I'm going to be hiking through Italy next May. What would be better, a backpack with an internal or external frame?
2006-10-24 09:00:29 · 7 answers · asked by ArtyChokes 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
internal frame, definately. when backpacking Europe, I wanted all my belongings tucked away so they would be hidden.
Italy is wonderful; enjoy the wine!
2006-10-26 16:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by ssyrah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with a big internal frame pack personally. They hold gear closer to your body, which is much more comfortable. I spent sometime in the Adirondack High Peaks this year with my camp, and we carried 60-70 pounds in our packs over the two highest mountains in our internal frame packs. We were using bulky camp gear, and wer were able to fit everything inside, so space with a good internal frame pack should not be a problem.
As to Ventilation, a good internal frame pack should have plenty of ventilation. I sweat a lot this summer, but it never was patches of sweat following my back pack. I sweated the same way I do without the backpack.
I think internal frames are a lot more comfortable. I just borrowed a friends external frame this past weekend for a short trip with a school club, and the frame was resting against my shoulder blades. Maybe this was just an abnormally narrow backpack, but it was made by Jansport so I think it should be reputable. It also had other pressure points, something that I did not have to deal with on my internal frame pack.
If you already have an external frame pack, I would not get something new, but I would personally consider an internal frame pack. just make sure that you are not buying a small one.
2006-10-25 19:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like external because when you have something that doesn't fit in your pack, you can tie a rope around it and tie it to the frame of the back. Pots, water bottles, shoes, etc. Plus I sweat alot and an internal fram sits right against your back so it doesnt breathe, while an external frame sits away from your back a little. The downside of external is it can be heavier and alot bulkier. But, my personal favorite is the external.
2006-10-24 09:09:36 · answer #3 · answered by D$ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on many factors. I'm a big fan of external frames for long hikes and internal ones for short trips.
2006-10-24 09:07:47 · answer #4 · answered by wvucountryroads 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Internal all the way. firstly it is more compact so if flying you don't need to take your bag to the oversized luggage chute. Secondly, the internal stays (metal bits) can be bent to the same contours as your body, making the carrying more comfortable. finally they will last longer as with external sacks a lot of stress tends to be put on the frame and bag, particularly when people hang things off of it. Hope this helps.
2006-10-24 22:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 08:44:02 · answer #6 · answered by corridoni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
External, most have more pockets too
2006-10-25 13:21:51 · answer #7 · answered by hunter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋