Internal Backpack Frame

Video Transcript

"There's two different kind of backpacks as I mentioned before; this is an external frame another backpack you can by is an internal frame. Lots of people prefer internal, internal frames because on the back instead of having basically just two straps and this piece of cloth that's touching your back, it's more like a normal backpack; there's a lot more padding that's going to go on the sides that's like a normal backpack. Basically it has a lot of padding and then it has these metal bar supports, it is also is going to have the cushion belt; those are pretty much the same though. Internal frames, since there's the whole back of the backpack is going to be in contact with your back; if you're backpacking during the summer it's going to be really hot and really sweaty. They're also a good deal heavier; there usually at like 1 or 2 pounds heavier and it may not seem like a lot but when you add up all the things that you're going to be carrying 1 or 2 pounds makes a difference. So some people prefer the internal frames because of the comfort and some people prefer external frames. But basically what you're going to have to do is go to the store, you can go to REI or any outdoor equipment place basically and just try on different backpack and see which one suits you the best."