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Other features you'll often see on hiking backpacks that you typically wouldn't on a standard backpack include attachments for trekking poles and ice axes, integrated emergency whistles, a compartment for a hydration bladder, reflective detailing and a waterproof cover, among others

Four-piece rods are now standard, but look for models that break down small enough to fit inside your pack rather than strapped to the outside where every branch becomes a hazard

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As a heavy sweater, I've lost count of the times I've used said compartment to store my gym shoes and been left needing somewhere to carry my sweaty gym wear