Going on a hiking trip? If the equipment and provisions are ready, all that remains is to properly pack them in the backpack. The level of fatigue during the trip largely depends on this. Even the most comfortable and trendy backpack is not able to smooth out mistakes made during packing.
Instructions
Step 1
If you are going on a long hike for the first time, pay due attention to packing your backpack. You don't want to whimper already at the beginning of the journey because your mug is rubbing your back through your backpack? Therefore, lay all your belongings in front of you before laying. Do not take anything superfluous, as during a long hike it will seem that each kilogram weighs many times more. In order for its owner to feel comfortable on the road, a man's backpack should weigh no more than 30 kg, a woman's - no more than 20 kg.
Step 2
Pack your belongings as tightly as possible, bringing your center of gravity closer to your back. That is, put all the heaviest things as close to the body as possible, gradually moving on to lighter things and obligatory little things. If you imagine a backpack in a vertical section, then heavy cans of provisions and shoes should be closer to the back. Behind them - towels, clothes. Store all your important little things in the outer pockets. It is convenient to carry a flashlight, knife, small dishes in the side pockets. The tent is attached at the bottom of the backpack, foam - at the top or side. It is better to pack the sleeping bag inside.
Step 3
It is very important to hammer in all the corners at the top of the backpack. There, as a rule, should be lighter items. Pack your backpack so that you can quickly find something without unpacking the backpack completely. To avoid getting your clothes wet in the rain, try to pack the most vulnerable ones (removable socks, underwear, documents, money) in plastic bags.
Step 4
Remember to keep your hands free when hiking. This means that absolutely all things should be in a backpack. So you can help yourself and others to overcome difficult sections of the path, look at the map at any time, etc. A packed backpack is put on like this: the backpack is on a small elevation, and your task is to stand with your back to the straps, sit down, put your hands in them and straighten up with the backpack on your shoulders. Be sure to tighten all straps starting from the lowest.
