{"id":11178,"date":"2018-04-25T13:06:30","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T11:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/?p=11178"},"modified":"2019-06-05T13:12:42","modified_gmt":"2019-06-05T11:12:42","slug":"finding-the-right-hiking-backpack-what-to-look-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/en\/blog\/finding-the-right-hiking-backpack-what-to-look-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Right Hiking Backpack \u2013 What to Look For"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone going for a hike will need a backpack to carry food supplies, water, a change of clothes and so on. But what should you look for when you\u2019re buying one, how many liters should it hold, and what\u2019s the best way to pack it once you get to that stage? In this article, pjuractive <\/strong>gives you a few tips to help you find the right hiking backpack for you.<\/p>\n

What hiking backpack you should choose depends on\u2026<\/h2>\n

\u2026where you are going on your hike:<\/h3>\n

To make sure you\u2019re well equipped for your future hiking trips, you need to think about what kinds of hikes you want to go on. If a one-day hike is enough for you, your backpack obviously won\u2019t need to be as big as it would if you were planning to be away for several days. So-called daypacks are enough for one-day hikes. The longer you plan to be on the go, the more liters your backpack must be able to hold. Depending on what you need for your hiking trips, you should also consider having certain extra pockets. If you plan to take walking poles, your trekking backpack should also have straps for securing them, for example.<\/p>\n

\u2026how your new hiking backpack sits:<\/h3>\n

If your hiking backpack doesn\u2019t sit correctly, you won\u2019t be able to carry its weight over several kilometers without it causing pain and discomfort. The more weight you carry in your backpack, the more important it is to be aware of this. If you\u2019re only planning a few day hikes, taking very little with you in the way of food supplies, then a normal backpack with a short load-distribution system will be perfectly adequate. Even so, you should still make sure the straps are padded. If you need to take more than eleven pounds with you on your hike, then it\u2019s important to get yourself a hiking backpack with suitable load distribution. This includes a wide hip belt, which fastens around the pelvis. A belt like this ensures that the majority of the weight is supported on the hips instead of putting the load on the shoulders. The length of the back is another factor to bear in mind. Ideally, you should be able to tighten the shoulder straps with the hip belt fastened, and still have the weight carried on the hips rather than the shoulders. The back length of the trekking backpack, and whether it fits your back, is crucial for this. Hiking backpacks are usually divided into the following three categories for back length:<\/p>\n