Couple of questions. I have a ULA P1 that I have used for apx. 12 yrs. I currently have an REI Quarter Dome T2 plus tent weighing apx. 5 Lbs., The suggested weight limit on the ULA is around 30 Lbs. I want to be able to do some winter backpacking. Just curious if there is a way to better pack this pack so as to allow more room/usability. Anyone out there use a P1 in winter? Anyone pack the tent loosely down in the bottom of the pack or strap it to the outside top of the pack? Also thinking about not putting my sleeping pad in a stuff sack, but deflating flat, along with the pillow, and placing these in the sleeping bag stuff sack. Sleeping bag stuff sack is larger than normal, so it fills a wider area in the bottom of the pack. I am trying to get away from using stuff sacks, to use more area inside the pack. I have a feeling I need a larger capacity pack so I can use this tent in winter. Would rather purchase a new pack rather than a new tent, although I have been looking at the Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Platinum. Suggestions on working with this pack or stepping up to a lightweight pack that can handle 40 Lbs.? Thanks.
