Packing Your Backpack for a 5-Day Trip
For the new hiker, packing for the thru-hike or section hike can be daunting.
This is a fast read on the items that are needed (the essentials) and those considered extra (luxury items).
We cover specifics of all items in your pack, where in your pack these items need to reside, and why.
For the new hiker, packing for the thru-hike or section hike can be daunting.
This is a fast read on the items that are needed (the essentials) and those considered extra (luxury items).
We cover specifics of all items in your pack, where in your pack these items need to reside, and why.
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