How should a heavy backpack's center of gravity be positioned?

High and close to your back.

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  1. High and close to your back ✔
  2. Low and far from your back
  3. On one shoulder

Why: Keeping the pack's center of gravity high and close to your back improves comfort.

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Answer: High and close to your back. Keeping the pack's center of gravity high and close to your back improves comfort.

  1. Scouting America: Camping www.scouting.org/merit-badges/camping
    The pack’s center of gravity should be high and close to your back.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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