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Dizwolf said:
The molle back and pouch is much sexiness. That setup is more conductive to planned events I'd say. So far for me, the rat pack is a micro survival kit. Small enough to always be around, but not a day to day worker. That may change in time, and I think it would make a good day to day pack for outdoor workers who may get stuck out there.

Jeff- main diffrences in northern gear, dunk your hands in ice water for 20 seconds, then wrap pillows around them. Now, try to use gear. Longer pull lanyards, wider straps. Everything is wet, always. Velcro depends on the type. My marmot and Burton outerwear never has an issue with it, but it's never at a stress point either. And when in doubt, add goretex.
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We'll just keep designing for 35 degrees Latitude and below!
 
R.A.T. said:
We'll just keep designing for 35 degrees Latitude and below!
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Yet you inadvertently are designing for higher up than that, too! :D I think that the long pull tabs etc aren't really that necessary as long as you're smart about what gloves/mittens you use. Any other modifications would be easy to do yourself at home. If you need a longer release strap how hard is it to stitch a paracord loop to the end of the strap? ;) That being said I've never found need for such a thing.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
Yet you inadvertently are designing for higher up than that, too! :D I think that the long pull tabs etc aren't really that necessary as long as you're smart about what gloves/mittens you use.
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I usually wear some wool half fingers under an outer shell. For as often as you really go for other gear, it works until you get well below zero.

I think the RTAK/ junglas designs are just about perfect for this latitude as well. Very handy and capable, not too long to be difficult to carry on a belt.
 
Very interesting pack, very interested in one. Sorry if this has been stated/asked before, what's the kit's mass? Does it feel comfortable strapped to the belt?

Will / Can it ever be shipped internationally?

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R.A.T. said:
We'll just keep designing for 35 degrees Latitude and below!
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Well this morning it was 34F at 30 degrees latitude. I don't even own any Winter gloves except for my Harley riding gloves. I can appreciate that doing a lot of easy chores is quite difficult in the cold. Maybe some of the Canadians on the forum can help you out. :D
 
This looks like a grat set-up for a BOB or car carry.

This may well end up being my first RAT purchase.
 
Jeff- main diffrences in northern gear, dunk your hands in ice water for 20 seconds, then wrap pillows around them. Now, try to use gear. Longer pull lanyards, wider straps. Everything is wet, always. Velcro depends on the type. My marmot and Burton outerwear never has an issue with it, but it's never at a stress point either. And when in doubt, add goretex.

Diz is right-I make 550 chord loops on all my zippers so I can pull them with mits or gloves on. 1000D is generally pretty water resistant, but I think I'll be coating mine with CampDry or something similar... Another way to do it with bags I've sewn by hand is to incorporate plastic sheeting between the outside and the liner. It isn't completely waterproof at the seams but definitely helps, and costs alot less than GoreTex. I don't care about my nylon getting wet, but my tools is another story.
 
Looks interesting as a "grab and go" bag.
Will you offer "naked"? For those that don't want (odd balls) to buy another knife.
 
PolishSumgai said:
I'll have to add one to my want list, still on back order from RAT.
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I believe Mike said they had received some black RAT Packs, but had just used up the newsest shipment of khakis, but there would be more khaki in early February was the plan.
 
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