2 materialsTrekking Bags
Load-carrying rucksacks for trekking groups, adventure companies and retail.
Materials: Nylon, Polyester
How-to guide
How to pack a trekking bag
Good packing makes a heavy pack feel lighter and more stable on the trail.
Quick answer
Put the sleeping bag and light, bulky items at the bottom, the heaviest items in the middle close to the back, and frequently needed items at the top and in outer pockets; then tighten compression straps.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- Bottom: bulky, light items
- Middle: heavy items
- Top: essentials
- Pockets: quick access
- Compress
Step by step
Bottom: bulky, light items
Sleeping bag and camp clothes go at the base.
Middle: heavy items
Food, water and cooking gear sit close to the spine.
Top: essentials
Rain jacket, warm layer and first-aid kit go on top.
Pockets: quick access
Snacks, map, phone and sunscreen go in hip and lid pockets.
Compress
Tighten straps so nothing shifts.
Tips
- Line the bag with a waterproof liner
- Adjust the hip belt to carry most of the weight
Mistakes to avoid
- Hanging lots of gear outside the pack
Terms used in this guide
- Compression straps
- Side straps that cinch a backpack or duffle smaller when it is not full.
- Sternum strap
- A small chest strap that links a backpack's shoulder straps and stops them slipping.
- Ripstop
- A fabric with a reinforced grid that stops small tears from spreading.
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Terms explained
Trade terms used on this page, in plain language.
- Bar tacking
- Dense reinforcement stitching at points under stress.
- D-ring
- A D-shaped metal or plastic ring used to attach straps.
- Polybag packing
- Packing each bag in its own plastic or paper sleeve.
- Water-resistant vs waterproof
- Water-resistant sheds rain; waterproof keeps water out completely.
- Sternum strap
- A small chest strap that links a backpack's shoulder straps and stops them slipping.
- Hip belt
- A padded waist belt on a backpack that transfers weight to the hips.
Questions buyers ask
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How heavy should a trekking bag be?
A common guideline is to keep a loaded pack to around a fifth of your body weight or less.
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