TIL my whole approach to packing a backpack was backwards

Charles Green · 2026-04-07T08:45:04.733817+00:00

I was struggling on a trail near Sedona, constantly stopping to adjust my pack. Another hiker pointed out I had all my heavy stuff at the top, not close to my back. I switched it around and the difference was immediate. What's one basic camping skill you had totally wrong for a long time?

annanguyen6mo ago

Honestly seems like a minor fix for most casual hikes. Patb12 is right about Sedona, so how bad could the pack have been. People make too big a deal out of gear placement.

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mary7765mo ago

I read a gear review that said heavy items should sit right against your spine.

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patb126mo ago

Sedona's trails are pretty forgiving, honestly.

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