How to Pack a Backpack || REI
A well balanced and well packed backpack can feel a lot lighter than one that’s packed poorly. In this video, Miranda walks you through her guide to a perfectly packed pack. If you want to see what Miranda brings on her backpacking trips, check out our backpacking checklist video:
And click here to read our article on packing and hoisting your pack:
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I've found that by not using a compression sack for my sleeping bag, I'll have a denser lower section of the pack that will not shift, has no empty spaces and a more comfortable fit on my back.
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Thank you so much!
I'm more on packing all my clothing in vacuum bags first before I stuff it into the backpack in case of real bad weather. Someone did told me to put a big garbage bag in the backpack first as a waterproof layer before packing anything. Anything that I don't want to get wet will be in a plastic bag first.
Great video! Can I ask what tent you're showing in this video?
packing cubes go a long way. . .
doing high speed is so overly doing it !! smh
I laughed when you exclaimed,”MY SPORK!”
Don't buy a Gregory pack. My son is thru hiking the AT with one that is falling apart and after 20 days of back and forth emails and phone calls we still do not have a replacement. He sent photos of bag and they agreed to replace it but have done nothing. Imagine being on the trail and the thing you depend on most is failing you.
She didn't mention where she puts her TV and boom box. I guess that's personal preference as well. 😂
Why pack in fast motion speed? Not helpful at all
What's the capacity of this backpack please?
The "my spork!" comment at the end LOL so classic when you're packing even if you're quite experienced!
What do you have for camp shoes
You are the best 😍🥰
Hiking the Grand Canyon, descending South Kaibab Trail, I carried my 3 Litre (6.25 pounds) at the bottom of backpack, horizontally. Had no problem carrying it that way. Put anywhere else, and it would crush what food I brought. Though, as I think about it, you take off clothing that you started with in the cool of the morning and put that at the very bottom and your 3 Litre water bottle on top of those,
Translation: If you've bought a ripstop fabric rubbish bag with back straps from your local co-op for 35 times the price of manufacture, please witness as I show you how to stuff things into it, all from the top, because the manufacturer has never heard the term 'clamshell' in regard to bag design…
Pretty much the only affordable hiking (and not hunting) centric rucksack manufacturer with the aforementioned clamshell-opening design is Decathlon with their Forclaz range..
Would it be fine to keep the reservoir of water outside the bag? It is water proof, so it shouldn't be bad right?
I have a crush on Miranda 🥰
Oh my gosh, it's my first year backpacking and I just bought a 65L pack. Tried getting all my gear in it, and it was stuffed completely full not even including my food! But I just repacked it with this method (only removed one thing that I realized I don't need) and now everything fits in (including a bear canister), with room to spare. It's magic!! Thank you!!!
This is one of your funniest videos Miranda. I had to watch it twice to realize the editing, but those packing noises added to the time lapse sections are so hilarious. It makes the video much less boring during those times where you’re not talking. Kudos to the all the backstage staff.
Personal preference is always good for those who already have a PP . As for me i will rely on your experience until i have a personal preference of my own lol!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge for us newbies
Me: Looking at my backpack for a ton of outer packet storage.
My backpack: Lol. Good luck, bro.
What if a sleeping bag doesn't fit in the backpack
But where do you put the axe for chopping wood and a cast iron pot to cook with?
Where is her rain gear?
it looks extremely bulky and heavy :/
Where is your pack mule?
I wonder what her loadout weighs (pre food&water)?
Great tips!!