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Advice on daypack kit (secondary pack)

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Im looking for advice on a small kit i could use as a daypack or something i could break off my main pack when i reach the campsite to do some exploring while shill containing all that i NEED for survival.

Basically something that would consist of a small pack, water storage , place for med kit fire starter and maybe a small space blanket or something for emergency shelter.

One idea i had so far was a maxpedition m4 kit consisting of the m4 pack , canteen cup, nalgene canteen and stove . I saw it here.http://www.canteenshop.com/id17.html

Looks cool but does anyone else have andy other ideas or advice?

Thanks in advance!
 
you could build one around a bcb nato cook kit. or a maxpedition nalgene water bottle holder.

personally i use a custom made leather belt pouch similar to the one ray mears uses except it was half the price :o
 
I love kits based on a maxpedition bottle holder. I've got mine all planned out for when I get some cashflow coming in again.


If your bag has MOLLE webbing, the Kifaru E+E bags are pretty cool, though I'd consider them kinda pricey for a kit like this.
 
I used the Tactical Tailor Escape/ Evasion Pouch. It attaches to any pack through malice clips and is broken down into pockets inside. I carry it in my cargo pocket in my shorts or bdu's and have A TON of things neatly organized inside. I have never been able to fit this much stuff inside something this small before. Check it out!!!
 
I've got one of these things that I like to use for dayhikes and to supplement my backpack with. http://www.fatiguesarmynavy.com/store/item/FA0242/Canvas_7_Pocket_Fanny_Pack

I'm pretty happy with it. I keep my pack cover, rain jacket, a pair of gloves, some paracord in the rear pouch. In the side compartments I have stuff like bandanas, my field notepad and a small first aid kid and other things that I can't remember off the top of my head. Basically, things that I might need and don't wanna go digging around in my pack for. It's also got D rings on either side to hang my keys off of. I guess my only complaint is that the little pockets on the front with the flap closures are small. I mean REALLY small. I have a brunton compass that I stick in there and it just BARELY fits. I use one of those bcb nato water canteens and it does fit in the rear pocket with room to spare, just to give you an idea how big it is.

Hope that helps some.
 
I have used an old U.S. military buttpack with the 2 qt. canteen attached carried as a haversack with the utility strap for years. It is easily attached to my pack when hiking or can be slung around front ofr easy access. It has a 400 cubic inch plus capacity so it can carry quite a bit.

If you want a small daypack that can be attached to your pack and broken off for independent use. Then get a molle compatible pack and a Kifaru E & E bag.

Personaly the M-4 kit would only be a fair start. You need enough capacity to carry a few more essentials than it can handle with the canteen inside.
 
I think the E&E would be perfect. Put a Maxpedition mini roly-polly on each side. A little pricey but it should last years.
 
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Ive got an Osprey Aether backpack and on that the floating top-lid comes off and converts to a lumbar pack. Great for exploring the area once youve set your camp up. But thats an entirely new backpack were talking about.

I really like this one from Osprey called the Talon 4, its got dual nalgene bottle holders, pockets on the hipbelt, excellent compression straps and lumbar padding. Its might be big for your needs, but that depends on the size of your main pack and the lenght of the trip, its worth pointing out though that Osprey uses lightweight materials in their packs, this one weighs 12oz.
I havent tried, but im guessing it can be attached to a mainpack without too much of a hassle.

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Found a site describing it with more pics: http://www.nationaloutdoors.net/gearreview/osprey-talon-4-hip-pack-review
 
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My wife and I were looking for something along those lines, setting up camp and then wanting to explore/fish/peak bag etc- it had to be light, have enough room for water, rain shell, hat, gloves, insulating layer, snacks, fak, psk, etc

After looking at a lot of packs I chose the Marmot Kompressor

http://marmot.com/spring_2009/equipment/backpacks/fast_light/kompressor/

It weighs 9.1 oz and has more than adequate room for a day hike, it also does double duty as a sleeping bag stuff sack (w/ compression straps)

I like mine so much it now serves as the base of my "24 hour kit". You'd be pleasantly surprised what this little pack will hold :)
 
I use a surplus Swedish gas mask bag. About 3L space, shoulder strap. Simple, rugged, and light, I can put my PSK, a FAK that covers everyone else, water, and my hiking rations. If I need to stow a jacket or a poncho, i put it on the strap over my shoulder.

5 bucks at a surplus store.
 
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