#hikerchat - Staying Organized
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TaigaAdventures
replying to @TETONsports
@TETONsports @rscottjones You bet. The Mountain Adventurer gets bags switched out depending on the season. Otherwise,
Good to go! #hikerchat
XVCrosstrek
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones When I was single, I hung them on my walls as reminders of time well spent & motivation to get out again. #HikerChat
DenaliStores
A3: My dad is a retired engineer so he taught me everything he knows about packing. I'm good at car tetris #hikerchat
RCGibby73
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: I pack the large items first and fill around those with the smaller things. #HikerChat
shawnmanogue
RT @eddieG805: @rscottjones @shawnmanogue Yup keeps it safe from water too #hikerchat
MissouriHowell
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @PDodsonphoto I gotta run, guys. This #hikerchat is so disorganized. (I crack myself up.)
TETONsports
replying to @kevinspocket @kevinspocket @KovasP That is if you don't have to update, isn't that right @MelodramaBabs? #hikerchat
bushwhackingfoo
replying to @TheHikingDiva @TheHikingDiva @rscottjones @WanderWritings @TETONsports Was it really necessary to share that photo with us? Or even take it? #hikerchat
99Boulders
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4. I employ the "push harder" technique. As in, oh it doesn't all fit? Just push harder #hikerchat
NatureGirlTech
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
rscottjones
replying to @OutdoorsWNY @OutdoorsWNY @TETONsports Just so you can share, right? That's my excuse #fussyeater #lovesoptions #hikerchat
kevinspocket
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
Kootenaicountry
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: If it won't go, force it. If it breaks you needed a new one anyway. #hikerchat
TaigaAdventures
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4. I have a soft sided organizer with four cubes full of extras. #hikerchat
TKoutside
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: coffee nearest. Beer furthest. That's reward when setup is done. #hikerchat
NatureCrank
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones Everything goes in bags. Backpacking trips..I'll usually have four bags including my backpack and stac… https://t.co/PrOtsXdxoh
TETONsports
replying to @TheHikingDiva @TheHikingDiva @WanderWritings Can't we all just get along? ;) #hikerchat
Todd_the_Hiker
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
rscottjones
replying to @99Boulders @99Boulders Why mess with what's not broken? It's worked for centuries. #hikerchat
bushwhackingfoo
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
Mrs_Roadrunner
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
TheHikingDiva
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4 I have embraced Ikea bags for a lot of packing #HikerChat
TETONsports
replying to @Chrisism_ink @Chrisism_ink It's like playing Tetris in reverse sometimes. #hikerchat
NatureCrank
replying to @Parks_Explorer @Parks_Explorer @rscottjones I also keep hard copies of maps and such but before the trip it's always easy to pull… https://t.co/V88G0FcRB4
shawnmanogue
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4 what every needs to come out 1st goes in last...#Hikerchat
XVCrosstrek
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A4: Finding the right combination of containers. For me: milk crates, duffle bags, & packing cubes sta… https://t.co/itvZSSenYP
Mrs_Roadrunner
replying to @Kootenaicountry @Kootenaicountry @rscottjones works for me ;) haha #hikerchat
eddieG805
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports I always struggle with hike organization. There's always some part I just wing it on #hikerchat
kevinspocket
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones Good call, I'll have to remember that one #hikerchat
Audg007
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
XVCrosstrek
RT @99Boulders: @rscottjones A4. I employ the "push harder" technique. As in, oh it doesn't all fit? Just push harder #hikerchat https://t.…
TheHikingDiva
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @TETONsports I'm the "fancy" meal girl. Once you get the hang, easy to do. And tastier! #HikerChat
WeekendWomanWar
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
bushwhackingfoo
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports I drag the packing out for days if I could. That's why I wait until the last minute and then pack like a fiend. #hikerchat
jaypeatravels
replying to @DenaliStores @DenaliStores Yeah dry sacks and stuff sacks are the best. Beats all your stuff floating around in your pack. #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @Audg007 @Audg007 Why is it different? I'm very similar and I Don't know why I'm like that. #Hikerchat
RCGibby73
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A5: Declutter first. Eliminate what you really don't use or need and donate it to someone who will use. #HikerChat
Chrisism_ink Mrs_Roadrunner
now i do have what 3 camera bags. everything is put back where it goes and no one is allowed into them ha #hikerchat
rscottjones
replying to @Mrs_Roadrunner @Mrs_Roadrunner Same in my household. DON'T TOUCH, I HAVE A SYSTEM hahaha #hikerchat
rscottjones
RT @TETONsports: Q5. Organization hack, share some tips here to organize your gear. #hikerchat
99Boulders
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones Right. There definitely isn't a better way 😏 #hikerchat
DenaliStores
replying to @jaypeatravels @jaypeatravels Especially in the winter if you have to take your gloves off because you can't find something #hikerchat