Cleaning

Packing Tips

Packing Tip
- Proper Backpack Weight Distribution:
  A. Small, “Quick Access” Items i.e.: sunblock, head lamp, etc.
  B. Heavy Weight Items i.e.: food, water, fuel, etc.
  C. Light Weight Items i.e.: rain gear, clothing, etc.
  D. Medium Weight Items i.e.: tent, ground sheet, etc.
  E. Sleeping Bag
Ultralight Tip
- Going Lighter – The “Big 3” Gear Items
  To dramatically reduce the weight of your fully loaded backpack get the weight of your “Big 3” gear items down. The “Big 3” are your tent, sleeping bag and backpack (empty) combined.
Backpacking Tip
- Steps to Lifting a Backpack
  1. Lift to bent knee.
  2. Slide onto one shoulder while swinging slowly around and slide other arm in opposite strap.
  3. Fasten hip belt, then snug up other straps and off you go...!

Wetsuit & Drysuit Care
Wash dry tops, dry suits and wetsuits in McNett® Wet Suit and Dry Suit Shampoo. To eliminate the toughest odors dip suits in MiraZyme™ treated water (and air dry (see instructions on the bottom of page 20). MiraZyme is a powerful blend of odor fighting microbes & enzymes.

Tent Stake-Out Tip
The Trucker’s Hitch is one of the easiest methods to tension guy lines. Set up as illustrated above. Create the upper loop by using an overhand on a bight or a slip knot. Tie off with a looped half hitch which is easy to untie and adjust.