How to Pack and Hoist a Backpack

A good article from REI for beginner backpackers.
 
FYI – This article is part of their series: Intro to Backpacking. Knowing how to organize your pack is critical. If your pack is unbalanced, you’ll get hotspots that will turn into blisters. We are visual learners, so we also like the videos.
 
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How to Pack and Hoist a Backpack

Learn tips and tricks for packing your backpack, including ways to balance the load, organize gear and ensure essentials are handy when you need them. Also learn the proper way to hoist your fully loaded pack onto your back.