So, if we hear a sucking sound should we assume you are in trouble and opened your survival kit?
So, if we hear a sucking sound should we assume you are in trouble and opened your survival kit?
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i carry my stuff in a cruiser's vest,
(hudson bay) ax in my hand.
if more is needed, in pack boxes on a mule.
But what happens when you open it?? Do you carry it in an extra big pack,so you room have for it all after you have opened it?
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Nell, MLT (ASCP)
I'm sure it does. I use a lot of zip lock backs to keep things waterproof in my pack. And just to keep them together so I'm not rummaging through the pack looking for stuff. I would think that would work super well for any cloth or soft items. They should be about 1/4 the size (or less) once the air is sucked out.
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Medium ALICE pack (modified) w/ frame
Mods:
1. Cut the two main straps in half, threw away the heavy metal hardware, and replaced it with quick-release clips.
2. Cut the three pouch straps, junked the metal, and added plastic quick-release clips. Used my wife's sewing machine to reattach the straps.
3. Replaced the shoulder straps with MOLLE system straps (longer padding, sternum strap).
4. Replaced the kidney belt with a better quick-release buckle.
5. 3x small-arms ammo pouches clipped to the sides. (1) basic survival kit, (2) quick-access trail snacks & PolarPure, (3) camera/map/field guide
6. canteen pouch clipped. Sometimes use a canteen w/ cup - - mostly just stick a quart of Gatorade there instead. Depends on the trip.
Underneath is a jungle hammock rolled up into my 40-degree bag and stuffed into a compression sack and strapped on.
All I have to do is throw in my food, cooking pot&stove, and a dry set of clothing and I'm ready to hit the trail.
Last edited by LostOutrider; 08-03-2008 at 08:58 PM.
Mostly in a variety of Duluth packs. We have 12, in a variety of sizes. The oldest was purchased in 1926, so they are fairly rugged.
http://www.duluthpack.com/
Raised By Bears
Bear Clan
Hey Lostoutrider. You better put on some boots before you head out that door. Like your hiking pants, too!
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Hike Nekkid.
(it scares off the bears)
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Oh yea,I forgot about the briars!! My poor legs.......
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Nell, MLT (ASCP)
And watch where you sit!
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No kidding!
Soular powered by the son.
Nell, MLT (ASCP)
....or the other S word.
In which case...Watch where you walk!
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i just ordered a maxpedition condorII backpack. cant wait to put it to use!
I use either a Berghaus Extreme Climb or a pre issue NI Patrol pack, Both are of resonable size and exellent quality
A wise person does at once, what a fool does at last. Both do the same thing; only at different times.
I particularly like the French F1 rucksack:
http://www.rddusa.com/Military-Surpl...Equipment.html
It's basically a big sturdy canvass bag with two drawstrings, so you can keep it a smaller size, or expand it to make it 1/3 bigger. It's got a rubberized nylon bottom to keep out damp, rubberized top flap that snaps on and off (I prefer off), and a padded frame that works surprisingly well. It's a very simple pack, and I like simple.
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