Considering that they're rumored to be one of the most popular packs on the AT, I was hoping to catch someone who's completed a thru with one for some advice on how to optimize this thing. Actually, I'd be grateful for any advice at all.
I love this pack, but feel like I have to unpack EVERYTHING every time I go in it, since it only has the one opening at the top. Presently, I have everything organized into stuff sacks, including:
-Tent
-Sleeping Bag
-Sleeping Pad
-Cooking, Toiletries, First Aid
-Clothing
-Food
And, they're sort of in that order in the bag, with the sleeping stuff on the bottom. Is there a smarter way to set this up? What sorts of things should I have accessible on TOP, and should I consider repacking into more sacks?
Another thing: I don't want to reinvent the wheel, so I'll just ask:
What's the best way to hang stuff like my Crocs, rain pants (bagged up) and ukulele off of my pack? I mean, obviously, I could whip out the parachute cord and just tie them on, but isn't there an easier solution?
Thanks in advance for your help.