As hiking packs get larger they seem to become more daunting and ever more technical, and while large backpacking backpacks do incorporate more features than your small daypack, the principle remains ...

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There are certain practical features that set a hiking backpack apart as well. 'A daypack or multi-day pack will come with things like an adjustable harness, a padded hip belt (to shift the weight ...

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