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Q4. Finally putting your tetris skills to good use—what are your go-to strategies for packing your vehicle for a trip? #hikerchat

A4. I don't eat much and am TERRIBLE at meal prep. Excel: map and land navigation. #hikerchat https://t.co/2vZsW2D3Qc

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4 no strategies, just pile it up and hope it doesn't block rear view #hikerchat

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: Being in R&D as well I made a trunk tote with packable cubes that all fit together. That's been AM… https://t.co/OGg7slawRR

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: Biggest containers on bottom and sleeping bags/pads on top. #hikerchat

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: I pack the large items first and fill around those with the smaller things. #HikerChat

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4. I employ the "push harder" technique. As in, oh it doesn't all fit? Just push harder #hikerchat


replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: If we have overnight in hotel, we pack one small bag of what we'll need that night so we're not lu… https://t.co/NyL0z3yHdq

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: someone on the inside holds everything back while I slam the door, remember to not park in a puddle 👍 #hikerchat

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: If it won't go, force it. If it breaks you needed a new one anyway. #hikerchat

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4. I have a soft sided organizer with four cubes full of extras. #hikerchat

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: coffee nearest. Beer furthest. That's reward when setup is done. #hikerchat

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4. Get everything by the car, then pack large inflexible items, then fill in smaller inflexible items… https://t.co/RUIjdeKfHg

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4. Don't need many skills there. Backpack, boots, hiking poles and an overnight bag for after the tri… https://t.co/77VRmEblJ6

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones a4 we break up such things here, partnership. I am not the one who is in charge of the truck… https://t.co/nodg5nCijO

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4 I have embraced Ikea bags for a lot of packing #HikerChat

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4 what every needs to come out 1st goes in last...#Hikerchat

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: Finding the right combination of containers. For me: milk crates, duffle bags, & packing cubes sta… https://t.co/itvZSSenYP

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: I'm not great st this part. I throw bags in my car. Sometimes I forget a few have food in them and… https://t.co/xUDctMlp8T

RT @99Boulders: @rscottjones A4. I employ the "push harder" technique. As in, oh it doesn't all fit? Just push harder #hikerchat https://t.…

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: I pull into a lot of places at night so all sleeping gear and lights are kept easily accessible.… https://t.co/Z2UtbotkJk

replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4) Keeping the storage area covered & organized w/ the more used items up easy to get to. While havin… https://t.co/eHenfac9s3

Not let my husband pack. It's a solid strategy while using my extreme Tetris skills
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replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4. Truck & trunk tetris are games I can always win! Many years of honing that skill, I can tell you!… https://t.co/PCjcBwlJst

RT @sh_wt: @rscottjones A4. Truck & trunk tetris are games I can always win! Many years of honing that skill, I can tell you! #hikerchat ht…