Thursday, September 22, 2011

Different Options of Backpacking for Hiking

Hiking through outdoors gives excitement outdoors. While hiking, you need to carry different items. There are many options of backpacking of different styles, shapes, materials and styles for hiking. Generally, the backpacks for hiking include day packs, internal frame packs and external frame packs.

Day packs are considered for shorter day hikes or even short overnight trips. Mostly, they do not have any solid frame as they are not large enough to have one. The day backs can be as small as a hip pack which hold a water bottle or a jacket. They can also be larger enough to hold enough clothing and gear for overnight trip into woods. Day packs generally have shoulder straps. Some large-sized day packs may have chest straps or hip belts for stability.

External frame packs are the backpacks which are attached to a solid metal or plastic frame. More commonly aluminum is used for the frame as it saves the weight. A shoulder strap and a hip strap are attached on the other side of the frame. This ensures support when carrying heavy loads. External frame packs can be used for carrying more cargo for longer periods of time. They are also less expensive when compared to the internal frame packs.

Internal frame packs are the other types of larger backpacks. However, they have a frame that is built inside the pack unlike external frame packs. They also contain shoulder and hips straps that are attached directly to the backpack rather than to the frame. The backpacks have specially designed pockets into which the frame stays or long metal slats or rods slip. These backpacks may have compartments as well as straps to compress the pack and to secure items to the outside of the pack. So, you have different options of backpacking for hiring and can choose any of them based on your hiking trip and its requirements.

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