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im new to backpacking and i am going to start buying my own gear. Now i was wondering what a good size for a kind of do-all pack would be, i was thinking somewhere along the lines of 65L. i am 17 and 6'4 i want a big pack that has a lot of space for all my gear (fyi i pack heavy soo i need a durable backpack). i am currently using a 65L is that too big too small or what.
also what are some good companies with durable backpacks for under like 350?
Answer
4,000 - 5,000 Cubic Inches - Good for up to 3 days of overnight camping.
You want to choose a pack well suited to your individual dimensions. You need to customize it to your body shape.
Your torso length, not your height, determines your pack size. Here's how to measure yours:
* You will need the help of another person to do this. Have that person locate the bony bump at the base of your neck, where the slope of your shoulder meets your neck.
* Next, locate the top of your hipbones. Place your hand on your hips and feel where your pelvis protrude from each side. This is where your packs hipbelt grips on to. A properly positioned hipbelt will straddle your iliac crest, about an inch above and below that line.
* Start at the spot you found on the top of your spine and measure down the spine down to a point on your spine even with the top of your hip bones.
This distance is your torso length.
Generally, your measurement will fall into one of these frame-size categories:
Small: Up to 17 1/2".
Medium/Regular: 18" to 19 1/2".
Large/Tall: 20" and up.
If you fall in between two sizes it is a good idea to go to a local store and try on different packs to see which is the best fit for you.
You want to choose between an internal and external frame.
Multiday Packs
These are generally suitable for trips covering 2 to 4 days (and thus 1 to 3 nights of backcountry camping) in mild to moderate 3-season conditions.
Packs ranging from 40 to 75 liters for men are appropriate for such trips; the right size depends on the gear needs (and gear-toting savvy) of each individual. The more days you're out, the more capacity you typically need.
A multiday pack is also usually the preferred choice for:
* Single-day or overnight backcountry ski trips.
* Overnight summit approaches.
If you routinely hike in the Sierras or other backcountry areas where portable bear canisters are required for food storage, test-fit a canister in your pack. For packs in the multiday category, you may need to upsize your initial liter count in order to accommodate a canister in addition to your other gear. You may need a 65-liter pack or larger for carrying a canister.
Internal frames dominate in new gear: Body-hugging internal-frame designs have made traditional external-frame models nearly obsolete. The appeal of internal frames lies in their ability to keep loads stable and walkers balanced on unpredictable terrain. Their narrow profiles also allow arms to swing freely and minimize pack-snag when you're pushing through brush. External-frame packs, very good at transporting heavy loads on trails, still exist, but in small numbers.
Think in liters: Most backpacks (even daypacks) have a number embedded in their namesâthe Gregory Z55, for example, or the REI Flash 65. The number identifies the pack's carrying capacity (aka volume) in liters. Because they are brief and easy to recall, liters have supplanted cubic inches as the standard unit for gauging backpack capacity.
Lower weight: Weight-reductionâboth in packs and the gear they carryâhas been a game-changing trend in gear design. So consider your existing gear assortment when researching packs. Does your backpacking gear predate the engineering advances made in the "Lightweight Movement" of the late 1990s and 2000s? If so, the bulk of these older items can fill up modern backpacks pretty quickly. In that situation our advice is:
* Upsize your liter count: If you're toting bulkier items from decades past, you'll likely need a pack with ample capacity.
* Revamp your gear: We know, we knowâthis tip may sound like a self-serving strategy from a cagey retailer just trying to sell you more stuff. But if you're a pretty serious backpacker, and one fondly attached to some vintage gear, consider assembling an alternative gear setup built around lightweight gear. Most people who do are pleased with the results, particularly for weekend trips.
There are a large number of choices for good equipment.
This information is from Trails.com
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Equipment Inc.
100 - 2155 Dollarton Hwy
North Vancouver, BC
Canada V7H 3B2
(604) 960-3001
www.arcteryx.com
Gregory Mountain Products
1414 K Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(877) 477-4292
www.gregorypacks.com/us
Marmot Mountain, LLC.
2321 Circadian Way
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 544-4590
marmot.com
Osprey Packs
115 Progress Circle
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 564-5900
www.ospreypacks.com
REI
(800) 426-4840
www.rei.com
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4,000 - 5,000 Cubic Inches - Good for up to 3 days of overnight camping.
You want to choose a pack well suited to your individual dimensions. You need to customize it to your body shape.
Your torso length, not your height, determines your pack size. Here's how to measure yours:
* You will need the help of another person to do this. Have that person locate the bony bump at the base of your neck, where the slope of your shoulder meets your neck.
* Next, locate the top of your hipbones. Place your hand on your hips and feel where your pelvis protrude from each side. This is where your packs hipbelt grips on to. A properly positioned hipbelt will straddle your iliac crest, about an inch above and below that line.
* Start at the spot you found on the top of your spine and measure down the spine down to a point on your spine even with the top of your hip bones.
This distance is your torso length.
Generally, your measurement will fall into one of these frame-size categories:
Small: Up to 17 1/2".
Medium/Regular: 18" to 19 1/2".
Large/Tall: 20" and up.
If you fall in between two sizes it is a good idea to go to a local store and try on different packs to see which is the best fit for you.
You want to choose between an internal and external frame.
Multiday Packs
These are generally suitable for trips covering 2 to 4 days (and thus 1 to 3 nights of backcountry camping) in mild to moderate 3-season conditions.
Packs ranging from 40 to 75 liters for men are appropriate for such trips; the right size depends on the gear needs (and gear-toting savvy) of each individual. The more days you're out, the more capacity you typically need.
A multiday pack is also usually the preferred choice for:
* Single-day or overnight backcountry ski trips.
* Overnight summit approaches.
If you routinely hike in the Sierras or other backcountry areas where portable bear canisters are required for food storage, test-fit a canister in your pack. For packs in the multiday category, you may need to upsize your initial liter count in order to accommodate a canister in addition to your other gear. You may need a 65-liter pack or larger for carrying a canister.
Internal frames dominate in new gear: Body-hugging internal-frame designs have made traditional external-frame models nearly obsolete. The appeal of internal frames lies in their ability to keep loads stable and walkers balanced on unpredictable terrain. Their narrow profiles also allow arms to swing freely and minimize pack-snag when you're pushing through brush. External-frame packs, very good at transporting heavy loads on trails, still exist, but in small numbers.
Think in liters: Most backpacks (even daypacks) have a number embedded in their namesâthe Gregory Z55, for example, or the REI Flash 65. The number identifies the pack's carrying capacity (aka volume) in liters. Because they are brief and easy to recall, liters have supplanted cubic inches as the standard unit for gauging backpack capacity.
Lower weight: Weight-reductionâboth in packs and the gear they carryâhas been a game-changing trend in gear design. So consider your existing gear assortment when researching packs. Does your backpacking gear predate the engineering advances made in the "Lightweight Movement" of the late 1990s and 2000s? If so, the bulk of these older items can fill up modern backpacks pretty quickly. In that situation our advice is:
* Upsize your liter count: If you're toting bulkier items from decades past, you'll likely need a pack with ample capacity.
* Revamp your gear: We know, we knowâthis tip may sound like a self-serving strategy from a cagey retailer just trying to sell you more stuff. But if you're a pretty serious backpacker, and one fondly attached to some vintage gear, consider assembling an alternative gear setup built around lightweight gear. Most people who do are pleased with the results, particularly for weekend trips.
There are a large number of choices for good equipment.
This information is from Trails.com
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Equipment Inc.
100 - 2155 Dollarton Hwy
North Vancouver, BC
Canada V7H 3B2
(604) 960-3001
www.arcteryx.com
Gregory Mountain Products
1414 K Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(877) 477-4292
www.gregorypacks.com/us
Marmot Mountain, LLC.
2321 Circadian Way
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 544-4590
marmot.com
Osprey Packs
115 Progress Circle
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 564-5900
www.ospreypacks.com
REI
(800) 426-4840
www.rei.com
â°ââ®Please, don't forget to vote!â°ââ®
Back to school bag help?
Q. Hey you guys!
I start dance camp every weekday from 9am-4pm & them right after I have band camp which is from 5pm-9:30 pm :( so yeah, I except to be very tired at the end of the day lol & I'm gonna sleep on Saturdays & & put off one Sunday for school clothes shopping. So yeah, the nearest big city is like 2 hrs away & its like a day trip there to go & I'm lazy haha so if you can please find me a back to school bag that can be bought online, that'd be awesome!
My fav colors are red, purple & turquise & I love glitter &vintage hollywood, locks & keys, rock and roll like stuff, like red & black plaid, guitars, studs etc. i'm not a big fan of animal print, i'd love like a London, NYC, or Hollywood theamed bag too. I prefer over the shoulder, but backpacks would be cool too if they're cute.
I start dance camp every weekday from 9am-4pm & them right after I have band camp which is from 5pm-9:30 pm :( so yeah, I except to be very tired at the end of the day lol & I'm gonna sleep on Saturdays & & put off one Sunday for school clothes shopping. So yeah, the nearest big city is like 2 hrs away & its like a day trip there to go & I'm lazy haha so if you can please find me a back to school bag that can be bought online, that'd be awesome!
My fav colors are red, purple & turquise & I love glitter &vintage hollywood, locks & keys, rock and roll like stuff, like red & black plaid, guitars, studs etc. i'm not a big fan of animal print, i'd love like a London, NYC, or Hollywood theamed bag too. I prefer over the shoulder, but backpacks would be cool too if they're cute.
Answer
http://www.handbags.com/roxy/pick-it-up/229091/p/10174617
I got this one in the flower pattern, and it's SOO cute! The picture definitely does NOT do it justice! This isn't gonna be good for anything heavy-duty, but it's not as tiny as it looks here. Not as big as a full backpack, but it's bigger than a purse.
Trust me, you'll love it! :)
http://www.handbags.com/roxy/pick-it-up/229091/p/10174617
I got this one in the flower pattern, and it's SOO cute! The picture definitely does NOT do it justice! This isn't gonna be good for anything heavy-duty, but it's not as tiny as it looks here. Not as big as a full backpack, but it's bigger than a purse.
Trust me, you'll love it! :)
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