Backpacking Backpacks
The first and most essential piece of equipment when you backpack - the backpack! Because your backpacking backpack will be on your back loaded with everything you need for your trip, it is important to find a backpack that fits you correctly, has the features you need, and that will be able to last through all your backpacking trips.
Backpack Buying Guide
A backpack is your home for the length of your backpacking trip. It holds your shelter, clothes, food, and all other necessities and comforts. You may be using your pack for backpacking a thru-hike, an overnighter, or just anything off the beaten path. But in any case, choosing the right backpack for your body, planned uses, and gear system [...] Read more
Sizing and Fitting a Backpack
Backpacking trips can be long and challenging, so you want to make your experience as comfortable and least painful as possible. One of the most important aspects of having a comfortable trip is having a backpack that fits you correctly and that is put on properly. If your backpacking backpack has an adjustable suspension, then you are able [...] Read more
How to Pack a Backpack
While many hikers and backpackers just throw things into their packs the day before their trip, there is a method in packing it properly to improve their overall backpacking experience. Learning to organize your gear properly before packing it will eliminate forgotten items and help you remove unnecessary luxuries. By loading the gear inside your backpack the correct way, you will gain more comfort, convenience, and stability [...] Read more
Backpack Gear Reviews
www.thebackpacker.comRead real reviews about backpacks written by the backpacking community. Learn what backpackers loved or hated about the leading packs as well as lesser known brands. It's almost as good as getting to try it out yourself before you buy it!
Backpacks at REI
www.rei.comAfter reading the Backpack Buying Guide, it is time to find the backpack for you. Search their vast selection of backpacks and outdoor gear and read about the products on the market. Each pack has a detailed description, product specs, and reliable customer reviews, helping you find the backpack that is right for you. Find tons of backpacks with fantastic prices at one of the best outdoor stores, REI.
