[pct-l] Packing back pack

[Jim & Jane Moody]

Mike, 
After lots of trial and error, I now pack in inverse order of what I think I'll need first. So, sleeping bag and neoair go on the bottom, following by clothes bag (with jacket separate if expected to be needed). Then tent, food bag, and miscellaneous bag going in last. Make sure your tp is easily accessible. My closed cell pad is strapped on outside, since it can't be punctured and is used as a seat on breaks and at meals. My rain gear goes in a side pocket. Maps and trash bags (full) go in the large mesh pocket on the back. Crocs are strapped on outside also. You might want to tweak this each day, depending on what conditions you expect to encounter. E.g., tent near the top in mosquitoville; heavier jacket, gloves, microspikes, and balaclava readily accessible on snow. My snacks and GPS and camera go in built-in pockets on the hipstrap. 

Have a great trip. 
Mango 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Mike Garland" <mikegarland1957 at icloud.com> 
To: "Pct-L" <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 1:46:25 PM 
Subject: [pct-l] Packing back pack 

I have been training for my hike starting April 28th, I have packed and repackaged my pack trying to find the best way to pack everything. Do most people strap their tent on the outside of their pack or squeeze it inside, and maybe just keep sleeping pad out of pack, 

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