gr54 backpack help?

hi guys recently put up a thread about back packs. decided on a few now and wondered which you guys thought was the best option for a walking the gr54 walk in the alps (11kg kit). the backpacks are, Granite gear alpine vapour 60L(1.26kg); mountain hardwear super scrambler 50-55L(1kg); osprey exos 58L(1.14kg) or lowe alpine zepton 50L(1.16kg). dont hesitate to ask questions about kit list or anything, i can use all the experience i can get. many thanks, ben.

Ben - I did the GR54 a couple of years ago and used a Crux AK37 (I've thrown quite a lot of money at light packable kit). You don't need to carry that much as resupply/opportunities to eat are fairly frequent, as are accommodation options (should you wish to share a bunk with 23 other people).

The only packs I've tried on (which frankly means bugger-all) in your list are the GG (a Vapour not an Alpine) and the Zepton. They seem OK.

A kit list might be useful if only to give us something to be oh-so-wise about

Pics here: I'm about halfway through a write-up.

http://www.scottishhills.com/html/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=9035

short answer.
The one that fits you the best.

longer answer.
the one that fits you the best and seems to suit your style the best (mate of mine loves having stuff in pockets so has lots of pockets on his pack..I hate pockets and flippy flappy bits so go for a climbing minimal pack) - horses for courses

Ed-rough kit list is as follows, although i expect there to be changes
tent-wild country zephyros 1 1.3kg
sleeping bag-gelert extreme lite 1.2g
sleeping matt-karrimor xlite 325g
cooking pot-172g
stove plus sheild-63g
meths 500ml-?
fleece-?
spare undwear socks-?
washkit-250
jacket-karrimor alpiniste eVent 398g
water-2kg
food-2.5kg
luxury items-400g

GOF im sure you are right, i was just wondering whether anyone had experience in durability of the packs. But is becoming more apparent it really is down to comfort as you said .
regards ben.

You should not need to carry water - there is plenty around if you plan accordingly.

Alcool à brûler (meths with a nice parfum) is easy enough to get at supermarkets in even small towns...in 1litre bottles; I ask at refuges/anywhere and get top-ups. I carried a day or two of food on occasion - but did not really have to. You can eat in refuges and bivvy outside if you want.

I took a light down jacket - a fleece would be an equivalent - can get chilly in the evenings at 2500m.

A 250g washkit...fair enough if that's what you like.

I carried around 6-7kgs most of the time.

Basically if you are happy enough and fit enough to carry it without compromising fun....

Of course most of my 'campsites' were like this...

ah roughing it then haha . thanks for the advice, just wondering what time of year did you go?

Late July.