HOW TO PACK A BACKPACK OR HOW I PACK MY BACKPACK | EXPERT ADVICE
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- Опубликовано: 15 июн 2024
- In this Expert Advice How To Tutorial video I explain how to pack a backpack. With a well packed backpack backpacking is easier, more comfortabel and safer. Enjoy the video!
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00:00 Begin
00:15 Intro music
00:27 Who is Gijs
01:08 We all have our methods, so do I
01:22 What I do, applies to al my backpack: small and big
01:47 Whats in my backpack?
02:21 Rule #1: Sleeping bag at the bottom
04:30 Rule #2: The bladder and weighty stuff close to the middle of the back
06:16 Clothing
07:15 Rule #3: Protect your cookset
07:28 The tent
08:17 Poles
08:46 Rule #4: Mind the pegs
09:44 Main compartment leftovers
13:31 Outside storage for rain jacket, bottels and knife
15:19 The toplid for gloves, hat, First Aid etc
17:10 Trekkingpoles
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Message for Mirna: You asked me a question and I get in the mail but I can't find your comment here so I can not reply. Please mail me info AT outdoorguru.com Cheers, Gijs
I’m giving my son an Osprey pack for his 18th Bday and I’ll include your video into the present. Hopefully it will serve him for years to come - thanks, bro!
Great gift!
What a beautiful idea for a gift. Hope he loves it!
Osprey is great, all I've ever used.
You are surely one of the best dads 🥺
Awesome gift 🎁
I've been backpacking for years, but I love learning the different ways people do things as I can always be better. This is hands down the best packing video on RUclips. Thank you so much, it's neat you exist.
Yihaaaa! Thanks Cody! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
My general rules are:
1-light and bulky goes low
2-heavy goes high and tight (close to me), and either centered or distributed as evenly left and right as possible
3-time sensitive stuff (first aid, fire kit, rain cover/expedient shelter) goes in the top flap or other easily accessed pouch
4-batteries and electronics stay close to my body to lessen cold drain
5-if you don't want to loose it make sure its inside the pack or tied off somehow
6-if it needs to stay dry it goes in a dry sack (and maybe additional bags as well)
👍Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Excellent tutorial. I appreciate your no-nonsense, quiet professionalism.
Hi S, You are welcome 🙏 and thanks for the kind words. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Ps that diagram sketch of ur gear packed in ur bag a little over half way into ur video was just what I needed to see. Im a visual learner so instantly I cud picture your gear, how u packed it, what u brought and how much easier it could be for me. I've been a backpacker for 3 years. I was a boy scout as a kid but all my life I suffered from over packing big time. This summer I finally was able to really dial my bag in. Ur sketch of ur pack and gear though was exactly what I needed. It simplified everything!!
Hi KGK,
I am happy that I was able to help. Yeah, visual... my thing too!
Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe!
Cheers,
Gijs
I used to backpack, hut-to-hut, 1 week campings, etc. Now I got little kids, sat at home for almost 4 years. Next week I am going to 3 day trek with my friends and I can't be more excited. Very nice video, because I'll be packing my backpack in no time! :) Thanks!
Hi RakyPaky, Thanks for the nice comment and that it was helpful to you! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
How did it go?
@@RichPianasOilPump Absolutely amazing. We trekked for 2 days, did over 50kms nech czech/german border.
Taking my family on our first backpacking trip this weekend. Thanks for all the packing info. I always wondered how to pack the tent in side the pack. This was the first video what I thought would be most helpful to me. Thanks. Keep up the good info.
Thanks Anthony and have fun! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Best advice. We followed the same packing style in the military.
I usually keep the lamp(s) and spare batteries in a pocket close to my body... with -15 degrees in the backpack they won't work :)
that's why i always buy tech fleece with zipper pockets, and not just pullovers.
Those reusable handwarmers are good for keeping chill off gear in the pack, you just boil them later on to reset and they're also good for the foot end of your bag at night :-)
In a few days I'm headed for my first hiking trip and your video made it so much easier for me to organize my stuff - many thanks!
Hi Jakub, Thanks for the nice comment and that it was helpful to you! Let me know how it worked out for you on your trip. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great video as always. I would also bring a tarp as a quick shelter from the rain when you stop to eat during the walk😃
Hi Håkan, I do ;-). You see it in the background of my Petzl Iko Core review ruclips.net/video/TrZ1ukEH3Cw/видео.html . It is a super tarp from Helsport, bloody expensive and not sold anymore regrettably.
Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe!
Cheers, Gijs
So glad i came across your tutorial. Going on my first overnight hike in a few weeks. Just bought a new backpack and learned so much. Thank You.
Have fun on your hike. Think long and hard re weight in your pack and whether you actually need all the ‘essentials’ you intend taking. Theres a very sharp learning curve of what you need that all of us go through. Most of all, have fun and enjoy!
@@vamboroolz1612 thank you so much.
Thank you so much! I'm new to hiking and camping but I'm learning more about it so that I can progress to longer hikes and maybe an overnight in one of our state forests. 48 years old but still learning new ways to enjoy life. Happy travels!
Hi Jennik, Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Very nice clear and upbeat delivery as always Gijs. One thing occurred to me is that in heavy rain when arriving at your camping spot your tent is inside the pack. I use the bottom compartment for the tent so as to have easy access without disturbing anything else.
Hi Peter, Thank you for sharing your way. Like a sad: there are more roads leading to Rome ;-). Usually when it rains I put the tent on top under the toplid. In this case I have easy access but not the weight in the bottom. Depends of course on what tent I bring... Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Utube just put this up. Wow, very best I have watched, and I watch all I find for about 3 years now. I like good ideas. My bag is like this one. I loved the video. Thank you
Hi Ann, You are most welcome 😄. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great tutorial! Easy for me to understand you. Clear and calm 🤙🏼
You are welcome 🤗 Jeneen! I do my best. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great 👍 instructional video. Intuitive and practical. There's no substitute for experience and no teacher greater than learning from one's mistakes. I personally leave my stove and cook kit up top for quick access and instant consumable warmth, without having to dig out my kit . Good Job Brother Man.
Thanks for the very kind words Danny 🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thank you for a great, comprehensive explanation with reasons why. Great video.
Thanks Kristin 🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thank you so much for showing us; very helpful 👍🏼
Dude! Thank you so much. I was stressing out today while packing (first time). This video gave helped a lot!
Jihaaaaa! That is what I am trying to achieve. Thanks for the feedback!. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thanks, great video helping me with my first Osprey backpack. I have always packed my fuel in the outside net away from everything else. Cheers
That is wise! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Rewatching this .
Building my bugout bag for semi mobile long term .
Dad of two so I will be the one to haul the main cooking n food .
Your video gave me by far better idea on how to use my bag. TY
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Oldgoat (What a fantastic name) 😄. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
This is an excellent video. Thank you. I am just beginning to backpack, so this video was very helpful to me. Thank you again.
Hi UO, 😊😆🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Always pack the same way, not only you find your stuff - you learn the balance.
I put the tent in the special bottom compartment, and usually have an umbrella as well - helps really a lot setting camp in the rain.
Hi Diomepa, Yes, same place! If the tent is not to heavy: yes, good option. Thanks for the tips! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I live in the Pacific Northwest and it rains a lot here. In my 30 or so years of hiking and backpacking all over this country, I have never, ever seen anyone on the trail with an umbrella. There is this thing called rain gear, you really should try it.
I've done 18 wild camps now in the UK and I have picked up 2 top tips about the sleeping bag compartment and use a bladder instead of 2 x 1l bottles. Will try next outing. Thanks for making and sharing. Cheers 👍👍
Hi Mark, Thanks for sharing your adventures and have fun 😄. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
had to come back and re-watch, love the look on your face during the profile shots showing the layers!
😉 Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Very well done, displayed and explained!! I'm going for my first hike in a few weeks. So this was very helpful.
Hi Countrygirl Baker, Thanks for the kind words and I am glad it was useful to you 🙏 . Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Always nice to see a good video on how to pack your bag. With me it is a good reference since I have to carry extra things for my dog that comes with me. Like more water, her food, and a towel for her when she gets too wet for the tent. I do have her carry some of her things like the dog bags and her food/water bowl (always be careful to not overload your dog).
Wise words about overlading the dog. Thank you so much for sharing 🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Excellent . Simple and logical packing. Loved it!!
Great to hear! 😄. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thanks, useful video to help pack my first Osprey backpack. I have always packed my fuel on the outside net away from everything else. Cheers.
Hi Jane, Good suggestion when one is using petrol and not gas 👍. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Super informative. Just the info I was looking for. Thank you!👍🏼
Hi Darc, You are most welcome 😄. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
This is a nice video especially for me going on my first backpacking trip
You are welcome and thank you for the nice words! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Excellent, sensible advice very well explained - I will certainly seek out other videos you've made!
Thanks for the nice comment 😀! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Love this video. I’m doing my first BWCA trip this year with my own gear and not using and outfitter. This video contained a lot of good packing ideas for a newbie backpacker
You are most welcome Bob 😄. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
first time watch your video, you make me feel happy and you are such a happy guy
Thank you so much. I am a happy guy most of the time 😏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I have an75, 50 & 36L bags for various trekking lengths. I haven’t packed in a number of years but like the Boy Scout in me I’m prepared for any emergency that may arise. I live in NorCal but was raised in SoCal and lived through all the major earthquakes from the ‘71 Sylmar quake through the most recent 5.1 NorCal quake just days ago (10/25/22, San Jose, CA). Just repacked my 75 & 50L bags in case of emergency. I use my 36L bag as a bug-out bag in case of fire evacuation and my 22L bag for weather variable alternatives to go with my 36L! This video helped me pack my longer duration bags! I thank you for the advise, I’ve gotten a little rusty on how to pack!
Hi Robert, Sorry for my late reply. Thank you for your very kind words and sharing your kit ;-). Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Your video has been very helpful. Thank you very much! Also it is a nice backdrop.
Thanks Casey! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
thank you so much! the most helpful backpacking video on youtube :)
You are welcome Dominika! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great information - thanks for sharing the knowledge!
You are most welcome Micheal😄. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thanks so much for this. Fantastic advice that I will use as a bible from now on. Subscribed, liked and loved.
Hi Andy, Awesome comment and I am glad that it was helpful to you! Bible? You make me blush 😊. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thanks for this,ive just ordered an osprey atmos 65
Big difference to my last pack,so i shall be trial packing it to see if i can do it differently,very informative,thanks 👍👍
Have fun with it Pete! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hi Gijs, another great video. Your method is very similar to mine - the main difference is the stove - if I'm using a liquid fuel stove, I always pack the fuel bottle in an external pocket so if the bottle leaks, it doesn't spoil everything else in my rucksack.
Hi Andrew, Thanks for sharing your thoughts. This is just one of the stoves and I picked it because I know quite some people use it. I bring the Jetboil mostly when I am on my own. I have a super cookset from Trangia on petrol that I use with colder temperatures when out with the family and a Primus Eta for regular camping. And I love my classic MSR Whisperlite that is blackened from the petrol and some mistakes… A part of my collection is in the video on the Primus Firestick ruclips.net/video/oluyPhtBTtE/видео.html Take a peek.
Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe!
Cheers, Gijs
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Great information! I’m just starting out learning about hiking and backpacking and this has been very helpful. I will definitely be adding some gloves to my kit to protect my hands when gathering wood or working with my knife. Glad I did not have to learn that the hard way.
Hi Michelle, 😊. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thanks!!
I love the way you separate your tent and your poles
Hi Ching, Thank you and yes, it works for me this way. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe!
Love your videos! Greetings from Finland
Thanks Lauri! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Nice job here.
I have the bag just learning how to stuff it. Lol....thank you very much for the video. You have helped me get this done :)
You are welcome and thank you for the compliments. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great video - very useful.
Thanks for the video!! I noticed that you strip your tent into tent parts and poles!! i never strip my tent but carry it as a unit externally on my bag! I am a tall lad so had to go for a three man tent which is also handy to store my bag inside when I am sleeping or in the case of rain
Hi Ken, you are welcome 🙏. I am a small guy and this way I get a bit better weight balance of the whole pack. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
loved this video! thanks for sharing!
You are welcome Simons. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great video! Thanks so much for the content ☺️
You are welcome Rebecca 😀. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
i love this guy, the only "how to pack a backpack " video i watched from start to end! you're funny, not boring.. cheers! but looking at the contains of the bag, seems light. need to think where is the bast place for my chair (snowline)😊 and not to mention my food.'
Hi Earth Angel, Thank you for the lovely words and sorry for my late reply: I was taking some time off. Chair? I don't bring it but for more food there is still enough space. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thanks for the information. I've seen plenty of backpacking videos and this one is so far the best.
Oooooh Arda, You are to kind 🙏. Enjoy the outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Enjoyed watching, practical knowledge 👍
Hi Lifeisonce, Thank you for the very kind words. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
This is very well explained. Thank you
Thank you OnieGil! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I really enjoyed this video.
I appreciate this great tutorial. thank you
Hi Natasha, Thanks for the compliment🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Marvelous review! Thank you very much!
THANKS! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Excellent video, learned a few great tips!
Hi Dirk, Thank you! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Excellent and concise, thank you !
Thank you Albert 🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Nice video,very useful...many thanks !
Hi Gilbert, UR welcome 😋. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay safe! Cheers, Gijs
thanks for your video, enjoyed it very much and I learned something
You are welcome Weldon 😄. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Fantastic tutorial video. Thank you.
You are welcome Edward 🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
A non sponsored reviewer good to find..and makes the point ..IF DOWN WET ITS USELESS
Thank you! Good hydrophobic down can with stand some moisture.
one og the best videos out there hands down
Thank you so much Abhishek 😉. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Your video has just reduced my stress levels enormously. I have spent ages putting things in a taking them out of my pack trying to get some sense of order. I am now ready, I think, to head off into the Tasmanian wilderness with friends tomorrow confident that I have stowed everything in a rational sequence. All I need now is for it to stop raining and/or snowing.
Hi Andy, Stress... no way! Just relax, start with shorter trips and play with your gear. You will learn what you need and what you can leave at home. I still learn everyday. Sorry, about rain and snow... I can't do anything 😉. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Very helpful, thank you 👍
Very informative video. Also great background 🙂
Thanks Marco! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Really good solid advice.. Nicely done
Thank you!
Nice video, nice editing and graphics! I run a little lighter, not UL, but lighter. Packing is not my main issue, but what I need and what I can do without. I've recently been fussing with gear that is too light, too flimsy. Some of it is going back to the outfitter!
Hi John, Yes, UL has sometimes a downside. I like to go for a bit more weight and durability (and lifespan). Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I need to see a back packing set up for people that carry photo equipment and tripods :D
Same here, also those who have to carry few other equipment for wildlife research.
Super useful tutorial!! Thank you!!
You are welcome 🙏
Best video on this subject! 👏
Thanks! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Doing Mt Whitney this Summer with my Osprey Kestral 48. Thank you. I subscribed
Welcome aboard! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I've been debating on the Atmos 50 or 65. You just convinced me that the 50 is plenty
Awesome video, the way you break down and explain what you’re talking about is great!
The little things you bring up like not filling your water bladder all the way up is a game changer, that one little mistake could literally cost you your life, opening up your pack only to realize your water bladder has burst and soaked everything could be a serious problem depending on where you’re camping, like say on the side of a snow covered mountain 😳😆
Hi Tyrion, Thank you for the comment and the kind words🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I use a pack liner(usually a big trash bag). I pack everything inside the pack liner except for the bladder/liquids just in case. This has saved me more than once, sometimes just from heavy rain.
Excellent and informative video. I have a free standing tent that when its its storage bag is about 2/3 length of my Atmos 50. Do you separate the tent poles and pack separately from the tent? I noticed that you separately pack the tent spikes.
fantastic, very useful. well done.
😊🙏😀. Enjoy the outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Very excellent information thank you
I have that same knife too! The Morakniv Garberg, I think I spelled that right. Excellent knife!
Hi Dan, This one: ruclips.net/video/_GlkqZsFkHc/видео.html ? Cheers, Gijs
Another great one, thank you!
😀🙏👍
Thank you for the great advice.
Thank you for the comment Amie. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe 😄! Cheers, Gijs
Thanks ... tomorrow I am going for my 4th backpacking and still learning
How was it? Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews I followed everything except taking out my tent ... let me try that next month. Thanks again.
Very helpful. Thank you!
You are welcome! Sorry for my late response but I was on holiday and took my time. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Good video! I pack in the same way. Except that I don't compress my sleeping bag. I just stashed in.
Hi Swaspc, Thanks for the compliment🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Wonderful video, thanks!
Hi Rade, Thanks! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great tutorial! Thanks!
You are welcome 🙏 Katie! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Did not know about the trek pole hooks. I guess watching random hiking and backpacking videos is paying off. Thanks!
Hi Shalena, Now you do 🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Wat een leuke enthousiaste man ben je toch. Ga zo door 👍
Dankjewel Marco! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great video and great info...thank you my friend.... nice BackPack....
Thank JC 👍. Cheers, Gijs
Great content - Thank you for the info :)
Thank you Jason. I try hard and I will continue making new content shortly. Slight problem with the voice for the last couple of months but it is getting better. Enjoy the outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Very informative. Thank you
Hi Sonny,
Sorry for my late reply but I was on holiday and gave myself some real time off and thank you for the very kind words.
Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe!
Cheers,
Gijs
Great video! Thank you!
Thanks David! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Another Fantastically informative video Gijs. Great work as always. I’d just like to know what was your winter gloves you packaged away first? I have been looking to buy the Hestra Ergo Grip Active Glove. But I’m not to sure how well they cope with cold winds for example when he temperature is around the -0 mark. And how waterproof they are. I have watched your video about the Hestra gloves. But just wondering if your choice of winter gloves would be a better choice?
Keep up the great work 👍🏼
Hi Andy, Thank you for your kind words!
The winter gloves… big secret! No, not really, I should have done a video on them too. Thing is: I like to do videos on winter gear but the winters in The Netherlands are mostly without snow nowadays and I want snow in the videos. It is too costly to travel ‘just’ for a couple reviews to the Alpes (800 km from where I am) in this time that I am not earning any money thanks to the stopped travel industry that I did work for until April. Also with the jury meeting for the Scandinavian Outdoor Awards and the ISPO trade shows that have been cancelled it is hard to combine stuff. I just wanted to explain this to you. But the good news is: I did a review on the gloves and it is on my website: outdoorguru.com/outdoorgear-en/gloves-and-hats/rab-guide-2-gtx-glove-review/
On using the Hestra Ergo for colder weather: I do it. Temperatures like -5 are no problem with cold dry weather. If you are a bit more coldprone than I am, use a pair of thermo liners underneath them. Be aware of sizing though. When you take good care of the maintenance, the gloves are pretty ok with some water from snow melting after throwing snowballs ;-).
In regards to the Rab Guide Gloves: I love them but they are not so ‘bushcraft’ resistant as the Hestra’s and they are not designed to be.
I hope this helps Andy.
Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe!
Cheers, Gijs
Thank You! Greetings from Poland! 😉👍
You are welcome Poeta. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs.
I just want to say I really appreciate your attitude and as I scrolled down the comments I saw that u commented on just about every comment, I think that is awesome😊. BTW Where did you find those pants they look pretty cool. Have a wonderful day, your one of my favorite RUclipsrs 😊
Hi THHH, Shit happens: I just found your comment in my spam box...... Which is strange because nothing gets in my RUclips spam box. I was looking for a comment from somebody else that is in my private youtube mailbox but not visible in the RUclips comments. I don't get. Nevertheless: THANKS for the sweet comment! And yes, I try to comment back on comments. I love them. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
So useful thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thank you from New Zealand.
You are welcome MM. Enjoy the outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hoi Gijs, tomorrow I start an experiment: after 30 years my way, I am packing my backpack as you do :) My sleepingbag is in its compression bag a lot smaller then my down compartiment... so I used to put my tent there (too heavy?). this time I just put my sleepingbag in another bag, in the down compartiment and my tent higher up. Maybe a problem when I have to put the tent up in the rain?
So this is really useful video appreciate you taking the time to share this precious knowledge with us. However I have few more things (1) snow shoes (2) crampons (3) Ice axe. where will those go if you were hiking/backpacking with them?
Hi Abhishek, Thanks for the kind remarks and the questions: 1) On the back or on the side (see the review of the Vaude ruclips.net/video/iJslIeSklpk/видео.html). 2) On the back/side (in water bottle pocket) or below the toplip 3) On the back in a special loop. Depends a lot o the kind of backpack. Does this help? ruclips.net/video/iJslIeSklpk/видео.html