Took my 60L pack on a 5-day trip a couple weeks back and even after cutting the load way down it still felt heavier than it needed to be. The extra volume just made me throw in a couple more layers and that big water filter I rarely use, and the frame added its own ounces.
Switched to a 45L for a quick 4-day test run after that and it forced me to be pickier, which helped on the scale.
Anyone else run into the same thing where pack size sneaks extra weight onto these trips?