Let’s get started with a simple question – What do you understand by the term backpacking? Well, many of you know the answer to it. But, in case, you’re going to Google it, let me tell you – “To travel or hike carrying belongings in a rucksack”.

Yeah, you read that right. It involves carrying all your required essentials on your back, which is the prime reason why hikers are asked to pack lighter and smarter. For a comfortable and easy trek, one should learn the art of packing a backpack.

Many of you must be wondering how is it possible to pack minimum things? So, here we are with the tips and exactly what you need to do before you go backpacking.

Pick the Right Bag

The first step to correct backpacking is to choose the right type of bag. Well, generally the rule says you should get a smaller one that will eliminate your urge to add more items. A backpack with 40 litres of capacity can be a great option to add the necessary things for your trek. This is just the perfect size for shorter trips or if you’re staying at a hostel or hotel, which by the way doesn’t include camping. Just know the kind of trip you’re going for and get the bag accordingly.

Pack Only Must-Haves

Most people get confused between packing the must-haves and will-look-good haves. What you can do is take out the essentials you believe should be taken on a trip. Now, take out time and think hard what things you really need and what can be left at home. Remember you're not going on a vacation, backpacking holds a different emotion and purpose. If you are a first-timer, there are chances you’ll end up packing a lot of stuff, which is okay. In such a case, you can either take help from the experts or learn from your mistakes.

Pack the Stuff Within Easy Reach

Packing backpack not just involves the list of things to be packed but also how and where to keep all those items. Make sure that while storing things a lip blam, sunscreen, medicines, or a headtorch, you keep them in the pockets of the bag, so you have them convenient whenever required. Remember, not to stash items in hard-to-reach pockets or places, otherwise, even if you have all necessary items, they won’t be of any use to you.

Compression Sacks for Bulky Items

If you’ve ever pinned a little hole in the packet of chips, you might have noticed how those packs become easy to fit in the bag after taking out the air. This compression sack works quite the same way that allows you to keep your sleeping bag into it just by pulling the straps, you can take out the extra air. Now, the space created after this can be used to pack in some extra stuff.

Fill In the Spaces to Avoid Shifting

You can always use soft items to fill those spaces between the hard items and it will eliminate any shifting while travelling. Extra clothes, a puffy jacket, or the tent body can prove useful if you’re carrying camp cookware or any other heavy items. This will also stop them from knocking around each other.

So, these were some of the helpful tips you might want to know before heading out for your journey. Well, packing for a venture is quite a personal thing and differ from person to person, and we hope these tips or ideas on how to pack have been helpful!