When camping, the first and most important thing to take with you is a backpack. The ease and quality of your trip completely depend on it. Since all the time you will not only need to carry it on your shoulders (which is quite difficult if the mounts do not match your body structure) but also put all your things in it.
At first glance, it might seem that an ordinary large backpack is enough for that. But in fact, everything is much more complicated. You will need to attach a sleeping bag, tent and pad to the backpack, among other gear. All this should be correctly positioned to minimize the weight of the backpack and pressure on the back.
Therefore, let us examine in more detail the question of choosing a backpack for hiking and travel and consider several possible options.
Mountaintop brand backpack with a capacity of 40 L. This option is more suitable for women, as it is lighter and not too voluminous. Its weight is 0.93 kg and its dimensions are 51 * 35 * 16 cm. This model has SBS zippers, easy to zip and unzip. In the center of the backpack, there is a hidden easily accessible pocket where you can put valuable things such as a phone, keys, documents and cards. There is also a separate laptop pocket.
Attachment straps are placed throughout the backpack, with which you can attach a tent, sleeping bag, pad or trekking poles. Everything is easy buckled up. On the sides, there are mesh pockets for a water bottle.
On the back, there is a D-shape attachment for hanging small items. You can balance your shoulder straps and adjust them for a perfect fit. Padded and breathe mesh back panel offers cushioned comfort and air circulation. There is also a waist belt that will shift the weight to the hips.
Loowoko hiking backpack has 50 L capacity. It is slightly larger than the previous one, its dimensions are 65 * 35 * 25 cm. Weight is 1.2 kg.
The backpack provides a secure, fully adjustable fit around the torso, an adjustable waist belt, and straps at the shoulders for upper-load balance and support.
Durable open-cell foam with lumbar pad and molded channels provide maximum comfort and air circulation. The backpack also has many additional pockets for a water bottle and other staff.
Waist belts have small pockets where you can put a map, GPS navigator or your phone.
The raincoat for a backpack is included, which is very convenient because you can be sure that your things will remain dry in any weather.
Teton Sports Scout 3400 has capacity 55 L. Its dimensions are 76.2 x 43 x 30.5 cm, weight 2 kg.
Its shell is made of sturdy 600D ripstop and 600D oxford canvas. The backpack has side and lower gear loops for long item storage. Side and front compression straps can be used to secure the sleeping bag, pad or tent. But if you want to put your sleeping bag inside you can use a separate compartment with easy sleeping bag access. The backpack also has large side zippered pockets with weather guard zippers. At the bottom, there is an integrated rain cover to keep your gear dry.
Padded back panel is channeled for air flow and padded shoulder straps are adjustable for your size and load. In fact, the Scout is fully adjustable in the torso, waist, chest, and shoulders.
Outlife 60L hiking backpack weights only 1 kg. Its size is 75.00 x 35.00 x 25.00 cm.
It is made with high-quality nylon fabric and water-resistant material that are both durable and more waterproof than a traditional hiking backpack. The extra strength provided by the double-layer bottom piece makes it very convenient to carry more load on your journeys.
Back-ventilation design provides great airflow, making your back cool and dry even after a long trip. The backpack is made up of large capacity main pocket, side pocket for a water bottle, front pocket for easy access, protective computer pocket, bottom pocket for shoes, waist pocket for small items, providing enough room for your trip.
Mountaintop backpack is available in capacity 55 L and 65 L. Let’s look at the bigger one.
Its weight is 1.65 kg. Size 75 * 33 * 25 cm. As you see, it has more capacity but its weight is less than the previous backpacks have.
Main advantages:
1. An extension collar with two drawstrings on the top can expand the pack and increase the main compartment capacity by 5 liters.
2. There is a waterproof cover in zippered compartment at the bottom of the pack. It covers the entire backpack.
3. There is a divider between the sleeping bag compartment (at the bottom) and the main compartment at the top. You can open this divider to make one large pack. You can also access the main compartment from the bottom if needed.
4. Separate bladder sleeve in the main compartment. Big enough or a 3 liters hydration bladder.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are a lot of different backpacks for hiking and travel. You can choose the capacity, size, weight, color and form. Think carefully about what exactly you need a backpack for and you will make the right choice that will make your trip easy and enjoyable.