If you read my post on 10 must-have items for independent travelers you know that the most important item you need is a good backpack. This may sound obvious to most people but if you have ever shopped for a backpack you know how difficult it can be. Head over to your local outdoors shop and you will be overwhelmed with the selection.
Then the questions arise: How much space do I need? How heavy is it going to be? How much should I spend?
