Top backpacking backpacksBackpacking is a fun time for anyone and if you’re looking for a new backpacking backpack, you’re going to be overwhelmed from looking both online, as well as offline.  What I have found when I start my search at my local store is that the selection is fairly slim, and the prices are just out of this world.  This is why I always recommend that you consider an online retailer.

Listed below are a few backpacking backpacks that you should consider.  These are highly rated, and the prices are fairly low.

  • Teton Sports Fox 75+10L: Great backpack with high marks.  It has contoured shoulder, lumbar, as well as hip pads.  The height is adjustable to accommodate your torso length.  It has a top-loading main compartment, sleeping bag compartment, as well as 2 side pockets.
  • Teton Sports Score 3400: Another highly rated backpack isn’t going to break your budget either.  This bag can be yours for less than $70.  This is a lot cheaper than what you’re going to find in your local sporting goods store.  Has a capacity of 3,400 cubic feet, and is very similar to the above 75+10L model.
  • High Sierra Summit 45 Frame Pack: This bag is a little higher in price, but you may find that it’s well worth it .  Compared to many other bags and the prices that they have, this is going to be slightly higher by $20-30.  This bag is made of nylon, has a front-loaded sleeping bag compartment, with padded backpack straps and adjustable load-lifters.
  • NEW CUSCUS 5400ci Internal Frame Backpack: This backpack is actually one of the cheaper ones that I have researched.  You can grab this one for less than $40 and the reviews are very good on it.  Has a 5,400 cubic-inch capacity, a large main compartment as well as 2 side zippered pockets and 2 front zippered pockets and more.
  • High Sierra Long Tail 90 Frame Pack: The last bag on our list will run you about $100 – $250.  It’s made of nylon, comes with a drop-bottom sleeping bag compartment and divider.  It also has a very cool molded foam back with Airflow channels that will keep your back cool and dry!

There are hundreds of other backpacking bags out there, but I would recommend that you check out these 5 before you start your hunt at your local sporting goods shop.  If you always wanted to, you could test the bag at the store and see if online retailers beat the price.