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The Transpac with harness and rigs like that will probably make you carry a bit more weight than a hard plate with webbing. There is a lot of padding and fluff that tends to hold a bit of air which makes you add more lead. If the webbing is uncomfortable for your hikes, you can always add shoulder pads.
My wife insisted on one of those nice comfortable looking Transpacs with all the padding years ago. She has now opted for a simple hard plate for cooler water and an Oxycheq UL plate for warm water.
My wife insisted on one of those nice comfortable looking Transpacs with all the padding years ago. She has now opted for a simple hard plate for cooler water and an Oxycheq UL plate for warm water.