| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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Osprey Packs - Sizing and fitting by Jim Black |
Topic: Bags & Backpacks |
| Fit is the key to pack performance. Take the time to get it right. If you're buying from one of our online partners measure yourself carefully and don't hesitate to call customer service if you have questions. And always remember that there is no better way to fit a pack than with a store profession... |
| Published: Sunday 27 March, 2011 |
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Pack Details and Features by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Bags & Backpacks |
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| Published: Sunday 03 October, 2010 |
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Backpack Designs by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Bags & Backpacks |
| You will also see a fair bit about even lighter packs in America, down to a few hundred grams. Some of them look very glamorous, but several words of caution are required here. First of all, these American UL packs have no frame at all, and are only meant to carry very light loads. They come out loo... |
| Published: Sunday 03 October, 2010 |
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What is the right pack size for you? by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Bags & Backpacks |
| This is a trade-off. You don't want to find that the pack you have just bought isn't big enough for your next trip, do you? However, this worry is a bit of an illusion. Consider a "large" 90 litre expedition pack: 90 litres of water weighs 90 kg. A large pack presents a serious risk of overload, sim... |
| Published: Sunday 03 October, 2010 |
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What pack weight can you carry? by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Bags & Backpacks |
| Just as important as how to carry a load is how much load can you carry. Some might say it is even more important, and certainly how you carry a load may limit how much you can carry |
| Published: Sunday 03 October, 2010 |
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Packs - The design history by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Bags & Backpacks |
| The first Australian packs were actually swags: a blanket roll containing some gear, slung over the shoulder, and carried by swaggies. A rather sophisticated version of this was developed by Myles Dunphy and Herb Gallop, and is shown in the picture of Myles to the right (picture copyright Jim Barret... |
| Published: Sunday 03 October, 2010 |
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Choosing your Travel Pack |
Topic: Bags & Backpacks |
| There is no piece of gear that is perfect for all kinds of adventure travel. That is why there are so many different types of packs, bags and luggage available. The difficulty is in knowing which one is right for you and that all depends on the type of travel you plan to do and your packing style. C... |
| Published: Thursday 23 October, 2008 |
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Choosing and Fitting a Rucksack or Backpack |
Topic: Bags & Backpacks |
| There’s something liberating about reducing the necessities of life to the contents of a backpack. Primarily used for wilderness based activities, such as bushwalking, mountaineering and skiing, rucksacks are designed to be highly stable, comfortable to carry for long periods and weatherproof. They ... |
| Published: Thursday 23 October, 2008 |
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Choosing your Daypack or Backpack |
Topic: Bags & Backpacks |
| The key to choosing a daypack is to match the pack to the activities you have in mind, making sure to include the features that you value the most - a large capacity, pockets, compartments for organizing gear, etc. |
| Published: Thursday 23 October, 2008 |
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Packing Tips for long haul travel |
Topic: Bags & Backpacks |
| When it comes down to packing your bags, common sense should prevail. Here are a few tips you might find useful |
| Published: Sunday 24 August, 2008 |
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