The Important Points to Consider When Packing Your Backpack Gear
So now you have all of your hiking gear. All you want to do is to get out to the countryside and start hiking. The only thing left is to pack your backpack gear. How do you do this? What do you need to consider? What things do you need to look out for?
This can be quite confusing. However packing your backpack gear is straight forward but there are a few points to consider.
Before you start packing, lay all of your gear on the floor or table so you know how much to pack.The first important point is to ensure that your backpack gear is kept dry. To do this I still put a large plastic bag in my backpack and pack everything in this. This keeps everything in the plastic bag dry.
Also you need to ensure there is as little air as possible in your backpack when it is packed. This is to ensure you get the most packed in the space you have available. I recommend using fold dry bags. These are small bags where you can pack individual items and then easily draw the air out. Your backpack gear then consists of pre-packed dry bags. This also helps to keep your gear dry.
Another important point is how you distribute weight when packing backpack gear. If possible you need to try and put the heavier items nearer your body (i.e. spine) and nearer the top of the backpack. This helps to keep the weight to your centre of gravity. Also make sure you keep the backpack balanced so the backpack is not pulling you on one side.
The next important point is to ensure you have easy access to the items you need in a hurry. For example you need to have easy access your rain gear so you can change quickly when it starts to rain. Your rain gear needs to be packed to the top or a side pocket.
So some important points to consider when packing backpack gear. When your backpack is fully packed and you are ready to go – have a great hike!
Jim Nariel is an experienced hiker with over 20 years experience and still enjoys every hike. Jim also enjoys writing a Hiking and Rambling blog with information to help resolve hiking problems and providing free products
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