I am thinking of doing a backpacking trip in Canada. Can anyone recommend a good national park?

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puppychow

Looking for a large park where we can do 1 week of back-country hiking and camping. Not really looking for large campgrounds which accommodate RVs. If you could give advice as to where would be a good place to start, that would be helpful too.

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All the national parks are closed for the summer due to budget staffing cuts, you will have to wait till next year. Just kidding all of them are open just pick the ones nearest you and get info straight from the source.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/

What is a good lightweight backpack for hiking?

Brian P

I am looking to start doing some lightweight hiking and camping and I am looking for a good internal frame pack that will hold enough clothing and equipment for my 7year old son and I for 2 days. If anyone has any input I would be most thankful.

Brian

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a lightweight pack for 2 is going to be a little tough
if you pack a tent and two sleeping bags and pads, you are going to need some volume
I have a Jansport that is around 4200 cu in and It works pretty good for a 3 day trip in summer or 2 day in winter if weather is mild
try info at REI
they also carry some pretty good stuff
Campmor has some good prices
the best bet on a pack is to get all your stuff together that you think you will take and pack it all down to camping supply store and see what fits
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpack.html
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+kids.html
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/camping
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Home_

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