Buying a pack
Before you buy a pack,try it out with a load to see if it is comfortable. If you intend buying a pack with a frame,make sure nothing sticks into you or rubs against you. Remember that the larger the pack,the more you might be tempted to take with you. Check the points shown below to make sure that you are buying a reliable,well-make pack which will last.
1 check the sac. Make sure all the seams are properly stitched and there is no sing of any frayed material. Check that all zips work.
2 check that the frame is rigid. There should be no sharp edges and all the fixings should be secure.
3. Check that the frame is the right size. If it is too long,it will rup against you and make you sore;if it is too short,it will put too much strain on you back as none of the weight will be carried on you hips. A good idea if you are still growing is to buy an adjustable frame.