can this be used for extended hiking trips?
46969
It depends. I love this pack, but primarily use it for long day hikes in the a white Mountains where weather can be very unpredictable so I tend to carry extra gear. This would not be suitable for overnights requiring a tent & sleeping bag, but if all you need is a tarp, go for it. It's a great pack
46970
Yes. This depending on your experience of course. It's a great pack for summit hikes, weekend trip, and climbing with minimal gear (little to no pro gear, just top rope with a few anchor things). If you have lots of small and lightweight camping items you could extend your trip on this pack but most likely you'll have one set of clothes and one jacket. If it's really nice out and you can wash in streams along the way you can maybe push to a week without needing a tent. You might run out of food though for lack of space. Incredible pack though!
809099
Absolutely! My husband takes his to the local park and walks four miles every morning. He uses it in his barn, walking in the morning, in our truck, in our car and out west on his motor cycle. I hope this helps...........elaine
181993
My friend had one on our AT long distance hiking trip and we rocked all day and he was able to charge his phone every evening. Worked really well even with the shade from the forest canopy, as we only had "on grid" power maybe once every 5-7 days. I'm buying my own now.
742316
Don't see why not! I'm 5'10" and have several hundred miles section hiking AT without any problems. Would think any woman who wants to carry 5-7 day resources could handle the Teton. 40#-55# can be packed in the three internal spaces and lots of external attachment points also available. Might not be appropriate for "girl" still in teens. Watch the movie "Wild" and go for it! R/Alan
1057767
I just bought one and it comes with a certain type of non-rechargeable batteries and it states that you must change the settings if you change battery type. So I think that you can use any type but you may have to changes the settings. I've used mine on a 30 mile backpacking trip and it worked great! Good luck, Ken
1910979
I have never pulled it out, but if you were careful you might be able to reuse it. I would try it on a short trip with a good backup tent before I hiked the PCT with it though.
345765
It would work excellent. There is a stabilizer strap for holding the bag tight that most people tuck into the opposite strap slot. With this strap snapped into the single strap the pack is very stable. I use my pack for every hike I have been on, it is my Man Purse.
280286
Yes it would. Just keep in mind this is a heavy duty tripod, so if hiking for miles and miles is how you plan on using it, you might want to opt for something lighter. However, for portraits or food blogging is your thing, this would be ideal!
1041584
Yes. Have used this for a good 10 years on many a long hike with my three dogs. Its just about the perfect way of carrying extra water plus a dinner/water dish to boot. Pretty much indestructible.
883883
Sturdy enough, yes. Breathable? Probably not. My child gets very sweaty if she's in it for a long time. While it is nice and compact, I do not think it is designed for hiking.
738219
Maybe not. It's heavy for it's size. I think there are better option, go to an outdoor hiking gear store and try some on to get the best fit.
179419
Yes. I even carried two of these poles in my small daypack when we were on level hiking trails (when a pole wasn't needed). They're very compact.
1085711
Yes, it's just like any other charger. If you're hiking with the panel strapped to your backpack, that's normally how you'd be doing it anyway.
815450
I have used it for continuous use for a couple of hours without issue. Don't see why it couldn't go longer
1864410
It folds into a small A4 sized pack. I've gone hiking with it before in this same configuration that you've mentioned. But you do have to put up with the panels flapping around. Also, the charging ability isn't particularly efficient unless you are walking with the sun directly on your pack. If I recall correctly, it charged my iPhone 4S by about 2% after walking for about 20 mins. Then again, the sun was in my face at the time.But to answer your question simply, it won't break. But you do need to lash it properly so that it doesn't shift around.
1305863
No, not as your only travel bag. I use mine for hiking, 1-2 days of supplies. But your trip will be much longer so so I think this backpack would be too small for your needs.
1149353
Yes. Just put in batteries and it will power-up and you can start hiking. You may have to play with it while you are hiking to figure out how it works, what screens do what. Follow your path on your Current Track map, make sure tracking is ON if you want a track. Reset trip log before you start to calculate length of each hike.