I am looking to start doing some lightweight hiking and camping and I am looking for a good internal frame pack that will hold enough clothing and equipment for my 7year old son and I for 2 days. If anyone has any input I would be most thankful.
Brian
a lightweight pack for 2 is going to be a little tough
if you pack a tent and two sleeping bags and pads, you are going to need some volume
I have a Jansport that is around 4200 cu in and It works pretty good for a 3 day trip in summer or 2 day in winter if weather is mild
try info at REI
they also carry some pretty good stuff
Campmor has some good prices
the best bet on a pack is to get all your stuff together that you think you will take and pack it all down to camping supply store and see what fits
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpack.html
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+kids.html
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/camping
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Home_
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a Trackbacka lightweight pack for 2 is going to be a little tough
if you pack a tent and two sleeping bags and pads, you are going to need some volume
I have a Jansport that is around 4200 cu in and It works pretty good for a 3 day trip in summer or 2 day in winter if weather is mild
try info at REI
they also carry some pretty good stuff
Campmor has some good prices
the best bet on a pack is to get all your stuff together that you think you will take and pack it all down to camping supply store and see what fits
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpack.html
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+kids.html
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/camping
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Home_
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The most important thing is to find a pack that fits YOU. Different people wear packs differently. For example, the brand that my husband loves doesn’t fit me at all, and vice versa. And another friend who is 4 inches shorter than me actually has a larger pack size than mine, because her height is in her torso while my height is in my legs.
So what to do? Go to a good outdoor store near you, talk to the person in the backpack department, get some advice, try on several packs and walk around the store browsing while wearing the pack with some weight. Decide what fits you best.
Even better, do you have a college or university near you? Many schools have an Outdoor Rec department where you can rent a pack for a weekend for a minimal cost. The chance to wear a pack on the trail for a few days and see what you really like (features, fit, etc.) will make the biggest difference in what you eventually buy. I WISH I’d done this before purchasing my first pack.
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