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How do I know which size backpack to get for a weekend hiking and camping trip?

Backpacks are sized by liters to indicate their carrying capacity. For example, an 80-liter model will be labeled as an 80L backpack. Choose a 30L to 50L backpack for a weekend trip if you pack lightly. If you normally haul more gear, or you'll be camping five days or more, select a backpack that's at least a 70L model.

Which safety features should I look for in a traveling backpack?

Choose a backpack with a USB charging port to keep your communication devices powered while traveling. RFID blocking, puncture resistance, a working lock, and a nightlight are additional safety features to choose in a travel backpack.

What are the differences between frame and frameless backpacks?

External-frame backpacks are a hiker's friend. The load hangs off a sturdy exterior frame, which keeps the heaviest backpacking loads from straining the back. Internal-frame backpacks have supportive frames, too, which also transfer the weight of your gear to your hips, but the frames are inside the seams of the backpack fabric. Internal-frame packs are best for activities like snowshoeing, skiing, or climbing. Daypacks are frameless and intended for light loads on single-day biking, hiking, or climbing trips.