Tom, you took the words out of my mouth, but I would have shown the the newer edition. A MAV or a similiar, split front vest or chest rig/rack is cooler in summer, warmer in winter (less squishing of insulation), and it is versatile enough that many of the models can be worn as lumbar packs with just a few seconds adjustment.
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