[pct-l] Backpack Packing strategies...

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I think the video author misses the fact that as the center of gravity
lowers it becomes less important to place the pack load vertically over the
weight-bearing hips. In other words, packing all the heavy stuff in the
bottom doesn't necessitate leaning over at a right angle just to keep the
load vertically over the hips. That seems a little silly.


On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 10:21 PM, John Abela <
pacificcresttrail2011 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> First, spend 8 minutes of your life and watch this video:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wuwNnRfrG4
>
> I would not be able to comment on this overall too much. I have gone
> from using a 4,200 cubic inch (68.8 liters) backpack to a 2,600 cu in
> (42.6 liters) and I have just placed an order for a 1,000 cu in (16.3
> liters) backpack that I am hoping beyond all hope I will be able to
> get my gear into. However what I can comment on is that a good deal of
> it depends upon the design of your bag. These days with things like
> Backpack lids/brains, it is just totally screwing up how to properly
> go about packing a backpack. Best thing I ever did was order a custom
> made backpack with no outside pockets (except for two shoulder
> pouches). Not only does it force me into properly packing a backpack -
> and not having to counter balance with outside pocket weight - but it
> results in zero snags with trees and bushes.
>
> I think there are so many different "suggestions" out there on the
> internet that it just really makes most people lost in what is
> 'right'. Watch the video and stop and think about everything you might
> be reading on the internet about this issue. It will so totally
> disprove the vast majority of what you are probably reading.
>
> Not a lot of info I can share on this fact beyond what I have. I am
> sure if you provided some further details on the pack you have and the
> amount of gear you have and what your big-three are, it could help
> some folks help you with some initial suggestions!
>
>
> John B. Abela
> www.RedwoodOutdoors.com
>
> On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 9:58 PM, Guthrie Nutter
> <guthrie.nutter at gmail.com> wrote:
> > *sheepish look*
> >
> > Having a bit of an 'adventure' with my amateur attempts to pack a
> backpack
> > properly.  Maybe doing a better job than anticipated, but need the extra
> > confidence booster.
> >
> > Anyone know of any good articles I can read on about how to actually
> > visualize the layout of where to put everything?  Ideally I would prefer
> to
> > see a hands-on demo at ADZPCTKO, but it's not possible.  Starting 5/17.
> >
> > If there's anyone on this list serv in the NYC area, holla in this
> > direction, and we can get a conversation going.  See you on the trail!
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