North Face Jester Backpack

Choosing a backpack for your camping adventure is a very important decision. It’s not just an ordinary bag that you can pick up without thinking. Though it seems such a small matter, your backpack can benefit you in ways that you could never imagine. Imagine you are out there with your friends trekking and you aren’t able to enjoy yourself because your backpack doesn’t fit right. Backpacks that don’t fit properly can also do damage to your hips. Let us take a look at what you need to look at before you buy a backpack.

• The first thing you should do is define the use of your backpack.  Any one pack is not likely to be ideal for both short day trips to the beach and carrying all your gear on an overnight camping trip. If you plan ragging sessions, alpine routes, and mountain treks you would need to have an ergonomic backpack like the millet elevation backpack. Backpacks like the Nike pro backpack II is specifically made for cold climate conditions
• The next thing you would need to look at is the size of a backpack. Small packs, called daypacks, are 1,000 to 2,000 cubic inches. Medium backpacks are 2,000 to 4,000 cubic inches. Large backpacks are 4,000 cubic inches and more. A few medium backpacks like the north face jester backpack also serve as a bag to carry your gym clothes, books and files.
• Before buying a backpack pack you should look into its construction. The simplest backpacks consist of a nylon bag with straps. This would be more than enough for short hikes and light loads. Select better-built packs for backpacking and serious use. The pack should have dense padding anywhere the pack touches your body to ensure you are comfortable on long hikes.
• Large packs used to incorporate an external metal frame to support the load. Most now have a smaller, internal frame, allowing greater freedom of movement and easier maneuvering in tight places. Some people prefer the additional support of an external frame so you should decide on what suits you best.
• Lastly you should try on the back pack and if possible, place a load in the pack while testing

So pick the right backpack and have an enjoyable camping trip.

Guest Blogger: Anil