It is easy to get just get off like a nomad, but having a backpack for a good outing can double your craze. This frenzy brings your passion, energy and courage, so let us pay attention to some:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Why the backpack itself?
What is a good backpack?
What should be ideal items in a backpack?
Is it absolutely necessary to be?
What is remarkable about a good backpack?
How to make a backpack good?
Why the backpack itself?
Talking about a backpack in India, we have a huge market surrounding us and providing variants in terms of size, price and quality etc. Generally backpacks are made for handling as low as minimum of 10 kg weight (over 20 litres). This size is very ideal when you are going for small sports such as cycling, running and trekking. These backpacks are totally different from our daily needs "bags". This is because the ergonomics provided for these backpacks such as waist, shoulder as well as hip back are supported to stabilize its load. Due to the compact design, it reduces the load by ninety percent of the normal bag and makes it convenient and user friendly.
What are the characteristics of a good backpack?
It should be according to the requirement,
It should be light & compact size,
It should be water-proof,
Must have a support frame,
It should provide good fit loading,
Its compartment should be of the best strap and adjustable,
Must have the feature of zip locking.
Having a double carry handle is preferable as it makes it easier to carry the backpack.
What is the most important thing when making a backpack?
Size of a backpack is decided by the number of days decided for the travel. Being a backpacker it's never a planned decision.
Being a backpacker the journey can be 2 - 3 days in that case go for a 30-50 litres backpack which will be best as per your need of the trip,
If you are planning a trip for at least 15 days then go for 45-75 litres backpack, as the number of items required to be carried along increases,
If it is of 15-30 days go for 50-80 litres
Because the you will definitely end up with a lot of necessary items that are required for daily needs.
There are unlimited number of backpack manufacturers providing different types and qualities of backpacks and you can definitely make your wise decision as per your need.
But being a smart customer you must search your ideal backpack in terms of reliability.
Backpack manufacturers like:
Wildcraft,
North Star,
Quechua (Deacthlon),
Skybags
Above manufacturers are considered to be of standard and good quality in India as well as other countries.
All of them have their own USP's. Keep in mind that while preparing your backpack you may end up with a heavy backpack left with no space for the basic necessity items while you camping .
So keep in mid to include the below mention necessary items in the backpack:
Mat
Tent
Hiking Shoes
Medical Kit
Torch
Power Bank
Sleeping Bag
Water Bottle
Butane Cylinder