| Not all the backpacks are the same, or better, every | | | | A pack is called daypack when the volume is below |
| backpack is designed with a specific use in mind. | | | | 35 litres. |
| If it's the first time you go for a hike you might not | | | | Most daypacks come without the hip belt because |
| understand the technical differences between the | | | | they won't be so heavy neither in full load conditions, |
| types of backpacks: continue reading to better | | | | but almost all daypacks have a chest belt which helps |
| understand which features you should be looking for | | | | keep the pack tight to your body. |
| and what's the type of hiking backpack that best fits | | | | If you are going to carry much equipment search for a |
| your needs. | | | | daypack with a hipbelt to better distribute the loads. |
| Hydration Backpacks | | | | Multiple Days Backpacks |
| These backpacks are designed to store water on | | | | No doubt this is the most used type of backpack |
| your back instead of in bottles inside or on the sides of | | | | ranging in volume between 35 and 70 litres. |
| your regular backpack. | | | | Many day hikers decide to buy a backpack of such |
| You can pour some litres of liquids inside these | | | | size to carry more equipment even during day hikes. |
| backpacks with the downturn of it getting heavier. It's | | | | These backpacks and can be used both for day hikes |
| up to you to find the perfect balance and it also | | | | and multi day hikes. |
| depends on the length of the hike and on where you | | | | Expedition Backpacks |
| are going hiking. | | | | Usually more than 60 litres and with enough room to |
| Hydration packs have a bag which contains water and | | | | accommodate equipment for very long trips and hikes. |
| have a drinking tube for you to drink with the | | | | The main difference between expedition backpacks |
| backpack on your shoulders. | | | | and multiple days backpacks is in the attention to body |
| Some hydration packs have compartments and side | | | | balance. |
| pockets to carry more than just water. | | | | Expedition are designed with broader hip belts to |
| Daypacks | | | | distribute most of the weight of the backpack on the |
| The name derives from the typical usage of this type | | | | hips, in order to leave your shoulders lighter. |
| of backpack, you use it for day hikes, when you don't | | | | The spine is also well protected by how these packs |
| need the equipment required to spend a night out or to | | | | are designed with very long hikes at full load in mind. |
| prepare something to eat several times. | | | | |