Everything I Bring Backpacking & How I Pack My Pack

Are you in the process of trying to figure out what to pack for your next overnight backpacking trip? I’m going to walk you through each of the backpacking gear systems that have worked for me over the years and go over all of the backpacking gear I’ll be bringing with me out on trail this summer.

My goal is to help take some of the packing fatigue out of your backpacking trip planning this summer by showing you what has been working for me.

Continue reading to learn what to pack and how to pack, written by Kathleen.

The Hungry Hiker: Everything I Bring Backpacking & How I Pack My Pack

Backpacking gear laid out including clothes, food, toiletries, and shoes on a wooden floor.
Backpacking gear laid out including clothes, food, toiletries, and shoes on a wooden floor.

Everything I Bring Backpacking & How I Pack My Pack

Are you in the process of trying to figure out what to pack for your next overnight backpacking trip? I’m going to walk you through each of the backpacking gear systems that have worked for me over the years and go over all of the backpacking gear I’ll be bringing with me out on trail this summer.

My goal is to help take some of the packing fatigue out of your backpacking trip planning this summer by showing you what has been working for me.

Continue reading to learn what to pack and how to pack, written by Kathleen.

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Hi, I’m Kathleen, I'm a Northwest day hiker, solo long-distance backpacker, backpacking coach for women and "The Hungry Hiker" on YouTube.
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The Hungry Hiker: Everything I Bring Backpacking & How I Pack My Pack

Backpacking gear laid out including clothes, food, toiletries, and shoes on a wooden floor.
Backpacking gear laid out including clothes, food, toiletries, and shoes on a wooden floor.

Everything I Bring Backpacking & How I Pack My Pack

Are you in the process of trying to figure out what to pack for your next overnight backpacking trip? I’m going to walk you through each of the backpacking gear systems that have worked for me over the years and go over all of the backpacking gear I’ll be bringing with me out on trail this summer.

My goal is to help take some of the packing fatigue out of your backpacking trip planning this summer by showing you what has been working for me.

Continue reading to learn what to pack and how to pack, written by Kathleen.

Photo thumbnail Blog Author
Hiker
Kathleen
Hi, I’m Kathleen, I'm a Northwest day hiker, solo long-distance backpacker, backpacking coach for women and "The Hungry Hiker" on YouTube.
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