Author: Sean Keener

Backpack Buying


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FAQ: How do I use this trip planner?
  • Start by typing your departure city in the box above. Suggestions will appear as you type.
  • Drag and drop destinations to change the order of your trip.
  • Your return city can be the same as your starting city, or you can change it.
  • After adding your cities, click Next to continue planning your trip.

When buying a backpack, make sure that it is absolutely, totally comfortable (within reason). Don’t take two steps with it on your back, and nothing in it, and decide this is the pack you want to carry on your back for the next year. Weigh it down (a bowling ball seems to be a popular choice), wander around the store (preferably in your hiking boots) and then decide if it’s something you’ll be able to stand. For more questions on travel gear, check out our forum.