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	Hiking Backpacks Backpacks are made for many different outdoor activities. They can be specifically designed for short day trips, long camping trips, skiing, cycling, or mountaineering. They can be made with an internal or external frame, made to maximize carrying capacity or minimize weight, and be designed to either stay close to or away from the back. When camping and hiking be sure to be environmentally conscience. Always bring out what you bring in to the wilderness. Green cleaning products can be used for daily washing and maintaining of your gear if needed. The following companies all make packs for various outdoor pursuits, including hiking. Backpack Manufacturers: ALPS Mountaineering Performance oriented backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and travel gear. Arc’teryx Lots of backpacks, climbing harnesses and outerwear. Black Diamond Makes packs, rock climbing accessories, clothing, shelter, alpine and backcountry ski gear. Source of good articles too. Camelbak Hydration systems for backpacking, biking and winter sports. Camp Trails Makes a variety of backpacks. Dana Design Big selection of packs and tents. Dakine Packs Makes day, surf and snowboard packs. Eagle Creek Makes backpacks, luggage, gear and duffle bags. Eastpak A broad assortment of packs and accessories for kids on the go. Eureka Maker of family, camping and commercial tents. Granite Gear Backpacks, packing systems and winter mitts, gloves and hats. Gregory Big selection of backpacks. Jansport Backpacks for hiking, backpacking, school, and travel luggage. Kelty Day packs, internal and external frame backpacks, tents, apparel and sleeping bags. Lowe Alpine Internal frame/technical packs, sports and belt packs, wilderness travel/campus packs, and snow sport packs. Mountainsmith Backpacks, snowboard and ski gear. Mountain Tools Climbing gear including climbing packs, rock and alpine tools, camping equipment and outerwear. Osprey Packs Makes a big variety of packs. Outdoor Products Makes packs, duffles and camping bags. Russi Mountain Works Manufactures and sells sport specific, high end technical packs. Serratus Mountain Products Internal frame packs, cycle bags and PFDs. VauDe Sports Backpacks, sport packs, kids packs, cycling packs, backpacking and mountaineering tents. They also have retail stores. Lightweight Backpacking — We have seen how lightweight backpacking has gained popularity over the recent years, how more and more traditional backpackers are getting rid of their forty-pound packs . . . read more Find out more about backpacks	Hiking Backpack Retailers:
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