Complete Survival Backpack Kits

Rick, timely post for me...I'm just in the process of putting a day-hiker kit together, and this aids as a good check list.
I've often wondered why an ALICE pack isn't mentioned more often among the WSS guys....having one, I can't imagine a better way to carry stuff out in the woods. Not very trendy, of course, but does the job and they can be had for $20 or so......
Thanks!
 
Regarding the kit in the first link ....

Huh? A "rechargable" LED light in a survival kit? NOT!! Should have been lithium-battery based.

Would have liked to have seen some tinder for fire-starting.

Would rather have a saw than the "Camp axe".

Would like to have a head nets in addition to DEET.

The price is low enough to be very attractive, but it also makes me worried about the quality of the gear.
 
The knife and axe look very basic. Not sure I would want someone with out the knowledge to pick a good knife to pick that one. Also, if the LED light is crank rechargeable, it would be ok.
 
That's not a bad kit for someone who just doesn't care to assemble their own. But then what is useful to someone who won't put in the time to learn how to use it? Obviously the 'tools' are all just about useless, ditching those and adding even a mora and saw would really improve function.
 
Agreed..... the kits are not perfect by any means.... but its a hell of a good start for the price.... especially if you are just starting out and don't know much about setting yourself up. Of course you need to get out there and use it.... just having that stuff isn't going to accomplish anything.

Rick
 
If nothing else it is a pretty good check list. My BOB's consists of three of those packs. (that size and shape).
 
at least someone knows how to make money off the alice packs.
 
hehe, "13.5" rough use survival knife" :D

Over all it didn't look like a back kit, though you could save some making it your self, I guess thats the convenience of buying one made eh?
 
Good reference for someone who doesn't have the time or inclination to put their own kit together. Certainly better than nothing at all. The Alice packs are good-- tough, easy to organize, not bad to carry.

I've put a lot of hours in on research and product comparison on survival kit options and there are a lot of things I would do differently. I do question the quality of the tools and that is one area that drives up the cost of a kit. Trade that knife out for a mora and a saw, and get a real Leatherman instead of a wannabe. And I want good quality lights. I think I could put together a pretty good kit for $250.
 
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