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Could any jumpers share their techniques for field packing ? Thanks

no clamps, to heavy and bulky to pck around. theres my .02

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?

Sorry for the confusion, but I was referring to "folding the canopy for travel or long term storage" Thanks

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).

Packing the pilot chute inside is idiot proof. I personally don't like putting the shrivel flap sideways since it leaves the hook exposed.

Call it a "rigger roll" that's not as confusing as "field pack."

NickD
BASE 194

why not simply pack the beast as you have it there anyway..

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!

Gus

Pack the leg straps inside gets my vote.
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