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I would absolutely love to see your rucksack collection.
I have an ancient 70l-ish Bergans which is really comfortable for heavy loads/casual 'beer and steak for dinner' type hikes.
An Arcteryx Khazri 55 which is just as heavy as the Bergans but not as comfortable.
The tiny 35l Webtex which I got for about a tenner, just to try it out - it only weighs about 750g, great for fast and light trips.
My girlfriend has the Vaude Minimalist pictured above which I think is a fantastic summer hiking pack, it's seriously comfortable, 850g-ish, and hasn't ripped despite bushwhacking and clambering all over sharp rocks.
I'm halfway though making my own pack which I'll post up soon.
I am also thinking of doing a mountaineering course. I've done short courses on ice axe and crampon use, and glacier walking, as well as a bit of informal belaying practice with a mountaineer friend. I think it would open up a lot of new routes, especially in winter.