Comments on: Backpack buying guide

By: GEAR MAN

GEAR MAN — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:32:05 +0000

Never buy a backpack over the internet! If you are going to get a pack, try to find a store and try it out. Some outdoor stores have a specialist to help you choose a pack, without trying to advertise to you. Those guys can help you find the right pack that fits you and how you are going to pack. If you can, ask if they have a weight or something and put it in the pack, then walk around in the store, try it out!

By: GEAR MAN

GEAR MAN — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:26:17 +0000

I have two packs for different backpacking. For scouting trips I use a Teton Sports Scout 3400 cu. in. It is good for the simple 2 to 4 day trips. For longer trips, I use a Deuter 5500 cu. in. pack I bought from the NOLS base in Lander, WY. Both packs are great for packing and cheap. The Teton Sports pack I bought from Sportsman’s Warehouse for $50!!! It’s not hard to find a good pack at a reasonable price.

By: jeph

jeph — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:23:18 +0000

definitely i agree, external packs are the way to go for 90% of scouts. but when i went on a backpacking trip in the adirondacks, i found that my external frame pack constantly shifted left and right on the rugged trails, and the frame sometimes caught on low-hanging branches (a common occurrence in the adirondacks), so in conditions like those an internal frame pack would be more appropriate.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:08:11 +0000

maybe be so but they are unconformable and if you pack only what is needed then room is not really a problem. Try making a list on your next backpack. Whatever you do not use check of and do not bring it again(of course things like first aid kits and other 10 essentials should still go). Also only carry as much food as you are going to eat, if you have too much food left after the trip cut down on the amount you bring.

By: wawa

wawa — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:55:14 +0000

a externelframe has alot more room

By: reader 2662622

reader 2662622 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:56:54 +0000

it is great thanks for the tips

By: kgjgjjgjgtk

kgjgjjgjgtk — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:41:41 +0000

kelty yukon 2900 is graet it even has a sleeing bagcompertment

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:27:49 +0000

I used a Gregory Palisade (5300) when I went to Philmont a few years ago. I never had any trouble with the pack and always had space for troop and personal gear.

For a young scout you cant go wrong with a Jansport Scout. I recieved one when I was in Cub Scouts and used in for several years. The pack is ajustable and a great pack for youth who are just starting out in the sport. Usually you can always find them on sale at stores like Campmor or REI. Moreover, I always hear good things about the Kelty Yukon.

By: scout

scout — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:56:39 +0000

awsome its cool

By: xyz

xyz — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:53:22 +0000

cool