[Philmont] Internal frame packs

We had a lot of problems with guys trying to do this with their tents. They weren't stable and would tend to slide back and forth unless they tightened the straps a lot which in turn crushed down all the food that was right under the pack. Our guys did much better when we got them to start packing the packs in their packs FIRST, against their backs and then packing everything else in around the tent. One thing they all forgot about was that the top of the pack pulls up and it's really easy to pack a bunch of food in the open top of the pack and then extend up the top of the pack to cover the food. The side compression straps hold the tent and any other 'hard' gear together tight in the main compartment and then the food can be more gently carried in the top without as much pressure from the top. Kevin Mineart ----- Original Message ---- From: Larry Taylor <Larry.Taylor@co.travis.tx.us> To: Philmont List Member <Philmont@troop47.com> Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 11:36:20 AM Subject: [Philmont] Internal frame packs what make and model is his pack? generally the straps that hold on the top (detachable fanny pack) can hold down a tent between the top fanny pack and the top of the main bag. My thermarest went outside near bottom where the ice pick loops were ____________________________________________________________________________________ Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7

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