Don't just cram your gear into your pack: If your organize your load carefully, you'll hike more comfortably and ensure that key items are easy to reach when you need them, as well as boosting your balance in rocky or rooty sections on the trail. BACKPACKER Deputy Editor Casey Lyons goes through how to pack your backpack like a pro.
Save weight by leaving these key items behind on long journeys.
Upgrade your trips with these key luxuries for short trips.
Stay comfortable on the trail with the ABCDs of packing.
Learn this easy measurement and get the right size pack.
Dial in your carry system with these tips from BACKPACKER's gear editor.
Learn how to keep your pack and gear dry.
Whether you're solo or with a group, the BACKPACKER editors show you how to safely cross a raging river–no bridge necessary.
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