What do you all think about packing your cams in a pack for the approach? I usually just put everything in my pack on top of my rope. I was wondering if this isn't a good idea (trigger-wires and such). Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Better ideas?

I usually put my rope in the pack and my cams in my purse...

No but seriously, they are pretty tough. I've put them in the bottom of my bag when carrying camping gear and food. I put them in my pack, usually on top of the rope but under anything else every time I bring my rack. I haven't had a bent or broken trigger wire yet.

Cool - I haven't had any problems yet either, but it's always in the back of my mind when I'm putting everything in my pack. Anyway, when are we going climbing David? :)

I read a few threads after purchasing my new rack and it varied from just throw in the pack, to re-using Crown Royal bags. I think it was Granite Gear that made 'Zipp Sacks' that someone recommended - a boxy stuff sack with a zipper. I picked up a Marmot Kompressor for $20 the last REI sale and have been using it to keep my rack separate from other gear in my backpack, and then it doubles as a UL summit/climb pack.

Never had a problem, just be careful unpacking your rack, i.e. don't go yanking out the entire sling of gear blindly. I normally pack my gear in my pack right on the racking slings. I also pack my gear in the order I'll want it when I go to use it( with the rope draped across the top of the pack under the lid). The order I like is gear, shoes, harness, helmet, rope.

I've been using a old motorcycle helmet bag just for my cams and they tare it to shit but it keeps the cams from getting caught on other stuff in my bag or anything else bending a trigger wire.

Cams are tough. Just chuck them in the pack with the rest of your stuff. Special cam sacks are for nancy lads. Nut sacks only boys!