Category:Backpacks

A backpack is a container carried over one's back and secured to the body frame of the bearer, ideally the hips.

Backpacks are made for a number of intended uses, loads and volumes. In broad terms they can be divided in three categories:


 * Light backpacks: 50 mSCU of volume or less. They are intended for short hikes or scouting, where mobility and light weight are paramount.
 * Medium backpacks: between 50 and 80 mSCU of volume. They are intended for medium distance treks and are favored by the military. They offer a good compromise between capacity and mobility.
 * Heavy backpacks: 80 mSCU of volume or more. They are intended for hauling heavy loads and long distance treks, at the cost of mobility.