What backpacks are best for winter camping?
A. Many winter campers prefer internal frame packs. An internal pack, with its soft frame, molds to your back and is narrower than traditional external frame packs. When packed correctly, the bulk of the pack’s weight rides lower on your back than with an external frame pack, which has a higher center of gravity. Also, external frames are more likely to catch on branches. Because internal frames hold the load close to your body, you have a free range of motion when you are poling, skiing and climbing. You also have better balance as you navigate over slippery snow conditions.
