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Learn tips and tricks for packing your backpack, including ways to balance the load, organize gear and ensure essentials are handy when you need them. Also learn the proper way to hoist your fully loaded pack onto your back.

How to Pack a Backpack. Packing a backpack correctly can make all the difference in how comfortable a bag can feel when you're wearing it, and how many items you can store in it. Whether you're going backpacking, travelling, or packing a...