How to choose a hiking bag? What specific products are recommended?

Mounting bag is a relatively general concept. According to the intensity of outdoor sports, distance and physical load capacity, backpacks can be roughly divided from simple to complex, small to large:

Daily bags, with a capacity of about twenty to thirty liters, and an average interior There is no frame, and the load is mainly carried by the shoulder straps.

Mounting bag, with a capacity of about thirty to fifty liters, usually has an internal frame, and part of the load is borne by the waist and hips.

For example, Mammut Trion Pro, Arc'teryx Arrakis 40

Hiking bag, with a capacity of about fifty to seventy liters, has an internal or external frame, and the load-bearing is mainly on the waist and hips.

For example, Mammut Heron Light, Osprey Aether 60

Expedition bag, with a capacity of about 70 to 100 liters, has an external frame, and the load-bearing is mainly on the waist and hips.

For example, Osprey Argon 110, Gregory Whitney 95

It should be noted that backpack classification and nomenclature vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and there are no certain rules. There are two types of Mammut backpacks ranging from 30 to 50 liters. One is called Alpine backpacks, which are optimized for mountain use; the other is called Hiking Backpacks; large bags ranging from 50 to 80 liters. It is called hiking backpacks. Gregory has a mountaineering line that includes backpacks from thirty-five liters to one hundred and five liters.

In addition, there are also variations such as cycling bags and rock climbing bags, not to mention.

The question description mentions the need to put a sleeping bag, which means that if you consider spending the night outside, an everyday backpack is not suitable. Depending on the distance you walk and your physical strength, you should usually choose a backpack with a capacity of thirty to seventy liters.

The most important thing when choosing a backpack is the carrying system, which means whether the backpack frame can evenly transfer the load-bearing to the waist and hips, how breathable the part close to the back is, and whether the tightness and length can be adjusted according to the body shape. .

The second is the function of the backpack. It is waterproof, can have an internal water bladder, comes with a poncho, has a separate sleeping bag compartment at the bottom, the head bag can be detached to be used as a carry-on bag, and has external trekking poles, ax rings and ears. These are all very practical designs.

The next thing is the weight of the backpack. If you are traveling for a long distance, there is no light load. The lighter the backpack, the better.

Finally, a good-looking backpack can increase your trust and respect for it, which is often more important than you think.

Also note that many backpack brands are divided into men and women. The girls’ models not only have changes in appearance, but the designs often take into account women’s physical characteristics.

The best way to choose a backpack is to find an experienced friend to take you to try it on your back. Try to load as much weight as possible during the test. The easiest way is to fill several large Coke bottles with water. Adjust the back panels and straps of the backpack according to your body shape. Carry it for a while and pay attention to whether it is comfortable when climbing and turning. Compare several more.

If you do a lot of outdoor activities, you may consider purchasing two backpacks, one large and one small. My personal large bag is Osprey Aether 70, seventy liters; the small bag used to be Gregory Z 40, forty liters, and later changed to Mammut Creon Pro, thirty-eight liters. They are all good backpacks and trustworthy.

It is recommended to buy a separate lightweight bag for the camera, which can be placed in a backpack or carried alone. For one camera and one lens, you can consider a soft bag, such as the Crumpler Banana Hammock.