Backpacks are a blessing for the outdoor junkie, but backpacking right is an art. Make the most of your backpack!

All backpacks have some key elements specially designed for optimum backpacking experience and every backpack is unique with its own structure. With scores of brands for backpacks like Eagle Creek, High Sierra, The North Face, Timberland, Travelon, Mountainsmith, McKlein and Victorinox®, to choose from, make an informed decision about your backpack and other hiking gear. Try to match its features with your backpacking terrain and duration to choose the ideal one for your outdoor trip.

When buying backpacks, make sure yours has shoulder lift straps to pull the weight against your upper back for balance, especially if you will be hiking for a long period. Backpacking is a strenuous task and your backpack fabric should be able to handle that. Opt for one made of a strong isotope of nylon that can stand the test of time. Typically, this fabric is treated to repel water but they are not completely water proof. Note the seams in yours if you plan to go hiking in rainy weather. And since you will be walking a lot, choose lightweight designs for comfort.

You might also need to carry your sleeping bags, first aid kits, binoculars and other hiking gear when travelling for long durations. Look for backpacks which are top loaders. In such a backpack panel access and sleeping-bag compartments are very handy and you can put stuff you frequently need at the top. And lastly, check for a water bottle pocket with compression straps to keep the bottle in place. With a little planning and the right companion, you can make your backpacking expedition the hike of your life!

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