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Types of backpack:
(Mountain Warehouse Ltd, 2018)
Daypacks
* 10L – 30L
* Best suited for 1-day trips/walks/hikes
* Not suitable for carrying overnight gear
such as tents & sleeping bags
Medium Rucksacks
* 35L – 50L
* Best suited for 1-2 night
trips/walks/hikes
* Similar features to a daypack,
however with additional padding,
pockets & fixing points for extra
equipment
* Room for camping gear such as
tents & sleeping bags
Large Rucksacks
* 50+ Litres
* Best for travelling, backpacking, long
expeditions
* Recommended for trips that require a lot
of gear (e.g. both hot and cold climates)
* Can include a detachable daypack on the
front for multi-purpose use
What to pack for a day trip:
(Lotsafreshair, 2014)
Essentials:
* Dry-bag (to line the backpack)
* Raincoat
* First aid
* Water (minimum 2L)
* Food/snacks
* Paper towel/toilet paper
* Map
* Compass
* Hat
* Sunglasses
* Sunscreen
* Insect repellent
* Mobile phone (+waterproof/shockproof case)
* Warm layer (down jacket/fleece jumper etc.)
* Camera
Lotsafreshair. (2014). How to pack for a day hike [Video]. Retrieved from
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay73RVOX2O0>
Mountain Warehouse Ltd. (2018). Rucksack Guide. Hiking Buying Guides. Retrieved from
<https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/expert-advice/rucksack-guide/>
SierraDesigns Gear. (2016). How to pack a backpack: organization & load distribution
[Video]. Retrieved from < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1UZvwPnA_o>