Backpacking & Camping Tips : How to Wear a Backpack

When wearing a backpack, take a wide stance, bend the knees and keep the back straight. Wear a backpack properly comfortably and avoid injuries with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.

Expert: Richard Fields
Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• camping
• tents
• planning
• hiking
• backpacking
• outdoors
• survival
• backpacks
• wilderness
• first aid
• camping tips

[itsumonihon]

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[pashpotter]

when i'm done, i want to have most of the load on my hips. okay.

[jamo0001]

@finishstrongdoc never said there was anything wrong with an external frame. i was just saying that wearing an internal frame using the method in the video defeats the very purpose of having an internal frame in the first place.

externals certainly have their place; neither type is better or worse than the other. they're just intended for different methods of backpacking.

[finishstrongdoc]

@jamo0001 Nothin wrong with an external frame pack. I have used both over a hiking career that started back in the 60's, and overall externals are, for me, better all-round, but hike your own hike..whatever..Xframes have gotten heavier as the yrs have gone by,but if you can find some of the older ones they weighed only 3#, and for me thats a good start on keepin the BIG 3 (pack,tent,bag) below10#. #3 pack3# tent 3# bag+.H2o 1/2gallon=8#. Leaves 9# for clothes & food & sleeping pad.

[finishstrongdoc]

Looked to me like the pack fit him good; he looked balanced, not hunched forward or whatnot. Looked like he had way too much gear, tho. Hike your own hike, but when you overpack, you need more food,creating vicious cycle. Careful gear choices can keep load below25#.Heaviest items(pack,tent,bag) below 10#makes it possible to keep total pack wt below 25#.Carry good insul & layer,check raingear,tent for leaks before hike,keep eye out for sudden storms & u should be ok. Happy Hiking

[alertpan501]

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[jeret001]

any tips for those without backs? can we reverse it?

[Catoni52]

Too bad you have all that printing on top of your video. Little point in making a video that is really hard to see. Poorly done. You would fail Video Class.

[clariondiaz123]

Hi, My name Clarion. I use to hike and camp as youth. As an older man I need some sort of activity to keep me in shape. So I am going to take day trips at first so I can get in shape. I live in Miami, Florida and they have a great system of parks for this purpose. I enjoy your videos, they're short, simple, easy to understand, and practical. I making a goal to watch them all. Thanks

[cowboyx1970]

@jamo0001 I agree, his pack isn't fitted properly.