Originally Posted By: UTAlumnus
Space saver tip for the wind breaker: Strap it across the top & sides of the pack like a blanket roll if you've got the straps to do it with. The pack I'm using for a book bag has one on each side that are just long enough. They were meant to be used as compression straps.


Yea, I've done that before. I've also jammed it in the bungee-cord netting in the front, which seems to hold it pretty well. That's one of the things I like about North Face packs, they seem to have straps, tie downs, and places to put stuff everywhere. The buckle for the chest strap even has a built in whistle, which is an awesome design. I wish every pack out there came with them.