How to Choose Backpacking Packs || REI

------------------------------------------------------

At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

[tombryantjumpscoach]

I bought the R.E.I. Flash 55 pack for my first ever hike. We hiked Shenandoah Nat'l Park about 40 miles over 5 days and tented out. The people I hiked with helped me a lot with the adjusting straps thankfully. I liked this pack. It is 55 liters and I carried 30 pounds including food and water. I loved the mesh pocket on the back that is like the one on the light grey pack in the video. That pocket was super convenient because it is tough and durable and holds a lot of small stuff. I'm 70 years young but I would recommend the pack to anyone for an overnight pack.

[Eric-ewjt]

I went with the Osprey Volt 75 It'll def solve my winter overnighters, and my multi day outings for the other 3 seasons

[EllaGraceJackson]

You make everything look so simple, amazing work.

[pyronymph-]

I went to REI 30 years ago to get my first internal frame backpack. The associate helped me find exactly what I needed. I still have it to this day, although the fabric waterproofing is deteriorating, and the foam in the upper back needs replacing. Completely serviceable once I replace the foam, add a waterproof cover.

[AuroraElizabethCook]

So glad I clicked on this video, it’s exactly what I needed.

[Rig_JW]

About capacity: "for how many days are you going" is a misleading marker. It depends only on activities. Backpack for a week, when you sleep in cities (or huts) and are able to get food at bars or shelters will be a lot smaller then a backpack for a two days, one night hike with a tent. I've done the former with a 35L pack, the latter requires a 50L pack (at least).
You should think in activities:
- cooking - 2 - 5L
- sleeping outdoors - 10 - 25L
- hiking in bad weather...
and so on.

[TragoudistrosMPH]

Seeing what you can fit in there would be helpful. Tent+sleeping bag + sleeping matt+ and basic gear.
What would one normally lash with a daisy chain?

[Ray-tdtq]

If you are minimalist or ultralight you can easily backpack around the world for months or years with a 30-50 liter pack depending on your lifestyle.

[jerrylance]

I like the packs with the hip pockets👍👍

[flynryan]

was useful to show the different sizes, hard to visualize just looking at item pictures online

[laszlolatkoczy]

Excellent video Miranda, keep up the good work!

[mathias]

hi so happy I watched your video. i almost purchased a 50 ltr pack but quickly realised I needed at least 80, , thanks so much,

[davidgean]

if you think youre taking that 100L pack on a week trip youre going to have bad time

[kainhamilton]

Thank you so much simple and helpful video

[SimplicityEDC]

40L, unsupported back. tarp, 1/8th inch pad, down quilt, cold soak and go

[ronaldrose]

Hello Miranda, thank you for sharing this great information on the different types of backpacks.
All the best of good things to you.
🤗

[neemancallender]

The external frame pack has a much higher center of gravity
Therefore you walk much straighter and upright
Very different feel from the internal frame

[TN_HondaDad]

They measure backpack capacity by a measurement of liquids, liters?

[Musickfreakbrown]

Each feature short sweat and to the point
Give this lady a raise

[StevenTorrey]

Don't underestimate what it is you need to take, even on a short 4 day hiking trip. And some of that stuff is just plain bulky. Packaged rehydrated Food does not compress easily. And some things simply cannot compress: tents or sleeping pads or even cold weather sleeping bags, Those extras, small items (battery rechargers for cell phone, lights for night time reading, medical/health supplies, food, water bladders, head lamps, cooking kit, etc.) take up a lot of space. While that fancy backpack may have lots of side pockets, they become practically useless when the pack is full. There is just so much that can be put into a backpack--and when it is full, it is full. In the end, a 90L backpack with a 10L pouch barely fit supplies for a 4 day camping trip to the Grand Canyon. Even as it was, the sleeping bag had to be hitched to the bottom.