Backup/Training B.O.B: Vapor Trail (lightweight backpack review)

I imagine TEOTWAKI (the end of the world as we know it) aka The Zombie Apocalypse might happen very quickly and relatively unexpectedly.

Being forced to travel on foot carrying your bug out bag is something that you should be able to do.

I need to get in shape!

My ideal bug out bag weight is around 60-70lbs. This is the target weight that I will train to travel on foot with. I am a bit out of shape and need to get to this ideal weight eventually. My plan is to take this pack on weighted dog walks and weekend day hikes to build up my strength/fitness levels. 

Secondary B.O.B : Granite Gear Vapor Trail 3600

This pack was my first non-jansport backpack. As an outdoors noob I was immediately facinated with Ultra-light/Light-weight backpacking. I liked the user reviews on this pack and could buy it at my local REI. The pack cost me around 60-70$.

I have owned this pack for 3 or 4 years and I use it all the damn time. It can be compressed enough to take as carry-on and packs enough gear for weekend trips/Day hikes etc. It is light, simple, yet very sturdy. Good weight distribution.

I am beginning with 25lbs.

 If only I could find something that weighed 25lbs, was cheap, and could also add to my long term food storage...




(wait for it)

WOOT!

I picked these beans up at Costco. They fit the backpack perfectly. So far the weighted walks in the suburbia that I live have been pretty easy. I need to take this out into the mountains and start training on varied terrain.