Packing your backpack is an art. You know you have to pack certain things. You know you have to make sure everything fits and you know you then have to carry that thing around on your back. Getting some tips on how to make packing easier can be very helpful and make packing your backpack a little less frustrating.
The following list covers a variety of things you can try to help organize, reduce the weight of and pack more in your backpack. The main thing is that all of these tips help in one way or another to make packing your backpack an easier task.
- Organize With Color Bags: Many backpackers choose an internal frame backpack because they are easier to carry. The problem with them, though, is they usually do not have multiple compartments, just one large area. This makes it very easy to get unorganized and even misplace something inside the backpack. By using color coded smaller sacks you can put a group of items in each color sack and then easily open your pack and know immediately where to find the item you want.
- Where to Pack What : Try packing items you will need to get to quickly on top or in the outside pockets. That way you will not have to remove other items to get to what you need. Also avoid packing hard, sharp objects close to the backside of the pack that will be against your back. If you pack does not have a pad or shield in that area you will avoid uncomfortable poking and rubbing. Make sure you even out the weight of the bag. In other words, do not make one side of the bag heavier than the other.