Hiking backpack review our .02 on hiking packs

Gear Review. We spent a lot of time researching and gearing up for our first long hike on the Appalachian Trail. We learned a lot of things on the trip. What to take. What not to take. One of the most valuable lessons we learned was not to skimp when it comes to buying a back pack. Here's our gear review on the High Sierra packs we bought.

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[DBuzzardlips]

Use the post office so you don't have to carry so much (such a large pack) ... mail it to yourself, general delivery, show an ID and they will hand it to you and restock your food pouch, just write on the package that you are a hiker and estimate the date of pickup... AT thru hikers trick...

[SoulSurvivorX2]

@DBuzzardlips Thank you...will keep that in mind on the next trip ;) c

[DBuzzardlips]

Try a Deuter... mine is a big pack and only weighs 2.5 pounds... very very well made!!!!

[SoulSurvivorX2]

@DBuzzardlips Will check into that...thank you ;) c

[MrSanteeclaus]

So overall spend your money on something else

[SoulSurvivorX2]

@MrSanteeclaus Yes.... do the research before buying. Cheap is not always the best ;) c

[stonenstrop]

Good review. Try a climbers pack. I quit those bulky packs long ago. Evaluate every item to find the lightest option. Improvise to lighten - not only buy expensive. stonenstrop

[MrSanteeclaus]

@SoulSurvivorX2  I agree 100%

[SoulSurvivorX2]

@bradwjensen Good idea.... but we sold these packs and bought some really good ones from Gossamer Gear ;) c

[bradwjensen]

so maybe what you'd want instead of those nylon straps with plastic cinches that keep slipping are leather buckles (like small belts with buckle holes) that can't slip.