Well the Kelty "Courser 40" Arrived today. It is not as heavy duty as I had hoped it would be. It is OK, but clearly intended for (Light) weight of pack priority and not harsh use.
The good news is I now know that 2,300 c.i. is my minimum, and I do mean minimum safe pack volume. In it is everything I need to stay alive for several unplanned overnight "yucky" experiences.
Not counting firearm the pack is now 17 pounds total pack & survival gear for day hikes. I plan to leave it as a stand alone unit that will get piggy'backed onto an external frame pack containing about 12 to 15 pounds Total including freestanding tent & seasonal specific clothing.
This system only has one drawback, that being I must return the way I did the outbound leg. As I would plan to stash the external pack 2/3 of the way outbound. The Courser 40 will become a kind'of Assault pack for day hikes.
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