When you see a pack, probably the first thing you notice are those numerous straps hanging around. So what are all straps on a backpack used for? Keep reading, all of them are explained here.
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Backpack’s Volume Capacity vs Weight Capacity
Backpack’s volume capacity and weight capacity are very different features. The former can be measured and it is exact. The latter is based on technical durability and on comfort level and therefore it is never exact.
What Are the Loops on My Backpack For?
I have seen the question from the title and its variants asked at various places and have decided to write this text and keep it as a reference. All standard backpack loops and their purpose are described.
What’s the Difference Between a Woman’s and a Man’s Backpack?
Although hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering packs are mostly unisex, they are sometimes built separately for men and for women. Here you can read more about their differences.
Monte Pelmo Summer Climbing Through Snow and Clouds
Read here about a summer adventure of climbing Monte Pelmo through snow and clouds, a challenging ascent impacted by the weather, with misty views and alpine surprises.
What Happens If You Fall on a Ferrata Tour?
This text is motivated by a question I had under my YouTube video about a ferrata tour in the Dolomites. I thought it could be useful to have the answer as a post for reference.