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How to pack like a pro for a backpacking trip in 2024
22.05.2024 - 15:47 / lonelyplanet.com
You've booked your dream backpacking trip. There’s nothing standing between you and the unforgettable adventure that’s about to unfold. Except...you haven't started packing yet.
Not sure where to begin? Whether you're traveling around one country or 10, we'll help you avoid backache and broken zippers with this essential guide to packing for a backpacking trip.
Before you decide what you're taking, you need to determine what to take it in. With so many backpack brands and models to choose from, finding the right one for you can seem like an overwhelming task. The web is rife with advice from people who insist you can travel for six months with nothing but a postage-stamp-sized carry-on, while others woefully recall their experience of lugging a fully loaded 90L pack around the world.
The sweet spot lies somewhere in the middle: a 40–70L backpack is fine for a long-term trip. The trick is to avoid stuffing it too full. First-time travelers are often tempted to take everything but the kitchen sink (just in case!), but limiting your backpack space is the best way to avoid this common pitfall.
Something like the Kelty Redwing 50 for men or women is a great option. The durable 50L pack has an internal frame and performs well whether you're out on the trails or jumping from hostel to hostel.
If you can, go into an outdoors store to try on a range of backpacks for size and fit. A rucksack that your 6ft-tall, broad-shouldered travel companion finds comfortable might not be right for you if you have a much smaller frame. Make sure you spend time adjusting the shoulder straps, back length and hip straps to check that it fits your own body well.
Remember to take a good-quality day pack, too. You can store it inside your backpack or use it as hand luggage. We like the Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack. At just over 5oz (around 150g), it's not going to weigh you down when you're not using it.
Read more: The ultimate guide to what to bring
When it comes to maximizing space in your backpack, stuffing socks inside shoes will only get you so far. Believe me – compression sacks are your new best friends. Besides saving considerable space, they can protect clothing from grime and spillages, and you can separate your dirty laundry from that holy grail of backpacker apparel: clean underwear.
You can also use packing cubes to store individual outfits if you’re going somewhere where it'll be difficult to sift through the contents of your backpack. This can be particularly useful if you're camping or staying in cramped conditions, such as a sailboat or camper van.
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