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We are going to look at three primary styles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When looking at backpacks geared toward the outdoor community, the top reasons to consider a hiking pack usually comes down to the overall weight and the construction of the bag. For the most part, hiking packs are typically designed to be lightweight, comfortable to carry, and most of them are designed and built to hold up longer than your average school bag from Walmart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when it comes down to picking a bag, it often comes down to what you need to carry, how much you need to attach to the pack, and how long you will need to depend on the gear inside. Some people want to cram in every piece of gear they can fit, but lighter is faster, so you need to decide just how much you have to carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since lighter is faster and a hell of a lot easier on your back, let\u2019s take a look at ultralights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the last ten years, these bags have taken over the industry; they are lighter and much more comfortable to carry. In the past, these bags suffered from performance issues; keep in mind that to make them light means sacrificing durability. That being said, the latest generation of ultralights have come a long way from their predecessors. If you plan on traveling over long distances, where fatigue will become an issue, these bags will probably be one of the best options to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The downside to buying these types of packs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, the light hiking craze does have a few downsides. For every ounce you lose in pack weight, you sacrifice organizational tools like MOLLE, pouches, durability, and other methods of carrying extra gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the biggest drawbacks to these kinds of packs is their lack of compartments and organization. Since every bit of extra material can add weight to the bag, many of these companies have slimmed down the amount of storage space in favor of one large compartment. While that might be perfect for light hikers, it\u2019s a negative point for those who want an easy-to-organize bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Best Ultralights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Because these companies cater to hikers, these types of bags are designed to be carried on long hauls \u2013 which usually equates to durability and better overall construction of the pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hiking packs can also be divided into three types; frameless, internal-frame, and external-frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The downside to buying these types of packs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you carry a lot of MOLLE-style gear or are looking to carry tactical gear, weapons, and knives, then these bags are probably not going to be what you are looking for. Another consideration is attention; depending on the look of the bag, they may raise a few eyebrows during a bug-out situation. A big bag usually means lots of gear inside to the bad guys!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Best<\/strong> Hiking Packs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hunting backpacks bridge the gap between outdoor and military packs. They The downside to buying these types of bags:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Just like hiking bags, and even more so in the case of camo bags, they could\n
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attract unwanted attention of the human type! During a disaster, these bags
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