Step 3 of 4 · Pack a Day Hike Without Overpacking
Heavy close to back, rain layer on top
Heavy close to back, rain layer on top — step 3 of 4 in Pack a Day Hike Without Overpacking. Water and dense items against your back. Rain layer near the top for quick grab. Nothing loose swinging.
Free outdoor skills tip: Heavy close to back, rain layer on top (step 3 of 4 from "Pack a Day Hike Without Overpacking").
Water and dense items against your back. Rain layer near the top for quick grab. Nothing loose swinging.
Weigh the pack — if it feels like a weekend load for a 3-hour hike, remove duplicates.
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