Comments on: Internal or external frame?

By: cool backpacker 101

cool backpacker 101 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:34:16 +0000

i like the internal frame packs because they are more comfortable,, and they allow more movement

By: philmont 09 75

philmont 09 75 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:01:14 +0000

I going to philmont in 2009 with scouts and I been backpacking and I use and exyernal framed kelty pack. One of my friends tells me how great internal frames are for philmont im not sure what to use

By: ret-sm

ret-sm — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:31:11 +0000

Several of the perceptions of the internal frame pack “downsides” are no longer valid. Todays internal is more of a hybrid between the two styles than ever before. Osprey, Gregory, Kelty, Deuter, and most other brands are now producing internal frame packs capable of carrying a reasonable load with an eye to backpanel ventilation, external pockets, lash points, and other organizational perks.You only need to look at how few external frames are on the market to see which way the trend is going.

I used an external in my 17+ year scout career and have now switched to an internal as I am active with the local Search and Rescue team. I prefer todays internal for weight to load bearing capacity, comfort, stability, and ease of use. While one of the primary reasons given for preferring an external frame is load capability. I think I would prefer to teach a scout to purchase gear and pack “smart” rather than heavy. There are several good internals that can be found for around the same cost as an external, including those with adjustible torsos that will grow with the scout.

By: dave

dave — Sat, 10 May 2008 19:49:56 +0000

From what i have read more like the internal frame.
internal-good for canoeing, rugged trails, you won’t get snagged on things, have a lot of room, and LIGHT WIEGHT, but it’s hard to strap things directly to the pack, and it’s a BIT PRICY.It keeps in heat wich could be good or bad depending on the weather.
The external frame is balenced out, well organized, and is durable, but it’s bad for canoeing, it restricts movement, and it’s HEAVY. it also lets the air flow.
Thanks for readin.

By: BSA Scout

BSA Scout — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:41:48 +0000

If you are looking at canoeing or going on rugged trails, I would recomend the internal frame. External frames tend to be heavier, but balance out better, and are good for the heat of Texas. I once went camping in northern Michigan, and I liked the way my friend’s internal pack worked in that kind of weather.

By: camper

camper — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:37:10 +0000

i have a internal frame High Sierra Sentinel 65, it has served me well on my past few camping trips. i personally prefer an internal frame. but the problem is that it’s harder to strap stuff to the pack itself. i got it on sale so it was only 80 bucks!

By: sup

sup — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:41:07 +0000

INTERNAL FRAMES ARE BETTER THEY ARE EASY ACCESS YOU DO NOT GET SNAGGED ON SRUFF AND LOTS OF ROOM WORKED GREAT FOR ME ON PHILMONT IT WAS LIGHT WEIGHT AND HAS LOTS OF ROOM LOOK AT REI THEY HAVE GREAT SERVIC AND FIT PACKS WELL THEY CAN BE A BIT PRICY THOUGH BUT THEY HAVE SALES AND THAT IS HOW I GOT MINE FOR CHEAPER

By: matt123

matt123 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:41:42 +0000

i am going to philmont in august 2009 it will help THANKS

By: Hiker

Hiker — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:43:08 +0000

i had think it can be hard to strap and even fit certain external frame packs into canoes one boy in my troop had to strap it onto the gunnels wich isnt very desirable just somthing to think about

By: T829

T829 — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:59:30 +0000

I personally think Internal Frames are better