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Backpacks
Any pack listed among GearLabs selection of day packs,
hydration, school packs, even computer packs will work for day
trippers. Make sure the one you choose includes certain
features you value the most--large capacity, side pockets,
compartments for organizing gear, etc.
Backpacks and
daypacks for going back to school should be as well-designed
as those for hiking. Students lug heavy loads with these packs
every day. Look for padded shoulder straps, waist belts and
sternum straps to distribute the weight. Reflective trim is a
plus for walking safety.
Daypacks have largely replaced briefcases in the past
quarter-century. Somewhere along the line "daypacks" morphed
into "school packs," and pack manufacturers have kept pace
with the trend. If toting books, not gear, is your primary
interest, look for school packs that offer at least one
divider, two compartments, or an organizer.
Evaluate your ambitions and expectations. For instance, will
your pack get as much use (or more?) at school as it will on
the trail? Then steer yourself toward a larger-capacity book
bag. Plan to do a little scrambling when you're out for a
walk? Consider some packs with thinner profiles. |
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