I backpacked on our farm this weekend, just a short 4 mile hike, camp, and back. Everything went well, but I noticed that I was wasting alot of time trying to be careful such as with organization, then if I'd screw up with the organization I'd waste time getting back on track or else I'd have...

On the last hiking trip, shonuff and I took the time to compare notes on our packs. Shonuffs shoulder straps did not have a chest strap - meaning a strap that goes across the chest. While we were walking, shonuffs' straps kept wanting to slide off his shoulders. He told me it was a little...