Work smarter not harder. Dig this simple trick shared by the good folks at the Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute on how pick up a heavy hiking backpack without straining your back. Make sure your spine is in proper alignment and use your knee as a staging area….easy peasy lemon squeezy.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....