Cheap Backpacks
By Steve Gillman
Buying cheap backpacks instead of hiking backpacks? You'll want to read what we have to
say about camping backpacks and buying backpacks of any kind.
Remove the old backpack, and tie a plain nylon duffel bag to it firmly, with the
zipper facing out. Small bungee cords will work for attaching it too. I did this using an old aluminum frame that
still had straps and a waist belt, and for the cost of a $15 duffel bag, I had an external-frame backpacks that not
only held a lot, but weighed just two pounds.
Buying Cheap Backpacks If There are several ways to buy cheap backpacks. The most obvious is to just wait
for a good sale. A quicker way is to shop for a used pack online. Try Ebay.com, or go to a backpacking or other
outdoor forum that allows people to sell their gear, like whiteblaze.net. The forums are nice, because you can
easily ask questions about the pack.
Steve Gillman is a long-time advocate of lightweight backpacking. His tips, photos, gear recommendations and a
free book can be found at http://www.TheUltralightBackpackingSite.co
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