Hermit wrote:

QUOTE:
Hey, I've read few reviews on couple ways to pack in/out your tents,
and pads, other items.
I just curious; I'm getting another Backpack.
The Volume size would range between ( 4600 c.i. to 5200 c.i. )
plus, getting add-ons single pockets ( 600 c.i. )...
Note!, My Full Pack never excess 37 Lbs.
Main problem, and its an issue - Bulkness, and Volume.

So, How do you handle your tent, and pads, and other gear?.
#1. Strap them on the Outside of the pack. And Why?:dry:
#2. Stuff them Inside the Packs.

I can see Strapping the Tent on the outside like exspecting
Foul Weather condition during your travels.
)
I appreciate your Thoughts and responds.
Thank You;
From Old Hermit

Hermit,
That's an expedition size pack your getting. You must be going out for a couple of weeks at a time. That big of a pack has got to weigh several pounds. Before you get one that size it might help you to take a look at the weight and volume (bulk) of your kitchen, sleeping bag, tent and clothes bag. I have a Sixmoondesigns Starlite (v.1.0) which with the pad pocket has a total volume of 4100 ci. My hammock (HH Ultra-lite Asym) goes near the top side by side with the food bag. One half of the 3/8 in. thick ccf pad (36"lx20"w) I carry goes in the pad pocket. The other half rolls up & goes on top. My crocs go on the front (right side of the large pocket) binered to the pack. The latrine trowel ties on on the other side of the main pocket. Everything else goes in the pockets or in the pack itself. Packs that have big mesh pockets are a plus for me. If I were to go back to ground dwelling I would seriously look at a Henry Shires Tarp tent as they are very light & pack small. Down packs small & generally is pretty light. I use the Snowpeak Ti cup & pot set for heating water. All the cooking stuff goes in the big Snowpeak pot except for the McFlurry plastic spoon, the alcohol fuel bottle (plastic 12 oz drink bottle) & my chopsticks. I use an REI stuff sack/summit pack for my clothes bag & pillow in the hammock. Here's an interesting post (attached)I came across on another forum that might give you some ideas.
Rifleman