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Rick Marchand

Rick Marchand

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Packing lists are always fun to kick around. This is my Winter Rig.

Core Essentials

-Bushbelt (large knife, firepouch, military canteen/cup)
-Neckpouch (emergency fire starter)
-Small neck knife
-Small trauma kit(large field dressing, bandages, zinc oxide, latex gloves)
-Merc Harness (butane lighter, flashlight, spare batteries)
-Safety glasses
-Bandana

Pack (Med ALICE w/frame)

Clothing-1pr wool long thermals
-1pr Poly shorts and t-top
-1pr Poly pants and long top
-1pr wool socks
-wool blanket anorak
-heavy mitts

Cookware
-Nalgene
-Mini Solo cook set
-spoon
-brass tube

Misc Equipment
-2 Bandanas
-cordage (paracord, twine)
-duct tape
-Poncho
-Dia-fold sharpener
-leather work gloves
-folding saw
-antibacterial wipes
-AMC heat sheet
-3 lg garbage bags
-Winter Wussy Sack(strapped to bottom of pack)
-Double sleeping bag (-15 with a -5 bag inside)
-Foam ground pad
-US Gore-tex bivi bag

Shoulder Bag
-Compass
-whistle
-GPS
-headlamp
-trail snack
-Slingshot/ammo
-Utilipouch (sewing/repair kit, cordage/wire, fishing kit, salt, beeswax, zinc oxide, bandages, soap, toothbrush, deodorant crystal, sharpening stone.)

With food , water and the Wussy Sack, the pack weighs 40lbs. If I cut down the food to bare minimum and drop the Wuss (opt for natural material shelter) it sits at a more manageable 26lbs.

I’ll try to shoot some pics tonight or in the morning. Tomorrow night, I leave for a Winter trek with Ken( KGD) and my cousin Scott(Canoeguy).
 
Hey rick, I remember a couple years ago when you posted the drawing of how to build your annorack. Can you post that again, and if I ask nice will you make one for me of if I pay?
 
Here is my original pattern.
Anorakpattern.jpg


My cousin makes an improved Anorak that I now use, as well...
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Here is a link to a thread he did on another site... http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11778&highlight=Capote
 
Where you going trekking?
And why didn't you tell me about it (you make one little thread about emergency cannibalism...:D)
 
Thanks brother, I appreciate it. My girlfriend can't sow, any chance you will be making and selling these?
 
My cousin would be the one making them. I don't do it anymore. I'll ask him if he is planning to do a few this winter.
 
great stuff Rick.. i would love to see some pics of this kit.. i like the looks of those anoraks.. i bet they're cozy..
 
Cool, thanks. I'll save the list on my puter to update\change my stuff. I'm taking all of this a little more seriously now, than in the past.
 
Rick, strangely enogh I am interested in one of your cousings Anoraks, not that I fear that we will get any snow around here, but I am planning to hike in the US, besides it just look plain cool.
Keep me posted on how to get in contact with him.
Thanks + Regards
 
What is the "wussy sack" you mention? Never heard of one of those.
 
I think it (wussy sack) is where some people put their "snivel gear". You know, the stuff that isn't essential for existence survival, but that keeps up spirits and morale. Like tissues, toilet paper, hygiene and shaving kit. Or even non-perishable food stuffs like powdered creamer, salt, pepper, hot sauce...

All those things that helps to keep one in a positive frame of mind, long after SHTF and the smoke cleared. Like when the only thing on the horizon are vultures. :O

Oh and these can also be great barter items after TEOTWAWKI... :)

Dave
 
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Great kit Rick, I thought you'd be a merino wool base layer man though !

Any pics of the knives you now carry ?
 
Lists are cool.

Here's mine for winter, borrowed some of your wording Rick!

Core Essentials
-Bushbelt (large knife, fire pouch)
-Mora #1 (neck carry)
-Bandana
-SAK

Pack (Medium ALICE hellcat mod)

Clothing
-1pr Poly pants and long top
-1pr wool socks
-Wool stocking cap
-Balcalva

Kitchen
-Zebra Billy Can 12cm
-Folding Bowl
-Spork
-Soap and Scratch Pad
-Salt & Pepper
-Food for trip (in waterproof bag)
-Trangia with Ti Stand
-Foil Windscreen

Misc Equipment (Possibles Pouch)
-Duct tape
-Sewing Kit
-Signal Mirror
-Whistle
-Snare Wire
-Fishing Hooks
-Fishing Line
-ESEE Arrowhead
-Butane Lighter
-Quick Tinder

Tools
-Folding saw

Shelter and Sleep System
-10x10’ tarp
-Line kit (cord, biners, etc)
-Reflective Blanket
-Woobie
-Sleeping bag
-Foam ground pad
-Thermarest pad
-US Gore-tex bivi bag
-Pee Bottle

First Aid & Personal Needs
-FAK
-Glasses
-Contact Solution
-Toothpaste and Brush
-Hand Sanitizer
-Toilet Paper
-Decongestant
-Ibprofen
-Tums

Shoulder Bag
-Compass
-Whistle
-Headlamp
-Opinel Saw
-Trail snacks
-Maps
-Pen
-Notebook
-Pipe and tobacco
-Lighter
-Flask
-Leather work gloves
-Nalgene Stainless Guyout Bottle
-Ti Cup
-Batteries
-Camera
 
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