Backpacking has taken a distinctly ultralight turn over the last few years.
But for some of us, there is still a place for the rugged external frame backpacks.
This article will rate 15 of the best external frame backpacks on the market and explore a little about the pros and cons of external versus internal frame packs.
Do you worry about what could happen to your carry-on luggage when you’re taking a trip?
Perhaps you cringe every time your luggage gets thrown in the back of a cab or rolls around the luggage compartment of an airplane.
Don’t fear, we’ve got the solution.
As the days get shorter, the nights get longer and the weather turns colder and wetter, there’s only one thing for it.
You need to buy yourself a good hardshell jacket.
Imagine walking leisurely along the beach at night and you suddenly step on spiky rocks.
Ouch! That could be painful.
So, I think you would agree with me when I say that not all beaches and rivers are ideal for walking barefooted, right?
Well, it turns out that there are special types of footwear that are ideal for rocky beaches and rivers. “Water Shoes”, they are called.
I think you’d all agree that most long-term travelers don’t really need to pack a suit or an evening dress in their backpacks.
Personally, a nice “going out” shirt was all I ever required, just in case I needed to dress to impress. And – top travel tip ahoy – you can iron that by hanging it in the steam of a hot shower.
But if you’re a regular business trip kinda guy or gal, then you need something that’ll keep your threads looking tip-top.
Do you spend any time outdoors in colder weather?
Do you have family who plays sports in sub-zero conditions?
Maybe you suffer from poor circulation or know someone who does?
When the temperature drops and you’re ill-prepared, there’s very little worse than not being able to feel your fingers.
Your feet are obviously crucial instruments in hiking.
The quality of a hike is largely dependent on the condition of your feet, which means it is largely dependent on the hiking boots you choose.
Eventually, winter will come. Or, you will go and look for it.
Most likely, there is something special about hiking in winter-time.
So, we need to be prepared.
We’ve all had something leak in our bag at some point, right?
Even if it was just your lunch – you can appreciate the need to keep things contained and organized!
Down jackets are a winter essential that everyone should have if planning any travel.
They provide the most warmth for the least weight and often can be packed into small spaces, making them efficient and easy to travel with.
But, quality can vary a lot.