A backpacking bag is excellent for camping because it keeps your hands free for other things like helping out your friend or to hold a walking pole.#break#In the golden days external frame bags were commonly used but since a few years after its introduction internal frame packs are more common.#break#An external frame backpack consists of a rigid external frame that is strapped to the wearer’s back using an array of straps.#break#Some old time hikers still choose external frame packs because you can carry some stuff by securing it to the external frame.#break#Another reason to use an external frame hike backpack is because they’re cool to wear.#break#In this modern day external frame hiking packs have almost been completely replaced by internal frame hiking packs.#break#It is known that they are simply much more convenient and carrying a heavy weight is so much easier because the center of gravity is much lower and since the weight is much more closer to the body, it is also more balan