Frankalmoign
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Hiya! I got into hiking early last year and have been going around 2-4 times a month. I don't usually go for trails longer than 15km, so I don't need a big backpack - right now I use a kiddies 6L one and its been doing okay in the summer.
I'm going to New Zealand later in the year for more hiking (always short <15km day hikes), and I want to upgrade my backpack. I'm also a broke uni student so I can't afford anything too high-end:,)
I'm looking at these for now:
- Osprey Daylite Lightweight Daypack (13L)
- Mountain Designs Escape Lite Day Pack (18L)
- Waterfly 12L Hiking Backpack
And also maybe some running vests? I'm stuck on which ones are good when you're on a budget, but I like the idea of not needing to take your backpack off your shoulders to get stuff + the water bottles on the front.
Budget is max AUD$100 ($70 USD), I'd say... I already spent another $200 on my hiking shoes and clothes
Any recommendations or tips? Thank you~!
I'm going to New Zealand later in the year for more hiking (always short <15km day hikes), and I want to upgrade my backpack. I'm also a broke uni student so I can't afford anything too high-end:,)
I'm looking at these for now:
- Osprey Daylite Lightweight Daypack (13L)
- Mountain Designs Escape Lite Day Pack (18L)
- Waterfly 12L Hiking Backpack
And also maybe some running vests? I'm stuck on which ones are good when you're on a budget, but I like the idea of not needing to take your backpack off your shoulders to get stuff + the water bottles on the front.
Budget is max AUD$100 ($70 USD), I'd say... I already spent another $200 on my hiking shoes and clothes
Any recommendations or tips? Thank you~!