From: Herb Dulzo (hadulzo@attbi.com)
Date: Tue Dec 24 2002 - 21:36:24 CST
MessageI like to sit in my folding chair and watch the boys fold the troop
tents after I stuffed mine. It's always good for a few chuckles since hazing
isn't allowed.
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From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com]On
Behalf Of Phil Brown
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 6:23 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Fold and roll or "stuffit"?
I have always been a roll and fold guy. I have only noticed a few stuff
types on the trail and previously it did not make much sense to me. This
thread has me rethinking my method. Not having to fold and roll to get on
the trail has some appeal.
Stuffing a sleeping bag is different as it has lots of air that easily
compresses out. A tent is more difficult to get trapped air out of -
especially when wet. How does the stuff method work when the tent is wet?
Yes, I know you never store a wet tent, but sometimes you have to pack a wet
tent when you leave camp in the morning and pull it out to dry later in the
day.
From packing clothes while traveling I have learned that neatly folded
clothes take less space than clothes just stuffed in a suitcase. Is this
not the same for a tent?
Which method is quicker? It would seem to me that stuffing would be
quicker on the take down, but a neatly rolled tent would be a little quicker
to put up.
What method does Santa use when packing his bag? An important question
tonight.
Merry Christmas to all and wishing you many happy miles on the trail next
year,
Phil Brown
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