HOW TO PACK A BACKPACK OR HOW I PACK MY BACKPACK | EXPERT ADVICE

In this Expert Advice How To Tutorial video I explain how to pack a backpack. With a well packed backpack backpacking is easier, more comfortabel and safer. Enjoy the video!
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00:00 Begin
00:15 Intro music
00:27 Who is Gijs
01:08 We all have our methods, so do I
01:22 What I do, applies to al my backpack: small and big
01:47 Whats in my backpack?
02:21 Rule #1: Sleeping bag at the bottom
04:30 Rule #2: The bladder and weighty stuff close to the middle of the back
06:16 Clothing
07:15 Rule #3: Protect your cookset
07:28 The tent
08:17 Poles
08:46 Rule #4: Mind the pegs
09:44 Main compartment leftovers
13:31 Outside storage for rain jacket, bottels and knife
15:19 The toplid for gloves, hat, First Aid etc
17:10 Trekkingpoles
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[OutdoorguruGearReviews]

Message for Mirna: You asked me a question and I get in the mail but I can't find your comment here so I can not reply. Please mail me info AT outdoorguru.com Cheers, Gijs

[xhcgnpe]

I’m giving my son an Osprey pack for his 18th Bday and I’ll include your video into the present. Hopefully it will serve him for years to come — thanks, bro!

[eyeonsquatch]

I've been backpacking for years, but I love learning the different ways people do things as I can always be better. This is hands down the best packing video on YouTube. Thank you so much, it's neat you exist.

[TAVAAR]

My general rules are:
1-light and bulky goes low
2-heavy goes high and tight (close to me), and either centered or distributed as evenly left and right as possible
3-time sensitive stuff (first aid, fire kit, rain cover/expedient shelter) goes in the top flap or other easily accessed pouch
4-batteries and electronics stay close to my body to lessen cold drain
5-if you don't want to loose it make sure its inside the pack or tied off somehow
6-if it needs to stay dry it goes in a dry sack (and maybe additional bags as well)

[Hayyothhakodesh]

Ps that diagram sketch of ur gear packed in ur bag a little over half way into ur video was just what I needed to see. Im a visual learner so instantly I cud picture your gear, how u packed it, what u brought and how much easier it could be for me. I've been a backpacker for 3 years. I was a boy scout as a kid but all my life I suffered from over packing big time. This summer I finally was able to really dial my bag in. Ur sketch of ur pack and gear though was exactly what I needed. It simplified everything!!

[RakyPaky]

I used to backpack, hut-to-hut, 1 week campings, etc. Now I got little kids, sat at home for almost 4 years. Next week I am going to 3 day trek with my friends and I can't be more excited. Very nice video, because I'll be packing my backpack in no time! :) Thanks!

[gtdxcso]

Excellent tutorial. I appreciate your no-nonsense, quiet professionalism.

[fedegoeswoods]

I usually keep the lamp(s) and spare batteries in a pocket close to my body... with -15 degrees in the backpack they won't work :)

[annarborthenorris]

Utube just put this up. Wow, very best I have watched, and I watch all I find for about 3 years now. I like good ideas. My bag is like this one. I loved the video. Thank you

[darkstaroblivion]

Rewatching this .
Building my bugout bag for semi mobile long term .
Dad of two so I will be the one to haul the main cooking n food .
Your video gave me by far better idea on how to use my bag. TY

[MarkSweeting_]

I've done 18 wild camps now in the UK and I have picked up 2 top tips about the sleeping bag compartment and use a bladder instead of 2 x 1l bottles. Will try next outing. Thanks for making and sharing. Cheers 👍👍

[andrewcollie]

Hi Gijs, another great video. Your method is very similar to mine - the main difference is the stove - if I'm using a liquid fuel stove, I always pack the fuel bottle in an external pocket so if the bottle leaks, it doesn't spoil everything else in my rucksack.

[drevil]

Best advice. We followed the same packing style in the military.

[jennikj]

Thank you so much! I'm new to hiking and camping but I'm learning more about it so that I can progress to longer hikes and maybe an overnight in one of our state forests. 48 years old but still learning new ways to enjoy life. Happy travels!

[jakubdobrzanski]

In a few days I'm headed for my first hiking trip and your video made it so much easier for me to organize my stuff - many thanks!

[diomepa]

Always pack the same way, not only you find your stuff - you learn the balance.
I put the tent in the special bottom compartment, and usually have an umbrella as well - helps really a lot setting camp in the rain.

[hakankillberg]

Great video as always. I would also bring a tarp as a quick shelter from the rain when you stop to eat during the walk😃

[michellehuber]

Great information! I’m just starting out learning about hiking and backpacking and this has been very helpful. I will definitely be adding some gloves to my kit to protect my hands when gathering wood or working with my knife. Glad I did not have to learn that the hard way.

[Ant-hole]

Taking my family on our first backpacking trip this weekend. Thanks for all the packing info. I always wondered how to pack the tent in side the pack. This was the first video what I thought would be most helpful to me. Thanks. Keep up the good info.

[conniepittman]

So glad i came across your tutorial. Going on my first overnight hike in a few weeks. Just bought a new backpack and learned so much. Thank You.