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Backpacker Magazine – August 2008
Reader Tip: Night Rounds
This reader recommends packing hospital scrubs when camping.
(Photo by Julia Vandenoever)
When I finish setting up camp, I change into a pair of hospital scrubs. Made of a cotton/polyester blend, they weigh almost nothing and are extremely quick-drying. Find them at uniform stores or online at allheart.com.
Greg Clark
Fort Collins, CO
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READERS COMMENTS
<a href="http://shop.advanceweb.com">Medical uniforms and nursing scrubs</a> are surprisingly light. I never thought to pack them for a camping trip.
Posted: Dec 02, 2008 Vicki
I don't want to hear that it weighs "almost nothing"!!! My backpack is full of gear that weighs "almost nothing" and it weighs too much! How much does it weigh!?!
---Agree---
Posted: Sep 29, 2008 Eric
One pair of basic top/bottom scrubs will weigh slightly more than a pair of heavy socks and pack nearly the same size.
Posted: Sep 18, 2008 Too Many Scrubs
I don't want to hear that it weighs "almost nothing"!!! My backpack is full of gear that weighs "almost nothing" and it weighs too much! How much does it weigh!?!
Posted: Sep 15, 2008 ticked off
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