We explain the differences and benefits of an external frame backpack vs internal to see if there’s a good argument for resurrecting the traditional pack for long treks . | Credit: Joel Carillet ...

The big external-frame pack has not quite gone the way of the dinosaurs, but for all intents and purposes it s extinct. The last serious effort to turn out a competitive external-frame pack came seven ...

Backpacks today look nothing like the metal and canvas contraptions of the 1970s. Removable internal supports made of plastic have replaced external frames, and ripstop nylon now reigns supreme. No ...

For sale: 1 blue external frame hiking backpack. $50 + the cost of whatever shipping option you choose(USPS, UPS, FedEx) (will be shipped from Blacksburg, VA)<BR><BR ...

If you hike regularly or have an upcoming multiday excursion planned, you can’t rely on any old backpack to see you through your adventures. You need a dedicated hiking pack made with rugged materials ...