Correct loading and carrying of tourist backpacks

When we go out to travel, what is indispensable is a backpack. Scientifically packing your backpack and carrying it will make your journey feel more relaxed.

Equipment packing is the key

(1) Location of various items:

1. Bottom: bulky and light items can be placed at the bottom, such as sleeping bags and cushions, so as not to affect the center of gravity.

2. The heavier items are placed in the middle and upper part and close to the back as much as possible, so that the center of gravity can be close to the back to avoid feeling of being pulled back. In addition, because the heavy objects are pressed on it, the backpack will be more compact when used for a while.

3. Put light equipment, such as clothes and food, around the heavy objects, and then stuff such as kitchen utensils and water filters. Stuff the lightest things like hats and gloves into any remaining space at the top.

4. Water, dry food, rain gear and other common things should be placed on the top or the most accessible place.

5. Put emergency things such as GPS, flashlight and first-aid supplies on the backpack cover for easy and quick access.

(2) Attention when filling:

1. Hard objects should not be placed on the back, otherwise they will directly push against the back and feel uncomfortable, and even hurt the back when falling.

2. The weight of the items placed on the left and right of the backpack should be similar to avoid the center of gravity leaning to one side.

3. There is the concept of using article sorting bags: put the same kind of articles or articles used at the same time in the same bag for easy access, especially for scattered little things.

4. Flexible loading, as far as possible to reduce unnecessary backpack hanging, because this will not only affect the safety of action, but also unsightly.

5. Get into the habit of fixed-point placement: not only can you arrange your backpack quickly, but you can also find what you want in your backpack even in the dark.

About carrying

Carrying is the soul part of a backpack, which many novices ignore when buying backpacks.

Up to now, dozens of different kinds of backpack systems have been born. But it can be mainly classified into three categories.

the first kind, external backpack

this kind of backpack is difficult to see now, and its characteristics are easy to adjust the separation of the bag body, hard to carry and heavy to bear. The disadvantage is that it is too heavy, so it is not as good as the built-in backpack. MHW used to refer to the concept of the external skeleton of the US military, and introduced a backpack MountainHardwear MAESTRO. There is much controversy about this backpack, but it is undeniable that it is really comfortable when carrying a load.

The second type, the built-in backpack

The backpack system is inside the backpack, which has the advantages of light weight and good fit. Disadvantages are non-adjustable, light load, and most of the small bags using this backpack system are soft.

in the third category, the external bag's non-separable backpack

is similar to the external backpack, but different from the external backpack, this backpack is integrated with the backpack. Compared with the external backpack, this kind of backpack is more comfortable and the weight is reduced a lot; Compared with the built-in backpack, this kind of backpack can be adjusted and the load bearing is relatively high.

adjustment of carrying

1. Lift the backpack onto the shoulder, and then adjust the shoulder strap so that the load of the shoulder strap is as close as possible to the upper back. 2. Fasten the cinch and adjust it to a comfortable tightness to cover the top of the femur. The height of the strap should be well controlled. If it is too high, it will suppress your stomach, and if it is too low, it will hinder the activities of your legs. 3. Pull down the load-bearing lifting belt. When you hold these two straps, the shoulder straps will cling to your shoulders-but the shoulders and collarbone will bear less weight, giving your shoulders a chance to' rest'.