Abans d' omplir la motxilla:
Presenta sobre el terra del saló de casa tota la panòplia de vestimenta, objectes i accessoris que et vols emportar, incloent la tenda. Seguint l' amplada de la motxilla, dóna prioritat a la constitució de columnes a fi que la motxilla sigui plana i alta. Col·loca els objectes pesants prop de l' esquena, en el primer terç de la motxilla, lleugerament per damunt dels ronyons.

Una bona motxilla és garantia d' una bona excursió, a condició que aquella sigui adaptada al tipus de sortida, que estigui ben feta i ben regulada. Com que transportaràs una part de la teva casa sobre les teves espatlles, cal que no portis res superfluu ni inútil. També cal que sàpigues arreglar-la de forma que hi puguis allotjar un màxim d'objectes en el mínim espai possible.
No explicaré aquí la manera de regular òptimament els tirants i corretges de la motxilla perquè això depèn del model i marca de motxilla. És important, quan adquirim una motxilla, llegir les instruccions de reglatge donades pel fabricant.

Com fer la motxilla:
Comença per la base. El duvet, la vestimenta que no portaràs durant la marxa, dins unes bosses de plàstic. Damunt, la tenda, les piquetes i els màstils. Els objectes d' higiene (necesser) i els queviures. Tot el que col·loquem per damunt d'aquí, així com a les butxaques laterals i de la tapa superior, és susceptible de ser utilitzant durant la marxa: els ganyips, la farmaciola, els mapes, les ulleres, la brúixola, ganivet, cantimplora, Gore-Tex, polar, mocadors de paper i tovallons, guants, gorra, protector solar, documents, càmera de fotos.
Els objectes utilitzats més sovint hauran d' estar dins de butxaques i compartiments externs a fi que siguin fàcilment accessibles sense haver-nos de treure la motxilla.

La meva companya fidel

Alpiniste

La Karrimor Alpiniste de tercera generació, una llegenda viva que fa més de 20 anys que m'acompanya. És, certament, la motxilla més famosa del planeta.
La primera Alpiniste va ser dissenyada por Don Whillans. La segona generació va ser reformada per en Dougal Haston, que hi va aportar nombroses innovacions i millores.
Aquestes magnífiques motxilles violeta han estat un tret característic de l'alpinisme modern.
En el desenvolupament de la "Alpiniste" hi va col·laborar l'ISM (International School of Mountaineering) de Leysin, i és aquí on va néixer, desenvolupar i provar la tercera generació de la Alpiniste.
El sistema dorsal Aergo M utilitzava una tecnologia revolucionària, en el seu dia, per modelar una forma especial que afavoria una millor ventilació i limitava la superfície de contacte amb les parts del cos en els punts de suport, com en el sistema S.A., però conservant la simplicitat clàssica que prefereixen els alpinistes.
Ara, a l'any 2007, continua acompanyant-me amb la mateixa fidelitat, solidesa i fiabilitat que ho feia 24 anys enrere, quan la vaig estrenar per primera vegada a les Valls de Núria...

The Works @ Mystery Ranch G-6000

Al nord del Parc de Yellowstone hi viu un noi que fabrica motxilles per les seves passions particulars: escalada, esquí, excursionisme i snowboard. El seu nom és Dana Gleason i, del seu taller Mystery Ranch hi surten, probablement, les millors motxilles de gran capacitat del planeta.

A continuació teniu l'article original, en anglès, que es va publicar a la revista "Backpacker Magazine, el Maig de 2003:

He works at Mystery Ranch. Dana designs packs around motion: Knuckledragging at Mt. Hood. Column wrestling on Devil's Tower. Levitating on rock and log across Hellroaring Creek. The load isn't important- staying mobile with a load is. The range of loads is expanding - folks at the ranch bike eveything - roads, mountains, and BMX. Skateboards take their toll as well... Its enough to get Dana backpacking again, just for the quiet. So what is your motion? Slide, ride, walk, climb? Or gracefully immobile? The Mystery Ranch builds packs that help you seize the experience. Pick one out and try it on. Take a moment to experience the pleasure of a custom fitted pack. From our quick Magic Monkey to our buffed out G-6000, Mystery Ranch packs fit the needs and backs of the most mobile primates. Whatever their size and shape; however they choose to swing.

Sometimes you have to haul it all. Winter trips, extended backpacking excursions, or just too much gear. The G-6000 was created for these occasions.

G-6000 Smart features and big-load comfot make this pack ideal for long, gear-laden trips.
Dana didn't mince words after hauling a 50-pound load up and down Kesugi Ridge: "No sore spots. No shoulder strain. This is the best pack I've ever used." Her comfort was so great she didn't even notice when a prankster in the group slipped a few rocks into her pack. The firm support comes from a stiff framesheet backed by an aluminum stay, plus fiberglass rods that provide excellent weight transfer to the well-padded hipbelt. Other noteworthy features: large, vertical back pockets that keep trail necessities at hand; an internal compression strap that makes it easy to close the sleeping bag compartment (and reduces zipper strain); a durable, double-layer packbag; and a crafty harness with adjustability that makes fine-tuning fit a snap (two sizes, 14 to 22 inches). The pack lacks water-bottle holders ($15 add-ons sold separately) and wand pockets, and the prototype we tested had no place for a hydration system (production models will have a hydration-compatible lid).

Built to handle tough loads, the G-6000 maintains it's flat, efficient shape with load bearing Xply Cordura panels by Dimension Polyant. These structured fabric panels channel the load directly to the G-6000's internal mainframe, a glass composite X that conducts that load to a 5 segment Lumbar Wrap hipbelt. The outamatic harness and framing give a perfectly easy fit, automatically adjusting to your shape every time you lift your load.

Big Honkin Bottle Pockets.
The G-6000's generous bottle pockets let you one hand a nalgene full of water whenever you want a drink - no stopping neccessary. Elastic pocket top and mesh pocket bottom keeps your stuff in and lets rain and dust out. You work hard with this pack. A full bladder in the lid pocket combined with 2 quarts down low means serious hydration.

Separate shoulder harnesses and belt settings for men and women give a complete custom fit for all of us. Call for special custom harness options. This is the most comfortable, most stable, and most fun BIG pack Dana Gleason has ever built. (Yes, fun...) You wont believe how good it feels.... It's time to expect more out of your pack - the G-6000 shows how much more.

Speed Zip Bottom
Dana Gleason's SpeedZip is designed to give big, easy access to your sleeping gear. The long zip ends lock together, protecting the zip when closed. Zipped open, the SpeedZip is 8" x 16", fronting a 1600 cu. in. lower compartment. An internal compression strap takes all strain off the SpeedZip, making it easy to close. A horizontal divider buckles in to keep the bottom seperate.
The SpeedZip sleeping bag compartment zips easily, and will swallow a big stuffsac with ease.

The G-6000 lid now has separate gear and hydration pockets, and converts into a slick, self contained 900 cubic inch daypack.

Dana has added built-in wand/waterbottle pockets.

Here is what they had to say in Backpacker Magazine's "Alaska Tested" article:

"Dina didn't mince words after hauling a 50-pound load up and down Kesugi Ridge: 'No sore spots. No shoulder strain. This is the best pack I've ever used.'
Her comfort was so great she didn't even notice when a prankster in the group slipped a few rocks into her pack. The firm support comes from a stiff framesheet backed by an aluminum stay, plus fiberglass rods that provide excellent weight transfer to the well-padded hipbelt. Other noteworthy features: large, vertical back pockets that keep trail necessities at hand; an internal compression strap that makes it easy to close the sleeping bag compartment (and reduces zipper strain); a durable, double-layer packbag; and a crafty harness with adjustability that makes fine- tuning fit a snap (two sizes, 14 to 22 inches)." The pack lacks water-bottle holders (15$ add-ons sold seperately) and wand pockets , and the prototype we tested had no place for a hydration system (production models will have a hydration-compatible lid)."