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That old guy at the bus station in Knoxville changed how I pack
I was waiting for a Greyhound in Knoxville last spring and this older dude, maybe 70, had this beat up duffel bag. He pulled out a whole camping setup - stove, tent, sleeping bag - all from one bag. He told me he rolls his clothes instead of folding and uses those compression cubes, saved him like 30% more space. Has anyone else found a cheaper alternative to those name brand compression bags?
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troyjackson13d ago
Did you happen to catch if he was using actual compression cubes or just rolling everything tight? Because cheap mesh bags and a good roll might do the same thing for a lot less money.
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nathan_patel13d ago
That bit about rolling clothes and compression cubes is interesting, but I'm curious what kind of stove he had. Was it one of those tiny isobutane ones or a full on camp stove that folds flat? I've tried the rolling method and it works okay for t-shirts and jeans, but I can never get my heavier hoodies or a winter coat to compress down enough without a vacuum bag. Did he mention how he packs bulky stuff like that, or was his whole setup just summer camping gear?
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