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?
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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?
Depends on where I'm going and what I'm carrying. I have several maxpedition packs and bags. I have not been disappointed with the quality of any of them.
Are you looking for something for everyday carry, day hikes, something else?
not so much edc. more for day hikes and maybe like weekend camp outs.
I don't have that particular Maxpedition, but it looks like a good one. For day hikes I use a mid sized Camelbak or a Condor (a bit bigger than my Camelbak). I believe the key is to make sure it will hold all your stuff, has to be comfortable, has to be affordable. I like a hydration bladder in my day packs - some people don't. There are bunches of choices out there. Prices can vary widely as well. Shop around.
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I have to admit though that it is awfully heavy on the back.. especially with the full bladder in it. I usually just carry a couple of canteens on my waist when travelling. I have several smaller pouches that attach to the outside with the Molle attachment straps.
There is no room inside for sleeping bag (mummy) nor sleep mat or hiker tent. You have to attach them to the outside of the pack with straps. The tent and sleeping mat will attach under the compression straps, sleeping bag on top and buy some extra straps for that.
Your choice but I say again that it is awfully heavy when fully loaded.
A large Alice pack for multiple days. A North Face for day hikes. You'll want something that transfers the weight from your shoulders to your hips so you might see if a friend owns one and try it out before you buy. If it doesn't fit you then your shoulders will sure let you know.
well in my quest to be more primitive i have started using a haversack
I thought about using a more primative carrier for my water purification filter, high intensity led lights, 3 season tent, folding saw, titanium cookware, multi-fuel stove, sat phone......then I said - nah.
might i suggest a 69 ford f-100 that should be primitive enough for ya
My first truck was an F-100 .... I've grown - need a bigger truck.
yup me too then i got an f-350 quad cab long box 7.3 litre diesel 4x4 that worked well
You can definitely haul some gear in that.
dude heres the crazy thing that was when i was living in pheonix and married with 2 little ones, so when i was single and had the f-100 i used to keep a back pack and a gallon of water in the truck and would take off for 3 day weekends all the time in the flagstaff area when i was married and would go to the woods i would have the truck pack full with the bbq and coolers and 5 man tent and the kids would be packed in tight in the back of the quad cab just full of stuff for a 3 day trip all cuz of their comforts. heck her family thought i was carazy thrwing my steak on a rock to cook it i sure do not miss them days back to light fast and free.
I hear ya. I'm not a primative camper/trekker, but I often enjoy it a bit simpler. One of my extended round the country bike trips was 15,000 mile with a decent sized pack and little tiny pup tent. 60 days of bliss.
pedal bike or motor? i was talking with one of my apprentices the other day he's 21 and wants to travel i told him to do it while hes young i was telling him some stories of when i was single and on the move ah i miss the old days.
Motorcycle. Had the good fortune of Uncle Sam switching me between east and west coasts several times (no submarine bases in Kansas).
really hmm i guess were not in kansas any more ah well gotta bolt bro got some reading to do before beddy bye time then up and fishing in the am
See ya. No fishing for me tomorrow....it's golf time.
if i'm heading out for a half day hike and/or plant ID walkabout
i'll take one of my camera bags
whenever i see one of these at a yard sale for a fair price, i'll grab it
http://images.buzzillions.com/images...154208_300.jpg
A Harley I hope... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Not this trip. It was a KZ750. Did the trip in '79. I've also done it on a GS1100. All told - cross country on a bike 5 times. The only Harley I've owned was a Sportster - no long trips on it. Have been motorcycless for several years now. I've had my eye on an Ultra Classic - but not in the near future.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gray Wolf
Nor would you want to... They're nice (have one, a 100th Anniversary 1200 Custom ) but not made for long trips.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Long time lurker, first time poster...
i realize that it says "no advertising" at the beginning of this forum. but i've got a "Pack" section with awesome prices on my website ArmedBearArmory.com
I use the 3rd pack in the listing (and one for my wife's BOB).
We backpack and so travel light.
I use a North Face Terra 60...
http://www.rockymountaintrail.com/im...-Green-2W0.jpg
... with a built-in "hydration system" which is just a fancy way of saying water bladder.
Inside of this pack I fit in all the food, water, tent, sleeping back, knife, cooking gear, rope, bear spray, water purification filter, tp, fire starter, rain gear, camp shoes so I don't have to wear my hiking shoes around camp, etc. that I need for multi-day / multi-night hikes.
I have different bags depending on the need. For work I have a man purse or murse. It's similar to the Seinfeld manzier. Other times, a mack truck on my back or, so it seems. Lighter is definitely better.
Armedbear1746 - how about heading over to the introuction section and tell us about yourself.
This is the response I expected in GSD to mitchbowguy the other day when I said you changed. Pretty funny in a wt... way.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Ahhh - but he did an into with his 1st post, a rather good one by standards that we're used to seeing. For me anyway, I just like to know a bit about whom is giving or getting advice.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebel
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Originally Posted by crashdive123
no problem peeps, i completely understand. I'm just interested in survival, especially in the coming "trying times". I believe it's going to get worse before it gets better, but i pray otherwise.
And there's the other half of me that is the budding entrepreneur, to whom setting up at gunshows (even the smallest gunshows) is like Christmas morning to a kid. Seriously now, If GOING to gunshows is like Christmas to me, shouldn't that be my JOB??!! My belief is that if you do what you absolutely love, you can't go wrong.
I've also heard "don't make your hobby your job or you'll loose your hobby".Quote:
Originally Posted by ArmedBear1746
i understand that, but i wouldn't call gunshows a "hobby". i don't know what i would call it, but not a hobby.
seriously tho, who here would not give their left testicle (or ovary, to be PC) to have a job doing what they love. Are you ever late for THAT job!!
I am.......Quote:
Originally Posted by ArmedBear1746
Always did. Am now. If I didn't love it I'd move on. But a lot of that is appreciating what you have and not chasing the green grass. (wink)
Late? No. I am grateful but, it might be nice to not go.
What giving your left testicle? :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
:eek:Gosh I hope not. Own my own little business, get to work outside every day, get to meet and help people.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gray Wolf
I carry all my food and camp gear in my haversack or a snap sack, my diamond fly shelter is laid on the ground and then I put my ground cloth out flat in that, next is any spare clothing, then fold the diamond fly ends in and fold agin until its 2 1/2 feet long with a tumpline running through, then tie on my strap and sling over my shoulder.
beowulf this is the best post I seen all day isn't this survival I have a three stick pack frame i made with leather straps and all held together with leather tongs my harvest sack go on it with my dimond shelter. if i don't get some whiskey soon I'm going to die !!!!!!!!!!!!
i use this pack as a day pack
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/PACK109-41564-514.html
with a few molle pouches it does quite nicely
plus i can switch the extra pouches around to get my weight centered
I carry my survival kit in a vacuum packed bag, well a foodsaver bag.