Backpacks

Backpacks come in many types, sizes, and capacities.

Size determines the way a pack fits your body. If the pack does not fit your body, your load will be difficult and uncomfortable to carry. There are women's packs and mens packs. There are small, medium, and large packs. Again, these refer to how they fit your body, not how much equipment they can carry. Most packs are extremely adjustable but, you need to start with one whose range of adjustment includes your body size.

There are three basic types of backpacks: Internal Frame, External Frame, and Frameless. Internal frame packs by far are the most popular.