First extended family hiking trip!

Hey Geoff, shot you an email as well...

The tan Scout above has the two Liter Plus pouches attached to the sides which hold my 1 qt Nalgene bottles for a little perspective.

Here's my OD scout with an SDS pouch and 1 qt canteen on the back for another comparison...

ODScoutwithCanteen.jpg


The Nalgene pouch on the left is from Killer Gear (Matt Campbell)...a straight forward, but well built pouch: Nalgene Tactical Pouch

On the right side, it's a Paraclete Upright GP pouch...another well built pouch.

The padded hip belt also has a Parclete small GP pouch on the left and some small PALS compass pouch on the right.

I stuck this Camalbak bladder, the Hotshot in the Scout's small hydration sleeve (the longer one's won't fit), holds 72oz and fit just perfect.

I owe somebody else a few photos of the Scout and some different set-up pics. We currently have some students in the field, so I don't think I'll get pics taken this week...hopefully this weekend.

ROCK6
 
Rock,
I really like that Scout set up. Love to see some more photos of it.

Thanks for sharing. :D

Ron
 
Rock,
The tan Scout above has the two Liter Plus pouches attached to the sides, how do they attach to the belt?

Ron :confused:
 
Myakka, you're really making me need to get the camera out ;) As you probably know, Kifaru packs are covered in bar-tacked horizontal webbing that's spaced to allow vertical straps and or (in the case of the Liter Plus pouches), MALICE clips which weave through the hortizonal webbing...creates a woven attachment that is pretty solid. Both those pouches on my tan Scout are attached to the side of the Scout, not the hip belt. Hope that explains it until I can get some pictures posted.

ROCK6
 
Thanks Rock, but do the straps come with the liter pouches or do you have to purchase them separatory?
 
Thanks for the pics.
Questions:
Where do you get Paraclete gear?
Does the Scout feel awkward on your back without using the shoulder straps? (ie have you ever just used it alone as a butt pack?)
How is the build on the shoulder straps?

Great pics, again, thanks.
 
Looks like Photobucket must be down :grumpy:

Myakka, most PALS compatible pouches come with the required MALICE clips...and Kifaru sends there pouches with them.

Geoff, a loyal source I've used for a lot of gear is Lightfighter

There's a lot of good makers of PALS/MOLLE compatible pouches...plus a lot of opinions. Paraclete and Eagle(MLCS) are great quality, but expensive...Blackhawk Industries does have some good stuff in their STRIKE pouches, and better prices. Tactical Tailor is one I like to recommend as well.

If you use the Scout as a Lumbar pack without shoulder straps, it rides comfortably, but you don't want to overload it. I even tired it out that way with just a cross-body should strap, which worked okay as well.

The shoulder straps are lightly padded, and they definately give you more freedom of movement...something that was nice last year when hunting. I think I put about 35-40 lbs in the Scout and it wasn't uncomfortable at all.

ROCK6
 
Great pics and some awsome gears you have. Patiently waiting for more of your pics.

Cheers ;)
kee
 
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