pack set up and use

[homestead]

I'm pretty inexperienced at back packing and I don't know anything about setting up a pack. I'll be using either an alice pack or an old no name external frame pack. The alice seems pretty uncomfortable but might feel better if I knew how to set it up. Thanks for any help.

 

[Redwood]

A male should carry the majority of the weight they pack high, females lower around the hips. As for your setup, easy access so dont have to unpack everything to get at something is a must.