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    Cool Fishing vest for bug out option

    I was thinking that a fishing vest with all its pockets can come in real handy for just throwing "crucial" things into it and still you can also have your bug out bag. (BOB) (Talking about those fishing vests with lots of pockets that are large enough to use effectively, not the skimpy ones.) Now, the thing I see as handy here is the fact its like a web belt with all the trimmings and pockets so you can put the most essential items into the fishing vest pockets and its just right there instead of taking off the bug out bag every time you needed something (granola bar, fire starters (if you don't have them around your neck), parachute cord (if you don't have a bracelet), flashlights, bandages or small first aid kit, pocket sized field guide (survival or copies from this site), or just what ever you may want to have in those pockets. Now if you have a winter coat on under or over it, you have all the more pockets to put things into, plus you can hang it up in the closet or keep it tucked under your seat of your vehicle.

    For some who just have their bug out bag so crammed you could screw with it for an hour before you find the bottom, this would come in handy since the most essential items would be in your fishing vest, at least have extras tucked away in the bug out bag just in case. Your 30 minute break can be a 5 minute break if you are in a hurry and don't have to take your pack off *unless you need the back break as well*. In a hurry, you want to keep moving and when you need a snack you don't want to stop and scruffle around in your BOB to find something to munch on.

    So is this anyone mentioned before? Am I always a day late? haha

    So even with a fanny bag for mobile friendly escorts without your car, the BOB *bug out bag* and having a fishing vest if you really felt it was needed, may just cover all the arrangements for carrying things you need when you have to head for the hills. Even those extra pockets for ammo, hmmmm.

    Feel free to add anything.
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    My modified fishing vest is one of my favorite items (see avatar). It's got like 30 pockets on it, and carries a ton of stuff. I also like that it only comes down to about belt-level, giving me easier access to things that I carry on my belt.
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    Good point, I have a utility vest for warm weather tons of pockets, just one layer of the total "layer package.

    Another consideration is a turkey hunting vest, plenty of pockets, as well a a seat and game bag in the rear, can carry a LOT of stuff.

    http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...t=turkey+vests

    Also comes in camo for those that like camo.
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    My first survival kit was a WWII aircrew survival vest (I was in the boyScouts at the time)
    Next is was an old SV-2 (aircrew survival vest that I got from the rigger shop) \Then I went to an Army grenadiers mesh vest that I got the riggers to sew on some useful sized pockets
    My latest is a CamelBak hydration vest with MOLLE webbing to attach any sized pouches I want where I want.
    AE as to having to dig into your pack to find anything, That is why I prefer panel load packs. Unzip the panel and everything is right there. My pack of choice is the Kifaru Navigator. Oh and by the way , if anyone is interested Kifaru is having a 50% off sale on all their Gen 1 (G1) packs. Kifaru.net
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    You could also consider a camera vest or a trekker's vest.

    http://www.naturephotographers.net/a.../je1005-1.html

    http://www.shushans.com/travelvest.html
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    I found a fishing vest at Academy a while back. I used it for relic hunting for a while. It was great for carrying the gear I needed deep in the woods. The one I had was more for being on a boat and not for thick woods. It did not hold up as well as I would have liked, but the idea has lots of potential.

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    Great ideas. I like the Turkey vest idea and the modified vest Sgtdraino made. What ever works and is within a persons budget is nice to have on hand. I also like the fact I can carry extra magazines (including the pouch on my belt) and I do like to carry a few when I am bugging out or ..um..hunting chipmunks. Of course with all my other essentials ready at hands reach in case someone hunting with pokes their eye out. The granola bars are good to eat while watching them stumble around a while. =) Oh yes, then the med kit, yes that is there handy too, eye patch in front lower pocket. haha.

    Truly I am finding it is almost as valuable as the fanny bag and the BOB itself.
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    AE - do you have any pictures of your vest? I know that when Klkak posted pictures of his it was helpful for us "visual learners".
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