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At backpacker, our dream is to help you make every hike you go on the best one yet. That’s why we’re sharing this free excerpt from our members-only story, Secrets of the Guides: 38 Tips From Outdoor Pros. Outside+ members get access to that and hundreds more exclusive trips, skills, stories, and gear reviews. Not a member? Sign up today and start planning your next best hike.
1. Get ready faster.
The easy way? Don’t unpack. When you finish a weekend trip, leave all the stuff you use for nearly every adventure stove, sleeping pad, first-aid kit, repair kit together in your pack. Have an organized rack or bin for each sport: climbing, paddling, etc. That way, you can just add activity-specific items and clothes to fit the trip and you’re ready to go.