5 CRIMINALLY Overrated Camping Backpack Brands (And 3 You NEED To Buy Next)

Not every backpack with a big logo can actually carry a loaded trip. In this video we break down 5 camping backpack brands that get recommended constantly but fall apart under real trekking conditions — Coleman, Herschel, JanSport, The North Face's popular daypack lines, and SwissGear — and dig into exactly why: missing hip belts, no suspension systems, failing hardware, and seams that don't survive multi-day use. Then we cover 3 brands actually worth your money — Osprey, Gregory, and Deuter/Hyperlite Mountain Gear — and what makes their construction genuinely different. If you're outfitting yourself for serious trekking, this is the backpack breakdown you need before you buy.