Budget Travel GearYo Nellie, which backpack should I git? Questions and answers on gear related topics (i.e. backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, hiking boots, stoves, etc.).
Another newbie here, I've just started to research packs and will hopefully leave for 2 months in Europe this summer. Anyway, at this point I've narrowed it down to the Dana Swift Traveler and Marmont Femme Nikita. I've also looked at the Ultimate Explorer, but I have a feeling this will be to big and bulky for me. That's the catch---I'm really small (5'2, 100 lbs)--I have this fear that I'll fall backwards in the middle of a train station and won't be able to get up! I guess my question is when comparing the ST and FN should I take the "women's pack" into consideration? Does it really make it easier if your a girl? Or would I be just as good to buy a "unisex" pack?
If you're that small I'd recommend going with a women's pack. I'm 5'2 as well and I have the small size Marmot Femme Nikita, which I love... but even if there was an anvil in the sucker I still wouldn't fall over. Give yourself more credit-- the backpacks are well-balanced to let you carry a fairly heavy load comfortably, without falling over like a turtle. :D
i also have the marmot femme nikita. i've taken quite a few long walks all over mountain country, it's been awesome. very well made and super comfy. (i'm 5'9", i have the medium)
__________________ people travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long course of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering. -St. Augustine
I'm 5'2 as well and I have the small size Marmot Femme Nikita, which I love... but even if there was an anvil in the sucker I still wouldn't fall over. 
Give yourself more credit-- the backpacks are well-balanced to let you carry a fairly heavy load comfortably, without falling over like a turtle. :D
(i'm 5'9", i have the medium)
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