Deuter Guide Lite 32 in the Canadian Rockies

I thought I’d share a little bit about the gear that I use for my hikes. First off I’m going to mention my rucksack, which I think is one of the key pieces of equipment you need to get right to really enjoy your hike. I use a Deuter Guide Lite 32 rucksack. There’s a newer model of the Guide Lite 32 now, but I don’t think I’ll change this one for a while.

Deuter Guide Lite 32

It’s easily adjustable so you can adapt it to suit your back, it fits flat to your back but doesn’t get too hot due to the strategic placement of  the padding. There’s one large main compartment with and elasticated internal pocket which I usually keep my maps and sun hat in when I’m not using them. The top part of the pack has two…