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When you are planning your backpack adventure you need to consider what supplies are needed for the trip. On a longer trip this is particularly important and you will need to plan carefully. Be sure to choose a backpack that is large enough for the things you need to take. It must also be comfortable so be sure to try out different backpacks and see which is right for you. It's a good idea to load supplies into the backpack and not to try them when they are only empty.
So what supplies will you need to put into your backpack to take with you on a trip? One of the most important things you will need for a backpacking adventure is a map and compass. There no point in going on the adventure if you wont be able to find your way! The next item is food and drink supplies. This will vary depending on how long your trip will be. For a longer trip you will obviously need more food including high energy bars and drinks. You should carry a first aid pack in case of any unfortunate accidents.
To enjoy your backpacking expedition it is important to have a way of cooking your food for when you rest for the night together with waterproof matches too. If you are trekking over several days then it may not be practical to carry lots of water so a water filtration system will supply unlimited water. If you are out and about in the hot sun and wearing light clothes then take sunscreen to you avoid getting sunstroke, also sunglasses will provide comfort for your eyes. Take insect repellent to prevent insect bites when trekking in warm weather.
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I went hiking with a backpack, and my back was killing me on the way down. Is there something I can do?
I am a novice. I've hiked before, but this was my first overnight trip with a backpack, up a 4,000 foot mountain, very rocky, lots of boulders. It was challenging, but an awesome experience and I loved it.
My pack was only 28 pounds -- I was very careful about the weight. I weigh only 110. My pack fits correctly. I was careful about that, too.
It was fine on the way up. But on the way down (when it actually weighted even less) my upper back was killing me -- practically the whole way, not just at the end.
Why? Is there something about the way I carry my weight that I could change? Or should I adjust the pack differently for the descent? I do use poles.
I would appreciate any advice for those with more experience.
Thanks, banjo guy. So, I just stay up there forever? I don't come down?
Interesting... it sounds like your pack was a reasonable weight, you were already an experienced hiker, and you were using trekking poles (which helps a lot). It sounds like you were doing everything right and should not have had much problem with back pain. It is also a bit odd that it was in the upper back as it seems like the lower back tends to cause more problems for backpackers (in my experience anyways).
Based on everything you have said, I would guess that maybe your pack was not balanced and fitted properly after all. If you have not carried a full pack before, you may not know exactly what 'right' feels like and many newbies have the pack riding too much on their shoulders when most of the weight should be on your hips. It could be that there was too much weight pressing down on your shoulders and back or perhaps the center of balance was too far back in the pack, causing it to lean back and put stress on your shoulders and back that way.
Here are a few things that I would recommend:
1 - Find somebody with a lot backpacking experience and have them load and fit your pack on you (while explaining what/why they are doing). REI stores often have short seminars on this sort of thing and you can also find help and instruction through community college courses, Sierra Club hikes or the field school courses that are associated with many National Parks.
2 - Build up stomach and back muscles. People don't realize how important these are for backpacking. Stomach crunches, situps and similar exercises help.
3 - At home try doing short day hikes up and down a nearby hill or trail with a full pack and experiment with different settings and configurations till you feel what works right for you. Going packing for the first time (new pack, not used to carrying a pack) is kinda like the first few miles in a new pair of shoes - both you and the pack might need a little breaking in. 
4 - Maybe try experimenting with both internal and external frame packs. I know that internal frame packs are all the rage these days, but I really love a good external for carrying loads and am more comfortable with the way it rides when carrying a big load.
5 - Make sure your pack is fitted to your body. There are many backpacks that are made specifically for the shape and structure of females and (so I understand) ride better than packs designed for men. You sound pretty petite and so many standard one-size-fits-all packs may be too big for your body (regardless of weight). Again - somebody with a lot of experience (particularly a woman your own size) could give you some good pointers here.
Whatever you do, don't give up. The more backpacking you do, the more you will love it. Also, some of the best backpackers I know are women.
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