Backpacking the United States

Backpacking trips across the United States are normally taken by car or bus. Your gear needs to be divided so you can pack up and move at will while allowing your daily jaunts through the city and multi-day treks through national parks like the Grand Canyon.

Your best pick for a backpack is one with an attached daypack. If you plan multi-day treks off-road then you'll need a pack specifically geared for that type of adventure.