Fitting And Buying A Backpack

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series about hiking backpacks. Part 1 was about the features of modern backpacks.   Fitting Large backpacks come in various sizes. If you are buying a new backpack, purchase one which is fitting to your body. First, know your torso length by measuring along your spine from the base […]

Hiking Backpacks

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series about hiking backpacks.    Backpacks Beside your hiking shoes and water bottle, your backpack is probably the next gear that is most commonly brought along when you go hiking. Hiking backpacks typically fall into 3 categories. This is a rough guide to the backpack size needed as it […]