New Gearpods modular survival kit containers

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Some of you guys asked me about Gearpods in the past, so I thought you might be interested in the 2010 versions that were just released. The idea behind them is that you can build your own kits for specific purposes in the different pods, and then take the appropriate pods for each trip. There are premade custom kits as well, for those of you that do not feel like sourcing all of the components.

I've been using the 2009 versions for about a year now, and have to say that they are a favorite bit of gear for me. I really like the modular capabilities, and the ability to open either end to access the contents is pretty slick.

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I have some big plastic tubes I got years ago for rolling up maps or posters. Kind of giant versions of these. I'll have to look at them again. :)
 
That's a really neat modular system which I've not seen before.

The Pods can serve to gather, store and carry water if there is no other usable container.

The entire system looks well thought out and well constructed with innovative and quality components.
 
That's a very interesting concept. They're expensive, but they look like quality components.
 
When I first saw them I thought they were a little expensive too. I would like to test them to see if I really want to spend the money on them. I like the idea of how they fit together, just not the price that they are at.
 
Pretty cool, should have tossed one in the cart when I ordered last night. I find it hard to avoid impulse purchases at your store though, so I try to keep the blinders on and just get what I came for.
 
I have seen these many times and I really like them. I don't think the price is really out of line either when you look at everything they come with and the quality of the items.

The only thing I see that needs to be added is some sort of way to carry water and a worth while amount.

If it was me and I owned this company, I would have a plastic bag or bladder that could be filled with water and when filled would fit perfectly in that black or camo bag. Make that bag into a canteen cover and shove the tubes in a cargo pocket or maybe be able to strap the tubes to the outside of the now canteen cover/bag. Then carry the whole thing over your shoulder or even take 550 and tie off to make another shoulder strap and carry it like a little back pack.

I'm not 100% sure, but I didn't hear you say anything about water or the abilty to carry it.
 
As always, thanks for the information. I am glad I do not live close to your store, as it would be such a time and money killer!
 
Am I going to be the first to chime in and say I don't see the point at all? If I wanted something tough, I could buy any number of less expensive containers, and I'm certainly not carrying something this heavy when I'm backpacking or going on a day hike.

I'm really having a tough time figuring out what purpose these actually serve in a practical sense :confused:
 
MustardMan said:
Am I going to be the first to chime in and say I don't see the point at all? If I wanted something tough, I could buy any number of less expensive containers, and I'm certainly not carrying something this heavy when I'm backpacking or going on a day hike.

I'm really having a tough time figuring out what purpose these actually serve in a practical sense :confused:
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They are actually pretty light. The quality and materials are up there with Nalgene, hence the cost. Yeah, you can get cheaper stuff, but that's the case for pretty much everything we talk about in here.
 
I just randomly looked up one of the sets - the ML, which is two containers.

It's 0.4 pounds.

Nearly half a pound for a container sure as heck isn't my definition of "light".


Then again I don't carry eight pound canvas packs with molle connectors all over them, so maybe I'm preaching to the wrong crowd here :p
 
MustardMan said:
I just randomly looked up one of the sets - the ML, which is two containers.

It's 0.4 pounds.

Nearly half a pound for a container sure as heck isn't my definition of "light".


Then again I don't carry eight pound canvas packs with molle connectors all over them, so maybe I'm preaching to the wrong crowd here :p
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These are watertight containers made to withstand abuse. I don't know of anything similar that would be a whole lot lighter. I suppose you could go with an ultra sil bag or something.

I am not a canvas pack kind of guy either, so I am with you on that. I like lightweight, tough gear, and these are the best option I have seen so far for what I do.
 
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