Efficiency is the secret to a good backpacking experience.
You need to make sure you have everything you will need for the trek, but you also have to pack light so you can spend more energy on walking instead of dealing with heavy luggage.
Basically, aside from careful planning, you need the best hiking backpack that will suit your needs.
When I first left to travel the world, I made one huge mistake.
No, I didn’t forget my passport.
Yes, I remembered to cancel subscriptions and bills.
It was an easy mistake to make. I departed my home with only one huge backpack with enough room to contain everything I would need for a long-term, round-the-world trip.
So, what was the problem?
It is the age of digital nomads, with working online becoming a popular way to get your life-work balance.
Or maybe you study, or edit photos, or watch movies (Hey – don’t judge, losing yourself in a movie can be heaven when you’ve been traveling for a while!).
Whatever your reason, if you travel with a laptop, you’re going to want a bag that caters for that and keeps your expensive travel companion safe and secure.
The European backpacking experience can be made or broken by your choice of luggage. It sounds extreme, but I’m not exaggerating.
A good daypack could be one of the most important and versatile pieces of outdoor kit you own.
Not only will it house your food, water and extra clothes while you hike, but it’ll double as a backpack for almost every other area of your life as well, including your carry-on.
No one likes to focus on the negatives of travel, right?
But, unfortunately, the risk of petty crime is something we have to be aware of as travelers.
Luckily, you can reduce the risk of being targeted and losing your valuables simply by choosing the right backpack!
Did you get the memo? Sling backpacks are back in vogue!
Some will argue that they were never really gone… But it doesn’t matter. Us savvy travelers appreciate what works, and sling backpacks do tick a number of important boxes.
Did you know that it is estimated that a massive 80% of the US population will suffer from back pain at least some point in their lives?
It’s one of the most common ailments we can experience as humans, and it costs a whopping $50 Billion in healthcare costs in America alone.
But aside from the alarming figures, the real downside is that it stops people from doing what they really want to do.
Planning a trip soon and suitcases aren’t your thing?
The bag you travel with can really make or break your trip.
I’m sure we can all agree that traveling with a well-made bag that is comfortable to carry and easy to use is way more enjoyable than battling a poorly designed bag that might fall apart on you at any moment.
Duffel bags can be a great alternative to backpacks, being easier to access your things and stuff into awkward spaces.
But wait, there’s more!