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I've had an absolute overkill vault for years and intend to switch to a sack (obvs unless the area has aggressive bears and/or the park specifies vaults are required).

What would you add as a luxury item to take up the newly available weight and volume? Currently leaning towards a lightweight backpacking chair. Getting up off the ground and having a backrest after a long days backpacking sounds great.

I have a 36L bag, so the vault takes up A LOT of the volume. And I shoot for midweight, say <20lbs dry weight.

Option 2, but vetoed by my frequent adventure buddy, was harmonicas for some nighttime jams. I can't play harmonica, so backwoods camp seemed like a good place to practice.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Enjoy having a lighter pack or get a https://www.rei.com/product/148036/rei-co-op-flexlite-air-chair or https://www.rei.com/product/158004/helinox-chair-zero. They are essentially the same but sit slightly different so if you have the option it’s worth trying them out in store.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I love my Helinox chair! My husband loves his Big Agnes chair.