Gear packing tips

October 2014

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October 2014

Colour coded stuff sacks can help organise your load.
Nathan Watson reveals some tricks of the trade for ensuring your pack isn’t bulging at the seams by the time you head out on the trail. Divide into compartments: Most packs are just a single barrel-like shape ready to be stuffed with gear. You should divide your pack into sections and pack the same gear […]

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