external frame backpack
(noun)
external frame backpack (noun) — A type of backpack supported by a rigid frame on the pack’s exterior portion.
A type of backpack supported by a rigid frame on the pack’s exterior portion. These frames are built from aluminum or carbon. Backpackers, long-haul campers, and hunters who carry heavy loads use external frame packs. These packs hold loads close to the body, making them stable on rough trails. They often have external connection points for attaching canisters, sleeping bags, and tents.
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What is external frame backpack?
A type of backpack supported by a rigid frame on the pack’s exterior portion. These frames are built from aluminum or carbon. Backpackers, long-haul campers, and hunters who carry heavy loads use external frame packs. These packs hold loads close to the body, making them stable on rough trails. They often have external connection points for attaching canisters, sleeping bags, and tents.
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