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Handling the load

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Torso length is the most important factor to consider when choosing a backpack that fits one's body. There are five different styles of backpacks to consider, along with usage and various features. Specific models and their specifications are listed according to manufacturer.

Author: Hostetter, Kristin, Harlin, John
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1997
Backpacks

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The chosen few

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The best in camp gear is recommended. Alpine Kitchen cookware, the Osprey Advent Pack, Liston Concepts sTRAPits, The North Face Soloist Bivy, the Primus Multi Fuel System, the Madden Mountaineering Hemisphere Pack and Fox River Wick Dry VVS Socks are discussed.

Author: Shealey, Tom, Hostetter, Kristin, Dorn, Jonathan, McGivney, Annette, Harlin, John, Hogan, Thom
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1998

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The great sock test

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Nine sock for backpackers are assessed for their warmth, durability, moisture control, construction, cushioning and drying time. The SmartWool Expedition Trekking socks ($16.50) receive the highest rating.

Author: Hostetter, Kristin, Harlin, John
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1997
Product/Service Evaluation, Socks, Acorn Versa Stretch (Socks), Dahlgren Dri-Stride Hiking (Socks), Fox River Bilboa (Socks), J.B. Field's Gaspe (Socks), Patagonia Midweight Capilene Mountaineering (Socks), SmartWool Expedition Trekking (Socks), Thorlo Outdoor Hiking Crew (Socks), Wigwam Ultimax Hiking/Outdoor (Socks), Wyoming Woolens Ultrasport (Socks), Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks (Socks), DuPont Seal-Skinz (Socks), Gates Ov'r'sox (Socks)

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Subjects list: Evaluation, Equipment and supplies, Buyers Guide, Backpacking
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