025: Choosing your Pack

Today we’re talking about what to take into
consideration when choosing your pack. We know there are many different brands
and models out there, all with a huge variety of prices, pockets, zippers and
designs. It can get overwhelming but that’s why we’re bringing this episode to
you Campers to try and shed some light on the matter.



Choosing the proper pack will not only assure you’ll have
all the right space for your camping or hiking stuff but it will definitely make
the difference between enjoying your trip or make it a painful one for your
back, shoulders, legs, knees and feet.



Episode
Highlights:



Proper pack size depending on the needs of your
adventure and the gear you’re going to carryTaking your gear to the outfitters to check what pack
to get, is not as crazy as it soundsDifferent brands and models Pockets and zippers...it's all about access and
organization Just like we recommended with a tent, practice packing
your gear at home Learn what "The Brain" is on a pack and how
useful it can beProperly distributing the weight around your body to
avoid injuriesWeight rating for optimal performanceCompression strapsPrice vs DurabilityPacks with external frames. Some may giggle when they
see one but they offer plenty of advantagesPortage Packs: check out all their benefits"Ultra-light backpacking" may not be as easy
as it sounds



Links and
Resources:



CAMP
HIKE LIVE on Twitter



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Visit
Christopher’s store



Camper
Chris on Facebook



Nate’s YouTube Channel



Camp Hike Live Facebook Forum



Quotes from the
episode



"Before you go out to buy a pack (...) find the
gear you're going to use first (...) That's going to determine the size"
Nate



"In the military we have an external frame pack
(...) keeps it sturdy, it's durable, it's able to take a beating"
Christopher



"Whether is the right color, whether is the right
brand (...) doesn't matter. For me is actually how it actually fits and how it
carries" Nate



"I tend to over-pack on the outside of my pack
(...) it keeps the bears away" Christopher



"The pack is not the place to skimp on the
money" Nate

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