what do you carry your gear in?

[Rick]

So, if we hear a sucking sound should we assume you are in trouble and opened your survival kit?

[Stony]

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.

[ledzeppie]

So, if we hear a sucking sound should we assume you are in trouble and opened your survival kit?

yup!

It actually works well for storing it cause it makes everything really compact and waterproof.

[nell67]

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?

[ledzeppie]

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?

pockets? I wear cargo pants outdoors, so they got lots of big pockets...

[Rick]

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.

[LostOutrider]

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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.

[RBB]

im thinking about getting a maxpedition PYGMY FALCON-II™ or a camelbak, not sure what model. whats your guys take on them? what do you guys and gals use to carry your gear?

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/

[Rick]

Hey Lostoutrider. You better put on some boots before you head out that door. Like your hiking pants, too!

[LostOutrider]

Hike Nekkid.




(it scares off the bears)

[nell67]

Hike Nekkid.




(it scares off the bears)

But then,it gives more area for the chiggers to feast on.

On the other hand,ticks would be easier to spot....

[crashdive123]

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[nell67]

Oh yea,I forgot about the briars!! My poor legs.......

[Rick]

And watch where you sit!

[nell67]

No kidding!

[crashdive123]

....or the other S word.

[Rick]

In which case...Watch where you walk!

[tonester]

i just ordered a maxpedition condorII backpack. cant wait to put it to use!

[Tony uk]

I use either a Berghaus Extreme Climb or a pre issue NI Patrol pack, Both are of resonable size and exellent quality

[sgtdraino]

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.