What to Pack in Your Frame Pack

A frame pack fits inside the triangle of your bike that's created by the top tube, seat tube and down tube. Most bikepackers try to get as much weight as they can into their frame pack; doing so keeps the bike's center of gravity low, which helps maintain good stability while riding.

How to Pack a Frame Pack

• Use it for seldom-used gear: Getting to an item buried at the bottom of a frame pack can be a pain, so it's best to only stow stuff that's rarely needed while riding. Some frame packs do have an outer zippered pocket or two for keeping a couple small items handy.
• Put your heaviest items in low: Put things like big bike tools, spare tubes, a camp stove, fuel and food that you won't eat until arriving at camp at the bottom of your frame pack. Some riders like to place a hydration reservoir in there and run the tube up to their handlebar so they can sip easily while pedaling.