Length The length of the backpack is particularly important if youre looking to get a big capacity backpack, or even if youre a little on the short side
Some of the other bags on this list that come with two water bottle pockets, sturdier top handles or more comprehensive padding will be better picks
The Bottom front pocket (175 cu
Advertisement Article continues below this ad I include the bare minimum: granola bars, some type of fruit, sunscreen, Chapstick (disguised as a Central Perk coffee drink, thank you, mom, again), a hydration powder mix, my water bag, an extra water bottle, pepper spray, my hiker journal (for my thoughts) and reflective safety bands I still have yet to use