{"id":675,"date":"2021-11-23T14:50:56","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T19:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/?page_id=675"},"modified":"2026-01-08T09:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:34:16","slug":"backpacking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/hiking\/backpacking\/","title":{"rendered":"Backpacking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packing<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id675_c8a30d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id675_c8a30d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id675_c8a30d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id675_c8a30d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id675_c8a30d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id675_c8a30d-c4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id675_c8a30d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id675_c8a30d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id675_c8a30d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id675_c8a30d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id675_c8a30d-c4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-left-half kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column675_291719-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column675_291719-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column675_291719-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column675_291719-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column675_291719-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column675_291719-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column675_291719-1a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column675_291719-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column675_291719-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column675_291719-1a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to pack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shelter\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tent, tarp, hammock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeping\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bag, Sleeping pad (folding or inflatable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raingear\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raincoat, rain pants, rainfly\/tarp, pack cover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bladder, water bottle, water filter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be careful using heavily worn bladders as they can leak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dehydrated food is easiest\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Need small camp stove<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold soaking foods\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saves weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminates need to buy pre-packaged packets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-crushable food items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring a bear bag if required for the trip location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothing\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lightweight and warm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid cotton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survival\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First aid, map, compass, light source, GPS, pocket knife, matches, etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: hiking poles\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good for balance due to the pack weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The downside is they can be cumbersome on rock scrambles. Collapsable shock-absorbing poles are the best<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column675_e77c85-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column675_e77c85-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column675_e77c85-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column675_e77c85-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column675_e77c85-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column675_e77c85-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column675_e77c85-1f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column675_e77c85-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column675_e77c85-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column675_e77c85-1f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image675_cab4c4-31 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image675_cab4c4-31 size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-port23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/photoedit-551x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Campsite setup with tent and chairs on a wooden platform.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/photoedit-551x1024.jpg 551w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/photoedit-161x300.jpg 161w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/photoedit-75x140.jpg 75w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/photoedit-317x589.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/photoedit-423x786.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/photoedit-634x1178.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/photoedit.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,551px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column675_5c10ce-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column675_5c10ce-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column675_5c10ce-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column675_5c10ce-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column675_5c10ce-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column675_5c10ce-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column675_5c10ce-5b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column675_5c10ce-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column675_5c10ce-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column675_5c10ce-5b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image675_d796cf-c8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image675_d796cf-c8 size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-port23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Backpacks leaning against trees.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/Snapchat-1547426927.jpg 1656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,768px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id675_05adf7-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id675_05adf7-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id675_05adf7-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(65% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(35% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id675_05adf7-40 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id675_05adf7-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id675_05adf7-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id675_05adf7-40 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column675_d24e62-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column675_d24e62-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column675_d24e62-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column675_d24e62-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column675_d24e62-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column675_d24e62-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column675_d24e62-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column675_d24e62-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column675_d24e62-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column675_d24e62-66\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to pack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Classic backpack form\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can customize according to body size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can customize according to pack weight\/size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjustable straps and load lifters\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>located at the top of pack and center of pack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lightweight and durable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack heavy items closest to your back\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep the weight distribution close to your body and not too far away from you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try and fit everything inside your pack rather than strapping to the outside\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Makes it more unbalanced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure not to over synch your pack- avoid damage to your trapezius<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack in drybags\/stuff sacks\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep dry, small, and compact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring only what you need\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weight adds up quickly!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan out food and other consumable items so that you are only taking what you will use for the duration of your trip, with a few extra just in case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column675_f9a062-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column675_f9a062-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column675_f9a062-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column675_f9a062-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column675_f9a062-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column675_f9a062-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column675_f9a062-82{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column675_f9a062-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column675_f9a062-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column675_f9a062-82\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image675_0a5932-7b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image675_0a5932-7b size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-port23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/edited-compressed-593x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hiker adjusting backpack load lifers and shoulder straps.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/edited-compressed-593x1024.jpg 593w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/edited-compressed-174x300.jpg 174w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/edited-compressed-81x140.jpg 81w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/edited-compressed-317x547.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/edited-compressed-423x730.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/edited-compressed-634x1094.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2021\/11\/edited-compressed.jpg 715w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,593px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Load lifters and shoulder height adjustment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backpacking Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id675_bb60cd-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id675_bb60cd-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id675_bb60cd-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(65% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(35% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id675_bb60cd-4e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id675_bb60cd-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id675_bb60cd-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id675_bb60cd-4e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column675_a18226-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column675_a18226-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column675_a18226-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column675_a18226-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column675_a18226-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column675_a18226-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column675_a18226-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 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