Travel

Top Backpacking Backpacks on a Budget

In my months of researching for backpacks that would not break the bank I learned that there are a few factors to keep in mind when choosing the best backpack for your trip.

· Weight- if you’re planning on backpacking, you’re already going to have to pack light so make sure you find a bag that won’t weigh you down!

· Size-we all know how much economic airlines like to charge for bags that don’t fit the requirements. Ryanair’s requirement for a carryon is 55cm x 40cm x 20cm. This is approximately 22in x 16in x 8 in.

· Capacity- this is measured in liters. I would stay around 35-40 liters so that you don’t end up overpacking and having to pay those extra fees.

· Price- lets face it, one of the reasons we choose to backpack is to avoid all the extra luggage fees. I recommend looking for something under $100 if you know you won't be doing lots of traveling in the future. Now, if you’re a frequent backpacker, I do recommend investing in something a little more pricy.

· Reviews- I swear by reviews. I don’t ever buy anything online without confidently feeling like others have liked the product. I went through all the reviews for the bags below and verified that others had used these bags on international trips and recommended them.

· Packing Boxes- these packing boxes will definitely save you lots of time and frustration. I couldn’t imagine having to pack and unpack every few days when traveling. These boxes will keep you organized!

Here is the list I created. Hope it helps!