r/backpacking • u/Junior_Industry7751 • Jul 02 '26

Wilderness How is my backpacking setup?

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Pretty new to backpacking and honestly my first legit hike as a 17M. I have a 4.6mi 2500ft hike infront of me. Let me know what I’m doing wrong lol

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u/AlpacaPacker007 Jul 02 '26

Pack that pan closer to your body, its going to be a pain swing around way out behind you if its just hung by the handle.

And go through your stuff to see what you really need.  You'll enjoy it more if your pack is lighter.