Adam R
I am moving to Hawaii next month. I'll be temporarily living on the beach tenting it and doing a lot of hiking. I am relatively new to hiking and not sure if an external or internal frame backpack will better suit me. Don't most people say an external is better for beginners?
Answer
It's more about function and need. Externals tend to give a lot more options in load carrying capacity but when hiking through heavy cover there bulky and have high centers of gravity. I use an external frame when carrying heavy gear into an area that does not allow other methods Like when doing trail work and carrying chain saws or hauling out an elk that I hunted.
Internal frames would more likely suit your need for traveling around the islands and and terrain you come across there. There better fit and center of gravity is better for the type of terrain you be discovering there. Get one with enough space to hold all your gear as an external 3000ci is technically bigger then a 3000ci internal so triple the holding size. Here is a link with a lot of comparisons and reviews of the top selling packs,
http://www.rei.com/category/4500001_Backpacks
It's more about function and need. Externals tend to give a lot more options in load carrying capacity but when hiking through heavy cover there bulky and have high centers of gravity. I use an external frame when carrying heavy gear into an area that does not allow other methods Like when doing trail work and carrying chain saws or hauling out an elk that I hunted.
Internal frames would more likely suit your need for traveling around the islands and and terrain you come across there. There better fit and center of gravity is better for the type of terrain you be discovering there. Get one with enough space to hold all your gear as an external 3000ci is technically bigger then a 3000ci internal so triple the holding size. Here is a link with a lot of comparisons and reviews of the top selling packs,
http://www.rei.com/category/4500001_Backpacks
Best Hiking Backpack?
Christian
I will be going on a 50 mile hike over the course of 5 days in about a month and I am looking for a good backpack. I really don't have a lot of money to blow on this so I am looking for a real bargain. I am thinking of the Jansport Klamath 75 which I could get for about $120, the High Sierra Explorer 55 which I could get for about $70, and the Jansport Big Bear 82 Internal Backpack - 2010 Model which I could get for about $68. I am currently leaning towards one of the cheaper two but since I have really looked at the third I threw it in as well. I am looking for some good evidence as to why one might be better and preferably personal experience as well. If you have other recommendations in this price range, that would be great as well. Although I would love to spend $300+ on a pack I really can't justify much more than 100 right now. Any help would be great. Thanks!
Answer
i looked at reviews of the three packs you listed.
the explorer is too heavy. 5 pounds plus.
jansport has been making packs for years. i used to have an old frame pack of theirs back in the late 70's. can't say that high sierra is a name i have seen in the higher end packs.
i know the klamath costs the most but it is the best of the three. its only 3 lb. 14 oz. and it's a real good size. it has a separate sleeping bag compartment, more pockets and you can use it on overnighters and week long trips. besides i like 4600 cu in packs. it kind of gives you a limit on how much stuff you can take. to me it's a clean looking pack.
the big bear just a bit heavier and it only has one compartment, but if money is really an issue then this would be number 2.
pick a jansport and you will carry that pack for years.
i looked at reviews of the three packs you listed.
the explorer is too heavy. 5 pounds plus.
jansport has been making packs for years. i used to have an old frame pack of theirs back in the late 70's. can't say that high sierra is a name i have seen in the higher end packs.
i know the klamath costs the most but it is the best of the three. its only 3 lb. 14 oz. and it's a real good size. it has a separate sleeping bag compartment, more pockets and you can use it on overnighters and week long trips. besides i like 4600 cu in packs. it kind of gives you a limit on how much stuff you can take. to me it's a clean looking pack.
the big bear just a bit heavier and it only has one compartment, but if money is really an issue then this would be number 2.
pick a jansport and you will carry that pack for years.
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