How to Fit Everything You Need for Backpacking in Your Pack

While hiking the High Peaks of the Adirondacks (in winter) I would line my backpack with a sturdy garbage bag. It keeps everything dry! A backpack cover on the outside can catch on branches ect…Also I ALWAYS had at least one extra pair of cushy socks to wear ….it’s like heaven during a 15-22 mile hike!

Can you bring this bag on carry on ?

Didnt see your cooking gear

I'm amazed that you got all of that stuff into the bag. I got that mystery ranch terra frame pack...after selling one my spare organs lol. It's 65 liters and seems small lol. Time will tell, thanks for the video.

Very well thought out presentation, and I'm now a subscriber... but bro! How are you teaching people how to pack and then just tossing your underwear in there loose? Packing cubes, my dude! Even if it's just a couple of stuff sacks to keep shirts, underwear, and socks from flying all over the inside of your bag.

What about your way of packing with a bear canister? Or is there a video you have done on that?

Thank you for showing a realistic load - so many videos show how to pack if you have $5000k in ultralight gear into a 25L pack. Maybe a little hyperbole, but not a lot. There were a couple things in here that I would've traded for other things, but all in all, it works out depending on the person, like I don't need a lot of clothes, but do need more toiletries. Love your channel!

I couldn't go five minutes , with all that gear in that bag ! My idea of camping
out is Holiday Express ( I
ALWAYS feel smarter for
it in the morning ) !!!!

Should always carry an emergency whistle, waterproof matches, a compass, a signal mirror, a small bundle of paracord, and a small battery bank for your phone/headlamp.

As a starter in voly search and rescue I really appreciate this information ❤

Dan Becker is right about one thing-- bringing a chair with back support is SO worth doing.

Good common sense stuff here. But it goes without saying that the 65 liter would allow you to put your tent INSIDE that pack, rather than tied on the bottom of it.

what is this rucking trend of placing heavy items up high?

So excited to try my first ever back packing trip this summer...I am sucking in as much information as I can and what you provided here was fantastic! And so are your other videos.

Snob

What’s the base weight for this setup?

Side note go with powdered peanut butter

LOLOLOL! This was the most painful videos on how to pack a bag that I've ever watched!!! An extra pair of pants?!!! Really?!!! Pack the water bladder first?!! PLUS water bottles on the outside?!!! Shove clothes in the bag on the outside without protection from water???!!!! But the ultimate travesty was the ENTIRE JAR OF PEANUT BUTTER you packed in your food bag!!!! Like... I died!!! LOL! I watched and pretty much disagreed with almost everything you did. Of course, this was 2 years ago. No clue if you would do the same way now. But I totally need to film a response to this.... otherwise, I have no right to say a word. Love your videos, and hope to actually hike with you and Dan one day!

Thanks for the setup! I like how everyone has there unique ways that work for them 🤙🏽 Good way to pack.

So where do you put your camera?, since you mentioned that you bring a tripod for camera

very nice. was debating between terra frame 50 vs 65

I can’t believe you have a 50 litre backpack and can’t fit the tent inside!

Great video. Newbie here and curious about bear hangs and vaults. Do you just hang that dry bag or do you have to use smellproof one if not using a big bulky can?

No powerbank or compass?

It’s been two years since this video was made, but call me crazy if I think he packed this completely backwards? I’ve been in the Army for 21 years (Infantry) and I’ve walked hundreds, if not close to a 1000 miles with super heavy loads on my back (sometimes 80+ pounds) and we’ve always packed our heavy items in the upper portion or on top of the bag. Have I been led astray for all these years and all those miles?

Great video!!! I always have problems packing the exterior of my bag!!! This pretty much broke it (the entire process) down to stupid-terms.

Well, thank you for this video and the one on how to purchase and fit a backpack. I'm hoping to do bikepacking in 2023 and I'm doing the preliminary research. Your videos have helped as I originally chose a huge backpack, more than what I actually would need, then to find this, how to pack it all in. Again, thank you for all the great and helpful information. I have until April 2023 to decide if this is what I want to do for my next years bike excursions. Watching what you do and what others do is very adaptable to bikepacking. Now back to Amazon and other sellers to find a more efficient and usable backpack.

Wait!!!! Put your clothes in a bag so you pull and have it ready

Continuing to love your videos! My hubby has talked me into going with him and the more I watch, the more excited I am for our first trip! As for the packing, what kind of tips or changes would there be for 2 of us sharing the load? Thanks!

but you forgot the bear can!! jokes aside I found this video super helpful & good to know I'm not the only one struggling with having packed my pack only to have to unpack everything because i forgot about my bladder.. also that zipper on the pack so you can unzip as needed to get to what you need? GENIUS (although i guess you do compromise on additional exterior pocket/storage there). Good tip on stuffing the nooks & crannies of the pack with clothing - I usually put all my clothes in a mesh laundry bag which ends up being a big blob; going to try your trick on my next backpacking trip! thanks for another helpful video, glad I stumbled upon your channel!

Packing backpack with a bear can for backpacking in the Sierra’s? Do you have a video covering this?

When I hike I only put the jet boil and the sleeping mat on the outside

Can you tell us how much your backpack weights, please?

It would have been cool if you had thrown it on a scale.

Really appreciate your content. Could you please make a video about how would you prefer to carry camera equipment on the trail with yourself?

Not a backpacker but a mom of 3 who loves to tent camp with limited cargo space. A tween and twin toddlers so I'm looking to have everyone's stuff fit in their own pack

So no hatchet? No ultralight folding chair? No toothbrush 🪥and I have no idea where I will put my camera and drone 🤦‍♂️

nice backpack

It's odd you buried your first aid kit too deep for you to access easily or for others to locate for you if necessary.

I bought 50L and it's a amazing

Save weight...no tent...freeze, be a man 😄. Good video man, no experience other than ruckin in the army.

How many kilograms does everything weigh?

Efficiency. Why in the world would you bury your first aid kit down in the bag? First aid kits are for more than vitamin I and Tums. Yes, so your backpack opens in x amount of ways and you can get to it...but what if you couldn't? What if you require assisstance from another hiker on the trail? Now you have to explain how to get in your bag, what it looks like and what area of the bag it might still be in. Why not put it in the brain? Top of the bag, 1 zipper and done. No offence, but it's like saying to put bear spray in the top pocket instead of on the hip belt. Sheesh!!! - Davey.

I'm sorry this is going to be rather long. That was some excellent suggestions. I wish I had these suggestions when I was walking across the United States but I did eventually get things situated to where they were comfortable. Believe it or not I was carrying a 75 lb pack which I actually had a smaller one strapped to the outside that carried all the food so that I could get it up and out of the way at night depending on where I was sleeping. Almost always slept in one of those ultra-lightweight hammocks unless there were no trees and then I also carried a one-man tent. It certainly was a challenge and a special trip to me to walk across United States of America. I never logged it in told anyone except for my parents so I didn't get any recognition for it which I really didn't want at the time. With all of the meanness going on now I don't believe I would have tempted it now but anyone thinking that they would like to attempt walking across the u.s., advertise it you can even get sponsors and it won't cost as much but just be safe! Y'all have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry!

Very useful, thank you. What brand/ make is the shirt you're wearing in the video? I've seen you wearing it in a number of vids but haven't seen the name mentioned! Thanks

Great video. Thank you. Doing my first 4-day hike soon.
What if it rains? Won't your clothes get wet if they aren't in a bag?

How heavy is this load? Great job!