[pct-l] How to Carry More?

[RJ Lewis]

As some packs come with no pockets on the hipbelt or with annoyingly 
small pockets that really hold nothing of value, I found another great 
place for hipbelt pockets that adapt to nearly any pack made. These are 
made by Granite Gear- weigh about an oz each and sell for about 20 bux 
each. They are padded on both sides, making them useful for electronics, 
and come with water- resistant zips. They are actually large enough to 
hold all your goodies you could want for the hiking day- energy bars, 
camera, lip gloss, your cell phone, ipod, and with room left over! Kinda 
spendy, but then you get what you pay for. ;-)

Soul Sista



Jim and_or Ginny Owen wrote:
> I agree with Diane that you don't want to carry more.  OTOH, sometimes it is nice to have things close at hand.  We have always used light fanny packs (the current ones are made by ALPS) for things like the camera, sunglasses, maps and/or guidebook, snacks, and/or pen and paper.  If those things are buried in the pack, they aren't used enough.   One of the problems with lightweight packs is they don't usually have a top pocket for those kinds of items any more.  I like having them accessible.  Doesn't help with weight much - but it does make life easier.
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> Ginny
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