How to Pack A Backpack For Traveling

[TheWolf2099]

Nice video....

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@TheWolf2099 Glad you liked it!

[Jahooba]

Those compression sacks are essential. They work extremely well with down sleeping bags, as they're mostly air.

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@Jahooba Absolutely! One of the best features about down is its compressibility.

[andymuna]

I'm going backpacking next month and stumbled across this video. I had no idea about compression etc. Thanks alot! It will def help me!

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@andymuna Glad to hear you found the video helpful!

[twomboi]

hey - what size (litres) was the compression bag you put all your clothes in? Thank you very muchly :)

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@twomboi A 16L compression sack worked for me, but it will completely depend on how light/heavy of a packer you are when it comes to clothing! Best to bring your stuff to the store to try it out, really.

[belle3femme]

I posted here earlier, saying that I'm going to be living in Ecuador for 8mo. I was just wondering what you suggest for someone using a travel pack like the one shown (mine is 68L I think), who also wants to bring another backpack for lighter excursions? I foresee it being a bit of a pain, not being able to carry both on my pack at the same time.

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@belle3femme All over the world you will see thousands of travellers with your same issue sporting the "double backpack" look--the large bag on their back, and the daybag worn backwards hanging off their front! It's a system that's relatively effective for moving short distances. For longer treks, try to always make sure there's enough room in your bag to slip your flattened day bag inside your larger bag (it takes less room than you think as long as it's empty)

[belle3femme]

@WildernessSupplyCo Good idea! Thanks :)

[tykrn19]

Thank you for making this video, it was helpful

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@tykrn19 You're very welcome! Glad you like the video

[ChelseaAlbrecht]

awesome thanks!

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@ChelseaAlbrecht You're welcome! Glad you liked it

[juanodaxis]

I'm off to get some compression bags ASAP. Thank you, this was very informative.

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@juanodaxis Glad to help!

[antoniscon007]

You are absolutely magnificent! your video is perfect. will it be ok if i showed it to my scout troops? :)

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@antoniscon007 Absolutely - glad we could help!

[Catoni52]

I have a back pack like that. Deuter Futura 42. But it's for trail hiking in the wilderness. For international travel, I use a combination bag, the MEI Voyageur, that opens as a panel so I don't have to dig to the bottom. With zip away backpack straps and waist belt for airline travel and is maximum carry on size for most airlines, so I don't have to check any bags. I pack lite. They've been making this bag since the '70's. It has a great reputation in the international back pack community.

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@MrSurvivability You're very welcome!

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@PaleRider626 Come in to the store and I'll prove it in person. Compression is a marvellous thing! :)

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@megsical Glad you like the video! The nice thing about living somewhere instead of constantly traveling is you should be able to settle in and not carry quite as much stuff with you. If you're careful, you should absolutely be able to do it. I just returned from 10 months traveling where I only had a 45L bag! Just be prepared for everyone you know to start questioning why you only have 2 T-shirts :)

[megsical]

@WildernessSupplyCo Great, thanks so much! :) This is definitely the best packing video. Love the idea of the small compression bags to separate different articles of clothing!

[statenisland7181]

where can i get that double sided stuff sack

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@statenisland7181 The sack shown in this video is a Granite Gear "Air Pair". We don't have any in stock at the moment, but you can buy it direct from Granite Gear on their website

[onelastpiano]

i agree with everything you said, it just made me sad to see you using a north face terra. if i ever get a return or complaint on a backpack it's always the terra. it has the most terrible zippers in the world. the north face is not what it used to be when douglas started it. i wouldnt trust a north face backpack on a trip if it were given to me. great space saving tips though. stuff sacks make the world an easier place to see.

[outdoorcampingbonn]

@WildernessSupplyCo hey I am going to a 3 week trekking trip to Morocco in the summer with World challenge and I need to take a big backpack with all my gear. We are camping thou. I have a 45l Tatonka akela 45. I have my sleeping bag in a compression sack packed really small and my mat will go on the outside I Don't know if all the gear will fit since in the kit list it asks for a 50-60l backpack. since ur such an expert do you think I should use a compression sack for clothes too. pls help.

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@outdoorcampingbonn If you're worried about fitting everything into your bag compressing your clothes will certainly help--it should save you a fair deal of space. Without knowing more about what you have to carry, however (tent, food, water, cookstove, etc) and the size of your gear it's hard to say if all your gear will fit in the bag you've selected.

[outdoorcampingbonn]

@WildernessSupplyCo thanks very helpful I will surely use some of the techniques in this video



[WildernessSupplyCo]

@outdoorcampingbonn You're welcome! Best of luck on your adventures

[goldatra3]

Good idea, but these packs add more weight :). so this is a stupid idea.

[tomilgg]

@goldatra3 Oh yeah, they add sooo much weight. ¬¬

[HappyJackSlade]

AWESOME VID

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@HappyJackSlade Thanks!

[k956upg]

sensible video thanks ..i have never done backpacking but i am looking into doing it.

i have 3 tents but none suitable for backpacking.im 32 & single self employed with time & money so i guess this is the time to do backpacking..explore a bit.mostly i have the tents as a base when i go scubadiving but backpacking is anoher whole thing so i wont have the giant car.but where t go & what to buy.

[megsical]

great video! i recently received gift cards for mountain equipment and am hoping to purchase a travel pack like this one. great tips!

[kmpw48]

I'll soon be embarking on a 20 day summer trip in Europe. I'll mostly be hostel hopping and am traveling by Eurail. Looked at a lot of packs but haven't settled on one. I'm 5'2'' woman. My main contenders right now are a North Face Terra 45 L Women's or Osprey 55 L Farpoint. The thing I like about the Farpoint is it has a detachable daypack, but I wonder if 55 L is too much? I like the fact that the North Face is 45 L and a women's pack. Do you have any suggestions to help me find the best pack?

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@kmpw48 Osprey packs are great quality. The North Face pack will probably be less expensive, but still provides good value in its price point. As a general rule, you will fill whatever pack you bring - meaning that the smaller the pack, the better. You should be able to fit everything you need for 20 days in 45L, especially if you use some of the tips mentioned in the video.

If you can, come in to our store for a fitting. The way the pack sits may end up being your defining factor.

[sphan32]

whooooooooooooooooa

[joshuatravels2684]

Thanks for the great tips!!

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@joshuatravels2684 You're welcome!

[fancychance57]

i love you

[hayleighcourtney]

@fancychance57 lol ?

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@fancychance57 Well, this is all a bit sudden, but I'm sure you're a lovely person :)

[solobackpacking]

How does one go shopping during a backpacking trip?

[WildernessSupplyCo]

@solobackpacking depends where your feet happen to be taking you!

[spyked1]

thanks for this:)

[srvvlhm]

Awesome vid, very informative. Thank you.

[christopherremmel]

smart!

[boobookittyfark]

An awesome how-to! Thank u for putting this up. Cheers.

[adamanime2]

that was very helpful