A hiking bag is perfect for camping because it leaves your hands free for more important tasks like keeping your balance or to hold a walking stick.#break#Carrying a duffel on a hiking trip would be inefficient and would tire you out very easily.#break#Backpacks generally fall into two categories for outdoor activities like hiking.#break#Way back in the past external frame backpacks were commonly used but since mountaineers made it cool internal frame packs are more common.#break#The frame of an external frame backpack is made of tough and light material.#break#The external frame backpack is very tough and can carry a lot of weight but keeping your balance can be a problem of the weight is higher up and away from your body.#break#An external frame backpack can be a problem if you are hiking a steep hill.#break#Some old time hikers still prefer external frame packs because you can carry some essentials by securing it to the frame.#break#Most people like to tie stuff that they may need e