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Feb 25, 2016 17:56:20 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2016 17:56:20 GMT -8
iam completelynew to backpacking.am 16. plan to go with mom and stepdad over summer. i have gone camping few times a year every year.i am going to try hammock and tarp instead of tent and sleeping bag. how big of a bag will be good. we plan a two day but eventually i wanna do five and dont want to have to get a new backpack for it. amazon i see all these 3400ci 4000ci and 5400ci bags. roughly what size will be good for me. i want also the option to put sleeping bag on outside if i decide i wanna do that.
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reuben
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Post by reuben on Feb 25, 2016 18:10:12 GMT -8
First, welcome.
Second, bag size will depend largely on your size (tall/short/fat/skinny) and sleeping style (move around a lot?)
Third, I'm not sure what you mean by bag. Sleeping bag? Backpack?
Fourth, if you put your sleeping bag on the outside of anything it can get wet or torn. If it gets wet you'll likely be miserable at night. If it gets torn you can patch it with tape, but that's not a good long term solution.
Fifth, can you use somewhat more complete sentences, capitalization, etc.? It might help us understand your questions better, and help us give you better answers.
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Feb 25, 2016 18:17:05 GMT -8
Post by tigger on Feb 25, 2016 18:17:05 GMT -8
Getting your gear first is the first place to start. How are you going to know how big of a backpack you'll need unless you have the gear to put it in?
Sleeping bag on the outside = bad.
You'll need to determine the lowest temperature you'll be sleeping in and then plan to purchase a sleeping bag that is that rating -10 degrees.
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Post by Lonewolf on Feb 25, 2016 18:22:54 GMT -8
You haven't provided enough info for any real answers except your last comment. I haven't put my sleeping bag on the outside since possibly before your parents were born.
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Feb 25, 2016 20:20:49 GMT -8
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Feb 25, 2016 20:20:49 GMT -8
A sleeping bag doesn't attach at all well to the outside of a pack: it will bounce and sway and make hiking miserable. Get all your other gear first then see what size backpack will hold ALL of it.
The pack is basicalky clothing: it has to fit you.
Backing is fun, hope you and your family have a great time, where are you all thinking of going?
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Feb 26, 2016 20:32:28 GMT -8
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Post by Lonewolf on Feb 26, 2016 20:32:28 GMT -8
Find a gear store where you can touch and play with gear. Some years ago I had a friend ask me to help her pick out a new pack. We went to the store and narrowed it down to 2 or 3 packs. Then I took each one and went to the various displays and packed it with their gear that was the same or similar to hers and had her try each one on. She was kind of surprised that I'd do that but the employees weren't. Best way to do it. She ended up with a Gregory.
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Mar 3, 2016 9:58:25 GMT -8
Post by crawford on Mar 3, 2016 9:58:25 GMT -8
Sleeping bags on the outside should only be done with an external frame pack, and it should be kept in a good dry bag to protect it.
If your question is "what size backpack do most people use for treks no longer than 5 days?" I would say 55 to 60 liter, for an internal frame, should work for anything 7 day or less, even if some of your gear is a little on the larger size.
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Post by franco on Mar 3, 2016 13:18:04 GMT -8
".i am going to try hammock and tarp instead of tent and sleeping bag" You then mention a sleeping bag on the outside so I presume you meant "tent and sleeping mat" If so you may want to try a hammock without a mat before you go because without bottom insulation you could be cold.
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