My Bushbag (recent pics)

are those hand peened copper rivets on the straps? or are they copper pop rivets?

very nice construction on the bag too, i overlooked it a bit originally.
 
Bonus points on the excellent packaging. Definite points on the zinc oxide. I USE the stuff often enough, but never have put it in my kit. I will now.

Only things I'd make major changes on for me would be adding iodine (for various reasons), a couple other small bic lighters scattered around and one of the small vic officer's in the first aid stuff.

I'm thinking about switching back from the nalgene to a canteen, i miss the cup. Wish someone made a stainless steel version of the canteen.
 
Very nice.
I would only add a GI canteen stove and a couple of GI heat tabs.
The stoves are aluminum, weigh almost nothing and fit around your canteen and they all go together in your canteen holder.
And if you are a coffee drinker maybe a couple of instant coffee packs or coffee bag (single serve like tea bags).
 
Thanks guys.... huge response.... pics always attract the gear vultures... lol.


I've gotten some questions about this kit (and the lack of knives) recently, so I feel the need to add this...

I keep two blades on me along with my hawk under my belt or in my hand. And although it didn't make the list... I have been known to keep a multitool on the strap of the Bushbag.

I'll explain my kit set up a little more in depth. I probably should have done a thread on my ENTIRE gear config to answer questions about the apparent gaps in this one.... lol.... maybe I will, soon.

But for starters...........

My kit is layed out in a simple, 3 level system... let me give a brief explaination...

The first level is my "Primary Gear" which includes my Knife, a Firepouch and my Neckpouch... this is kinda the "bare bones" kit that gives me the ability to make fire and a tool with which to make what I need.

The next level is my "Secondary Gear" which consists of important items for repair, hygiene, navigation, food procurement, first aid, etc.... This kit provides me with many items that are difficult to come by in nature.

The last level or "Tertiary Gear" is the icing on the cake. Modern conveniences such as a tarp, sleeping bag, shovel, saw, stove, extra food, clothing, etc...

I wanted to have these levels separate from eachother and carried in such a way to allow me the ability of shedding these "layers" of comfort. Thats why I carry my Primary on my belt and in my pockets.... my Secondary in a shoulder bag and my Tertiary in a backpack. That way, none of them interfere with eachother and I can just "drop and go" without the hassle of digging through my pack for essential gear to bring on a day hike.

The shoulder bag is comfortable, light and strong. It fits snugly under my arm and doesn't swing forward when I bend down. I have instant access to essential gear. This really works well for me.
 
jds1 said:
I really like kit "D". Did you stitch that up yourself?

Jeff
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Yup:thumbup:

Quiet Bear said:
Rick - really like the kit. Very well thought out and appreciate it is not a back or fanny pack. Two questions...

Why the brass wire, is there an advantage over stainless steel?

What is a deodorant stone?

Again, great kit. :thumbup:

Thanks, Chris
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Brass wire doesn't work harden and snap as quickly as stainless wire.

The deodorant stone is a mineral stick that inhibits bacteria growth. You wet it and rub it under your arms and anywhere else you don't want to stink... lol.

siguy said:
are those hand peened copper rivets on the straps? or are they copper pop rivets?

very nice construction on the bag too, i overlooked it a bit originally.
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Thanks, yes they are hand peened copper rivets.

koyote said:
Only things I'd make major changes on for me would be adding iodine (for various reasons), a couple other small bic lighters scattered around and one of the small vic officer's in the first aid stuff.
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Iodine would be a good addition... thinking about adding a SAK camper to the bag.

bentblade said:
Very nice.
I would only add a GI canteen stove and a couple of GI heat tabs.
The stoves are aluminum, weigh almost nothing and fit around your canteen and they all go together in your canteen holder.
And if you are a coffee drinker maybe a couple of instant coffee packs or coffee bag (single serve like tea bags).
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Not a big fan of the canteen stoves.... those single serve coffee packets are the bee's knees, my friend!
 
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Great job of compartmentalizing your individual kits into your main bag. Very well thought out kits.
 
dougo83 said:
Sweet set-up. I tend to just toss and go...:o
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That was me for a LONG time.... but I got tired of always forgeting stuff... or sometimes I would pack something and completely forget that I had it.... lol.

Now, I know exactly what I have and don't have.:thumbup:
 
So I've been drooling over this setup quite a bit, in fact putting together my "Ode to Magnussen" bushbag which I will post a separate thread on soon.

I have a question though, what is the Zync Oxide used for in your repair kit?

Thanks you,

Charlie
 
Great kit - contents AND bags!
I like the fact that you carry steristrips. Those things are real lifesavers in the woods! So many of your choices can be used in several ways, such as the mirror in your compass used as a signaling device, cutting down the weight.

Stitchawl
 
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