Backpack tips

Before you go backpacking Europe or heading out on a multi-day hiking trip, learn how to find a bag and pack it properly. Plus get tips on packs for kids, too.

Two school aged kids wearing backpacks and laughing

Packs for kids

Kids' packs aren't just smaller version of grown-up packs – they're designed specifically to fit little bodies.

How to choose (and fit) a backpack

Select a pack by your torso length, not your overall height. If it fits right, it should feel like an extension of your own body.

How to pack a backpack

The way a pack is loaded will have a big effect on how it feels on your back.

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