As I was doing research on my new tyvek bivy, I stumbled across MoonbowGear.com. These guys have developed a super light, super convenient backpack for short or long trips. The pack essentially takes advantage of the gear you are already carrying. By doing this you can eleminate unnecessary weight and save time packing up camp. See the pack below or go to MoonbowGear.com.
~ Gearskins ~
( Video now available - $10.00 )
is a harness/compression system that acts like a pack.
By leaving your ground pad and sleeping bag inside of your shelter...
these can be folded and the gearskin clipped around, with food and other items placed inside the fold.
It has the ability to carry all of your present gear as you would use normally , but with the advantage of the
Step 1 Lay the Gearskin open as shown | |
Step 2 Now add your ground sheet / tarp / bivy / tent - whatever shelter you are using. In this example, we'll demonstrate a ground sheet. | |
Step 3 Place your ground pad on top (or in shelter). | |
Step 4 Now your sleeping bag. | |
Step 5 Fold the ground sheet over the sleeping bag and place your food on top. | |
Step 6 Continue folding. | |
Step 7 Bring beavertail up and clip two top buckles. | |
Angled Side View. | |
Step 8 Clip side buckles loosely and evenly at first and position gear inside properly before the final cinch. | |
Step 9 Gear can now be accessed from the top. | |
Step 10 Congratulations! You have successfully assembled your custom Gearskin Backpack. |
Pack covers, VB liners, Waterproof stuff sacks. You name it!
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can be permanently or semi-permanently attached
to existing gear.
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Prices start at $180.00. Contact us for a quote.
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