You are reading a single comment by @Stonehedge and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
@Stonehedge
No worries, i'll just spew out a few random thoughts about backpacks then. I don't know anything about shoes/boots. :D
Decathlon packs are fine as long as they fit. As with most things, sizing tends to be aimed at people of average build.
40L is a good starting point for multi day stuff. I carry a 40L for up to 10 days of mountaineering staying in huts. Sure, I have a lot of kit you won't such as crampons, ice axes, rope, hiking poles, avalanche rescue kit and all manner of technical hardware but I also don't have to carry bivvy stuff or a sleeping bag so I think it all equals out to compare to a UK multi day hike.
A rain cover is a must but don't be put off by a pack without one as you can buy them to fit pretty cheaply.
Size and fit is really important. Its the difference between forgetting that you're wearing a pack or being in agony after a few hours. Don't be like me and persist with packs that give you back ache for years before finally getting it right. If you're tall, get one for tall people. If you're short, get one for short people. If you're in the middle, finding packs to fit is much easier. When I finally got a pack that fitted me it changed my life. Seriously...finishing a tough day without back spasms was such a gamechanger!
Camelbak compatibility is a must for me but is really down to personal preference.