Originally Posted By topshot
Originally Posted By PaHiker
Therm-A-Rest mummy pad

Since you had collapse issues (though it also sounds like you needed to make the pack taller than the pattern for your torso length), I'm curious how you were using this for your frame? Or what else did you put into the frame pockets on the back?

Understand, the problem wasn't the pack collapsing, it was the belt. I had socks and liner gloves in it, and I don't think they gave enough support to the belt, hence the collapse. I am 5'8", so I don't think a longer pack is what I need.


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[*]The bottom of the pack is wider to allow for storing the tent bag

Actually, it's that way to just stuff the sleeping bag. The tent should be higher up in your pack.

Preference matter, I think. My bag compresses pretty well, and is smaller than the tent, so I put the tent in the bottom.


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[*]Finally, and not sure how / where to do this, maybe on the outside of the section where the tent stores, or on the back mesh area. I need a small, clear, pouch to store permits, something that can be seen without removing the bag and opening it.

Seems like a waste for something so specific that will be used so little.


I don't see how it's much of a waste. I actually found a flat storage pouch that came with some gear I bought, don't remember what right now. It's 3.5 x 5, flat, and weights less than an ounce.
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