Loading
Loading a backpack is not to throw all the items into the backpack, but to carry it comfortably and walk happily.
Put heavy items on the top, and make the center of gravity of the backpack higher, so that the waist of the bearer can be straight during the journey, but the center of gravity of the intermediate mountain must be lower, so that the body can bend and travel In the forest, or in the climbing terrain with bare rock collapse, the center of gravity of the backpack during climbing (climbing backpack) is close to the pelvis position, that is, the center point of body rotation, which prevents the weight of the backpack from shifting to the shoulders, during hiking, backpacking Loading center of gravity can be higher and close to the back.
Heavy equipment should be placed at the top and on the back. Equipment such as: stoves, cooking utensils, heavy food, rain gear, and water bottles. The tent must be tied to the top of the backpack with an umbrella strap, the fuel oil and water must be placed separately to avoid contamination of food and clothing, and the less heavy items should be placed in the center of the backpack and the lower side straps, such as spare clothing (must be sealed in a plastic bag and use a different color) Identification straps are so easily identifiable), personal utensils, headlights, maps, compass, cameras, light items tied underneath, such as sleeping bags (must be sealed with waterproof bags), camp posts can be placed in side pockets, sleeping pads or At the back of the backpack, the backpack must be prepared with long straps to tie some items, such as tripods, camp posts, or put them in side pockets.
The backpacks suitable for men and women are not the same, because the upper body of the torso is longer for boys and the upper body for girls is shorter but the legs are longer. Choose the backpack that suits you carefully, and place the weight of the boy higher when loading. , Because the center of gravity of boys is close to the chest cavity, and the position of the center of gravity of girls is lower, close to the abdomen, and the heavy objects should be as close to the back as possible, so that the weight is higher than the waist.
During climbing (climbing backpack), the center of weight of the backpack should be close to the pelvis position, that is, the center point of body rotation, which prevents the weight of the backpack from moving to the shoulders. During hiking, the center of weight of the backpack should be higher and close to the back.
The fuel oil and food must be placed separately. Pay attention to the loading of the stove or pot group so that the back is not uncomfortable. The pot group should be wiped clean when placed in the tent on rainy days.
Maintenance
During the camping period, the backpack should be tightly closed to prevent small animals such as weasels and mice from stealing food. At night, the backpack should be covered with a backpack cover. Even in sunny weather, the dew will still be wet. Backpack, in snow season, you can use the backpack as the door of the snow cave. If you are walking or crawling in the woods or bushes, it is more suitable to load the backpack and lower the center of gravity. When camping, you can put the empty backpack under your feet and put it on the outside of the sleeping bag to insulate it from the cold surface. The backpack must be cleaned when the sleeping temperature returns. If it is too dirty, you can wash the backpack with a neutral detergent and then place it in a cool place to air dry, but avoid exposure to the sun for too long, because ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon cloth. During the hiking process, you still need to pay attention to basic maintenance. Thick needles and threads are specially used to sew up chair cushions and must be sewn firmly, and nylon threads can be broken by fire.
The collection backpack must be in a cool and dry environment to avoid mildew and damage to the waterproof coating on the outer layer of the backpack cloth. On weekdays, check the main support points, such as waist belt
s, shoulder straps, the stability of the carrying system, and avoid the deterioration of the gasket Or harden and don’t know, the zipper needs to be replaced, don’t wait until something slips out of the pack to remedy.