And of course we can allways fall back on the folded bread pan. Or very heavey duty tin foil. I did a review a long time ago about using run of the mill stuff, and I found no matter what, as soon as its folded up, it gets holes in it.
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And of course we can allways fall back on the folded bread pan. Or very heavey duty tin foil. I did a review a long time ago about using run of the mill stuff, and I found no matter what, as soon as its folded up, it gets holes in it.
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And that is my worries. I've thought about "rigging" some type of a lid for a metal cup that fits with a nalgene, and just filling it with "gear". I think it would be plenty of room for myself, but not the best shape.
I always enjoy reading Evolute's PSK article: http://www.naturography.com/articles/Essays/e995mypsk.html
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Naked points out that it's bulky to carry some type of bottle and metal cup...and it is. However, you already carry around a water bottle, the cheapest upgrade would be a Nalgene bottle and Olicamp cup...some type of simple pouch holder that you could carry over the shoulder or off the belt (kind of heavy off the belt though) would be the most inexpensive and effective means.
I have a couple of those little aluminum PSK tins...that's a good option for a containerized kit that doubles as a pot. I'll need to see how easy/hard it is to get water to boil.
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Looks good bro, this is exactly the idea. Get out and use the stuff you have!
I look forward to your report.
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Great kit Fonly!
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My earlier comment was just leading to the fact that a streamlined kit would tend to be smaller and people tend to carry smaller kits more often.
In my own case, I know I will easily carry gear that can fit in my pockets, but if it has to go in a pack or some other off-body carry... well, it just tends to get left behind a lot.
If you're committed to carrying that amount of kit everyday, more power to you. Some people think I'm crazy for carrying a full size pistol everyday. To each their own.
I do dig the customized Benchmade Nimravus though. I never liked those because I thought the handles were uncomfortable. I guess it never occurred to me to re-handle the thing.
Oh, and like some of the other posters have said, add duct tape. Generally, if it can't be fixed with paracord, duct tape, and a hammer... well, it just can't be fixed.
In my own case, I know I will easily carry gear that can fit in my pockets, but if it has to go in a pack or some other off-body carry... well, it just tends to get left behind a lot.
If you're committed to carrying that amount of kit everyday, more power to you. Some people think I'm crazy for carrying a full size pistol everyday. To each their own.
I do dig the customized Benchmade Nimravus though. I never liked those because I thought the handles were uncomfortable. I guess it never occurred to me to re-handle the thing.
Oh, and like some of the other posters have said, add duct tape. Generally, if it can't be fixed with paracord, duct tape, and a hammer... well, it just can't be fixed.
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One thing I have to constantly remind myself of is that my kit has never been designed around the practical "72 hour" timeframe - more for everyday conveniences and longer-term existence, although it is more than adequate for 72 hours. When posting here, I forget that "survival" can be mentioned in the context of "bare essentials," all the way to extended forays. Most of my lights, with fresh cells, should be sufficient for a temporary emergency, and I keep a Gen II L1 and six spare cells in "the bag" and an ARC+P with a spare AAA in pocket with four spare lithium AAAs in the bag. I have been on a small quest to "pare down" without losing the versatility with cells and two or three practical levels of lighting for use in-home, vehicle and on-person. Been eyeing the Nitecores as well but not convinced the switch is going to be as convenient with gloves as, say the Surefire, Pelican 2390 or possibly the Fenix TKs.
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looks good, the only thing I would change is the skinky pack of smokes,
(sorry Ex smoker 17 yrs) quit, it will help you survive longer than any of this gear in the long run...
cya
jimi
allready on my way. Girlfriend and I decidied that would our last pack, as of November 11 I am a non smoker!:thumbup:
The TK10 Is amazing. Super bright, birghtest light I own. 225 lumens is just a crazy amount of light in something that size. that with a optional 60 lumen output from the Fenix and my 10 lumen ( I think) Inova (little silver one) I've got everything covered.:thumbup:
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Nice kit, I was just putting together a kit and checked here for inspiration.
It's all going to be in a small man purse, some friends were there when I got it from MEC and laughed at me, but it will be only for the woods so the squirrels can laugh away all they want.
For water i picked up some oven bags at the store, apparently you can boil water in them if its beside a fire, maybe it can be used in conjunction with some tinfoil to make a servicable water boiler?
It's all going to be in a small man purse, some friends were there when I got it from MEC and laughed at me, but it will be only for the woods so the squirrels can laugh away all they want.
For water i picked up some oven bags at the store, apparently you can boil water in them if its beside a fire, maybe it can be used in conjunction with some tinfoil to make a servicable water boiler?