I never keep a pack or any other chewable or "smelly" gear NEAR my shelter, due to Porcupines, Pikas and Packrats chewing stuff and bears being attracted by any odours.
I hang everything, except gun, ammo, emerg. and 1st-aid kits and water/pee bottles (CAREFULLY marked and separated!
) and thus can sleep in peace.
Brad, that HUBBA HUBBA HP is about the slickest little rig for old gimps like me that I have yet seen. I would buy one, but, have some rifles I have lusted after for years just become available and I am a total gun slut.
I agree, tho', that looks like what you call "The Schizzle" for a solo backpacker and like it would work in most crappy weather, especially if sheltered in second growth young timber to mitigate really harsh winds.
That said, I am thrilled to find the CF replacement pole sets for my two ID tents as they are no longer made and one of mine is slightly bent...thanks, bud!
