Calling You Out

To answer the original question, a unexpected night out will be dealt with by buliding a shelter using what nature has to offer, a space blanket, and a fiskars saw. If conditions allow it, i will have a fire made using pjb's and a match. I don't expect to be super comfortable, just alive and healthy.
 
11x11x what is/are your reason(s) for not recommending the Gerber bag? I've been thinking about getting one of these...Thanks...
 
My kit can be seen, here:

http://www.mikespinak.com/articles/Essays/e995mypsk.html

I have a bivy bag in my kit. I'd probably stuff it with leaves and such. I have a warm hat in my kit, and I'd put that on, too. I have a towel in my kit, and I'd use that like a scarf around my neck.

I also have a saw, lots of cord, and various things to build a shelter.

I'll soon move my kit into a Guyot steel water bottle, so I'll be able to use that like a hot water bottle, too.

And, of course, I have stuff to make a fire.
 
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Evolute .... looks like you've covered all the bases ..... very impressive

thanks for all the ideas
 
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The 97OT was swapped out for a SAK OHT PE,I added a Max M1 pouch to hold my tarp,just have yet to buy a tarp yet...
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Very nice set up Tex

Which Maxpedition pack is that .... I think I need one :D
 
Maxpedition 10x4 bottle holder (or 12x5?). I've been looking to get one too :), to use with the guyot and gsi cup, like quiet bear's set up.
 
I like that quote from Mors, that's a good way to get perspective on the purpose of a survival kit.

I always carry either a tarp or a milspec poncho with me to use as shelter, but I keep one of those cheap 99 cent ponchos in my mini-kits (which are few and far between).
 
Hi ROCK 6 thanks for the link and the offer for trying out the poncho,
But I am going to go ahead and order one:D.

Thanks again,

Bryan
 
PharmBoy01 said:
11x11x what is/are your reason(s) for not recommending the Gerber bag? I've been thinking about getting one of these...Thanks...
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The construction is good. But the design is bad.

The water bladder is made of hard plastic, and was uncomfortable to wear. So it went bye-bye.

The shoulder strap's suck, as does their placement.

The bag tapers down towards the bottom. Anything bulky sticks into your lower back. However, the top of the bag is big, spacious. A little backward in my opinion...

I bought mine for $20 online. In which case, it ain't that bad. But I've seen 'em online for upwards of $80, and thats a rip-off...

Thanks guys for the info regarding the space blankets.
 
Sorry for the delayed response, was out of town for work.

Fonly said:
QB whats the pouch you have on the side of the bottle holder? is it that firstaid kit model max has?
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There are two. The one that holds the poncho is a Maxpedition Janus Pouch. There is also a folded up Rolly Polly.

sicily02 said:
Quiet Bear does your tarp/poncho while wearing it really keep the rain off you?
Or if set up as a shelter does it really keep the rain from soaking through as a tarp /shelter?
Thanks
Bryan
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If you can configure it correctly as previously mentioned. There is a lot less room for error with the smaller size. Little trenches just inside the edge will be your friend in a frog strangler.


11x11x said:
Boomstick, what is your opinion regarding those red space blankets? Are they light weight? Durable/reusable? Dimensions? Thanks

Quietbear, I have the same question for you regarding those adventure bivy sacks. Opinions? Thanks
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The new materials they are using are a lot softer making it much more comfortable. They are also easier to re-pack. I wish I could relate a temperature rating, but that is so subjective and there are many variables besides temp. (wind, humidity, etc.). In an integrated approach (shelter, , clothing, insulation -including ground) I don't go anywhere without one.

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troutfisher13111 said:
To answer the original question, a unexpected night out will be dealt with by buliding a shelter using what nature has to offer, a space blanket, and a fiskars saw. If conditions allow it, i will have a fire made using pjb's and a match. I don't expect to be super comfortable, just alive and healthy.
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Evolute said:
My kit can be seen, here:

http://www.mikespinak.com/articles/Essays/e995mypsk.html

I have a bivy bag in my kit. I'd probably stuff it with leaves and such. I have a warm hat in my kit, and I'd put that on, too. I have a towel in my kit, and I'd use that like a scarf around my neck.

I also have a saw, lots of cord, and various things to build a shelter.

I'll soon move my kit into a Guyot steel water bottle, so I'll be able to use that like a hot water bottle, too.

And, of course, I have stuff to make a fire.
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Great posts! So you guys carry a saw to address shelter as well as a bivvy or space blanket. That and/or a small forest axe can be one of the most valuable tools in a temperate forest.
 
this is a picture of a few kits I have made, the one on the right is for my wife, these are our pocket kits. Made for the: fall down a hill into the river, type of situation. And we are both confident we could construct a shealter if needed

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Quiet Bear said:
Just noticed that as of late SOME of the survival kits posted in this forum are missing or weak in a significant component ~ shelter.
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+1. 2nd knives, 3rd knives, 4th knives, and 5th knives are great, but the one piece of kit I guarantee you could use on every single surprise overnight stay is a poncho and liner. The next item that I guarantee you will use is a canteen, cup and water purification. Those items (or similar replacements) should be pillars of your kit.
 
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