" and barely 110 pounds, filling the bag up to 40 pounds is already the limit. No need taking a bigger bag if it'll just slow me down.

I do not have experience with that model but Camelback is known for their quality. I have a Classic, HAWG, Transalp and my wife has a Siren. We love and use them all.

I own a MotherLoad and a PeakBagger. Both are excellent, if slightly heavy packs.<br><br>I like the outer pockets on the MotherLoad especially. The upper pocket just holds my Trangia stove and mess kit. The lower pocket holds my shelter and hygiene tool.<br><br>That leaves the entire large compartment for my sleeping bag, clothes, food, and so on.<br><br>Great quality.<br><br>I prefer the Platypus system of hydration, but the bag holds anything you care to put in it.<br><br>Bear