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    Chop: I’m intrigued by your packing, and it sounds like it should work in most situations. Who wouldn’t want more space, less weight and stuff sacks.... I would ask about your food storage, specifically at camp. Do you hang or keep everything with you in your hammock at night? And if you hang, needing a traditional food bag for the hang, does this add to the daily handling of your food ( in the hang bag, out of the hang bag, etc.).

    I’m sure you have a plan, and I apologize of you addressed this and I missed it. Thanks.


    Excellent! Indeed quilts are expensive. I believe that, with proper packing, you shouldn't get any messes. I would think that this method should be easier on our down gear in general since it isn't getting crammed into a stuff sack and can fill up otherwise list space.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Chop View Post
    Excellent! Indeed quilts are expensive. I believe that, with proper packing, you shouldn't get any messes. I would think that this method should be easier on our down gear in general since it isn't getting crammed into a stuff sack and can fill up otherwise list space.


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    hi Chop/Beardoh - do you know roughly how many litres capacity your through hiking backpack is? Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by golfhiker View Post
    Chop: I’m intrigued by your packing, and it sounds like it should work in most situations. Who wouldn’t want more space, less weight and stuff sacks.... I would ask about your food storage, specifically at camp. Do you hang or keep everything with you in your hammock at night? And if you hang, needing a traditional food bag for the hang, does this add to the daily handling of your food ( in the hang bag, out of the hang bag, etc.).

    I’m sure you have a plan, and I apologize of you addressed this and I missed it. Thanks.


    Excellent! Indeed quilts are expensive. I believe that, with proper packing, you shouldn't get any messes. I would think that this method should be easier on our down gear in general since it isn't getting crammed into a stuff sack and can fill up otherwise list space.


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    Sorry for the late reply, I didn't get the notification

    Food:

    I do not bring it into my hammock with me at night, but rather use a bag that is odor proof. After using Loksaks for many years, I have switched to a Nylo bag that Zpacks sells. These are surprisingly durable, pack smaller and are lighter than a Loksak. Here is the link: https://zpacks.com/products/nylopro-odor-barrier-bags

    I used this for 2200 miles on the CDT last year, with no issues. 1 bag for the whole 2200 miles. I typically put my food bags into this bag at the end of the day, twist the top and set it upside down to keep the top closed....then empty and fold in the AM.

    On the Great Divide Trail in Canada, I did hang my food....IIRC, I think their regs require it. On a trail like the JMT, I use a bear can per requirements.
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    Quote Originally Posted by grindle View Post
    hi Chop/Beardoh - do you know roughly how many litres capacity your through hiking backpack is? Thanks.
    The big main area is about 25-30 litres...Though I may increase that by 10-15% on this year's pack that I am getting ready to order supplies for.... I am pretty tall (6'5") and would like a more direct line from my shoulder to the top of the shoulder strap, rather than sloping down.
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