Excellent presentation in my opinion! Very well considered even if I don't do it exactly like this (there will always be some individual variations depending on how the gear fit in a pack). I've one additional requirement though and that is I want all the gear to fit inside the main body of the pack when needed. For example when checking in the pack travelling on a plane or when I dont want anything outside being lost or snagging in really difficult terrain.
great video, I like your system, very logical. agree with you re compression stuff sacks. I don't use them for the reason you mentioned and also because I wonder how good it is on the down in the quilt or sleeping bag to be stuffed that tight. I also do what you do with the tent poles and stakes--they go into an outside pocket on the pack. I LOVE my zpacks "multipack" they call it. (I got it 15 years ago or, just looked at it online now and whoa! 75 bones for a little pack like that. I suspect I paid half that or less, but in 15 years the dollar has continued to fade away... but I digress...) I use it like a fanny pack but carried higher up. Put all my odds and ends into it, most of which I might need while hiking, things like pocket knife, trail snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, cell phone (for its camera and topo maps I've downloaded to it), etc.
Yes compression is also bad for the insulation as well as some tent materials like Dyneema in some cases. Your zpacks sounds sweet! Chest packs are not something I have ever used but they might fulfill that function. Thanks!
@@BackcountryPilgrim just an FYI: Yes, I got it to try it out as a chest pack, but I didn't like messing with the attachment mechanism to my main pack. so I just use it as a fanny pack but turned around so it's in front. I used to use a fanny pack in reverse, but like the size of zpack better and it serves the same purpose.
@@BackcountryPilgrim Dictionary Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more pil·grim /ˈpilɡrəm/ noun noun: pilgrim; plural noun: pilgrims a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.
Not much need in most of California (and it's illegal in national parks), but if I did bring it I have a cool magnetic clip from Minimalist Gear (bit.ly/4ciV3f1) or it goes in a shoulder strap holder. :)
Of course the size of your pack will play a part in how you arrange the load. Bigger bag- more inside, smaller bag - strap it to the outside 😁
Yeah I made sure to mention the bag size but functionally I pretty much follow the same system either way because its more about accessibilty. :).
Miss ya Doug! I'll be backpacking in the Great Smokey's this coming August. Gotta remember to use your channel and affiliate links!
Whoa Mitch! Awesome, I appreciate it! Miss you too bud! I'll try to find you on FB. :)
Good advice. Helpful. Thanks.
You're very welcome!
Excellent presentation in my opinion! Very well considered even if I don't do it exactly like this (there will always be some individual variations depending on how the gear fit in a pack). I've one additional requirement though and that is I want all the gear to fit inside the main body of the pack when needed. For example when checking in the pack travelling on a plane or when I dont want anything outside being lost or snagging in really difficult terrain.
Yeah if using a backpack as luggage and or on a flight external storage is not good. :)
It's rare to find oneself agree with every sentence another person says. Great job, here.
You're right about that! (See what I did there? haha!) Thank you. :)
Good info, Doug thanks for sharing. This should help new backpackers in loading their packs. Stay safe, my friend
Thanks buddy!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Good advice thanks
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
love your channel.
Thank you!
great video, I like your system, very logical. agree with you re compression stuff sacks. I don't use them for the reason you mentioned and also because I wonder how good it is on the down in the quilt or sleeping bag to be stuffed that tight. I also do what you do with the tent poles and stakes--they go into an outside pocket on the pack.
I LOVE my zpacks "multipack" they call it. (I got it 15 years ago or, just looked at it online now and whoa! 75 bones for a little pack like that. I suspect I paid half that or less, but in 15 years the dollar has continued to fade away... but I digress...) I use it like a fanny pack but carried higher up. Put all my odds and ends into it, most of which I might need while hiking, things like pocket knife, trail snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, cell phone (for its camera and topo maps I've downloaded to it), etc.
Yes compression is also bad for the insulation as well as some tent materials like Dyneema in some cases. Your zpacks sounds sweet! Chest packs are not something I have ever used but they might fulfill that function. Thanks!
@@BackcountryPilgrim just an FYI: Yes, I got it to try it out as a chest pack, but I didn't like messing with the attachment mechanism to my main pack. so I just use it as a fanny pack but turned around so it's in front. I used to use a fanny pack in reverse, but like the size of zpack better and it serves the same purpose.
@pimacanyon6208 Understood! :)
In which zone do you pack your Glock and malt liquor?
Those go under my hat. (Shhhhhh....)
Where's the Pilgrim part?
Sorry, what Pilgrim part?
@@BackcountryPilgrim Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more
pil·grim
/ˈpilɡrəm/
noun
noun: pilgrim; plural noun: pilgrims
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.
Yes I am aware of the word's meaning but I still do not know what you are asking. :)
@@BackcountryPilgrim really?
Bit pointless having a water filter if you're just going to store the bottle that holds dirty water in your mug.
It would be if I drank out of the mug straight, but all I use it for is hot drinks made from boiling water. It's cleaned out first too. ;)
bear spray?
Not much need in most of California (and it's illegal in national parks), but if I did bring it I have a cool magnetic clip from Minimalist Gear (bit.ly/4ciV3f1) or it goes in a shoulder strap holder. :)
@@BackcountryPilgrim Thanks, I'll check it out!