seeya 0 #1 July 23, 2006 Could any jumpers share their techniques for field packing ? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfob 0 #2 July 23, 2006 no clamps, to heavy and bulky to pck around. theres my .02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #3 July 23, 2006 By "Field Pack" do you mean "packing while sitting out in a field" (as the previous poster seems to have interpreted it) or do you mean the more traditional "folding the canopy for travel or long term storage" sense in which that term is used?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeya 0 #4 July 23, 2006 Sorry for the confusion, but I was referring to "folding the canopy for travel or long term storage" Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #5 July 23, 2006 I lay the canopy out flat on one side (like the first step of a flat pack), then fold it in in segments about as wide as the distance between the line groups. I usually fold the tail in and down (depends on if I've set the brakes) to keep it out of the way. I sometimes daisy chain, but more often just roll the lines at the bottom of the canopy, then fold the canopy around the lines into the pack tray. I fold the PC into the bottom of the pack tray, and then tie the rig shut (if it's a pin rig) or put the shrivel flap on sideways (if it's velcro).-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #6 July 23, 2006 Packing the pilot chute inside is idiot proof. I personally don't like putting the shrivel flap sideways since it leaves the hook exposed.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #7 July 24, 2006 Call it a "rigger roll" that's not as confusing as "field pack." NickD BASE 194 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #8 July 24, 2006 why not simply pack the beast as you have it there anyway.. Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #9 July 24, 2006 As shown to me by Skreamer: (1) Lay the canopy on its side like you're going to flat pack it. (2) Stack the b's on the a's, c's on the b's, d' on the c's, brakes on the d's. (3) Roll it up like you're psycho packing, including the lines. Stop when you get to the risers. (4) Rotate the rolled up canopy/lines by 90 degrees so it fits your container. Put it in the container and close it up. (5) Do something VERY obvious so you don't jump it! GusOutpatientsOnline.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base283 0 #10 July 24, 2006 Pack the leg straps inside gets my vote. take care, space Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
