If I used a backpack, I would start adding unnessesary stuff to my kit.
Great point. The bigger the bag the more stuff we're inclined to pack.
Some of us want that of course, more gear to account for different terrain and climate. I couldn't get away with a lumbar pack, I need a light backpack to carry some ground insulation (foldable foam pad) for an unexpected night out on the ground.
One can also rely on personal restraint to keep their backpack from being stuffed with nonsense.
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