We explain the differences and benefits of an external frame backpack vs internal to see if there’s a good argument for resurrecting the traditional pack for long treks . | Credit: Joel Carillet ...
Depends on the backpack. For internal-frame packs, the load becomes part of the suspension system, so the important thing is to pack it tightly. I usually fill the bottom of such a pack with a ...
Inventor of the internal-frame backpack. An avid climber and backpacker, Lowe became frustrated with the packs available in the 1960s. Classic framed models positioned weight high over the shoulders, ...