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Big Daddy D (OP) Chaotic Constitutionalist User ID: 1493368 United States 04/15/2012 12:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I wouldn't worry about "best". You need the one that's right for you and what you are willing to carry. Practical is the way to go. Mental inventory and just what is where is important. I hate rummaging to find things. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 12434494 I like the multiple pack solution. Such as? HWR The US is a One Party State controlled by a small cadre of Financiers Big Daddy D |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 7340804 United States 04/15/2012 01:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have a ULA Circuit. Its the best for me because it is the Most Lightweight Pack I could afford that would fit all my Lightweight gear. My kit is made up of very high quality Lightweight gear. Stuff like Titanium Pots, and Down Quilts, Goretex and my Hammock and Tarp make my kit about 16 pounds base weight. That is everything I need for a 3+ day hike minus food, water and fuel. Its a Roll Top Closure Bag so it can stay dry. I have a Pack cover stuffed on the big outside mesh pocket. On the sides I have two large pockets. One side holds my canteen, water filter and a bottle of alcohol fuel for my stove. The other pocket has my entire cookset. Inside the main pack is all my stuff like my Hammock, Tarp, Top quilt, underquilt, my fleece sleeping clothes, extra wool socks, extra wool baselayer top and bottoms. I keep my fleece in a big turkey bag so it can never get wet. Some of my other clothes I keep in a cuben fiber stuff sack. My down I also keep in a Turkey oven bag. They are super light and pretty durable, And they are cheap. The cuben fiber bags get pricey. At least use a turkey oven bag to keep your socks dry :) I have rain gear, a jacket, pants, mitts and Gators ! My boots are water proof. I also have goretex socks for around camp. I wear them with crocks. Which are also good for water crossings. So you dont get your boots wet. I have a multi tool and knife and fire starter stuff in a bag. A folding Saw, a small shovel. But my little fuel bottle is enough to cook meals for 3 days + with Coffee. I have headlamps and flashlights and a Mug and a sit pad and iam sure iam forgetting something. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 7340804 United States 04/15/2012 01:05 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Basically I have everything this guy shows, but he has a ULA OHM and I use the ULA Circuit which is the next size up. [link to www.youtube.com] [link to www.youtube.com] [link to www.youtube.com] |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 7340804 United States 04/15/2012 01:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | op, how big are you, the best pack can depend on body size/type Quoting: Anonymous Coward 14063985 alice packs i've heard aren't good for large men. i use an external frame pack that's blue. i figure its better then something military cause i don't want anyones guard up when i come around. Yea that is the main reason why I went away from anything Tactical. I want to blend in and not look like a hostile when iam in evasion / stealth mode. Just keep to Dark Green, Black and Tan. For most bushwakcking that is enough to keep an individual hidden. You only need to bust out the Camo when you have your rifle and the bullets are flying. Camo is best used to ambush somebody. Then your not gonna have a huge pack on your back. So maybe use a smaller day pack with a chest rig. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 13835011 Canada 04/15/2012 02:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Usually with these "bigout" pack disussions, there always seems to be some ex-military, testoterone-verload dude, who is always insisting that he "knows" what the answer is and he's always wrong. ANd when you try to tell him he's wrong, he goes to the mods and has you banned. Fortunately, at the moment, this has not happened, so before it does, I shall give my view of what one ACTUALLY needs for a major grade one disaster... 1. THe best way to survive a nuke, earthquake etc is... ... no be there when it happens. THe Yukon Government has a land sales plan at the moment that is great [link to www.emr.gov.yk.ca] although other places in the USA have cheap plots in the current market. 2. Means of transport is also important. Forget the Hummer, it attracts the attention, Proof? Statistically, it is the most likely vehicle in which to be ticketed for speeding etc.. A Honda Civic hatchback holds all, is generally reliable and unobtrusive. 3. Way more important than food stuff is a GEIGERCOUNTER. Remember, even in the event of other events, nukes may be used to prevent the spread of something else, whether chronic plague or alien invasion. Being able to eat might prove to be suicide and you sense radiation. Old Cold War ones are no good as they need to be recharged off the mins which might not be there any more. I recommend a medical one running on batteries, such as for sale by Medcom.com. 4. Rechargeable batteries. 5. Battery recharger that can run off the car such as a Canadian Tire booster pack. 6. Small solar panel. THis way, if the car and booster pack are both flat, you can still logicall charge up. 7. Potassium Iodide pills for radiation. These are costly unless you get the alternative medicine supplements for people (designed for people wih worries about their thyroid). THat way it is dirt cheap. |
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