Selecting the Best Travel Backpack For You
Not sure where to start or which travel backpack is right for your upcoming adventure? No problem. We have come up with a quick guide of ideas to consider when selecting a travel backpack.
Step 1: How long will you be traveling?
The longer the trip, the bigger the bag you will want.
- If you are planning a weekend trip, aim for a bag with 35-50 liters/2000 to 3000 cubic inches.
- If you are planning a week or so trip, aim for bag with 50 to 80 liters/ 3000 to 4500 cubic inches.
- If you are planning a trip longer than a week, aim for a backpack with 70 liters or higher/ 4000 cubic inches.
Step 2: Adjustable straps and hip belt for the perfect fit
Torso Length: When selecting a backpack, you want a bag that falls into this general rule of thumb. One measures torso length from your shoulders to the top of you hip bone.
| Backpack Size | Torso Length |
| Extra small | Up to 15 inches |
| Small | 16 to 17 |
| Medium | 18 to 19 |
| Large | 20 |
Hip Belt: If you plan on walking extensively with the backpack, travel longer than a weekend with it or carry a significant amount of weight, consider a backpack that has a hip belt which better distributes the weight.
Step 3: How long do you want the backpack for?
Our Rental Backpacks Options are 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, and 4 weeks.
- The travel backpack rental starts the day you receive the bag via FedEx and ends the day you send it back via FedEx.
- Every rental comes with a pre-paid shipping label, simply drop off at fedex when your rental period and golf trip are up.
- We take orders months in advance. Book today and we won’t ship it out until your requested delivery date approaches.
Step 4: Miscellaneous Consideration
- Water Resistant: Make sure your backpack is water resistant at a minimum. All of our rentals meet this standard. The water resistant standard helps in case you get stuck in a last minute rain shower. Waiting for all your clothes to dry is not a fun task that is quickly resolved.
- Lockable Zipper: This features allows you to lock up your items if you have to leave your backpack unattended for a few minutes or if someone tries to get into your pack from your backside. All of our rentals come with this protective feature. One just needs a TSA lock to make this option a reality.
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