Carrying Arktis Smock

[BoDuke]

Was out on Dartmoor on Saturday and when my lad and I left the house it was freezing. By the time we had got to Fur Tor, the weather was roasting. I was wearing an Arktis Smock with base layer and 100 weight fleece. My day sack was full with no room for the smock. On the way back over real bad ground I could have done with losing the smock. I was thinking about a drybag to roll the smock into and strap to the main rucksack.

Can anyone recommend a drybag and a source for good straps please or has anyone any other ideas?

Thanks.

 

[Nomad]

A slightly bigger day sack?

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

Buy a bigger rucksack, and keep the smock handy.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

OMM do a chest rig you should be able to fit to most packs.

http://www.climbers-shop.com/361170/products/omm_trio_chest_pouch_4l.aspx first link i came across there are other suppliers in stock

Asda do 3 drybags for a fiver that are light and well made if you decide to go that route or you can splash out on exped or sea to summit for gucci ones

Personally, Id prefer a pack that has the capacity to take my shell when it gets warmer

 

[swotty]

I'm thinking of making one of these harnesses for carrying my coat when it's not needed, there is a correct name for similar ones made for specifically carrying coats but I can't remember what they are called....does anyone know?

https://www.frostriver.com/shop/blanket-roll-with-harness/

 

[Bumbler]

fold the smock into it's own hood...

http://frontierbushcraft.com/2012/03/13/folding-your-outdoor-jacket-a-neat-trick/

And strap it to your daypack. Thats what I intend to do with my gore tex army jacket.

 

[Barn Owl]

I'm thinking of making one of these harnesses for carrying my coat when it's not needed, there is a correct name for similar ones made for specifically carrying coats but I can't remember what they are called....does anyone know?

https://www.frostriver.com/shop/blanket-roll-with-harness/

coat slings? not being funny but Geoff Wood on British Blades makes and sells them.

 

[swotty]

coat slings? not being funny but Geoff Wood on British Blades makes and sells them.

Thanks Barn Owl, coat slings...that's the ones, or Grouse Beaters Coat Slings. Just had a look at the Geoff Wood ones, very nice.

I found this as well............

http://2nd95thrifles.myfastforum.org/index.php?component=content&topicid=514

I think, making one of these might be a project for next week

 

[sandbender]

A piece of cord about two meters in length, tie the working ends together with a couple of double fisherman's knots, put the cord over your neck and one arm, hang jacket over cord, pull the knots apart to tighten the whole shebang locking the jacket into your armpit.

Alternatively, roll jacket into a cylinder, place in stout waterproof bag, roll up bag and use the same two meter length of cord to secure the bundle with a couple of trucker's hitches, use the working ends that are left spare to secure the package to the top, back or side of your pack.

 

[Graveworm]

I can't think why you should want to put a shell in a dry bag? If you put it away wet how will it dry and if its raining wouldn't you put it on? If you are wading that deep then probably everything else will get wet. I'm with the use a bigger pack school or shock cord on the outside for occasional use.

 

[Laurentius]

Roll it around a webbing accessory strap, tie the ends and the middle with paracord and there you have it. Simples.

 

[woof]

I've now got a length of cheap(matches my life style)para cord in all my coat pockets, this easily makes a sling to carry your coat with.

Rob

 

[MikeLA]

grab both arms, spin the middle round and round, tie ams around your waist

 

[BoDuke]

Thanks for all of your replies. There's some really interesting stuff in here. Much appreciated.

 

[MikeLA]

grab both arms, spin the middle round and round, tie ams around your waist

Mine might have sounded a bit weird but its what ive done it and it works. Just an easy option for you