Backpacks
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BlackHawk Products Group |
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Mountainsmith, Stansport, SwissGear |
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Browning, Mountainsmith, Uncle Mikes |
Whether you prefer hiking, mountaineering,
skiing, or snowboarding we have a backpack specially
created for your needs. Different outdoor sports
require different types of camping gear, and Top
Gear Camping has all of the camping equipment to fit
your needs.
To pick the proper backpack for your outdoor
activities, you will need to consider what kinds of
equipment you will carry with you on your trip. The
following are four categories of pack types which
can be used for the different kinds of outings which
you may take.
- Extended Trips: These types of backpacks are
designed for trips which are 5 days or longer.
On this type of trip, you will need a pack that
has substantial support and space. These
backpacks hold more than 70 liters of gear.
These extended trip backpacks also work well for
shorter trips during the spring or fall months
when extra layers of clothing are needed.
- Multiday: These types of backpacks are made
for camping trips which are two to four days
long. This is the most popular category of packs
and it includes bags ranging from 40 to 70
liters in size.
- Technical daypacks: This category of
backpacks is designed for trail use rather than
overnight gear bags. Technical daypacks can be
designed to organize and hold climbing or
snowsports gear. Often these types of smaller
backpacks will have either a sleeve for a
hydration bladder or special water bottle
pockets.
- Hydration Packs: These packs are used to
provide hands free drinking especially when
hiking or biking. They often contain a reservoir
which is two or three leaders in size. In
addition, hydration packs have some room for
gear as well.
The most important feature to consider when
buying a backpack regardless of the activity you
will be doing is the fit of the pack. A good fitting
backpack will be more comfortable so you can enjoy
the outdoors while you hike. One important
measurement when choosing a backpack is the length
of your torso. This is measured from your shoulders
to the top of your hips. Each backpack will state a
range of torso lengths which the pack will fit best.
Waist size can also affect the fit of a backpack.
However, most backpack waist straps are adjustable
to fit a variety of waists.
Some packs have a built in suspension, which will
allow you to adjust the torso length to your comfort
level. This option will however
make the backpack a bit heavier than a fixed
suspension pack which will be lighter.
Backpacks are also made in women-specific models.
Women’s backpacks have narrower shoulders, shorter
torsos, and differently shaped hip-straps.
An important part of larger backpacks which are
intended for longer hiking and camping trips is the
support system. Stays are a rod or bar that is used
to transfer the weight of a backpack to the hips,
which allows you to carry more weight. Some other
supports are made from stiff-plastic high-density
polyethylene framesheets. These internal framesheets
prevent items in the pack from poking you as you
hike.
Some other optional add-ons for backpacks
include:
- Rain covers to keep backpacks dry
- Accessory pockets, often padded, to protect
cameras or GPS units
- Stuff sacks and mesh bags to organize gear
within the backpack
- Trekking poles to help you maintain balance,
especially when carrying heavy packs or hiking
up rugged terrain.
In addition to backpacking gear, we also sell
child carriers. These are useful when hiking with
small children. Child carriers allow you to keep
your child securely on your back so they can enjoy
longer hikes with the rest of the family. Child
carriers also keep your child safely with you
because they prevent a child from wandering off the
trail.
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