Packing hiking backpack

Use this easy list to know just what to take on a hike! These essential items are musts for day hikes, whether one or twenty miles.

So you’ve got all the gear, mapped out your route, and gotten all your food squared away, now you've got to start packing your backpack!

Find out how to pack a backpack for hiking like a pro. From what goes where to weight distribution, our backpack packing diagram is here...

Here's how I strategically pack my backpack and balance the load for a multi-day backpacking trip for maximum comfort and organization.

By GORP Hiking Expert Karen Berger There's no one right answer to this question: It depends on what kind of pack you have and where you're going to hike. The general principle is that lighter-weight items go at the bottom, heavier items are at the top and close to your body. However, if you are going to be scrambling or hiking off-trail on rough terrain or snow, you might want to pack some of the heavier items a little lower to bring down your center of gravity. Sleeping bag. Most packs are…

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Want to know what to pack for a backpacking trip? See what real backpackers carry in their packs along with a complete backpacking gear list.

Here’s our Havasupai packing list to help you plan (this guide is a great starting point for other backpacking trips, too!).