Is a backpack enough for a weekend trip?

You have limited time on your trip, and carry-on luggage allows you to disembark and leave the airport immediately. Backpacks are a great choice, as you can use them for day hikes and outings as well as for travel, and they're easy to carry through an airport.



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Since you are only going on a two-day trip, smaller luggage is ideal. Some good options are a backpack, duffel bag, or small rolling suitcase.

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Multiday (3-5 nights; 50-80 liters) Packs in the 50- to 80-liter range are also great for shorter trips where you pack a little more luxuriously or multisport activities like backcountry skiing.

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2-3 Day Packs: 35-50 liters A weekend backpack like a standard 40L backpack is big enough to carry a backpacking sleeping bag, small tent, and pad, as well as extra clothing and layers.

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If you are serious about traveling with only a backpack then it's fundamental to be strict when packing. Try the rule of three, which limits you to three of every item that you want to being, i.e. three t-shirts, three shorts, three jeans/bottoms. This means that you'll have one to wear, one spare and one being washed.

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As a general rule of thumb, backpacks will offer better support for your back than shoulder bags, and so if you're carrying heavier loads, or have a longer commute in your day, then a backpack is probably the best option for you.

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Seriously, this is a no-brainer issue. Backpacks are better for your back health if you're a commuter, said Senior Editor Bridget Carey. If you're going between the parking lot and your desk, a shoulder bag is fine. But for anyone commuting a distance, a backpack is better.

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