The Backpacking Packing Rule Everyone Gets Wrong

Have you ever questioned the way you pack your backpacking bag? It turns out that one simple, free hack may help you hike further without pain. Today, we are breaking down the traditional way in which we pack our backpacking packs. Particularly for female bodies. As a shocker to no one, men have traditionally made the rules we all blindly follow. But it turns out this one rule may not work for everyone. I put this tried-and-true mantra to the test, and what I found surprised me more than I thought it would. I’m Meg Atteberry, a widely published ex-professional outdoor writer. And I’m on a mission to dismantle the rules we all follow in the outdoors. I wanna know if it’s a myth, a mantra, or something in between. Come with me as I use real data, science-based studies, and expert interviews to pull apart what we know about hiking, backpacking, and more. My favorite mountain backpacking gear 👇 OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L (My go-to UL pack): https://alnk.to/ei3MR2K Snapfolds UL Bowl: https://alnk.to/c09W6w0 MSR PocketRocket (had for over 10 years): https://rei.pxf.io/RGNnjN Katadyn Be Free Filter: https://rei.pxf.io/kO1MKM One Hydration Drinking tube for SmartWater Bottle: https://alnk.to/4XxCRKZ Sea to Summit UltraSil Compression Sack 20L: https://rei.pxf.io/JKv4ra Adotek Grizzly Proof UL Bear Sack: https://alnk.to/2FDM7C2 Sunscreen stick: https://amzn.to/43PDbq9 Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5 Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Thermarest NeoLoft Pad - wide: https://rei.pxf.io/VxvY9R Enlightened Equipment Enigma Sleeping Quilt 20F: https://alnk.to/aWFodLm Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Pillow: https://alnk.to/4BI6UnI NiteCore NB10000 Gen 2 Power Bank: https://alnk.to/c09W6sB Duece of Spades Toilet Trowel: https://alnk.to/2Qyx6dv Culo Clean Bidet: https://amzn.to/4l08ST7 Big Agnes Copper Spur: https://rei.pxf.io/2aL5zD NOTE: These are affiliate links. I get a small kickback from every purchase, no matter the purchase, at no additional cost to you. This is a small way you can show support for my channel and it means a lot, so thank you! Want more outdoor spice in your life? Follow me on socials: Instagram:   / megintheforest   Music License code: BNG17JHC83M7QMHU Timestamps: Intro: 00:00 The traditional rule for how to pack your backpacking bag: 01:40 Why this packing rule doesn’t apply to everyone: 03:44 How I tested this rule: 05:15 The test on the trail - traditional packing: 05:56 The test - packing for the female body: 08:22 Hiking downhill with a different packing rule: 15:41 How should you pack your backpacking pack?: 18:12 Myth or mantra? The verdict: 19:57 Outro: 21:01