http://hikingdigest.com/questions-answers/what-kind-of-backpack-would-you-recommend-for-a-campinghiking-beginner/ Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:02:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://hikingdigest.com/questions-answers/what-kind-of-backpack-would-you-recommend-for-a-campinghiking-beginner/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Danrak Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:30:05 +0000 http://hikingdigest.com/questions-answers/what-kind-of-backpack-would-you-recommend-for-a-campinghiking-beginner/#comment-111 I would try going to your local REI or Bass Pro Shop and testing some out. I would recommend this one. http://www.rei.com/product/778468 I would try going to your local REI or Bass Pro Shop and testing some out. I would recommend this one. http://www.rei.com/product/778468

]]> http://hikingdigest.com/questions-answers/what-kind-of-backpack-would-you-recommend-for-a-campinghiking-beginner/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Brandon Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:21:50 +0000 http://hikingdigest.com/questions-answers/what-kind-of-backpack-would-you-recommend-for-a-campinghiking-beginner/#comment-110 Check out the major company websites for outdoor recreation, such as Cabelas, Bass Pro Shop, or Coleman. My favorite for any outdoor gear is Cabela. They have a wide variety of equipment for about anything. Check out the major company websites for outdoor recreation, such as Cabelas, Bass Pro Shop, or Coleman. My favorite for any outdoor gear is Cabela. They have a wide variety of equipment for about anything.

]]> http://hikingdigest.com/questions-answers/what-kind-of-backpack-would-you-recommend-for-a-campinghiking-beginner/comment-page-1/#comment-109 chris w Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:00:57 +0000 http://hikingdigest.com/questions-answers/what-kind-of-backpack-would-you-recommend-for-a-campinghiking-beginner/#comment-109 REI is an excellent resource for beginners looking to get into Backpacking they have expert advice, check lists for what you need and tons of gear for sale at all levels of pricing.http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/camping For a good backpack to handle a 3 day trip it is going to be bigger then a day pack you would use on a simple all day hike 7000ci vs 1500ci. and then there is internal frames vs external frames. All personal choices. REI has a rental program where you can try before you buy and they will assist you in fitting for just the right size pack for your needs. local hikes are the best place to start you want to be familiar as much as possible with where you go so you can be as prepared as possible in my area this is a good link for hikeshttp://www.localhikes.com/ REI is an excellent resource for beginners looking to get into Backpacking they have expert advice, check lists for what you need and tons of gear for sale at all levels of pricing.http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/camping
For a good backpack to handle a 3 day trip it is going to be bigger then a day pack you would use on a simple all day hike 7000ci vs 1500ci. and then there is internal frames vs external frames. All personal choices. REI has a rental program where you can try before you buy and they will assist you in fitting for just the right size pack for your needs.
local hikes are the best place to start you want to be familiar as much as possible with where you go so you can be as prepared as possible in my area this is a good link for hikeshttp://www.localhikes.com/

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