Best Backpacking Packs of 2017 For minimalist overnights to extended treks, our top picks excel in carrying comfort, organization, and weightOK pack but not for the heaviest loads and longer trips due to some weak parts of the carrying system(described below) and too small volume, narrow bottom and side pockets. In wintertime when carrying a bigger sleeping bag and generally more equipment this pack will, in my opinion, be too small for more than a couple of days outdoors. I bought this pack summer 2015. Used it on some weekend trips in forest regions and one 17-day trip tenting in the mountains. What I don't like is the narrow bottom… This is a comfortable, huge capacity, well-designed, well-constructed freighter. I was looking for a lighter replacement for my Gregory Rainier, and the Apex 100, which weighs about 3lbs less, fit the bill. The suspension is comfortable with loads up to 60 lbs (most I've carried in it), and extremely easy to adjust, even in the field. The main compartment is  cavernous, easily swallowing camera gear in its own daypack, along with clothes, food, tent, sleeping bag, pad, cook kit, and fuel—4…

This shares with my Kelty 75 the honor of being the best pack I have ever carried. Bear in mind that I have owned and carried a vast number of packs, so that is saying something.   Now I have not carried loads north of maybe 35 pounds in this pack, but this pack is designed for much more. The maker designates this as an "expedition" pack, whatever they may mean by that. The sleeve gives another 10 liters and both measurements seem accurate. The design is sophisticated and can hardly… Great price, tough pack. I am a big guy and long waisted to boot. I wanted a big pack when I got back into backpacking and this is the one I bought new (I picked up a second at Goodwill for less than $4). My older three-season sleeping bag is a synthetic fill and it is bulky, as is much of my older gear. The suspension is well designed, the waist belt is wide and comfortable, it rides about as well as any pack this size could. The lumbar pad is awesomely thick and comfy. But...this is more pack… Do you abuse gear?

Do you hike off-trail, through brush, over rocks and don't want to worry about a branch tearing a hole in the latest, lightest and most expensive nano-fabric? zwart slim laptop backpackHave you passed through the ultralight gear stage and want a pack (or in addition to UL) that lasts longer than two seasons and doesn't require kid gloves treatment?  ecosusi backpackDo you really like straps? aqsa backpackIf yes to any or all of those then this may be the pack for you. caminito backpackFit: Tons of adjustment to fit almost any body… erika cecilia backpack

One of the lightest full sized packs out there. Comfortable at 40 pounds or less and very durable. laptop bags smiggleI tried quite a few different packs in the 65+ liter range and found that the ULA Catalyst is one of the lightest and most comfortable packs out. chanel backpack fiyatIt does great between 25-35 pounds but at and over 40 pounds other packs carry the weight better.   My first use of this pack was on the Four Pass Loop in Aspen, Colorado, and we were pinching ounces trying to get weight down. The bear canister cost me 2.5… As an outdoor professional, I bought my Terraplane in 1996 through a work for trade deal from Appalachian Outdoors. It has been my only pack ever since. I have used it on every trip from Malaysia to Maine. My friends gave me a hard time spending 300 bucks on a pack, but 20 years later, I still have it.

I have always believed in buying something once, even if it is pricy. I still have my Wiggy's sleeping bag and WhisperLite Internationale stove I last used to make coffee and warm a baby bottle on… I've packed with the 5400 for the last 12 years. I carry from 60 to 75 lbs. It finally wore out. I'm old enough to get one a little smaller so I can't carry so much. Fit: Adjustable, so as I got older, I could adjust for comfort. Capacity: Too much, I carried maximum 75 lbs. This pack is the work horse of backpacks. A bomb proof pack that does it a little on the heavy side. This product is best for 2+ day expeditions in any terrain. I would recommend this to a friend with a larger waist. The pack fits excellent and true to size. I however have a smaller waist and even with the straps fully tightened it is a little too big around the belt. I have hiked with this pack on multi-day treks and it is very comfortable. The torso adjustment came in very handy seeing I have a longer torso.

Home / Backpacks / How much volume should you get in a daypack, weekend backpack, multi-day backpack, or expedition backpack? Here are some volume guidelines and advice so you can start shopping for backpacks in the appropriate size range.Recommended Backpack Volumes DaypacksMost daypacks range from 20 liters to 35 liters on the high end. While a smaller sized backpack is usually sufficient for 1/2 day hikes, you’ll want a larger pack in the 35 liter range for all day hikes so you can carry extra water, food, clothing, and the 10 essentials. The daypack category also includes hydration packs which can be a good option. Just make sure that you have sufficient volume to carry your extra gear,If you’re a winter day hiker and snowshoer, I’d recommend sizing up to a 40-45 liter backpack capable of carrying snowshoes, microspikes, and bulkier insulated clothing. You need a beefier backpack than a small daypack to carry snowshoes when they’re not needed. Weekend Backpacks (1-3 Nights)You can’t use most daypacks for overnight and weekend backpacking trips because you need to carry a lot more gear, such as a sleeping bag/quilt, sleeping pad, sleeping clothes, tent/shelter/hammock, stove, cooking pot and utensils, and more food.

All this extra stuff requires more space, even if you take a minimalist or ultralight approach to gearing up. For an 1-3 night weekend trip, the sweet spot is going to be a backpack with 40 to 50 liters of volume. Multi-day Backpacks (3-5 Nights)The biggest difference between shorter weekend and multi-day backpacking trips is the need to carry more food and possibly a little bit more technical gear, depending on the kind of activities or climate you’ll be hiking in. For multi-day trips, you’re going to want 50 to 70 liters of backpack volume, but if you go ultralight or use compressible gear that doesn’t take up a lot of volume, you might be able to get by with less than that. Expedition Backpacks (5+ Nights)Expedition backpacks are the behemoths of the backpacking world and range in size from 80 liters up to 110 liters or more. They’re designed to hold a mammoth amount of food and gear, usually for professionally guided mountaineering trips. If you’re going on a trip like this, it’s probably worth asking your guide for backpack recommendations.

They may also have gear that you can rent since expedition backpacks can be quite expensive.How Backpack Volume is MeasuredMost major backpack manufacturers measure the volume of their backpacks by adding up the total volume of the closed storage on their packs, including the main compartment, pockets, and hip belt pockets that can be closed or zippered shut. However, many smaller manufacturers use a different method and include open pockets like side water bottle pockets or rear mesh pockets in addition to the closed storage. This can make weight-to-volume comparisons a little misleading when comparing packs from different manufacturers When in doubt, contact the manufacturer to ask what method they use to measure backpack volume.External AttachmentsIf you plan to carry a lot of bulky gear, you don’t have to carry all of it inside the closed storage of a backpack. Bulky sleeping pads, tents, rain gear, snowshoes, and water bottles are commonly stuffed into exterior pockets or attached to the sides, back or bottom of a backpack with webbing or compression straps.