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	What's Important in a Backpack?
	by Helene Goupil I’m thinking of buying a pack that I can use for whatever, my next trip to Greece with my boyfriend and our friend or maybe a jaunt around the US. What do I look for? I need something flexible, but I will definitely be using it for travel, and lots of it, hopefully. --Sent via e-mail by Kerri Gilbert, Phoenix, Ariz.				Dear Kerri: Okay, you’re getting ready to leave for a three-week, three-month or three-year trip. You’ve got the tickets, the passport and a whole lot more stuff you probably don’t need. Now, where do you put it all? Every traveler needs a backpack, so here are some tips to choose the right one for you: Travel or Hiking Backpack There’s a difference between hiking/climbing backpacks and travel backpacks so be sure to know what uses you want out of your pack. One easy way to determine what type you’re looking at is that travel backpacks usually have a zipper that goes all the way around so you can flip the pack open like a suitcase. more >> << home *Got a question? Ask us at editor@insideoutmag.com and see your name in print!*
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