Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Backpacking Through Europe, Backpack Suggestion?




Olivia T


I'm planning on going "backpacking through Europe" this summer. I say that in quotations because a lot of destinations I'm actually staying with family and friends. I'm planning on going to Ireland, England, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and France. I would only be staying in Hostels in Switzerland and England so I was really wanting a really nice traveling backpack that also works as a suitcase. I like the idea of http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BZLV22/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1MPSLFC7L5AFK because I like all the compartments but the backpack straps are not meant to be used for a long period of time.

If anyone from experience or just knows of a good backpack/suitcase that would be practical for my travel experience please let me know! It will be greatly appreciated!

Ps. My trip will probably last around a month

Thank you
For the most part other then a few plane trips I will be traveling around on train



Answer
The backpack/suitcase you linked to will be very difficult to carry. Either take a suitcase or a backpack. If you decide yo take a backpack buy it in a reputable store where you can try it on for comfort. But taking a small to medium suitcase is fine, even for staying in hostels - having a backpack is not mandatory!

good backpack brands?




Bailey


what are good backpack brands?


Answer
ULA Equipment â An extremely popular backpack brand with lightweight backpacking enthusiasts, ULA Equipment makes an excellent product that balances weight with durability and a few innovative design features too. One example being the OHM, a great backpack that weighs in at 640 g, or 1.4 lbs.

Gossamer Gear â Another very popular backpack brand with the lightweight backpacking crowd. Gossamer Gear has been building quality lightweight backpacks for a number of years now and they've built up a following and a reputation for quality. A good example of their product line is the Mariposa, a backpack that weighs 632 g, or 1.4 lbs.

GoLite â This backpack brand has been going more and more mainstream, and the weights of some of their backpacks have been creeping up as they've done so. Regardless of weight though, they make good quality backpacks and are still a popular choice for lightweight backpacking enthusiasts. The Jam is one of their more popular backpacks, and weighs 840 g, or 1.85 lbs.

Mountain Laurel Design â Another of the backpack brands that is popular with lightweight backpackers but largely unknown to the average backpacker. That could change though, as Mountain Laurel Designs won the Reader's Choice Award for Best Ultralight Backpack in 2011. The winning backpack was the Exodus, a great backpack that weighs just 425 g, or .94 lbs.




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