The Best Backpacks for Women

My opinion and experience:
I also used to wonder where the differences were to justify the prices. I’m still wondering why prices are higher than the equivalent for men. Being more of a short women (all proportions retained), I find most standard packs adjust for the girls too now. They usually have “short” “standard” and “long” for the frame. Plus, upper buckles on shoulder straps can now (depends on the model you choose and how much you pay for, as all is in life) be moved higher to accommodate our bust and adjusted right, the hipbelt can snuggly fit on your hips. I find it’s more a matter of finding the right brand, model and size for yourself, taking the time to try all of them. Sure, you can pay the price to get a woman’s backpack. But sometimes, it’ll feel just the same as the standard man-one, once you’ve adjusted everything. Just the different color to justify the prices, and the fact that most was somewhat pre-adjusted.

Well all backpacking equipment has come a long way!! I have done a lot of backpacking
but mostly back in the late 80s and early 90s. Recently, I’ve been borrowing a teenagers pack. It’s really great and although it’s scaled well for me, I know I have owned a womens pack that had a better center of gravity and hugged my torso better! I’m going in and trying a bunch on! Amiee’s comments helped me and I want to see the Gregory pack in person.

I just received the Osprey Ariel as a birthday gift, and it is the most amazing pack! Fits perfectly (even though I’m long-waisted), the weight sits nicely, and it has all the pockets you could possibly want. Just used it for a short trip, and can’t wait to test its mettle on a month-long trek.