Where should the weight of your pack rest for comfort?

On your hips.

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  1. On your hips ✔
  2. On your shoulders
  3. On your head

Why: Packing weight on your hips lets bones, not muscles, support the load.

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Answer: On your hips. Packing weight on your hips lets bones, not muscles, support the load.

  1. Scouting America: Backpacking www.scouting.org/merit-badges/backpacking
    When packing your pack, make sure the weight is on your hips and not your back.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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