Never seen someone pack their sleeping on the the top. Why wouldn't you put it in the bottom and raise your food and cooking supplies to the top? Your pack designer Steve does it that way so you got me intrigued, whats the method to this madness ha?
Not sure it's the right or best way but I like to stuff my sleeping bag in the crevices if my other gear. In reality the sleeping bag doesnt sit on top of the pack, but gets shoved throughout. Putting it on the bottom would also be a good idea.
Nice video. I am looking for a warm pair of gloves I can still shoot my thumb realse with. At least a few times every September I find myself in a situation where I get really cold hand. Any recommendations?
I like to layer gloves for late season. Doing another video on that soon, but for being able to still shoot a thumb release I dont have a great solution. there are some insulated mittens that fold back at the top but they likely will still get in your way when shooting.
Super confused on why you want the heaviest items in the bottom? I heard you mention keeping them close to your back, which id agree with. Not saying you’re wrong, to each their own. Not like you don’t have a ton of backpacking experience haha. But typical rule of thumb you want that heavy weight in the middle of your back, light fill in the bottom/front and medium weight on top.
It's a fair question! In my experience having your heavy items close to your back matters most, as does not having them high enough in your pack that your pack feels like it will tip you over. I've put my sleeping bag in my pack first and then heavy items to do what your suggesting and it's a great way to go but I've never noticed any difference in how the the pack feels on my back whatsoever. But I'll be the first to say my way isn't the best or only way, just the way that works for me.
This is backwards of everything I’ve ever seen and heard. You don’t want to pack your heavy stuff at bottom, you want it mid-bag against your back. Light compressed items go in the bottom. Never heard of everything on top of food bag.
love watching gear breakdowns! good stuff Brad.
Thanks fellas!
Excellent breakdown, thanks for the info and the ideas!
Thanks for watching!
Great video and products. Thank you. Is that a thermacell on the table? I’ve never used one, do they work?
Not sure what you're looking at but no thermacell in there
Never seen someone pack their sleeping on the the top. Why wouldn't you put it in the bottom and raise your food and cooking supplies to the top? Your pack designer Steve does it that way so you got me intrigued, whats the method to this madness ha?
Not sure it's the right or best way but I like to stuff my sleeping bag in the crevices if my other gear. In reality the sleeping bag doesnt sit on top of the pack, but gets shoved throughout. Putting it on the bottom would also be a good idea.
Nice video. I am looking for a warm pair of gloves I can still shoot my thumb realse with. At least a few times every September I find myself in a situation where I get really cold hand. Any recommendations?
I like to layer gloves for late season. Doing another video on that soon, but for being able to still shoot a thumb release I dont have a great solution. there are some insulated mittens that fold back at the top but they likely will still get in your way when shooting.
No battery pack. Nice to see your not addicted to rechargeable gear like I am 😀
I'm a luddite at heart!
What’d ya think it weighs?
I like it, basic and efficient. Thanks for the info
Didn't weigh this setup but I seem to recall it being around 40 lbs give or take a few lbs.
Super confused on why you want the heaviest items in the bottom? I heard you mention keeping them close to your back, which id agree with. Not saying you’re wrong, to each their own. Not like you don’t have a ton of backpacking experience haha.
But typical rule of thumb you want that heavy weight in the middle of your back, light fill in the bottom/front and medium weight on top.
It's a fair question! In my experience having your heavy items close to your back matters most, as does not having them high enough in your pack that your pack feels like it will tip you over. I've put my sleeping bag in my pack first and then heavy items to do what your suggesting and it's a great way to go but I've never noticed any difference in how the the pack feels on my back whatsoever. But I'll be the first to say my way isn't the best or only way, just the way that works for me.
No power bank? You never know when you get that message saying you can stay a couple more days 🤷🏼♂️
Ha! Definitely bring one on longer trips but for a 3 day trip isn't necessary for me.
No extra underwear? Definitely be last in line 😂
You heard that right!
This is backwards of everything I’ve ever seen and heard. You don’t want to pack your heavy stuff at bottom, you want it mid-bag against your back. Light compressed items go in the bottom. Never heard of everything on top of food bag.