Guest Post: What's in my pack?? By Tim Miller

Selecting a hiking pack can be daunting. What features do you need? What creature comforts do you want? Where do you go and how much should you pay?

Tim Miller has a pretty good handle on all of these questions. After years of hiking, Tim has refined his views on what is essential and what you can leave at home. 

Check out this video for Tim's description of what to look for in the perfect hiking pack. 

Once you have found your soulmate (pack, that is...), how the heck do you know what to put in it? Depending in the length of your hike, location on this great planet of ours and what you're likely to encounter, there are some great basic components that will keep you safe and comfortable. Check out this video for what's in Tim's pack. 

And, since being interviewed is hard work, here are a few outtakes. Happy trails, everyone!