Then you could calculate roughly how many liters total you could possibly take by doing a simple multiplication problem: 10 x 7 70 + 7 77 liters. That means that you could potentially fill up your backpack with almost 80 liters of luggage. Now, obviously that wouldn’t include anything e...
These are the most popular backpacking packs sold at REI and they're an excellent choice for warm-weather trips lasting 3 or more days. Packs in the 50- to 80-liter range are also great for shorter trips where you pack a little more luxuriously or multisport activities like backcountry sk...
Multiday Packs: 50-75 liters A light packer will have ample room for five nights or more with a multiday backpack, which is typically a 50L backpack or larger. These are designed to carry more food and cooking fuel than a weekend pack, as well as extra clothes and layers. Packs specific...
Many people don't like to drink enough water during the day, and it's important to make sure you drink more than the usual recommended amount if you're doing physical activity. Drink water before the hike begins. Consider using a hump hydration pack for easy access to water while hiking,...
In addition to their outer size dimensions, backpack sizes are often broken down by how many liters of capacity they hold. To visualize how much can fit into a liter, think of a rolled-up T-shirt, which will usually take up about a liter of space. So, while you probably need to pac...
Not sure what to bring along for a weekend-long overnight backpacking trip? In this guide, Camping & Hiking Expert Kat Smith teaches us how to pack for a backpacking trip by sharing everything she brings and how she packs it all up.
A low base weight is great, but the amount of food, snacks and drinking water you pack equally affects the overall weight of your backpack. That’s whythorough planningis essential: Consider how much food you’ll need for one day and try to chooselightweightoptions with alow water contentan...
Here are some considerations for pack capacity: 10 liters or less:Most of these small packs are built for lightweight pursuits like running, road biking and very short hikes. Their compact and low-profile design provides room for only a handful of essentials, like an ultralight jacket, some...
For any backpacking anglers out there, in this post we'll share how to pack all of your fly fishing gear into a 32-liter backpack!
When trying to rid your pack of unnecessary pounds, the standard backcountry first-aid kit is worth putting under the microscope. With some scrutiny it’s actually pretty easy to shed nearly a pound of weight and a liter of bulk if you’re willing to make your own ultralight first aid ki...