Dialing In Your Pack

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Dialing In Your Pack

How to Pack Your Pack

Breaking camp and packing up every morning should take time. If I spend the time and energy to pack my pack well, I’m guaranteed a more pleasant hike with a comfortable load and the knowledge that important items are easily accessible. If I cram things into my bag willy-nilly, it’s likely that my balance will be off while I’m hiking and I’ll end up more sore on one side than the other. It’s also likely that if I need something while I’m hiking I’ll have to completely unpack to find it—while my friends wait patiently. Don’t be that person.

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