Nice video, I can’t compromise on the pillow myself. Tried all sorts of compromises from my down jacket in a dry bag like in your video to different style inflatables but never found a comfortable solution. Now I use the Sea to Summit foam core pillow and it’s transformed my nights sleep. Wouldn’t leave home without it and would upgrade to the next size up backpack if meant I couldn’t take it😂
I'm a stuff sac guy. I like to be able to reach in my pack no matter if I'm backpacking, kayaking or cycling. The shape of the pack or packs may differ, but the goal is the same. Keep gear dry, make the gear fit the space and be light enough to carry. I like color coded stuff bags to find items quickly without digging through everything. One of the problems with over stuffed stuff sacs is they are calendrical leaving empty spaces. To solve this, I use oversized stuff sacks for large items like my sleep system. First, they are easier to get the sleeping bag into the stuff sac in the morning and second they shape to fill empty spaces., Yet are contained and can be pulled out with ease. Never fill your pack at home to the top. Trust me it will not all go back in the pack on the trail. Rule of the road: Everything you pack has to serve two or more functions or leave it at home. That includes cook ware and sleep system.
Hi, thanks for your comments. There may be a very slight risk of damage to a sleep mat, but it does get the pack size down very small and Exped themselves have no issue with folding or rolling.
That’s insane. I’ve done hundreds of miles and have never seen that happen. I roll mine up and it hasn’t been damaged once. Maybe you’re using a cheap Walmart one.
@@SophisticatedDogCat If folding presents some huge risk then everyone who uses the manufacturer's bag is "doing it wrong" or we can trust that the engineers who designed it accounted for folding it 2-3 times then rolling it up
Inflatable pillows are very much a personal preference based on factors such as design and materials. Some research and testing needs to happen before you step off into the back country. Luckily most pillows are not a budget buster
A raincover will stop the bag soaking up water and increasing the overall weight, so in consistent heavy rain it's a good idea to pop it on. That being said, most new rucksacks are made of materials which don't take on water like old canvas bags, so it's not absolutely essential. Kind regards, Harry.
It can, but if you have space inside your pack then we'd recommend storing it inside. That way it's a little more protected and then your centre of gravity is better adjusted (this depends on where you pack the tent of course).
@@trekitt You pack your tent at the top when climbing up and at the bottom when coming back down. This is from the days when the tent used to be the heaviest piece of gear.
Im still deciding on what pack to get. I have the hikelite 26 and i feel the space is not enough so im thinking which of the 2? Talon or kyte like what hanna have
Hi Grace. The Talon is a massively versatile and lightweight pack whilst the Kyte is more of a workhorse, so it all depends on how hard a time you intend to give your pack. Thanks for watching. Paul.
@@SophisticatedDogCat im only 155cm, i tried 50L but i looked like a turtle when all the camping gear was in it and its kinda hard to trek the steep parts of the mountains, i was not able to comfortably walk with it😅
@@SophisticatedDogCat i purchased the fairview 40 on sale in Xs. I think its cool not just really good in hiking mountains but can also use to travel in other places.
They're the Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite GTX Mid's. I'll pop a link below. Kind regards, Harry. www.trekitt.co.uk/39457/products/salewa-womens-mountain-trainer-lite-mid-gtx-navyblue-fog.aspx
That is another option, but it does mean when you go to get something out when it's tipping it down, everything gets wet. When in individual bags, only the specific item you're getting will get a bit damp.
Nice video, I can’t compromise on the pillow myself. Tried all sorts of compromises from my down jacket in a dry bag like in your video to different style inflatables but never found a comfortable solution. Now I use the Sea to Summit foam core pillow and it’s transformed my nights sleep. Wouldn’t leave home without it and would upgrade to the next size up backpack if meant I couldn’t take it😂
That's fair enough! Sea to Summit do make some cracking pillows 👌
I'm a stuff sac guy. I like to be able to reach in my pack no matter if I'm backpacking, kayaking or cycling. The shape of the pack or packs may differ, but the goal is the same. Keep gear dry, make the gear fit the space and be light enough to carry. I like color coded stuff bags to find items quickly without digging through everything. One of the problems with over stuffed stuff sacs is they are calendrical leaving empty spaces. To solve this, I use oversized stuff sacks for large items like my sleep system. First, they are easier to get the sleeping bag into the stuff sac in the morning and second they shape to fill empty spaces., Yet are contained and can be pulled out with ease. Never fill your pack at home to the top. Trust me it will not all go back in the pack on the trail. Rule of the road: Everything you pack has to serve two or more functions or leave it at home. That includes cook ware and sleep system.
Very well explained. Thank you.
Folding your blow up sleeping mat will introduce creases and increase chances of the material failing!
Multiple dry sacks great idea thanks
Hi, thanks for your comments. There may be a very slight risk of damage to a sleep mat, but it does get the pack size down very small and Exped themselves have no issue with folding or rolling.
That’s insane. I’ve done hundreds of miles and have never seen that happen. I roll mine up and it hasn’t been damaged once. Maybe you’re using a cheap Walmart one.
@@SophisticatedDogCat If folding presents some huge risk then everyone who uses the manufacturer's bag is "doing it wrong" or we can trust that the engineers who designed it accounted for folding it 2-3 times then rolling it up
Regarding pillows, I think inflatable pillows are a great idea!
They are! Thanks for watching.
Inflatable pillows are very much a personal preference based on factors such as design and materials. Some research and testing needs to happen before you step off into the back country. Luckily most pillows are not a budget buster
Thanks for video. Quick question, if using dry bags inside, would you ditch the rain cover?
A raincover will stop the bag soaking up water and increasing the overall weight, so in consistent heavy rain it's a good idea to pop it on. That being said, most new rucksacks are made of materials which don't take on water like old canvas bags, so it's not absolutely essential. Kind regards, Harry.
cheers again
No problem 👍
Wait... doesn't the tent go on the outside of the rucksack?
It can, but if you have space inside your pack then we'd recommend storing it inside. That way it's a little more protected and then your centre of gravity is better adjusted (this depends on where you pack the tent of course).
@@trekitt
You pack your tent at the top when climbing up and at the bottom when coming back down. This is from the days when the tent used to be the heaviest piece of gear.
Im still deciding on what pack to get. I have the hikelite 26 and i feel the space is not enough so im thinking which of the 2? Talon or kyte like what hanna have
Hi Grace. The Talon is a massively versatile and lightweight pack whilst the Kyte is more of a workhorse, so it all depends on how hard a time you intend to give your pack. Thanks for watching. Paul.
Don’t go less than 30L, but that’s still pushing it. 35L if you’re a Conservative packer, but I’d go at least 50L if you’re starting.
@@SophisticatedDogCat im only 155cm, i tried 50L but i looked like a turtle when all the camping gear was in it and its kinda hard to trek the steep parts of the mountains, i was not able to comfortably walk with it😅
@@gracedraper7949 In that case, go down to 40L and see how you like it. What pack are you using?
@@SophisticatedDogCat i purchased the fairview 40 on sale in Xs. I think its cool not just really good in hiking mountains but can also use to travel in other places.
Solid hiking boots you have there , what s the make please? thanks
Salewa
They're the Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite GTX Mid's. I'll pop a link below. Kind regards, Harry.
www.trekitt.co.uk/39457/products/salewa-womens-mountain-trainer-lite-mid-gtx-navyblue-fog.aspx
Looking for backpacking pack for my short torso. I'm 5'2" thinking that'll fit me well. I know you're around my height. Which osprey is that please?
Sarah Blair kyte 36
Hi Sarah, it's the Kyte 36. Hannah is only 5ft 1" and it fits her perfectly, so it should be around the right size for you too. Harry.
Thanks both!
Pack liner. Use bag as big stuff sack and a trash compactor garbage bag will waterproof your entire pack.
That is another option, but it does mean when you go to get something out when it's tipping it down, everything gets wet. When in individual bags, only the specific item you're getting will get a bit damp.
I've always said, long and thin goes too far in. It's short and thick which does the trick.
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