I have two sets of kit for roughly the same job. Kit 1, casual waterproof jacket, walking boots, monkey hat, green, 25 litre pack, casual combats, this kit is used for when I want to just walk and take a look around, not bringing too much attention to myself. Kit 2, camouflaged smock, camo pants, military style boots, camo pack, the works, this is for when I an practising survival skills, hunting, etc. Both kits include blades, how many of you guys have two sets of kits. Do you find this a better idea?
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How Many Have 2 Sets of Kit?
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How about trying 4-5 sets of kit...
I've found that between the various types of job that I have to do it's faster and more efficient to have packs and clothing sets pre-set for the tasks at hand. That way when a call-out or assignment comes in I just have to go to the gear locker and pull out the necessary equipment modules and dump them in a gear duffel and go.
From call out to full mobility onto the scene - less than 30 minutes.
At the end of each assignment the kits are broken down, reinspected and replenished before going back into the gear locker. A good SOP that is efficent and cost effective.
George
I've found that between the various types of job that I have to do it's faster and more efficient to have packs and clothing sets pre-set for the tasks at hand. That way when a call-out or assignment comes in I just have to go to the gear locker and pull out the necessary equipment modules and dump them in a gear duffel and go.
From call out to full mobility onto the scene - less than 30 minutes.
At the end of each assignment the kits are broken down, reinspected and replenished before going back into the gear locker. A good SOP that is efficent and cost effective.
George
I have three. One for my car, one for my wife's car, and one for our F250 4x4 pickup. Although we have no "combat" clothes, our clothes come mainly from older hunting, camping clothes, especially old wool sweaters, socks, shirts, pants, and jackets, that are still servicable, but not used hunting anymore. In an emergency, they'll do just fine. Who cares about a moth hole or two, or a small tear.
In addition, we have the standard "emergency" equipment, food, water, wool blankets, First Aid, tools, etc., etc., etc.
For many years, living in So. Kalif., we carried these -- as we called them -- "earthquake kits" -- in our vehicles, in the event a devastating earthquake struck while we were away from home, perhaps making it necessary to abandon the vehicle, shoulder the "kit," and walk home.
Now, living in Idaho, the kits have been modified a bit, mainly in the clothing area, and are our "Winter Emergency Kits." One thing we always carried, and still do, is a complete set of maps, for anywhere we live and travel. Nice to know where you are, and how to get home, if necessary.
I am an Eagle Scout. Although I attained that rank many, many years ago, I still adhere to the BSA Motto, "Be Prepared."
L.W.
In addition, we have the standard "emergency" equipment, food, water, wool blankets, First Aid, tools, etc., etc., etc.
For many years, living in So. Kalif., we carried these -- as we called them -- "earthquake kits" -- in our vehicles, in the event a devastating earthquake struck while we were away from home, perhaps making it necessary to abandon the vehicle, shoulder the "kit," and walk home.
Now, living in Idaho, the kits have been modified a bit, mainly in the clothing area, and are our "Winter Emergency Kits." One thing we always carried, and still do, is a complete set of maps, for anywhere we live and travel. Nice to know where you are, and how to get home, if necessary.
I am an Eagle Scout. Although I attained that rank many, many years ago, I still adhere to the BSA Motto, "Be Prepared."
L.W.
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I've got 2 sets of kit for a different reason - fun. Whenever friends come to stay I like to be able to take them out a show them some of the wild places. So I have 2 sea kayaks, 2 mountain bikes, 2 sleeping bags and bivvy sacks as well as enough spare outdoors gear to equip a second person if need be.
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Now you have done it.... I have just started to work out were all my kit is ! There's the out and about in the hills on my own stuff, the out in the hills with other people stuff, the car stuff, the going to see my townie mates stuff... God, now that were all the money goes.