How to Pick the Right Travel Backpack

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This is one of the most requested videos ever! How to Choose the Right Travel Backpack for you is very important when preparing for your travels. Whether you're travelling for a week or a year, you can use the same backpack as long as it's the right one for your body and has all of the features you're wanting in a travel backpack. In this video, Siya and I take you to SAIL, which is an outdoor adventure store where shop at before any big trip. We have been using the same travel backpack for the past 10 years, and wanted to get an upgrade. Our old backpacks did us well, but were missing several features that are important to us. We take you through the entire process of choosing the right travel backpack for YOU and the things to look out for when choosing that backpack that will become your mobile apartment and ultimate travel companion.
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[@HerrFinsternis]

One more tip. Ones you found that pack you like, put some weight in it and see how it holds up. Almost any pack will feel comfy when empty, but it's not till you add 30lb you will really feel how all those straps and backsupport will feel on you. Most stores have sandbags they can add.

[@nerfsturf1210]

thankx for the info...

[@priyankaghodke8656]

Thanks for the Information.

[@zionconnor7090]

Instablaster

[@mcneill4]

As a guy myself, Siya was very good at explaining everything. He's very easy to listen to and understand. Most people don't know how to explain things and talk to a camera. So thanks Siya.

[@SiyaZarrabi]

Thanks Chris. I like when explanations are easy to understand. Appreciate the feedback!

[@carlahelena4564]

Wow I had no idea there was this much stuff to take into consideration when buying a backpack... This was a super interesting video

[@nathanhass]

The world needs more people like Rebecca, so helpful & knowledgeable.. wish there were more employees like her at other stores.

[@princessmepartieslosangele9883]

rebecca is fantastic. so helpful

[@Jeremyrp97]

Princess & Me Parties Los Angeles Rebecca is the GOAT. Straight up.

[@ActiveSpudsTravel]

Carry on all the way!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

+Active Spuds Travel Yessss!

[@qamardad9437]

Active Spuds Tra

[@lexih4238]

This was awesome, I'm getting ready to buy my first pack for travel and this was really helpful!

[@HUTZKIKLON]

I wish i had this kind of support in my local store... Good job, I'd love to buy from you! Greetings from Germany.

[@lisamandela2147]

I just bought my first real good quality backpack from Tatonka recently and I'm so in love with it. A good backpack really is the key to a happy traveller :)

[@TheCrazyNici]

Lisa Mandela which one did you buy? I am currently looking for a backpack for my year abroad and still searching for a good one.

[@MrsPunkella]

My sister's Jack Wolfskin backpack became my best friend on my long travel trips! It's absolutely time to get my own one now!

[@jennyhe94]

thanks so much for the video. I just realized that my bagpack was so unkomfortabel because it was set to large at my spinal length instead of XS. Now it feels so much better

[@xRiderPH]

beautiful sets of bags... and great tips... now im ready to get mine

[@aaronfuentes5919]

That store looks so fun

[@ScenicSpotter]

I Subscriberd to your channel long ago !!! But , only started watching videos today

[@ShaneChristineLife]

Watching this made me so excited about buying my first bag! Great video guys! -Christine

[@eugenecaasi2132]

WOW. I LOVE OSPREY BACKPACK. THE BEST ACTUALLY IN MY OPINION.

[@lauracahill4920]

MEI Voyageur is my trusted backpack. Have been using it for over 10 years, still looks perfect.

[@brittneyn971]

Do you ever get nervous about someone accessing your bag from behind if you not paying attention? I'm always nervous about that because I can't see what's happening behind me.

[@philtrash2890]

brittney n i do to!! And to avoid getting mugged i just rock back and forth so i can immediatly feel it if someone tries to reach in it

[@rebekataylor4343]

brittney You can buy key chanes an put your zippers together just dont check your bag with them on they might cut your zippers off.

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

A lot of backpacks are designed to prevent that. I have the Osprey Farpoint 40L, and there is no way anyone could get into it without me knowing. All the zippers can be tucked in under the cinching straps that have decent sized buckles. I would definitely feel if someone were trying to unhook the buckles, let alone try to unzip it. Never had a problem with it when traveling around Asia for six months.

[@nguont]

I carry a smaller backpack on the front for all your valuables and important things. Thieves are welcomed to go through my main backpack for all my clothes I’ll leave my dirty underwear easily accessible.

[@VivekSingh-lh1cc]

For me as harry Rebecca is like hagrid . Really helpful

[@shaytravels9464]

Thanks for posting, I am switching from suitcase to backpack

[@woolypuffin392]

Thanks for including a small woman! Its so hard to find videos and reviews of most backpacks!

[@bathedinridicule]

These tips came in handy today, bought myself a nice lil pack to walk the Camino de Santiago next month. Difficult to find myself a bag though, as I also eventually measured as an extra small at the shop I bought mine at... but because I'm pretty tall at 5'8", associates kept putting me in the wrong size at MEC haha. Never realized how disproportionate my torso was... oh well!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for this video. I have tested a lot of bags, but I haven't been able to test a hiking bag. THis gives me so much of information. Now I just "need" a vacation where I need to use a hiking bag haha.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

+Bo Ismono I'm so glad! It's so important to get the perfect bag for you

[@Youknowthebo]

Not yet, but with all these tips I might find one in the future ;-)

[@TheoIndustries]

This video was more helpful than the first one I clicked which happened to be a big commercial to sell their brand bags lol

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Do you use a backpack or suitcase on your travels?

[@flyingsanchi]

+Kristen Sarah Backpacks ALL THE WAY! :D

[@maribelmarin3175]

Depends if I'm on a plane or in the car. If its a couple days to a week I do backpack (Wonder Woman/Beauty & The Beast/or Brown Leather Fringe), otherwise I use my Amelia medium cargo luggage from Burlington's Coat Factory..

[@ShazzTang]

+Kristen Sarah I've been looking for suitcase-opening backpacks similar to the Kathmandu 55L oe wayfarer pack. Do you know of any that open like a backpack but have structured spine support, made for small women?

[@errhka]

backpack and a smaller duffel bag if it's an extended trip somewhere and I don't have to be hauling all my stuff with me all the time

[@Pseudochick01]

I travel backpack since last year. I've sold all my suitcases, bought an Osprey Farpoint 55 as a carry-on bag, and an Osprey Ariel 65 for hiking + backpacking. Those are my favorite travel gear! I first bought the Osprey Sirrus 36 for day hikes, and because it was SO comfortable, I got the Sirrus 24 that I currently use at work where I'm carrying my wallet, my tablet and all my work stuff (I'm a nurse who visit patients at home). It is my **AWESOME** Osprey pack collection! 😃🎒.

[@Sammi1329]

This is so helpful! I'm going on a trip in May and I'm looking for a new bag :)

[@cphimthasack]

Looking for backpacks for wife, daughter and myself. Thanks for the great tips..!

[@sonne-wolken]

Of course a backpack - the Osprey Farpoint 40 in carry on size 💙

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

+Sonne & Wolken Awesome one!

[@emilypeace2279]

Both chose green, which is my favourite colour:))

[@stephaniesingh555]

Very informative! Thanks so much! I love the color of the pack you picked out =) Namaste

[@daband24]

Rebecca is so knowledgeable! Thanks for all of the info!

[@TheNotBusyLife]

Ooooo side access! Nice bag!!

[@SoloBeautyBiz]

How come you got a top loading bag vs a suitcase style bag?

[@ahendrickson3658]

Thank you much for making this video. My last bag was obviously (after watching this) was not write for me! I think i will find a perfect pack now!! THANK YOU :)

[@Toyotamw]

Ari Hendrickson right* sorry

[@Snehal]

I really loved this video. Although I already bought a backpack for me, this reassured me that I have made perfect choice. I use 40ltr backpack Quechua Forclaz Air. ^_^ Not too large, not too small.

[@AzariaBell24]

This is so helpful, I'll be backpacking Finland in a few months so this is perfect! 👌

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

+Azaria Bell Awesome! Where are you going to be going?

[@trevorb7645]

So..How was Finland?

[@sirri46]

She wore Lord Ganesh's picture t-shirt 👍 a big thumbs up...

[@GamerNut2023]

Bags😍. I got a cabin approved backpack from Tkmax.

[@emmacat04]

Hey Kristen! What model of backpack did you choose?

[@justaperson2687]

Informative and entertaining as always! I'm Canadian too and I love sail :D

[@OnTheGoWithCarson]

Super informative! I need to get a backpacking backpack badly so thanks for the tips!

[@TikiTiffany]

thanks for sharing. i went with the teton 3700 and love it!

[@annalang5687]

This is the type of sponsored content I really like. We KNOW you love the shop, we KNOW it's a great place for travellers to shop at, might as well get sponsored to tell us :) And the video was very informative, thank you :)

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

+bunny m It's the only sponsorship I will ever do. I will only ever work with brands I believe in and use. You can hold me to that :)

[@annalang5687]

+Kristen Sarah That's what we love you for!

[@Foreverloma]

Very good video. I bought my first backpack in January for Thailand and could have definitely used it. ;) I got the deuter aircontact sl 55+10 which is not carryonsize anymore but I love it so much. Your Gregory looks pretty nice as well.

[@homephobic8867]

Wow! This was seriously an ôsəm video. Very informative. Thanks!

[@adrianakuzmikova1697]

yeah, absolutely :)

[@maribelmarin3175]

LOL!!! Siya's Nemo bag!!! lol...The magenta one is cute! But I do love the Aqua one you picked! Beautiful colour!...ugh but Siya's pick has the extra day pack and camel pack compartment... oh man...decisions!!! Sail's my favourite too, I like it more than MEC. I just can never decide on a good back pack so always end up using regular ones which end up hurting my shoulders or making me sweaty... I'll have to go soon since I leave in a week and a half for my road trip! :)

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

+Maribel Marin I'm seriously obsessed with my bag. It fits amazingly, and doesn't hurt my shoulders or back. I also discovered it has a built in laundry bag - PLUS!!!

[@maribelmarin3175]

+Kristen Sarah I'll have to check them out. I wonder if Siya's comes in female... then I can compare..

[@dcamarenaking]

osprey and gregory are over priced, usually retailers will try to point you towards the more expensive items. Don't get me wrong they're good bags if you have the money for them. From personal experience I've found bags online that rival their quality and have a couple more features for less than half of the price.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

+supersonic kid I've used many bags over the years that were cheaper but have found my Gregory to be unbreakable and if it does one day, they have a lifetime warranty :) which bag do you use? I'd love to know! Thanks for watching

[@dcamarenaking]

Kristen Sarah I'm currently rocking a mountaintop 60L. For 59.99 I got water resistant fabric with an included rain cover, which I know osprey bags don't come with, not sure if Gregory bags do. Although it doesn't have the same warranty. In a period of three years it survived 500 miles of the Appalachian trail, as well as the Rockie Mountains, the grand canyon, Zion National Park, Yosemite and Hawaii. Its been trough some things and still holding up better than most relationships lol. I did find your review really informative for people just getting into backpacking tho, plus is really well put together.

[@malay8561]

@supersonic kid I am planning to buy one. Can you suggest a good brand? The ones other than Osprey/Gregory you found online which are good

[@ktsb1563]

@@dcamarenaking also, assuming you are from the states, in Canada good quality cheap bag isn't super accessible I mean I live in a pretty big city and it's hard for me to find a (under 45L) for less than 120 CAD. So, a Gregory or Dueter priced at $120-140 doesn't seem too awful.

[@karenlee1741]

I still have my pack that i went to school with.lol.It's a jans sport.It's made of canvas.so it's solid.yes i still use it.and i have it packed.

[@rhiannonjohnson4304]

great job

[@niinaphotoc2870]

hello from finnish traveller. i use osprey ariel 65. the color is amazing and it feels so light. bought it couple months ago. Just loving it! now in ireland travelling with it. Ps. love you guys! :) pps. sorry for bad english ;D

[@bathedinridicule]

Also omg are you that tiny, or is Rebecca a giant, or both?

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Hahah both! Rebecca is very tall and I'm short (5'2")

[@SG-zb3jb]

Yea.. I guessed it right.. She must be 5'2" and rebecca is 5.10 or 5.111

[@ronidanker]

You should do more "preparation videos" (staff to do before you travel)

[@Basman59]

Great tips but two major flaws many of us face. Firstly, we don't always get the scope fo choice of brands or bags e.g. for me Fjallraven, or even a particualr model. Second, the sales staff ap[ear highly informed, rarely does that seem the case. Therefore a buyer has to become educated; and frankly a PhD in bags is required as there are far too many to choose from, and then we are faced with guessing when buying from the internet and that becomes a pot luck. Now to measure my back...this shouls be fun!

[@changingaltitude5012]

Wow nice n informative video. I created a video on same topic but differently presented with other necessary information.

[@rikkiesix]

Very interesting tips. Thx guys Greetings from Belgium Erik

[@bathedinridicule]

Awesome awesome tips. Needing to replace my old heavy Gregory 50 finally, way too impractical these days. That fitting tool looks super handy, sad there's no SAIL out in Vancity - would be nice to have a reputable alternative to MEC. Will defs share eith my travel folks! Cheers girl!

[@qristv1912]

i didnt hear how much the bags were. thanks for sharing

[@gabyduarte8774]

awesome!

[@Tony-lp8hy]

This is in Canada, man I'm so jealous!

[@DorinaRoams]

can't wait to get my first travel backpack😍😍

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

+DorinaRoams Are you planning a trip?

[@DorinaRoams]

yes i'm planning on moving to Asia

[@renelle.s]

So informative thank you!

[@ChrisMcEvoy]

awesome tips ,... Thanks , I may use a backpack when I do my trip out to BC again this year , last year I used a suit case and a carry on bag when I went out to BC from Ontario on the Greyhound bus but I will have to check and see what the sizes of backpacks are for carry on .

[@TheGreyx3]

Great video :)!!

[@topnotchtn4538]

This is great.

[@rusenakman]

That'a really good video!

[@VenusandMaiku]

How do you guys pack your drone? is 60L big enough?

[@ajmerainfo]

What store can I find that many backpacks?

[@rajas321]

Really good info!

[@sarahbrandom9460]

I know delta American and Hawaiian have all told me 45L is the same size as a carryon.

[@JensunPlaysGuitar]

Awesome video!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

+Jason Glu Thanks Jason!

[@Lhouse810]

those are some intense bags!!!!!

[@Dimetropteryx]

So they actually turned the whole thing into a science. :D

[@eduardollanos2425]

Could you include the link of the backpacks you ended up buying? Nice video! Thanks.

[@chuckdawg2799]

Spine measure tool is neato

[@BAdventures]

First time I've seen a Pack Sizer. I prefer to use a luggage case with wheels, but still interesting info =)

[@dexterhard]

its easy any 45L carry on pack the max thats the size no wheels 150$ tops..

[@shiftaholictraveller]

Great video! What size backpack is ideal for a trip of between 1-3 months?

[@G-bit88]

Good video

[@christine6396]

I have scoliosis and tethered spinal nerves so I could never wear a backpack! Suitcase is best for me 😌

[@Luxuberrys]

Nice video!!!

[@Niconico2]

Nice Video! Thx!!

[@MsNataliedee]

Awesome video u guys!!!

[@naturallyherb]

Is the Aether 60 (that Siya has) small enough as a carry-on?

[@inder615]

Nice

[@sinlokemp]

Think Forclaz brands are doing better than the Big brand name.

[@cal.creates]

You guys have awesome advice. I am in the market for a new pack and am currently trying to decide. You didn't mention Deuter, I have been told it's the best? do you have any opinions on it?

[@luzhyaa]

I liked your Gregory blue backpack! Which one is it?

[@808cupcakes]

Does anyone know how to lock the Gregory bags? I purchased the amber 70L and was curious if there's a way to lock it

[@nanobirju5626]

Good job

[@stalkeralert2764]

No matter how much I want a backpack like those, I would have no use for it since I'm lazy. I just enjoy seeing people buy things that I can't. (Besides, I would probably look ridiculous wearing a backpack as large as that at school :P)

[@fjellyo3261]

I use a Deuter Rucksack. I am currently looking for a daypack/short trip bagpack. Anybody knows a good one?

[@mooabdzar3972]

Do you have any recommendations for best front loading backpacks. I found some are not lightweight thus makes long hike feels too uncomfortable.

[@EnisudR]

I use a backpack that converts into a suitcase or is it the other way around? Btw, a good women's pack should have a special chocolate compartment.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

+Crabjuice Ohhh I love those! And yes, that is what the main compartment is for ;)

[@sun.sh.in.e]

Are there any travel backpacks with wheels?

[@mollyg2224]

how many litres would be good?

[@robopecha]

you didnt talk about the weight of the pack and when i should consider it.

[@ameliaheathcote9699]

Can you link what bags you brought Xx

[@bijanshrestha4148]

One like for your tshirt Ganesh... Nepal

[@curlywonders]

If I have a 75L backpack, and I plan to go backpacking across Europe, is it bad to travel with a mostly empty backpack? I hear a lot of people say its bad because you're tempted to carry things you don't need but is there actually any real negative to having a half empty backpack?