how to pack
where should you pack your heavy weight items
near your back
what should be the average weight of items
items should be on the lighter side
what should you always be respectful of while being on the trail
conserving the wild life by being respectful and leaving no trace
what items should you not pack
heavyweight or unnecessary items
where should you put your larger items like a tent, sleeping bag, or sleeping pad
you should attach them to the sides of the bag
what should you use to clean almost anything
camp soap
what are three things you should always have while camping
water bottle
snack
first aid kit
map
etc...
free space
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if you want easy access to items where should you put them on your bag
you should put them in outside pockets so that you can get to them easy
what should you always have extra pairs of Incase they get wet
SOCKS
if you get a hot spot how should you deal with it
either put moleskin on it if it has already become a blister or to prevent it from becoming a blister. if you are in a pinch you can also cover it up with a bandaid
instead of packing one really thick and warm coat or sleeping bag what should you pack
layers
how should you pack your clothes so that it is more organized
you can pack your clothes in outfits so that you can grab and go
what item should you put your cloths in to keep them dry
a zip-lock bag
what should you do to your new hiking boots before going on a hike
you should walk around in them and break them in so that you are less likely to form blisters
whats a way to pack all of your sleeping layers so that they take up less space
you can put them all together in one compression bag so that they take up less space
why is packing you bag correctly important
because can hurt your back if packed incorrectly or if it is too heavy
if you need to cook a meal on the trail what should you have in your bag
you should have a light weight backpacking stove
what is optimal weather for hiking and when should you reconsider hiking giving the weather
good conditions are best when sunny and warm but cooler is still ok
when its thunderstorming or there is dangerous weather conditions.you might want to reconsider going on a hike
whats a creative way to dry your wet clothes out
you can bring along safety pins and let your clothes dry out on your hike.