THE BEST SIDE OF TONGARIRO ALPINE CROSSING

I use to carry a Gregory Jade 62L pack (too many practical pouches/pockets that temped me to “things them”; carrying the minor extras to assuage my trail fears. (Bought at REI and was coached by a highly skilled backpacking worker.)It’s also received tons of daypack specials, similar to a prime zip pocket and rock reliable gear loops which ma