Gear Test Fest: Backpack Shopping Tips

March 12th, 2010 | by admin |

From suspension to pockets, gear editor Kristin Hostetter details what to consider when shopping for a new pack.

Duration : 0:4:15


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  1. 8 Responses to “Gear Test Fest: Backpack Shopping Tips”

  2. By dubbys on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply

    Trinkets. My Kelty …
    Trinkets. My Kelty has the detachable waistpack and I love it. I wouldn’t buy another pack without one.

  3. By TheReconSquad on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply

    plz don’t forget …
    plz don’t forget about external frames

  4. By apixx77 on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply

    Thanks for the info …
    Thanks for the info- It’ll be used wisely!

  5. By dinnerandashow on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply

    There was a …
    There was a director of this short clip?

  6. By TomZentra on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply

    Another video with …
    Another video with BAD AUDIO!

  7. By ShelterDogs on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply

    Which one of these …
    Which one of these backpacks is recommended most for general backpacking/hostelling? I backpacked around Western Europe ten years ago and I used the Continental Journey made by Eagle Creek. It was recommended to me by several people on Lonely Planet’s Thorn Tree.

    Looking back, this was not a great pack for the back. I walked for miles. Most other hostellers had packs looking more like the ones in this video. I’ve been meaning to go hostelling again ever since. Hopefully I will this century!

  8. By WDLeonardi on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply

    Did she really say …
    Did she really say “trinkets”?

  9. By WeekendAdventurer on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply

    Great info
    Great info

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