So, if we hear a sucking sound should we assume you are in trouble and opened your survival kit?
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So, if we hear a sucking sound should we assume you are in trouble and opened your survival kit?
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.
yup! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Rick
It actually works well for storing it cause it makes everything really compact and waterproof.
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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Originally Posted by nell67
pockets? I wear cargo pants outdoors, so they got lots of big pockets...
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.
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...1&d=1217269444
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by tonester
http://www.duluthpack.com/
Hey Lostoutrider. You better put on some boots before you head out that door. Like your hiking pants, too!:D
Hike Nekkid.
(it scares off the bears)
But then,it gives more area for the chiggers to feast on.:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by LostOutrider
On the other hand,ticks would be easier to spot....
The briars.........watch out for the briars.http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/s...scared0016.gif
Oh yea,I forgot about the briars!! My poor legs.......
And watch where you sit!
No kidding!:eek:
....or the other S word.
In which case...Watch where you walk!
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
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.
My main bag is a Kifaru Navigator (4000 cuin) I have a 6 liter water bladder in it. docked to the Navigator is a Kifaru E&E pack (1000 cuin). You really need to check out the Kifaru on line catalog, their dock and lock system is just plain cool.
for short hauls I use a camelbak motherlode
for everyday use (around town) I use a Maxpedition Jumbo versipack
I looked at the Kifaru site. Nice gear, but a bit expensive for my taste.
I have several packs a kelty a few daypacks and several fanny packs
normally just pockets for hunting but anything else i use my nato rucksack
Maxpedition packs are GREAT!Quote:
Originally Posted by tonester
Just add a bladder bag for water and you've got it all ;)
I have a Maxpedition Condor II I carry daily. It cinches down for when it is empty and expands out a ton. Carries nicely, I highly reccomend it. I also have a Blackwater 3 day pack for longer trips. If you have ALOT of clothing and stuff the USGI pack is great and it has a frame. I have 3 sleep system carriers and I sometimes use the 3 SSC's on the frame to separate out my gear, not even using the main ruck.
I reckon I'll chime in. Any time I step into the woods I'm wearing an Air force pilots vest loaded with my kit. If I'm gonna be out for a bit I also have an older model Dakine Poacher pack.
my condor II just came in and i love it! cant wait to get a water bladder for it and put it to some use!Quote:
Originally Posted by HaroldB
I use an old style Woods canvass hunters pack when trail walking alone or a Woods canoe pack if in a canoe.
i took my maxpedition condor II backpack on a day hike this weekend. it fit everything i needed to take and still had some room left.
within the first 20 min of the hike the pack started to bother my back a little, but with a little adjusting of the straps it felt perfect... there were a few times i even forgot it was on my back! very good backpack! heres a pic with some knives i took.
Alice pack for longer trips. North face for 1 or 2 dayers. Camelback Goblin for day hikes.
I purchased a Max Jumbo which I like pretty well. It carries my stuff better than the Walmart book bag I used to use. We don't camp any more but I like to carry some emergency items when on trips and vacation just in case something breaks or we need a decent knife. I carry a fixed blade Buck knife in the large section as well as my holster with the pistol de jour.
The small pockets are great for storing all those small items that just get lost when tossed in a large bag. I keep a Heinie can pot and alcohol stove in the water bottle slot. IT fits tight which helps keep it in place and stable. Makes a nice cup of tea or coffee when out for a ride in the country or mountains.
John
good choice johngunguy. i own a maxpedition condor II backpack and i love it. i just got a great deal on a falcon II. cant wait to take it on some outdoor treks! here some pics.Quote:
Originally Posted by johngunguy
i had recently bought molle ruck pack, nice n big w plenty room for all the stuff needed, it was cheap to boot. militarl surplus. i have used one before, they r very nice.
I was looking to get a Camelbak Talon but no dealers in my area ever had one in stock, and I didnt want to order one based on a picture from a website. I wound up getting a 5.11 RUSH 24. Its the perfect size for me to set up my G.H.B.
when im hunting i have a lightwieght internal frame pack that fit quite a bit of gear and has room for my fuel and camp stove, a brush saw, extra clothing and still has room to spare for other essentails...like a really good sandwhich for the hunt lol.
as for backpacking i have a external framepack made by jansport its an older model im not even sure they still sell it but i love the thing. hasnt failed me yet!
Still looking for something perfect to carry my gear in.......:)
How about a Sherpa?
http://traveling.igw.dk/photos/south...pal_Sherpa.jpg
I swear if I carried a pack like that my head would be rolling down the path in front of me. I don't know how they do it!
The guy appears to be wearing low cut PF Flyers too.