hiking backpack help?

Q. so im going to Africa, for alittle over a month. my team and I have been told to bring hiking back packs. i have no idea where to begin but im going to be packing a fair bit of clothing

I only have 3 weeks til I go so Im hesitant about buying things online

so here are some of the ones ive been looking at i guess
1*
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443282030&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672271&bmUID=1210662862573&deptid=1408474396672192&ctgrid=1408474396672198&subctgrid=1408474396672271#product_aa

2*
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443286407&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672271&bmUID=1210664061199&OmniCrossSell=0760645%20Outbound+Nootka+Backpack++55+L

3*
http://www.rei.com/product/764212

if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated :)

any advice/tips would be awesome! (Ill be in Northern Uganda in the refugee camps)

-hollyy
we're told what to pack
we're packing our uniforms
i don't really have a choice, as far as the amount of clothing thats required

Answer
I have a brother in law (and his entire family) in Nigeria right now, and have been since last August and won't return until this July/Aug. I have had friends whose teenage kids spent 2-3 aweeks in Kenya with church groups as well. Since we don't know what you're up to over there, and you didn't ask for help or advice on that, I'll stick to the question:

Your question was about a backpack, so here is my advice:

If there is any way at all that you can go to an REI store or other similar store, I would recommend that. If the pack you get doesn't fit properly, you'll be miserable. If you must buy online, some of the online stores will offer "fit help" on the site - they'll tell you what size of torso works best for a particular pack. Definitely pay attention to the measurements.

That being said, you can get great deals from Sierra Trading Post, and their shipping is prompt. (REI is quick too). If you're worried about making sure you get the right pack, order 2 different ones, and send back the one you don't like:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/311,66801_Marmot-Diva-35-Backpack-For-Women.html

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/311,85633_Indigo-Equipment-Betty-Rox-60-Backpack-For-Women.html

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/311,85818_Gregory-Maven-Backpack-For-Women.html

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/311,85850_Mountainsmith-Scarlet-Backpack-Internal-Frame-For-Women.html

There are tons more...

Good luck!

camping with kids?

Tina M

do any of you guyshave a list or something for kids and camping? I have a 4 yr old and a 2 yr old. what things did you all bring for entertainment/food?

Answer
My kids have always simply ate what I eat. We don't fix them special meals or snacks and the same goes while hiking and backpacking. As for entertainment, being in the woods is enough for anyone, looking for wildlife, swimming, fishing, just being out there is enough for anyone. I suppose at night you could sing, tell stories, play games, music, etc, but usually my kids have hiked and played all day and are ready for bed when it gets dark.

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