pack liners (likeSea to Summit’s Ultra-Sil Pack Liners) are a good option that I sometimes use. They come in a variety of sizes, weigh next to nothing, and it’s nice to not have to worry about individually bagging each water-sensitive item. The downside?
Previous Article How to Plan a Backpacking Trip Packed efficiently, a backpack can swallow an amazing array of gear. But what goes where? There's no one right way to pack. Lay out all your gear at home and try out different loading routines until you've found what works best for you....
The ole Nalgene does it again. Instead offilling your trusty vessel with hot waterto tuck between your knees, freeze it ahead of your trip this time. When it’s time to sleep, perch it under your neck to reduce your core temperature. This trick is better for single nighters than multi-...
you might need to carry a spare reservoir/bottle to boost your water supply. Side pockets are usually the best places to stow these. Just make sure you keep the pack balanced.
Not sure what to bring along for a weekend-long overnight backpacking trip? In this guide, Camping & Hiking Expert Kat Smith teaches us how to pack for a backpacking trip by sharing everything she brings and how she packs it all up.
It’s a funny one, learning how to pack a backpack. Surely you just shove it all in in order of the things you use least to most, right? Well, yes. To a degree. But there’s a little more to consider when packing for multi-day hiking and backpacking trips. When you’re carrying...
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Improve your backcountry experience by learning new backpacking skills. This how-to content will help you hike more efficiently and safely.