Check out my new pack

“Many of you know that I've gone backwards in my approach to gear. I used to have a sub 20# pack and do long distances. I've gotten into basecamping lately, and frankly, have gotten spoiled. I keep asking myself how can I take the luxuries of basecamping out on the open trail. The answer? A mechanical pack. It's dang heavy, but once you get going the machinery takes over. Engineers rule!

Check it out:

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“How the heck are you gonna get all your gear into that little red x?”

“Do you mind if I go first when we cross frozen lakes in winter ??”

“It floats too. There is compressed air in the metal tubing to give buoyancy.”

“Or, you could just pull the ripcord on the CO₂-inflated raft that's in the pack...”

“That's emergency use only.”

“But can you make an omelet with it ??”

“That's why I went to a bigger pack. I like making breakfast burriotos on trips. 1# of sausage and a dozen eggs will do ya for a few breakfasts in colder weather.”