How to Pack a Backpack || REI

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[adamgfleming]

The "my spork!" comment at the end LOL so classic when you're packing even if you're quite experienced!

[chantalrose]

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!!!

[MountainLife]

By the title of the video, most of us say "well duhh"
But upon watching, you point out the good common sense techniques that most people dont think about. 👍🏼

[Jump]

She has a Mary Poppins bag! Where is she putting all that!? That bear canister was HUGE!

[daleh.]

Holy Moly! Is that like a 100 liter pack? I like how she whispers secretly as she stows her Spork. Lol.

[craigapelbaum]

Very good information for me to know. I'm a camper too. I always thought that heavy stuff goes on the bottom of the pack, and lite stuff goes on top of the pack. This sure taught me.

[gabriellerivera]

What liter is this pack? I have a 48, and that bear canniest was huge haha!

[iharry]

Just a paved road casual day hiker here. So very inspired by people I met in the national parks

[vandalpaulius]

This is the video I show to all people if they ask about packing. Probably the best one out there

[konger]

I just found my dads 2013 adventurer 65l pack and this is gonna help me out a lot because we have a 10 day camp (the food is not brought in the backpack) and im gonna need this a lot. Thanks!

[mikeghost]

Hi fellow hikers! Great video Miranda, like always. I use the same spork lol. I just had to purchase a new one. The old one lasted 10 years worth weekend hikes.

[rockclimber]

This girl’s great, she knows her stuff!

[StevenTorrey]

What size is your backpack? Would have been nice to know from the get-go. At 5:27 -- a 60L bag. It also seems better not to have separate bags for things like clothes, toiletries, etc; fitting those things in as individual items, makes it easier to pack a backpack.

[digger]

I just packed for my first five-day backpacking trip that begins tomorrow. I’ll be unpacking and repacking it now.

[daniellai]

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.

[tuboloco]

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.

[ozzygrunt]

Where did you put your food? I’m guessing that was all in the bear canister. We don’t have to worry about bear canisters here in Australia, but we do pack a lot of compression bandages, EPERBS and GPS on the outside of the back and in reach, just in case we do get bitten, lost and of course for navigation. I personally carry a compass and map of the area I’m going in to, as well as some sough of device so I can check the local weather etc. cheers

[calvinmonroe]

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

[billbertagnoli]

I really like the method of folding the extra clothes. Really

[MrNight-dgug]

Remember to keep your spork readily accessible at all times