How to Choose Your Adventure Backpack?

Every time we go on an adventure, we always ask ourselves the same questions: What should I bring? How do I pack all my luggage? How much will my backpack weigh? Should I bring one or more backpacks? Well, to answer all those questions, we must start by choosing a suitable backpack for our trips. If you are getting ready for a trip this season, you have to choose a backpack that suits you and the needs of your adventure. With this guide, we will help you choose the most suitable backpack so you can travel with greater comfort and skill.

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The first thing you should do is measure your spinal column from the base of your neck to the top of your hips, based on these measurements you can determine the size of your backpack: Torso Size                                                                      Backpack Size 38 cm or less                                                                            Extra Small 40 to 43 cm                                                                                   Small 45 to 48 cm                                                                                   Medium / Regular 50 cm and above                                                                            Large / Tall Choose a backpack that always fits your body shape, this is the best way to distribute the weight of your luggage. Never exceed the size due to the need to carry more things on your trip, there is always a way to pack what is necessary in a small space. Another way to choose your luggage is based on the type and duration of the trip you are going to take: Short Trip: 1 to 2 days, the weight of the empty backpack is approximately between 0.6 to 2 kg. Medium Trip: 2 to 3 days, the weight of the empty backpack is approximately between 1 and 2.5 kg. Long Trip: 3 to 5 days, the weight of the empty backpack is approximately between 1.5 and 2.8 kg. Extended Trip: 5 days or more, the weight of the empty backpack is approximately between 2 kg to over 3 kg.

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Customize the Fit:

1. Lumbar Belt: Place the backpack on your back so that the lumbar belt rests on your hip bones. Fasten the lumbar belt buckle and adjust it. You should feel most of the weight of the backpack on your hips and not on your shoulders. 2. Shoulder Straps: Pull down and back on the ends of the shoulder straps to tighten them. The straps should be adjusted perfectly to hold the luggage against your back, thus keeping the load forward. The weight should not be on your shoulders. 3. Load Lifters: The load lifters are located right at the top of the shoulders and should be oriented towards the body. The luggage should be at a 45° angle in relation to your body. 4. Sternum Strap: Adjust it to a comfortable height on your chest and secure the buckle as needed. Then tighten it until the shoulder strap fits snugly inside your shoulders, allowing your arms to move freely. 5. Final Adjustments: Pull the stabilizer straps, located on each side of the lumbar belt, adjusting the body to the backpack. Adjust the lumbar belt to stabilize the load. This ensures that most of the weight rests on the hips.

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