tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719211987497516944.post6362045861395184688..comments2024-02-25T15:01:05.477+02:00Comments on Bush n' Blade (ブッシュクラフトと刃物鍛冶): Gear Talk - What Am I Packing?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08281762612711910832noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719211987497516944.post-80340032811094814892012-06-19T14:14:22.683+03:002012-06-19T14:14:22.683+03:00Thanks! that material would be available with chea...Thanks! that material would be available with cheap enough price.<br />you explained well understandable. :) covering pad would be good idea.<br />lets see what I can gather for material.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281762612711910832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719211987497516944.post-50282983317026058422012-06-19T12:57:01.996+03:002012-06-19T12:57:01.996+03:00I find that thin foam sleeping pad material works ...I find that thin foam sleeping pad material works very well. I would cut thin long strips, use flexible epoxy to attach them to the leather straps. I would also attach the pad strips to the shoulder straps with some kind of cord or string as well, in other words, punch holes through the pad and leather strap and then thread the cordage through and tie it off. Maybe once at the top, once in the middle and once at the bottom of the strap. It's difficult to explain what I mean... Then if you want to, you can add a cover to the new straps. I'm going to use canvas material for this. This will protect the pads from damage and sparks from a fire.<br /><br />Hope I explained this well enough! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719211987497516944.post-85125849030215113722012-06-19T11:16:12.138+03:002012-06-19T11:16:12.138+03:00thanks for the tip! those are the the modification...thanks for the tip! those are the the modification I noticed that will be needed for these packs. especially the shoulder pad is very much needed as I have had little problem on the end of last trip. do you have any suggestion on padding material?<br /><br />adding extra strap on bottom of savotta pack is a good idea, especially when I try to pack winter sleeping bag.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281762612711910832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719211987497516944.post-16231755280024974862012-06-19T10:07:24.494+03:002012-06-19T10:07:24.494+03:00Being a fan of vintage packs, I really like that S...Being a fan of vintage packs, I really like that Savotta pack you have! It seems like it has a good amount of space inside. I would make two recommendations to improve that pack: Make padding for the leather shoulder straps. This will make it much more comfortable. I just did this to my Swedish pack, which is similar. Also, I would attach additional straps to the bottom of the Savotta pack, which would allow you to carry something bulky on the bottom (e.g. sleeping bag) so you don't have to carry it inside the bag, which would leave more room. Just a few suggestions. If you have a bigger pack for longer trips, you may not want or need to make those modifications.<br /><br />And as you know, I'm a fan of the gas mask bag as well. My recommendation for this bag would be similar to that above: straps on the bottom of the bag for holding the poncho, which leaves more room inside. But be careful, don't make this bag too heavy! I agree that this type of bag can be great for day trips, and it can even be used for an overnighter in an emergency (poncho as shelter and space blanket for warmth, in my case).<br /><br />I like that leather belt pouch, too. Very nice fire kit with extras.<br /><br />Speaking of Finland being a cold country... When I went hiking at the Ruunaa Hiking Area in the extreme eastern part of Finland last year, the temperature dropped to 2.5*C one night...in JUNE! :O It sure is a cold country. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com