1. Inside: Bottom
In the bottom you place bulkier items you don’t need immediate access to. This includes items you won’t need before making camp, or when stopping for lunch on shorter trips. Items such as a sleeping bag, sleeping pad and an extra set of clothes go here.
2. Inside: Center Back
Heavier items should be placed towards the back panel of your backpack. This is to keep the weight close to your body’s center of gravity. The backpack will then sit stable on your back and offer greater comfort. Items such as a stove, fuel, cooking items and tent parts go here.
3. Inside: Center Front
In the center front you place items that are softer and lighter. These items can also be used to wrap around the heavier and harder items. In this part you can include an extra layer of protective gear and towards the sides you can place your water bottle and thermos.
4. Inside: Top
The top of the backpack is where you pack the items you need access to during the activity. This can include items such as rain protection or your lunch. Items you need access to, but not immediately.
5. Outside: Pockets
The outside pockets are for items you need immediate access to during an activity, even when the backpack is on your back. This includes items such as first aid kit, snacks, map, bug spray and a headlamp.
6. Outside: Webbing / Attachments
Outside the backpack, items such as sit pad, climbing rope and tent can be placed. Our backpacks have loop and hole webbing on the outside where attachments can be added for additional storage. Some styles also feature cords to hold larger soft items. The Bottle Holder 2.0 and Communicator Pocket 2.0 are great add-ons for easy access.
