Backpacking pack (50-75L+) Best for: overnight backpacking, mountaineering trips, and alpine expeditions where youre carrying a lot of heavy gear over multiple days BB Pick (womens): Osprey Aura AG 50 Womens James Pick (mens): Osprey Atmos AG 65 Mens Daypack (25-35L) Best for: longer day hikes, hut-to-huts, or via ferrata where you need some gear, but not a full camp set-up (and youre willing to compromise some support/suspension for a lighter bag) BB Pick (womens): Osprey Tempest 30 Womens James Pick (mens): Osprey Talon 33 Summit pack (18-22L) Best for: out-and-back summits or side trips where you want to drop your larger pack and only carry water, snacks, an extra layer & safety gear with you in a small summit pack super light, should roll up inside a larger pack BB pick: REI Co-op Flash 18 Choosing the best overnight backpacking pack If youre heading out on a multi-day hike, mountaineering trip, or long-distance trail, youll need an overnight backpacking pack in the 5075L range big enough to carry your tent, sleep system, stove, layers, and food for multiple days
The overnight camping trips are great for an awesome fireside party, so bring along some cold beers or a couple of boxed of goon to get things started
Snowshoes on right at the car for both of those
Not cheap, but when youre pushing the limits, its worth every penny
With an Ultra Low Profile it sits low and snug on your head
