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Backpacks 101

“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
-Frank Lloyd Wright

Hiking Backpacks

Hiking Backpacks

Hikers need backpacks to hold their essentials, water, food, and extra clothing.

In the past few years, manufacturers have finally realized that there are a lot of women day hikers and backpackers, and their bodies aren’t the same as men’s. Therefore, we need women’s specific packs so we don’t end up with aching shoulders and backs! What is the right backpack for women?

In my view of the backpack world, there are 3 main categories of packs: Hydration Packs and Hydration Waistpacks, Daypacks, and Backpacks.


Learn more below!



Hydration Packs and Hydration Waistpacks

Hydration Waistpacks Hydration Waistpacks: Hydration waistpacks are what you can take with you on a short hike when all you really need is some water and your car keys. Learn more…

Hiking Daypacks

Hiking Daypacks Hiking Daypacks: A hiking daypack is what what you need on the trail when you are out for several hours or an entire day (hence the name “daypack”) and have your 10 Essentials, food, water, and extra layers of clothing. Learn more…

Hiking Backpacks (also know as Backpacking Backpacks)

Hiking Daypacks Hiking (Backpacking) Backpacks: A hiking backpack is much larger than a hydration waistpack or daypack. You’ll be using a backpack to carry everything you need on overnight trips, such as your tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, stove, water, 10 Essentials, and much more. A good backpack for women will be specifically designed for the female body. Last time I looked, we certainly have different curves than the guys, right ladies? ;)
I have a comprehensive backpacking checklist for what you’ll want to have in your backpack. Learn more…

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