How Does an External-Frame Backpack Differ From a Regular Backpack?
Day Packs Backpacks come in three basic flavors: external frame, internal frame and day pack. The day pack is the regular backpack familiar to students the world over, and it is the smallest of the three. Day packs usually have no frame at all and have enough room to take some school books, pencils and maybe a bag lunch with you. They can also be used for day hiking. You can fit a meal, snacks, a flashlight, a jacket and some basic survival gear in one. A skillful packer hiking somewhere warm and easy to walk can pack enough for an overnight trip in a regular backpack. External-Frame Packs External-frame backpacks are serious hiking backpacks. They are large bags with a metal frame around them. They are rugged and have a lot of space in them. You can tie water bottles, spare shoes, tents and other gear onto the outside of the frame, saving space in the bag. In emergencies, the frame can be taken apart to make a splint, or be used as a support for an improvised shelter. External-frame b
