For my blog post I went and found a cool "Backpacking"(If you dont know what Backpacking is Click here: http://bit.ly/1EZtqEr or else the blog will not make sense :) ) blog by Erik the Black. The post was about how to Balance and Pack a Lightweight Backpack. In it, it explains how the load should be properly placed to provide a good stable fit on your back.
As you can see, you place more "spongy" type materials on the bottom like Clothing or a Sleeping bag. Then you put more dense and heavy items on the middle of your back to make for better weight transfer on your hips and shoulders. Another tip by Erik is to put a lot of your smaller items in a zip bag. Those loose items end up sliding around in your pack and possibly lost. Also don't forget to put snacks, GPS, and and a camera in easily accessible pockets, that way you do not have to take off you r pack to get that perfect wildlife picture!
Bio for Erik the Black!:
About My Backpacking Blog
Erik the Black
Welcome!
I created this blog to share my adventures on America’s scenic hiking trails, provide tips and advice for ultralight backpacking, promote my maps and guide books and connect with fellow hikers. I hope you enjoy this blog. I look forward to your comments and perhaps meeting you out on the trail someday.
Happy trails!
Erik the Black
Blog: http://blackwoodspress.com/
I love going hiking and going on excursions to the mountains whenever I can! This is definitely a helpful tool for me because I am usually struggling for room in my hiking bag. This is an awesome post!
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