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How to Pack an Ultralight Backpack for Thru-Hiking

By Tom’s Outdoors Gear Guide, December 8, 2022.

Dom explains how he packed his gear for hiking 700 km of the Australian Alps Walking Track for ultimate organisation. A backpack packed efficiently makes for a smooth and enjoyable trek, especially when you are spending days at a time on the trail.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Pack and Pack Liner
0:30 Food
0:58 Sleeping Bag
1:43 Keep Necessities Accessible
2:00 Sleeping Mat
2:19 Spare Clothes
2:39 Electronics
3:00 Tip for Cutting Back Weight
3:28 Down Jacket and Pillow
4:54 Cook System
5:21 Waterproof Clothing
5:49 Shelter
7:04 Water
8:01 Accessible Items
10:08 First Aid
13:19 Final Thoughts

Source: Tom’s Outdoors Gear Guide.

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