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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp
Looking to get a travel backpack specifically the osprey farpoint 40 or 55. Try the sports check at metro. I remember there is a sports store on board way but forgot the name.
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things i learned while backpacking.
40-55L pack will probably be enough for a weekender, if you plan on going back packing for a longer trip over seas get something in the 70+ range.
try and find a backpack with a detachable smaller day pack. it makes travelling around town more pleasant and is of course handy to keep shit in.
invest in an airline tote for your pack:
MEC Skyway Airline Tote - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free Shipping Available
having your shit explode and stream out on the conveyor is pretty shitty. it protects your bag during air travel, doubles as a laundry bag and rolls up nicely for when you dont need it.
my preference is towards vaude's line of bags. the air mesh frame system is epic especially for hot countries. also learn how to properly load/pack the bag as you want to distribute the weight as correctly as possible so that its easier for you when you're carrying it.
i saw some osprey bags at atmosphere in richmond centre, dont recall the exact model but looked similar to what you want. they also had the vaude ones. taiga works carries nice bags and so does mec so i'd go shop around.