Backpacker Magazine GearCast: Fastpacking Pitch 101

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In this how-to clinic, Backpacker editors Jonathan Dorn and Marc Kauffman talk about the benefit of setting your tent up in the so-called "fastpacking" pitch. Learn what that term means, why it can save you several pounds, and what conditions are best for using it. Jon and Marc also demonstrate the fastest step-by-step method for setting up the typical footprint, poles, and rainfly.

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Uploaded: December 13th, 2006 @ 5:54 am
Author: BackpackerMagazine

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