High Sierra Hiking
high sierra hiking what is a good backpack for hiking/camping? need one for: hiking, camping, canoe camping, for a maximum of 3 days, mostly 1-2 days, though. i don't do any of that camping where...
high sierra hiking
 what is a good backpack for hiking/camping? need one for: i don't do any of that camping where you drive your car to the camp site, so i would need a backpack that can haul all my gear. i live in Florida and don't go out of state much. prefer something with a hydration bladder and no more than $150, prefer $50-$100. i know High Sierra and The North Face are good but what else and what models would be best for me? If you're using your backpack just for backpacking for 3 days, or mostly weekends, I wouldn't buy anything with more than 50 or 60L. The model number of the backpack (ie. North Face Terra 60) is close to the number of Litres it contains. If you buy bigger (70L, 80L), you can use it for expeditions, or for international travel with lots of souvenirs lol If you buy it too small,you'll end up strapping your tent and sleeping bag on the outside... this is NOT preferable as they can get wet if it rains, or they can get caught on trees, shrubs, rocks, or the envrionment you're travelling by. Personally I like a backpack that has a zipper compartment for the sleeping bag in the bottom, and has zippers on the side for easy side access (so you don't have to unpack your whole bag to get at things, or stuff something in). I'd definately go to a store and try one on, and make sure to put 30 or 40lbs in it... at the end of the day, what makes a good pack is how it fits you when you throw your weight around wearing a weighted pack. An empty pack is quite different than a full one with how it feels. This is the most important thing to remember. Also packs vary in size by a litre or two bit depending on whether you buy a large, medium or small frame. Each brand and pack is different, so make sure you try them on, as a medium frame for one pack is often a large frame for another. For backpacking you want the weight to be transfered to your hips, so it shouldn't all be resting on your shoulders... this is why choosing the correct frame size for the model of pack you choose is important. I've had lots of packs over the past few years. Right now I'm using a Black Diamond 50L pack, and I love it, but it's more designed for Mountaineering. Arc'teryx makes some super cool dry backpacks, that are designed for being completely waterproof... they're very expensive, but pretty interesting if you're canoeing or sea kayaking. Some of the brands I've had... all of which are good in their own way were: The key point here to remember is the fit, not the brand name, is what makes a good pack vs. one that you regret buying and hurts your back. |
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