Summer Backpacking Gear in a Frameless Pack

[@hikerccter9036]

New bumper sticker, "Friends don't let friends scoop the poop". I like that! I can't wait for my SWD frameless 40 to arrive. I am perhaps a pound or two heavier than you, so I have the Blackbird XLC. I love my hammock, it rocks. But for long hikes I just picked up the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo. I want to test it and see how it works out. I enjoy the tips for loading your bag. When my bag arrives I will no doubt be coming back to this video. Thanks.

[@DanGoesHiking]

Glad it was helpful! I have a SMD Gatewood Cape with Serenity Net Tent, which has very similar angles as the lunar solo. It's a great tent. I'm sure you'll love it!

[@MegaMastiffman]

Great video thank you very much

[@jpriddle]

Until you spring for another dry bag for your jacket, grab a turkey roaster bag. I’ve kept one at the top of my pack in case it starts to rain and I need to keep extras dry. Great video!

[@DanGoesHiking]

Good tip!

[@GrimesMusic]

Have you considered a pack liner? You wouldn’t need extra dry bags. Nice setup. I’m 6’1 so I opted for the Blackbird XLC and it’s been great. I’ve had it for years.

[@DanGoesHiking]

I'm not a fan of pack liners. No real reason, just my personal preference to use separate stuff sacks. Sounds like a lot of people are happy with their XLC!

[@GrimesMusic]

Dan Goes Hiking yeah pack liners can suck sometimes.

[@backkat9475]

Picardin lotion works well. Thought about the individual water tablets versus bottles? If a back up, extra time may be worth the weight trade. Good vid.

[@DanGoesHiking]

Good to know! I use the drops in the winter too so I didn't feel like also buying the tablets. But that's a great lightweight backup option

[@kasonfrigetto3824]

This is a great video! Ill be interested to see this channel progress. I get Darwinonthetrail vibes from you. Something he has incorporated is a cool signature look, good camera work, beautiful B-roll shots, etc. Do your own thing for sure, but he would be a good reference.

[@DanGoesHiking]

That's a big compliment to be compared to Darwin! I hope to be at least half as cool as him one day (and at least half his number of subscribers 😁) Thanks for the kind words!

[@JohnnyontheTrail]

Nice pack, I just got my new Zpacks Nero in the mail yesterday. I can't wait to try it out. That pack looks great. I just found your channel and i can't wait to see more videos from you.

[@DanGoesHiking]

Thanks!

[@eddiebradley6192]

I have a quilt that's very similar to yours. I took out the cross-stitching to get a little more loft and made a foot box with a couple snap fasteners and a rubberband. Nice video.

[@DanGoesHiking]

Sounds like a good modification!

[@pgreenx]

Nice. Whats the max COMFORT weight for the pack? I had an MLD Burn and above 15-18 lbs was pretty uncomfortable on the shoulders

[@DanGoesHiking]

SWD claims 18-20 lbs, which sounds about right. Although I used a different pack once (with no hip belt) for a 4-day trip and my shoulders were killing me. I think it all depends on a person's body type. I'll also say that my shoulders have gotten used to the weight so they don't get nearly as sore anymore.

[@joshbeoddy2124]

Perfect timing on this video, thanks so much! I have been trying to figure out whether or not 30L SWD would be too small for me and your kit is very similar to mine at least dimensionally. I use a ridgerunner and a thunderfly so not quite as low of a BW. I'm right around 12lbs with a chair. I will probably ask Brandon to make me a 30L with full suspension just to be safe when I have a heavier winter load. I can always use it frameless in the summer if I want to. Again thank you so much it can be so hard to find the info you need to make a decision and your videos have been amazing.

[@DanGoesHiking]

Glad it was helpful! I was going through the same dilemma when I bought mine, and I'm glad it worked out.

[@OutLan]

Very nice. I have a similar loadout. LOVE my SWD frameless 40. Good stuff!

[@deannathompson4009]

I've never used picardin spray, but the lotion works great for me. I think you'll find it works for you as well.