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Endurance gas canisters. Buy now from Alpinetrek. Keep all your camera kit safe and close at hand with this pack from pro photography specialist Lowepro. The outer shell is tough and solid-feeling but really light, and we found it far more comfortable than lugging around our DSLR in a shoulder bag.

Once all the Velcro dividers are in place, there's not a huge amount of room inside — you'll certainly want another bag if you're travelling.

But the dividers are vital for cushioning and separating specific bits of kit such as lenses, flashes, a tripod and even a drone, which are all kept easy to reach via multiple zipped access points. The main opening is worn against your back for security and the pack includes an all-weather cover to keep out rain, dust and sand. Key specs — Capacity: 16l; Waterproof: Water-repellent shell with optional waterproof cover; Access: Top and side-loading.

Avid walker and a keen outdoor explorer? The front-opening zip makes it quick and easy to grab layers or pack belongings away on the go, and the Brenta has attachments for trekking poles and can take a hydration bladder, too. Key specs — Capacity: 30 litres; Waterproof: Yes with rain cover ; Weight: 1.

Buy now from Vaude. A well-designed, versatile backpack for a pocket-friendly price. Any downsides? Key specs — Capacity: 40l: Waterproof: Rain cover; Weight: 1. With multiple capacities available from 38l to 68l, the superb Osprey Kestrel for men and Kyte for women let hikers choose which size they want based on the length of their expedition. We tried the 58l Kestrel on a four-day hiking and camping trip and were thoroughly impressed by its overall comfort and impressive range of technical features.

Like most larger hiking packs, the Kestrel can be loaded from the front and top. The generous dual mesh side pockets each fit two 1l water bottles with ease and there are handy pockets on the hip belt for storing valuables.

Take a measuring tape and start measuring from the back of your neck, right where you feel a prominent vertebra protruding out, and where your shoulders meet your neck. Put your hands on your hips and feel the top of the hip bone. Spread your thumbs out towards your spine. Have someone measure this imaginary line between your thumbs. This will give you your torso length. The following chart will help you in selecting the right size. Start with the hip belt. The top of your hips should be anywhere from the middle to the top of the waist belt.

Ensure you have at least one inch of adjustment to either tighten or loosen the belt. Now, test the lower shoulder belts by pulling them up. Look for a good consistent curve of this strap around your shoulder front to back. Inspect how wide the shoulder straps are across the chest.

Now load the straps on top of your shoulder straps. You can adjust the angle of these straps as they come off the shoulder straps. An ideal angle would be 45 degrees. Keep the angle in between 25 to 60 degree at all times. You can always adjust these straps while trekking uphill or downhill to help you be more comfortable with your backpack.

Look for features such as a backpack with lightweight material, a compartment for a hydration pack, better ventilation system, more compartments for keeping essential gear. If you have any questions or if you have any more tips to choose the perfect backpack, just drop in a comment below! He is an avid traveler with a passion for trekking in Indian Himalayas. With his roots in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, the love for the mountains is in his blood. When not travelling he likes to spend time interacting with like-minded trek enthusiasts and read books on travel and mountaineering.

Your email address will not be published. Hi Swati you could go to Wildcraft stores and take a look at their collection. If not that go to Decathlon and have a look. How do i come to a conclusion saying which bag or in term of liters 40 to 60 liters will be suitable for treks for 4 to 6 , 6 to 11 Days?

Also, L will be too big for a shorter trek. So go for something in between, which would be L. Hi Ramesh, in terms of the specs, it looks good. Going by the reviews as well, it looks ok. You could go for something around litres. It is cheapest if you can ask someone from the USA to bring it along with them.

Hi Indiahikes, I am going to Rupin pass, I am worried about the bag size as to which bag size should i prefer for this trek, I get confused every time I visit the website to buy a bag.

Hi Kartikey, I would suggest you pick up a L backpack. This would be the ideal sized backpack for any day trek. Hi Aditi, a litre backpack should be enough. Usually, the more space you have in your backpack, the more unwanted things you tend to fill in it. So it is best to take a backpack of smaller capacity.

I am going for my first Himalayan trek in September. I have registered for the Har ki Dun trek. I was wondering what would be the ideal backpack for this trek and for the many more to come hopefully? Hi Vishal the ideal size of your backpack would be around litres. It will suit this trek and longer treks as well. Deuter, Teton, Wildcraft — they all have study and nicely engineered backpacks. Hello, I hav enrolled under India hikes for the kedarkantha trek coming jan..

Can you plz guide me wht kind of backpacks are recommended n from where to buy thm…. Just rent it. We have excellent backpacks available on rent, and the costs are very nominal. We have shoes and poles also on rent. If you are trekking for more than 5 days then I suggest you buy the 60L backpack. Or go in for a 55L if you find one.

Else, the 60L backpack should be ideal for both weekend treks and multiple day treks. I am also in same dilemma ,some one please help. Should I spent more to get 60 litre compare to 50 ltr. Hi Nithin, Which trek are you going on? Are you a frequent trekker? Do you already have a 50 ltd backpack? I have seen some options from Wildcraft. The have both backpack and rucksack in 45L capacity. I am going on a 3 day trek. I am not a frequent trekker so I was thinking if a backpack could be an alternative to normal rucksacks.

Please suggest. Hi Dev If if you are planning to go on longer treks I would suggest you buy a 55L backpack. If not, this will definitely serve the purpose for a 3 day trek.

Are trek backpacks generally cheaper if bought from US? If yes, how much would the difference be? But if you are asking someone you know to bring the backpack and saving on the delivery costs, then the cost comes down considerably — it is usually in thousands.

It depends a lot on the brand, the model and how old or new it is. Look on both Indian and USA websites and then take a call. I have a seemingly silly question…. I am 47 years old female and trekking for the first time…I am looking out for a good small day backpack which is comfortable. I bought Arpenaz 20L but it is hurting my lower back. Wanted to know if Wildcraft Annapurna 15 lt would be more comfortable.

I would appreciate your thoughts on this. Hi Rani, this is not a silly question at all. Maybe try using the hip belt on the backpack while carrying a heavy load. Also adjust the straps to make the backpack fit snugly on you. If you make it droop it is likely to hurt you. Else, you could go in for the Wildcraft one. Hi, I am going for Gaumukh-Tapovan trek in early October this year. I want to buy a rucksack for that. I am 6 feet tall guy.

This is going to be my first actual trek. What are my options to choose a perfect rucksack? Hello Mayukh The Deuter backpacks are good. Even the Teton backpacks come with adjustable straps. So you can adjust them to the length of your torso. I want a L rucksack. Which one to buy quechua or Wildcraft. Which one will be more durable and comfortable for a 10 day trek.

And thanks for providing such a important info on your site. Really appreciable. Hi I am going for Hampta Pass. I assume I need 60L backpack. But,I assume I may want to go for longer duration trek in future. Since I want to buy only one for all.

Can I go for 70L ones. Hi Vasanth You could go for 70L backpack too. Depends on how much you want to spend buying one. If you feel you might be trekking for longer days then sure, go ahead and buy one! But I still recommend to go for just the 60L backpack. Hello Indiahikes, I will be coming for bungyal trek in october but I am confused…. Which rucksack will be better for me 50 lit or 60 lit? Hi Swathi, have you heard of Olive Gecko bags.

How are they quality wise? I would suggest you carry a L backpack for a day trek. I have a Wildcraft 40 litres backpack. Will it suffice? Hello Rohan Yes it will be fine for the Dayara Bugyal trek. You just have to make sure you pack all your essentials properly.