Great video! I just switched from an Osprey Aura to an SWD Long Haul 50 and this is super helpful as I figure out how to pack it. Definitely having to make some adjustments. 🌻💛
Awesome! I also have a 40 liter SWD pack which is super comfortable. However, I can't get all my gear and tent into it. I pretty much pack mine in a similar order and also in layers. It was like watching you perform a magic trick when you got that bear cannister to fit inside. I use an Ursack. I am inspired to try to pack my 40 L SWD again. Otherwise, I will be taking my 50 L Zpacks pack which I don't find as comfortable. Thank you for the inspiration.
So I took my quilt out of the stuff sack and put my Therm-a-rest on the outside of the liner bag, folded flat and placed vertical. Then I put a folded 1/8 inch closed foam pad also vertical on the other side of the liner bag, up against my back. It worked. Nothing extra hanging outside the pack. I will be taking it to hike the Colorado Trail later this month. Thank you for this helpful video. Happy Trails!
I am having SI joint pain with a lot of backpacks I use. I am curious as to why you chose a frameless pack and maybe this would be what could help me have less pain . Thank you in advance for sharing why you chose to go frameless.
I was trying to lighten my pack and a lot of the backpacks I tried with frames poked into my back and weren’t comfortable. I wasn’t sure if I’d like the frameless, but I took a chance I’m glad I did. It might be worth it for you to try one if your deer is relatively light and you’re OK with a minimalist pack design.
I recently went from an osprey to a zpacks, which I am really happy about. The one thing i am struggling with is where to put my tent. The Osprey has a zipper on the very bottom of the bag, so I would stuff my tent in there. It would be easy to access, but not getting any water or dirt inside my pack liner. Now I don't know what to do with it
I put my tent on top - inside my pack but above the pack liner - to keep dirt and moisture off the rest of my gear. If it’s really soaked, I strap it to the top of the pack (outside) until I have a chance to dry it.
Curious what you use to pack out your used TP. I'm going to try using a bidet just so I don't have to pack out used TP. I think I'm going to try using the compactor bag instead of a dry bag for my quilt. I have a frameless pack and have been putting my down jacket between the bear can and my back. it helps, but it is just too rounded. Now you have me thinking... Have fun on the TRT. Maybe I'll see you on the trail!
Thanks for this video! It has really helped me a lot. Is that the 450 bear canister that you decided to keep? I was also wondering how much food you packed for in it? I need to get one and I’m trying to decide on the size.
Well detailed and informative video…thank you! I love your down-to-earth style and how you share from your experiences. Happy trails!
Great video! I just switched from an Osprey Aura to an SWD Long Haul 50 and this is super helpful as I figure out how to pack it. Definitely having to make some adjustments. 🌻💛
Glad it was helpful!
What tent do you use and do you like it? Thx for the video.
You mention you keep your down quilt hanging up when not camping. Would you show that and maybe other home storage ideas, maybe in a short?
Great idea!
Awesome! I also have a 40 liter SWD pack which is super comfortable. However, I can't get all my gear and tent into it. I pretty much pack mine in a similar order and also in layers. It was like watching you perform a magic trick when you got that bear cannister to fit inside. I use an Ursack. I am inspired to try to pack my 40 L SWD again. Otherwise, I will be taking my 50 L Zpacks pack which I don't find as comfortable. Thank you for the inspiration.
So I took my quilt out of the stuff sack and put my Therm-a-rest on the outside of the liner bag, folded flat and placed vertical. Then I put a folded 1/8 inch closed foam pad also vertical on the other side of the liner bag, up against my back. It worked. Nothing extra hanging outside the pack. I will be taking it to hike the Colorado Trail later this month. Thank you for this helpful video. Happy Trails!
Thats awesome, glad you made it work! Have a wonderful time on the CT, it’s a beautiful trail.
I am having SI joint pain with a lot of backpacks I use. I am curious as to why you chose a frameless pack and maybe this would be what could help me have less pain . Thank you in advance for sharing why you chose to go frameless.
I was trying to lighten my pack and a lot of the backpacks I tried with frames poked into my back and weren’t comfortable. I wasn’t sure if I’d like the frameless, but I took a chance I’m glad I did.
It might be worth it for you to try one if your deer is relatively light and you’re OK with a minimalist pack design.
I recently went from an osprey to a zpacks, which I am really happy about. The one thing i am struggling with is where to put my tent. The Osprey has a zipper on the very bottom of the bag, so I would stuff my tent in there. It would be easy to access, but not getting any water or dirt inside my pack liner. Now I don't know what to do with it
I put my tent on top - inside my pack but above the pack liner - to keep dirt and moisture off the rest of my gear. If it’s really soaked, I strap it to the top of the pack (outside) until I have a chance to dry it.
Curious what you use to pack out your used TP. I'm going to try using a bidet just so I don't have to pack out used TP. I think I'm going to try using the compactor bag instead of a dry bag for my quilt. I have a frameless pack and have been putting my down jacket between the bear can and my back. it helps, but it is just too rounded. Now you have me thinking... Have fun on the TRT. Maybe I'll see you on the trail!
Smelly Proof makes a black odor-proof bag that’s good for packing out TP.
What is your base weight, pack weight in this video ? Thank you
My base weight is about 16 lbs for this trip.
Thanks for this video! It has really helped me a lot. Is that the 450 bear canister that you decided to keep? I was also wondering how much food you packed for in it? I need to get one and I’m trying to decide on the size.
Glad it helped. I bought the 450 and the 475 to see how my food fit. I got 4ish days of food on the 450 so I kept it and returned the larger one.
@@JoyfulRambler thanks! Sorry for the typos