How I Lightened My Load - For Free

[Mtn hanger]

One of the reasons I'm going to a smaller pack is so I can't carry as much. I definitely care way too much I still carry stuff I have never used in all the trips I've made. My wife is worse that I am though and all she will do is day hikes we was going on a 4-5 mile hike the other day any my day pack after she packed it weighed 16+ pounds. I know the need to lighten up and appreciate this thread.

[JasonACraft]

I've never done a lot in the rain, but I think a lot of people keep a dry set for sleeping/camp. The other set is just always damp since you may not be able to hang and dry it even over a 12hr period in camp. That's as good as you can get, so just put those damp clothes back on and get moving to stay warm. Doesn't sound pleasant, but it can work.

This is what I did this past weekend. Basically it poured the first 24 hours and stayed good and damp for the next 48. Damp, quick drying clothes during the day, dry in the pack and for bed. Worked really well. Also the first time i've ever used the packcover/ gear hammock. That was wonderful for keeping all my junk outta the mud.

Offtopic: first time carrying a stool, that was a great comfort during the downpours. Made lots of coffee

[Secondmouse]

This is what I did this past weekend. Basically it poured the first 24 hours and stayed good and damp for the next 48. Damp, quick drying clothes during the day, dry in the pack and for bed. Worked really well. Also the first time i've ever used the packcover/ gear hammock. That was wonderful for keeping all my junk outta the mud.

Offtopic: first time carrying a stool, that was a great comfort during the downpours. Made lots of coffee

pack cover/gear hammock?

what stool is that?..

[OneClick]

Looks like the good ol Stansport stool. Love that thing! 17oz, cradles the pack so it doesn't take up any space. Not quite "free" as the thread states but close enough for what you get.

[JasonACraft]

pack cover/gear hammock?

what stool is that?..

It *is* the stansport, price, weight, comfort all checked out for me.

Pack cover into gear hammock?

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url...1&share_type=t

Here's my thread from when I did it. I'm always carrying a pair of speedhooks on 6' of line anyway (for hanging extra junk) so I strung the pack cover off my suspension, biased towards the feet.

[Secondmouse]

thank you. unfortunately I can't access the link you posted. I get a message that says I don't have permission. any other ideas?..

[JasonACraft]

No worries. Here's my silargon dutch packcover, i sewed some 4" grosgrain tabs on there, in the corners that are already cut out.

[Secondmouse]

No worries. Here's my silargon dutch packcover, i sewed some 4" grosgrain tabs on there, in the corners that are already cut out.

excellent, what a great idea. thank you...

[jtstoner]

Good advice. I tend to pack for every eventuality. This gives me some things to reconsider.

[The Marine]

Great Article!