How to choose a mountain backpack that’s right for you?

- where you want to use it
- What you want to put in it
- the duration of the trip
- the type of material it’s made of
- What type of compartmentalization and accessorizing it offers
Choose it depending on the duration of the trip and type of activity:
- for 1-2 day mountain tours select backpacks with capacity of 20-50 liters
- for hiking for 2-3 days, choose backpacks with capacity between 50-60 liters
- for trekking trips of 3-5 days, we choose a backpack with capacity of 60-80 litres
- for trekking longer than 5 days, choose backpacks that have more than 80 litres
Waterproof and resistant materials
Division into compartments
- compartment for storing a sleeping bag and bulky things
- compartment for hydration system
- multiple pockets for weight distribution, volume expansion, things that need to be on hand.
Accessories for attaching additional equipment allow you to add or to balance. To be easy to use and comfortable, the back of the rucksack has a rigid frame. The backpacks with small capacity present double seams and extra material, which ensure stability, protection to the inside of the rucksack (in case of carrying a laptop), and breathability in the points of contact with the body.
The new models are equipped with inner stiffening by means of aluminum bars, usually with a width of 2.5 mm and 3 mm in diameter which ensure:
Stability
The compression straps with which the backpack help compressing it and prevent dropping things from the inside so that sudden movements do not affect your stability.
Flexibility and balance
Due to the bars in the framing that embrace the body and at the same time adjust to its movement.
Freedom of movement
The backpacks with inner stiffening bars ensure a more narrow profile, which allows for the use of the hands without restriction.
Bracing system is adjustable, it can adapt to the length of the user’s back.
Backpack maintenance
- remove dirt with a wet rag or with warm water
- do not store your backpack in places with moisture
- do not store the dirty backpack, because the material degrades
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