{"id":2924,"date":"2018-01-10T13:11:11","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T12:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/?p=2924"},"modified":"2023-10-19T13:47:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T11:47:07","slug":"how-to-pack-a-trekking-backpack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/en\/how-to-pack-a-trekking-backpack\/","title":{"rendered":"How to pack you trekking backpack correctly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Just stuff your equipment into your backpack and off you go? This method wastes space and taxes both your carrying power and your back. A few tricks can help you to pack your change of clothes, outdoor equipment, food and drink and other necessities in a way that saves space and energy, yet still means everything is readily to hand. <strong>In this article Following we show you how to pack a trekking backpack correctly.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How long will my trip last? How much luggage would I like to take and must I take? Am I planning to undertake my trip at an even, calm and sustained pace or am I a speed trekker? On what terrain will I be? The Tatonka trekking backpacks offer a capacity from a sporting 35 litres to a mighty 90 litres and their features and carrying system are adapted in an optimum way to the requirements of different trekking tours. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatonka.com\/yukon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All trekking backpacks from the Yukon Series<\/a> are all-rounders and can cope with loads of about 25 kilos thanks to their well-proven V2 carrying system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BZL4gaTF8tM\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:675px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BZL4gaTF8tM\/\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BZL4gaTF8tM\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ein Beitrag geteilt von TATONKA (@tatonkacom)<\/a> am <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-09-18T14:26:30+00:00\">Sep 18, 2017 um 7:26 PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tidiness is indispensable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have chosen the right backpack, you need to assemble the necessary equipment. Especially for trekking tours you\u2019ll need a first-aid kit, a change of clothing, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatonka.com\/en\/outdoor-kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cooker and cookware<\/a>, a sleeping bag and sleeping pad but also food and drink, a toilet bag and other small items such as a hiking guide and a charging cable. Equipment can be packed compactly to take up the smallest possible space with the help of robust and compressing &#8216;tight bags&#8217;, convenient stowing bags and various other bags. They keep your backpack tidy and items that belong together are kept readily available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- PRODUKTINFORMATION START   ---------------->\n<div class=\"produkt--information\">\n\t<div class=\"produkt--image\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tatonka.com\/images\/product-tile-x2\/1341371a.jpg\" alt=\"Trekking backpack Yukon 60+10 Women by Tatonka\" width=\"142\" title=\"\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"produkt--text\">\n\t\t<span>The perfect backpack for easy packing<\/span>\n\t\t<p>Our <strong><em>Yukon<\/em><\/strong> with its powerful carrying system, its high-quality workmanship and the large 3D front opening is the ideal companion for trekking, backpacking tours and traveling. The Yukon is available in different sizes and colors and as a unisex or special women&#8217;s model.<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"produkt--information--btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatonka.com\/yukon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zu den Yukons<\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- PRODUKTINFORMATION ENDE   ---------------->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packing to save space and energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your sleeping bag and other light items belong in the bottom compartment of the backpack, while the heavy things should be packed in the main compartment. A fully packed bottom compartment gives the carrying system extra stability and also improves the load transmission. A backpack is easiest to carry and most comfortable when heavy items are positioned as close as possible to your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to fit and adjust a Tatonka backpack | TATONKA - EXPEDITION LIFE\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ENRQXeexIp4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you should make sure that your backpack is filled evenly, so that one side is not heavier than the other. This would be an unnecessary strain on your back and detracts from the stability of the backpack. Clothing and other items can also be packed on the outer side of the main compartment. Your tent and bad-weather wear should be right on top, so that you have protection from wind and weather on hand if necessary. In the top compartment, you can put lighter items, such as your hiking guide or weather protection cream, so that they are easily accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drinking flasks and food belong in the side compartments. The attachment loops on the outside of the backpack hold walking sticks and sleeping pad safely and conveniently, but you should ensure that there is nothing dangling loose from the backpack and everything is firmly secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost all Tatonka trekking backpacks also have an integrated first-aid compartment in their top cover, so that the first-aid kit is immediately available in an emergency. Here you can find an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatonka.com\/en\/first-aid-kits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overview of first-aid kits<\/a>, their content and their application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/trekkingrucksack-richtig-packen-erste-hilfe-fach-im-rucksack.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/trekkingrucksack-richtig-packen-erste-hilfe-fach-im-rucksack-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"how to pack a trekking backpack correctly - first aid compartment under the lid of the rucksack.\" class=\"wp-image-3563\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/trekkingrucksack-richtig-packen-erste-hilfe-fach-im-rucksack-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/trekkingrucksack-richtig-packen-erste-hilfe-fach-im-rucksack-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/trekkingrucksack-richtig-packen-erste-hilfe-fach-im-rucksack-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/trekkingrucksack-richtig-packen-erste-hilfe-fach-im-rucksack.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tatonka trekking backpacks have an integrated compartment for first-aid kits in their top cover.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For maximum carrying comfort and an optimum load control even of heavy weights and on long hikes, the trekking backpack must be individually fitted to its carrier and properly packed. Here you can read all about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatonka.com\/en\/service\/backpack-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fitting of your backpack and adjustment of the carrying system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wanna find the perfect match for your trekking needs? Here you can find all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatonka.com\/en\/trekking-backpacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tatonka trekking backpacks.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just stuff your equipment into your backpack and off you go? This method wastes space and taxes both your carrying power and your back. 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