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Hi! If you’re reading this article, it means that most likely you have already been a part of two or three hikes and you really liked it. And now you’ve decided to arm yourself with more professional equipment, to make your upcoming hiking trip more comfortable and safe. And of course your photos will be a lot cooler with your new hiking backpack. Yes, we know how much you like to take photos. You made a right decision to start with a backpack. Along with the special hiking boots, backpack is one of the most important parts of your hiking equipment. People, who have been on a hike with the wrong type of shoes and backpack, would understand how important those two things can be. Your shoulders become very tense, the spine bends and hurts, the hard objects in the backpack stab your back, and boots rub and form wounds on your heels. We will talk more about hiking boots<\/a><\/span>, but for now let\u2019s concentrate on backpacks and how to choose a right hiking backpack.<\/p>\n

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How to choose a hiking backpack<\/p><\/div>\n

Types of backpacks<\/h3>\n

Travel and hiking backpacks are different from the urban everyday backpacks. All of the modern backpacks are made on the following principle: they have a sturdy back, a special suspension system, a waist belt. The suspension system is designed in the way that the weight is correctly distributed throughout the body, thanks to the belt and a sturdy frame that supports the back. 70-80% of the weight should fall on your waist, since the waist and pelvic muscles are much stronger than shoulder muscles. The purpose of the shoulder straps is to keep the backpack as close to the body as possible.<\/p>\n

To understand better how to choose a backpack for hiking, let’s divide backpacks by size and purpose. The capacity of the backpack is measured in liters. However, we should keep in mind, that there are no specific measurement standards. Depending on a company, backpacks with the same capacity can have completely different sizes. That is why before choosing the right backpack you need to study it very good. You have to check the suspension system and understand whether the size is suitable for you or not. At the store, ask the staff member to help you fill the backpack and make it about as heavy as it should be during the hikes. Thus, it will be possible to adjust it to your body. It is important to try the filled backpack, because it is the only way to understand if it is suitable for you.<\/p>\n

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20-35 liter backpack for day hikes<\/p><\/div>\n

You need to adjust the backpack in the following order:<\/h4>\n
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  1. Loosen all of the straps and only then put the backpack on your shoulders.<\/li>\n
  2. First, adjust the waist belt so that it wraps around your waist, but not too tight.<\/li>\n
  3. Adjust shoulder straps so that they sit firmly on your shoulders. Backpack doesn’t have to hang down and press hard on your shoulders, deforming the straps.<\/li>\n
  4. Large backpacks have the backrest adjustment system by height. Adjust it so that the points mentioned above meet their requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to choose the right backpack size?<\/h4>\n

    When you choose the size of a backpack, you need to decide where and for what purpose it will be used:<\/p>\n