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02/08/2013 10:19AM (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
I had Dan at Cooke Custom Sewing make me a bag that would ride on top of my toboggan to make things that I might need on the trail easily accessible/storeable.
~First off, it has adjustable straps on either end. (also will be adding some in the middle to keep bag better centered) So, no matter how I lash my toboggan this bag will be able to ride on top of the load.
~There is a huge pocket with large zipper handles (see back of bag in photo) that allow easy, convenient access so I'm able to quickly add/subtract extra layers (hats, mitts, gloves, fleece, parka etc.)without having to unlash my toboggan or worry about those items pulling/falling/ripping off if I just have them tucked under the lashing ropes. Also, I'm able to keep my first aid kit as well as some hand warmers & snacks in there. I also found it works well for those last minute small items that didn't get packed away into the travel duffles.
~ A pocket for my handsaw. So, if we run across any downed timber across a trail, I'll have ready access to my saw.
~ A pocket for my water bottles. Completely lined with thinsulate material to provide an extra measure of insulation prolonging the freezing process.
~ A couple more adjustable straps running over the top of the bag to hold my snow snowshoes, and provide easy access/storage of those on the trail as well.
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02/08/2013 02:48PM
Nice design. Keeping things orderly and accessible is a great skill to have for winter.
Am I correct in assuming you don't carry a backpack while trekking? I ask because that is what I do and very similar to your Conover bag, it carries all the essentials needed.
"It is more important to live for the possibilities that lie ahead than to die in despair over what has been lost." -Barry Lopez
02/12/2013 09:03AM
Minnesotian,
you are correct. I do not use a backpack. For me, I find that a backpack traps my perspiration. So, this is what I came up to avoid that problem - yet still having the easy accessibility.
Soledad,
$130
you are correct. I do not use a backpack. For me, I find that a backpack traps my perspiration. So, this is what I came up to avoid that problem - yet still having the easy accessibility.
Soledad,
$130
02/12/2013 09:54AM
Greg,
The bags I have are 50th anniversary bags that were on clearance a couple years ago. It's likely they are no longer in stock. I just did a quick search of Cabelas and didn't see anything similar.
The bags I have are 50th anniversary bags that were on clearance a couple years ago. It's likely they are no longer in stock. I just did a quick search of Cabelas and didn't see anything similar.
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