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- Oct 9, 2012
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- 349
I like to take the epithet "companion" seriously. My relationship with my BK2 started out rather plainly--she came to me in an Amazon box hiding behind her factory black veil. I stripped her of that as soon as I could. Initially, she hung from my belt when I'd go hiking or camping, but once I got used to how comfortable she rested in my hands with that micarta and as a patina of layers of acids, soil, sweat, pitch, and blood began to grace her lines, I knew I'd have to work out a way to keep her at my side....
And this is how I've worked out to do it:
I found this pack at a local second-hand shop--I believe it was Widerstand who told me it's an Italian mountain pack, and I trust his information--and as soon as I saw the lacing up the side, I knew my BK2 belonged there. In the pack, I carry the minimum I'd want to have on hand in order to get myself home, if TSHTF.... Here's my load out:
Fire kit (courtesy of the unfailing generosity of Oregon Fal'r)
Alcohol stove (welded out of a PBR can by my talented wife)
Head lamp
Gorilla glue
Arkansas stone
Numerous zip ties
Waterproof matches in safety whistle
Area maps
Good compass
Guide to local edible wild plants
Guide to local wild mushrooms
Map, compass and campfire (a classic)
Notebook
Sharpie
Xacto knife
Shemaugh
Large tin containing first aid kit, space blanket, etc
Cordage
The whole load out is quite light--no more than 10 lbs--and remains comfortable for the 4-5 miles I walk wearing it daily. I love how the BK2's sheath retains the knife securely against gravity. She has never fallen out, but always remains there where I can easily draw her just by reaching back using a reverse grip.
Thank you Mr Becker for envisioning and seeing to fruition such wonderful products! It was a pleasure to hear your stories at the campfire at Becker West. I hope many more of your designs see life and can become an integral part of our daily lives!
And this is how I've worked out to do it:
I found this pack at a local second-hand shop--I believe it was Widerstand who told me it's an Italian mountain pack, and I trust his information--and as soon as I saw the lacing up the side, I knew my BK2 belonged there. In the pack, I carry the minimum I'd want to have on hand in order to get myself home, if TSHTF.... Here's my load out:
Fire kit (courtesy of the unfailing generosity of Oregon Fal'r)
Alcohol stove (welded out of a PBR can by my talented wife)
Head lamp
Gorilla glue
Arkansas stone
Numerous zip ties
Waterproof matches in safety whistle
Area maps
Good compass
Guide to local edible wild plants
Guide to local wild mushrooms
Map, compass and campfire (a classic)
Notebook
Sharpie
Xacto knife
Shemaugh
Large tin containing first aid kit, space blanket, etc
Cordage
The whole load out is quite light--no more than 10 lbs--and remains comfortable for the 4-5 miles I walk wearing it daily. I love how the BK2's sheath retains the knife securely against gravity. She has never fallen out, but always remains there where I can easily draw her just by reaching back using a reverse grip.
Thank you Mr Becker for envisioning and seeing to fruition such wonderful products! It was a pleasure to hear your stories at the campfire at Becker West. I hope many more of your designs see life and can become an integral part of our daily lives!
, the straps are at their limit in length, but there are other options, but I want to keep it original. Nice Job!
