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Good post.


On trips where I'm carrying a light shelter/groundcloth, that item usually remains outside for four reasons: 1) It's light but bulky, 2)It's usually the first thing I unpack and the last thing I pack 3)It can be dirty/muddy at times and 4)Quick access if a sudden storm hits.


Excellent point. I just bought my first ever footprint ground cloth; haven't used it yet, what with winter just about to start, but I'll definitely try the outside carrying of this. In my climate, it's going to get at least a little wet anyway.