WHAT SIZE TRAVEL BACKPACK DO I NEED?

Looking for a few quick tips regarding selecting the best travel backpack for your upcoming trip? Here are our top ideas to keep in mind as you select the best travel backpack for your travels.

IDEA 1: DETERMINE WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO DO WITH THE TRAVEL BACKPACK.

This point sounds obvious but it is worth repeating. Having an idea what you are going to do with the backpack is key. If you intend to do a lot of long tough several day hikes you will need a different backpack compared to if you are hiking your local park for a few hours.

For those long tough hikes, an ultralight hiking pack is a smart way to save your back from tough pain. However, for those short hikes, the extra cost for ultralight hiking pack might not be worth it as you probably won’t be moving around with that much stuff.

The weight of the osprey backpacks can vary significantly depending on the liter size backpack you select.

IDEA 2: DETERMINE EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT TO HAUL.

Travel backpacks come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The key is finding the right osprey size for your intended travel. A common rule of thumb for understanding the best backpack size for your next journey is the following:

If you are planning a day trip, aim for a travel backpack with 15 liters.

If you are planning a weekend trip, aim for a travel backpack with 35-50 liters.

If you are planning a week or so trip, aim for a travel backpack with 50 to 60 liters.

If you are planning a trip longer than a week, aim for a travel backpack with 65 liters.

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