With so many different designs, packing a backpack will vary considerably. Generally though, the key to packing your backpack is to achieve even weight distribution. Packing your heavy items at the top will pull you backwards ? packing your heavy items near the base will drag you downwards. Therefore ensure that your heavy items are packed relatively in the middle to balance the weight.
You can achieve this by dividing the pack into three areas
Area 1
Area one, at the base of your pack should contain your lighter items. Pack your sleeping bag here (many packs have a separate compartment for sleeping bags).
Area 2
Area two should contain the heavy items such as food and cooking equipment. You can pack any small clothes you don't mind getting wrinkled in any spare space.
Area 3
The rest of your clothing should be packed in area three. You can still take advantage of the space saver bags, but remember while they save on space, the weight remains constant. Pack all your other items anywhere there is space.
Other pointers:
? Pack spare of the moment items or items you will require often in easy-to-access side pockets. If it starts raining, you don't want to have to unpack everything to get to your raincoat.
? Store any fuel upright and away from food incase there is a spillage.
? Roll up your mattress and carry it outside of your pack. You can also use your mattress as a buffer between sharp cornered items and your back.
? Use your pots to protect delicate items such as cameras etc.
Once you've packed everything, take it with you for a long walk. If you're unable to cope with the weight you should reconsider what you have packed.
Article Copyright ? 2005 Travel J - Traveler's Resources & Information - http://www.travelj.com
Sarah Moore has been in the travel and tourism industry for over 20 years and is currently working with one of the worlds largest coach networks. Sarah is also the webmaster of TravelJ - A Traveler's Resources & Information Network - http://www.travelj.com
Chicago charter limousine Crystal Lake .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareOne morning in mid summer, I headed out for some... Read More
In a previous article, I wrote primarily about box ovens.... Read More
As the weather cools in late summer and the days... Read More
The thing with enjoying the great outdoors is seeing aspects... Read More
When you're on the Internet looking for discount camping gear,... Read More
Packing in general can be a hassle. But when going... Read More
Are walking sticks longer than trekking poles? What about hiking... Read More
Ask me which Pacific island has the most to offer... Read More
There are so many selections available when it comes to... Read More
The Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok, conducted on very rare... Read More
If you're a birder, you want to keep a list... Read More
If you're looking to spot a whale, the first few... Read More
Do you like to take one day hiking trips? Do... Read More
If you've been dreaming of traveling the highways in your... Read More
I bet you're wondering where the heck this articles going.... Read More
How many of you take the time to just relax... Read More
The great state of Washington offers some of the best... Read More
The Wandle offered wonderful trout fishing up to the latter... Read More
I've been traveling and writing about places I believe others... Read More
Today Bookpleasures and Sketchandtravel are pleased to have as our... Read More
An African honeymoon safari is the perfect way to celebrate... Read More
Boston is a great destination city for a vacation. There's... Read More
Tanzania's natural endowment as a wildlife safari destination is unrivalled.... Read More
1st day : Airport / Amman, O/N Our representative will... Read More
Generally speaking, Greek drivers are not the best in Europe,... Read More
Lincolnshire car service to O'Hare ..Malaria is endemic to most of the areas in Africa... Read More
So unknown is this treasure of Lake Jipe not many... Read More
I stood at the observation point on the balcony at... Read More
Magnetic declination is an essential principle to understand when navigating... Read More
WHAT TO SEE, TO DO AND WHERE: Mount McKinley is... Read More
The state of Goa on the West coast of India,... Read More
Yuma, Arizona. In the winter, it's the best town in... Read More
When you search online for a camping gear outlet you... Read More
The great state of Washington offers some of the best... Read More
Do you like to take one day hiking trips? Do... Read More
Touted as one of the world's fifty destinations of a... Read More
Do you think the only thing to do in Las... Read More
Up to now the preponderant view held by many historians... Read More
Have you ever seen an authentic Japanese garden? Well, I... Read More
The intricate details on a topographic map can be befuddling,... Read More
Live your golfing dreams on an Ireland golf vacation.The K... Read More
Camping is an excellent way to explore and experience the... Read More
Are walking sticks longer than trekking poles? What about hiking... Read More
Recently we stayed at a state campground in Michigan near... Read More
Simply sitting and watching birds is a popular hobby around... Read More
Summer is for picnics, hikes, outdoor concerts, barbeques ... and... Read More
Ultralight backpackers want to give up weight, not comfort. Sleeping... Read More
If you've been dreaming of traveling the highways in your... Read More
Mount Kenya is Africa's second highest mountain, after Kilimanjaro. It... Read More
One morning in mid summer, I headed out for some... Read More
Outdoors |