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Here are some handy tips I found about loading a Backpack

• To start, buy a bag with only as much volume as you’ll need on your longest trip; Backpacks get heavier as they get bigger. 65-80 Liters are about right for a long-weekend trip.
• Protect your sleeping bag from the elements; keep it in a waterproof storage sack in the bottom compartment of you Backpack.
• Balance your load. Keep clothing, cookware and food in the main compartment. The items farthest from your back should be the lightest. The heaviest gear should be stowed toward your back and centered in the pack to provide proper balance. Remeber to tighten all compression straps to limit any load-shifting.
• Keep essentials handy. Stash your sunglasses, guidebook, map, compass, water bottle, camera and other essentials in the handiest outer pockets.

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