Andrew Skurka on Why Most Backpackers are Packing Wrong

If you're interested in joining a guided wilderness expedition lead by Andrew Skurka, go to: https://bit.ly/49uZ4NB How to correctly pack your backpack is a common question for most trekking beginners. But, even if you're a seasoned backpacker, you can be making some common mistakes that are causing you pain in your back, hips, knees, neck, and so on. Today, Andrew Skurka dives into the correct way to pack a backpacking backpack, and some of the most common packing issues he sees in the field as an expert professional backpacking guide. Photo and field video credit to Andrew Skurka. Check out Andrew Skurka Adventures 👉 @skurkaadventures Check out Andrew's personal channel 👉 @skurkaandrew Follow Andrew on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/andrewskurka/ Trek Bandana Giveaway! Leave a comment on this video for a chance to win a Trek bandana. One winner will be selected 7 days after publication. See Official Rules below. (One comment will be chosen for a Trek bandana. Contest closes 7 days (168 hours) after video release. Winner will be notified via a "reply" to their comment OR by email, and must reply within 72 hours. If the winner does not respond within that timeframe, The Trek reserves the right to select an alternate winner. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Winner must be based in the continental US. Winner must be at least 18 years of age at the time of entry to be eligible. The prize is non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash or substituted except at The Trek's discretion. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with YouTube.) Read the article on The Trek 👉 If you're thru-hiking this or next year and you're interested in blogging or vlogging for The Trek, start here 👉 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram @thetrek.co 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thetrek.co Follow us on Facebook at The Trek 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theTrek.co/ Are you thru-hiking in the near future? Consider blogging for The Trek! 👇 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ Get the best from The Trek every week, directly to your inbox: https://linkly.link/2G2v6 Check out our suggested Appalachian Trail & Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists AT: https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/appalachian-trail-faq/ PCT: https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trail-thru-hike-gear-list/ ------------------------------------------------------------- #backpacking #hiking #camping #thruhike #hike #ultralightbackpacking #howto #campinglife #hikingadventures #campinggear #backpackingtips #hikingtips #campingtips #backpackinggear #andrewskurka #mountains #appalachiantrail #pacificcresttrail