Jim and Sue L.
Junior Ranger
Jenn got us started on this.
After seeing Jenn's nifty set up for storing all her clothes and gear in the cabin, we decided to cruse the internet in search of packing cubes. We found a neat store called "The Container Store" (containerstore.com)-not a particularly imaginative name, but hey, they are stock full of all sorts of handy-dandy goodies.
They carry the Eagle Creek Pack-It System and it was on sale 'till the end of May-score. They had a location not too far from home, so off we went. We found a good supply of Pack-It items and were especially impressed with the expandable Pack-It Folder 18: a great system for keeping shirts and pants neat and wrinkle free (there is a demonstration video on their web site). Bought four of the folders, two of the Shoe Cubes and two Pack-It Cubes which will be just perfect for undies and socks. We went for two colors: black and blue (the only colors they offered). This please Jim no end, 'cause he doesn't believe in co-educational undies. Go figure.
Shopping on line is handy, but it doesn't compare with actually seeing an item and checking out the quality or lack there of. Another plus is if the store has knowledgeable and pleasant staff. We lucked out with a lovely lady named Barbara. She spent considerable time showing us the products and we spent an equal amount of time giving her a smart phone tour of Spamalot (get ready, Cary: possible future customer in the wings). She was an avid tent camper, but age is creeping up on her, as it did with most of us, and she is considering upgrading. She mentioned her sister has been touring the country for the last two years in a Sportsman RV and loving it. Jenn, you have company on the road.
Anyway-we are going to try this system out on our trip to Kings Canyon around the end of June (depending on the baby-hurry up, kid!) and we'll let you all know how it works out.
Camp On
Jim and Sue
After seeing Jenn's nifty set up for storing all her clothes and gear in the cabin, we decided to cruse the internet in search of packing cubes. We found a neat store called "The Container Store" (containerstore.com)-not a particularly imaginative name, but hey, they are stock full of all sorts of handy-dandy goodies.
They carry the Eagle Creek Pack-It System and it was on sale 'till the end of May-score. They had a location not too far from home, so off we went. We found a good supply of Pack-It items and were especially impressed with the expandable Pack-It Folder 18: a great system for keeping shirts and pants neat and wrinkle free (there is a demonstration video on their web site). Bought four of the folders, two of the Shoe Cubes and two Pack-It Cubes which will be just perfect for undies and socks. We went for two colors: black and blue (the only colors they offered). This please Jim no end, 'cause he doesn't believe in co-educational undies. Go figure.
Shopping on line is handy, but it doesn't compare with actually seeing an item and checking out the quality or lack there of. Another plus is if the store has knowledgeable and pleasant staff. We lucked out with a lovely lady named Barbara. She spent considerable time showing us the products and we spent an equal amount of time giving her a smart phone tour of Spamalot (get ready, Cary: possible future customer in the wings). She was an avid tent camper, but age is creeping up on her, as it did with most of us, and she is considering upgrading. She mentioned her sister has been touring the country for the last two years in a Sportsman RV and loving it. Jenn, you have company on the road.
Anyway-we are going to try this system out on our trip to Kings Canyon around the end of June (depending on the baby-hurry up, kid!) and we'll let you all know how it works out.
Camp On
Jim and Sue
