A sack pack may not look as good to some folks as the day packs in a glossy catalogue. It does take a while to open and close it. But it has smooth lines and can be toted through the scrub with much less chance of getting hooked up than a framed pack or one with lots of straps and protrusions. If the bag material is waterproof, then your load should stay fairly dry. If you are hunting and only need the bag to carry your jacket when you get too hot and maybe carry the meat home, then you can stuff the empty pack down your shirt to keep it out of the way when stalking. Above all it is relatively inexpensive and you can make it yourself.
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Frank - The stone in the corner trick has come in handy many a time for me, especially for improvised tarps. One of my favourite pieces of kit is a groundsheet from the local army surplus, which I often improvise as a tarp, hammock etc using this technique.
Currently Im trying to ditch the pack altogether and come up with a way to use a wool army surplus blanket as an improvised sackpack, which I am imagining to be similar to a pikau. I tried the old fashioned blanket roll which was also pretty good
Good on you for sharing this. This is a great idea that I have been able to use it from time to time. Like using a sleeping bag stuff bag and turning it into a "day pack" for a short time.
The "stone in the corner" trick is also good to know for tying onto a fly when there is no hole in the fabric.
Cheers
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