I appreciate it's a matter of personal preference, but when I backpacked around parts of Europe MANY years ago, I always had my tent strapped under the outside of my rucksack. The logic was that if the tent was wet or muddy, it was best outside the rucksack rather than inside it. It is not always possible to thoroughly clean and dry a tent. Likewise, in an emergency (sudden downpour for example) having the tent outside the rucksack meant it could be detached and pitched without exposing the contents of the rucksack to rain. I'd love to hear your comments on this as I am (after several decades) starting to get back into backpacking again and I want to improve my techniques ..... :)
Your tent would be rolled up and inside its non-muddy bag though?. There is nothing wrong with putting your tent on the outside of course, but this video is geared towards DofE people who will all be using a reccomended kit list that will all fit nicely inside and keep the rucksack rigid - which in turn keeps the weight distribution correct. I will always put my tent inside if I have space but have no issues with putting it on the outside either should I want to tote more stuff inside.
I keep Tent clothes inside sleeping bag and compression strap the whole thing up, this still fits easily inside the lower compartment and saves that extra bag inside your main compartment. It also saves you carrying/opening one more dry bag.
Yes, that makes sense. However, if you split up the contents of the said tent, things can easily go missing. Surely, other people can put in a similar graft, but towards something else in the group kit list, can't they?
Useful video for people starting out. As with anything and everything, your personal 'style' will evolve based on your preferences with regards to load distribution and accessibility. I've recently started using the Karrimor SF 'Odin' which was originally designed for the Danish military. The Odin has a 'clamshell' opening which gives full access to the interior of the pack which is an absolute game changer. Here's a short vid of me packing for a hike along Hadrian's Wall th-cam.com/video/t5V95OeCY4Q/w-d-xo.html
Chris Morris there is a pretty nice cheap one from Alpkit called the Numo, it's light, tiny when rolled up and v comfy to sleep on. I say it's cheap, it's forty quid.
Don't get an inflatable bed it takes space and uneeded as for dofe ur only away for a couple of nights Bronze : 1 night Silver : 2 night Gold: (I think) 3-4 days
Well said Adam. I've been going that for years.it also gives everything packed inside it another layer of protection. And pack your tent last of all. Shelter is your number 1 priority and if it's hissing down sideways when you are making camp, the last thing you need is a struggle to extract your tent from its interrment under everything else packed on top of it. Next thing you need out is your cook set. Getting a brew on is your next priority after shelter. Lastly minimise your spare clothing. It can add up to a surprisingly large amount of extra weight if you don't. Don't be like the girl in a DofE group who packed numerous pairs of jeans on the grounds of not knowing which pair or colour she would wasn't to wear in camp after the day's trek. Just keep it simple and keep it light.
I appreciate it's a matter of personal preference, but when I backpacked around parts of Europe MANY years ago, I always had my tent strapped under the outside of my rucksack. The logic was that if the tent was wet or muddy, it was best outside the rucksack rather than inside it. It is not always possible to thoroughly clean and dry a tent. Likewise, in an emergency (sudden downpour for example) having the tent outside the rucksack meant it could be detached and pitched without exposing the contents of the rucksack to rain. I'd love to hear your comments on this as I am (after several decades) starting to get back into backpacking again and I want to improve my techniques ..... :)
Mike DeMan I couldn't agree more :)
Your tent would be rolled up and inside its non-muddy bag though?. There is nothing wrong with putting your tent on the outside of course, but this video is geared towards DofE people who will all be using a reccomended kit list that will all fit nicely inside and keep the rucksack rigid - which in turn keeps the weight distribution correct. I will always put my tent inside if I have space but have no issues with putting it on the outside either should I want to tote more stuff inside.
Totally agree - a wet tent inside your dry rucsac liner, double bag it if it goes inside as the tent bag won't be waterproof.
I keep Tent clothes inside sleeping bag and compression strap the whole thing up, this still fits easily inside the lower compartment and saves that extra bag inside your main compartment. It also saves you carrying/opening one more dry bag.
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I have my dofe in a few hours and my tent is hanging on the outskirts de
You shouldn’t be carrying a full tent for duke of Edinburgh award as it is group kit so split it between your group
Yes, that makes sense. However, if you split up the contents of the said tent, things can easily go missing. Surely, other people can put in a similar graft, but towards something else in the group kit list, can't they?
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so helpful as my practice bronze Dofe is next week thursday
Hi, would it be suitable just to put everything inside of the large dry bag instead of a dry bed as well as several other dry bags?
I have that tent. also I'm starting next year, can't wait.
How was it ?
@@tomgallimore9645 I’m sure he loved it
i have my tent and my walking poles outside ... but I have dog food inside sooooooo...
Could this work with my 60 litre rucksack?????
Useful video for people starting out. As with anything and everything, your personal 'style' will evolve based on your preferences with regards to load distribution and accessibility. I've recently started using the Karrimor SF 'Odin' which was originally designed for the Danish military. The Odin has a 'clamshell' opening which gives full access to the interior of the pack which is an absolute game changer. Here's a short vid of me packing for a hike along Hadrian's Wall th-cam.com/video/t5V95OeCY4Q/w-d-xo.html
Can anyone recommend an inflatable sleeping mat
Chris Morris there is a pretty nice cheap one from Alpkit called the Numo, it's light, tiny when rolled up and v comfy to sleep on. I say it's cheap, it's forty quid.
Don't get an inflatable bed it takes space and uneeded as for dofe ur only away for a couple of nights
Bronze : 1 night
Silver : 2 night
Gold: (I think) 3-4 days
Mr Ali the inflatable one I have is the same size as a normal one. You leave it on your tent for 15ish minuets and it inflates by itself.
standard red Vango its
dofe approved
Why put things in a dry bag inside a waterproof liner, also i unroll the sleeping pad and open it into a tube inside the rucksack. Uses less room
Well said Adam. I've been going that for years.it also gives everything packed inside it another layer of protection. And pack your tent last of all. Shelter is your number 1 priority and if it's hissing down sideways when you are making camp, the last thing you need is a struggle to extract your tent from its interrment under everything else packed on top of it. Next thing you need out is your cook set. Getting a brew on is your next priority after shelter. Lastly minimise your spare clothing. It can add up to a surprisingly large amount of extra weight if you don't. Don't be like the girl in a DofE group who packed numerous pairs of jeans on the grounds of not knowing which pair or colour she would wasn't to wear in camp after the day's trek. Just keep it simple and keep it light.
Doea anyone know what bag was used in the video?
sorry i am late but i think its the vango sherpa 65
Bad advice there fella
Do not listen to most of the advice in the video, go to an experienced independent backpackers channel
My Channel is better XD
Despite the low bar, I don’t think that’s accurate
I mean, this has some qualities that may be useful but reaction videos...