Is it better to take a backpack or a wallet when hiking?

For the choice of backpack, I summarize it as three points-backpack size, comfort and durability.

First of all, about the size of the backpack

The size of the backpack, that is, the capacity of the backpack, is generally expressed in liters. It is mainly bounded by 50L, and backpacks below 50L and above 25L are used for short and medium distance, while backpacks above 50L are used for long distance. There is no hard and fast rule for the choice of backpack size, mainly depending on the number of items you need for hiking, as long as you can hold the items you want to take. So different types and distances of hiking need different backpack sizes. Generally speaking, long-distance hiking (10 days or more) requires about 70L backpack, medium-distance hiking (3- 10 days) requires about 45L backpack, and short-distance hiking (1-3 days) requires about 30L backpack. But that doesn't mean you need to buy so many backpacks. If you don't often hike, a backpack of about 45L will be enough.

Second, comfort.

Comfort, as its name implies, refers to the comfort of backpacks when hiking. This is my most important parameter. Believe me, you don't want to find your shoulders and neck sore after walking for a few kilometers, and then your only thought is to go home ... so how do you choose a backpack that will make you feel comfortable? That is to look at the piggyback system! The so-called weight-bearing system, in layman's terms, is to transfer a part of the weight that should be borne by the shoulders to the waist. To lighten the burden on the body. Moreover, the backpack system can be adjusted according to different figures and heights to achieve the best state. Therefore, when choosing a backpack, we must pay attention to the model of the backpack system (generally divided into four types: S, M, L and XL), neither too big nor too small.

Of course, some people will say why you only talk about carrying, isn't breathability one of the important standards of comfort? I quite agree, but from my own experience of walking in Daluan for several hours, this little breathability is not helpful.

Third, about durability.

Outdoor backpacks, especially large ones, are expensive, and you certainly don't want them to break down after a few uses. So when we choose, durability is also a very important factor (local tyrants ignore this one).

So how do you see if a backpack is durable? It's very simple, buy one and take it home ... (well, I'm teasing X). In fact, before buying, I mainly look at two points, one is the fabric, and the other is the workmanship (that is, the knot is not strong). The fabric is mainly nylon, which is generally divided into 250D, 500D, 1000D according to the strength of the fabric. Compared with the fabric, the workmanship is simpler, mainly depending on the firmness of the connection between the strap and the bag.

Short-distance hiking: 1 ~ 3 days arc'teryx Archaeopteryx -Kata 45.

Arc'teryx Archaeopteryx Kea Kata 45 Top Outdoor Backpack

Archaeopteryx is the top brand of outdoor sports. This kata 45 was launched by Archaeopteryx on 20 12. After a new design, the backpack fabric is durable, the bag body is made of 420D Cordura HT fabric, and the bottom is made of 840D fabric, which is wear-resistant and scratch-resistant; T606 1 aluminum alloy supports EV50 foam as a backpack, which is very fit and comfortable even if it is carried on foot for a long time. Kata, with a capacity of 45L, is the main style of Archaeopteryx's 2-day hiking, and is a lightweight and restored product of altra series. Compared with axios series fabrics, it is stronger and more wear-resistant.