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When buying a camping backpack which is better, an internal or external frame ?
Ah... one of the great debates of backpacking. The posters above cover the main points:
- Regardless of type, find one that you feel comfortable in
- Internals are sometimes easier when bushwacking, because the center of gravity is closer to your body and there is less sticking out to get caught on branches.
- Externals help you stay cool by keeping the pack off your back.
A couple of other things to keep in mind:
A good external frame pack will generally balance a heavy load on your back better than an internal. Instead of pressing directly against you, the weight of the pack gets distributed through the harness and straps which you can tweak and change for max comfort.
After dominating for decades, Internal frame packs have become all the rage in recent years and so most outdoors stores carry about %70-80 internals, giving you much less choice of options and models in externals.
One option for big loads and long treks (if it is still available) is the Kelty 50th Anniversary pack - a hybrid that has a rigid hour-glass frame partially wrapped in the pack material. The result is that it stays off your back and balances a big load, but with fewer places to snag. I carried 40-50 lbs in mine for 2 weeks on the Wonderland Trail on Mount Rainier and was pleasantly surprised by how well it carried the load.
I definitely prefer externals for heavy loads, but for lighter 2-3 day trips, I have a Kelty Shadow 4500 internal which has also been a great pack.
If you have an REI (Recreational Equipment Inc) store near you, their staff are usually well-trained and spend a lot of time outdoors and so they can help you pick out and fit a pack. They even have big heavy pellet filled bean-bags that they put in the packs while you wear them around the store to get a sense of how a load feels.
A comfortable pack is right up there with good boots as perhaps the two most important items to get 'just right' for a happy backpacking experience. Take the time to find the one that is right for you.
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