What Size Backpack Is Best For Your Hike?
What size backpack is best for your hike? Here’s how to decide based on your gear list, trip length, and other factors unique to multiday hiking.
What size backpack is best for your hike? Here’s how to decide based on your gear list, trip length, and other factors unique to multiday hiking.
For ultralight backpackers a 40 liter pack can be the perfect size. Many of the best are made by small companies you may not have heard of, so here’s a list to get you started.
A 50 liter hiking pack can be a versatile option for ultralight hikers, or a tight squeeze for bulky gear lists. Here’s how to decide if it’s right for you, and a roundup of the best 50 liter pack models to choose from.
Choosing a backpack for your thru hike is a big commitment! Here’s how to choose the right thru hiking pack size based on your gear and the trail you’ll be hiking.
Wondering if 65 liters is a good pack size for backpacking? Learn about this very versatile backpack size, how much it holds, and whether it’s the right choice for your hiking needs.
If you’re considering a 45 liter backpack for hiking, here’s how to make sure it will meet your needs and hold all your gear.
The ULA Circuit and Granite Gear Crown are both popular lightweight backpacking packs with similar features. This side-by-side review explains how they compare.
Detailed review and description of the ULA Circuit 68 liter pack, the lightweight backpack I used on the Arizona and Colorado Trails.
Finding the best pack for the JMT is no easy task. To help, here’s an analysis of the most common packs from JMT gear lists, and what they have in common.