[at-l] Backpack recs

[Bror8588 at aol.com]

Backpacks are individual; that is obvious.  But what do YOU  like?  The Tent 
and Sleeping bag can be hung on the outside of almost any  pack.  Just make 
sure that there are places to tie them to when choosing a  pack.  Also it is 
good to have places to keep water bottles on the outside  of the pack.  Then, you 
have the whole inside to put your other gear,  clothing, food, etc., so that 
you have a compact and complete pack.  
 
Stretch assumes that you do not want an exterior framed pack but there are  
advantages to one, even though those can be a bit noisy.  The big advantage  I 
see is the ability to hang one from almost anywhere; also the access to  
multiple points of attaching "stuff" to an EF pack.  
 
But even if an EF is not your bag, there are many variations to choose from  
with an IF bag or even a Day Pack.   A day pack, if it has attachment  points, 
can provide enough room for a short hike 1-3 days out and back.  
 
The best thing to do is to go to a supplier and see what is there and then  
to talk to the salespersons.  If there is a lot of time to make a choice  then 
perhaps renting various packs to give them a try-out would be  prudent.
 
Skylander



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