Choosing a rucksack
Posted on 04. Sep, 2011 by admin in Exercise Guide, Health and Lifestyle
Anyone who’s into hiking knows that the more skilled you become, the more you recognise the need for specialised gear. To top it off, each excursion has you constantly refining what it is you want out of your gear like your shoes, your hiking poles, your water storage, etc. Then you’ll need this type of gear for this type of trip and that type of gear for that type of outing; some items transcend but the right gear can make or break a hike.
There are a number of reputable rucksack manufacturers out there such as Macpac, Golite and Osprey – and the reputable ones do a lot of little things right. With step after grueling step, the little things quickly add up. The best packs seem to assess your needs even before you do, by offering well-placed waist pockets and also straps made with high quality hardware.
Whatever brand you choose, if you do a little bit of research you should also be able to find a pack that fits you perfectly, and if it’s a little off at the start then play around with the straps until everything is where it should be. Whether you’re needing a light pack for ½ day, full-day or multi-day hikes you should be able to find what you’re looking for. Granted, not all packs are cheap but like the proper footwear, a good pack is well worth the money. No matter whom you go with if you pick a good pack that truly suits your overall needs then once you own one you’ll most likely be hard pressed to find fault with it.
