Just made this video and hope yall like it. Any feedback would be helpful.
http://youtu.be/mhJclywt0co
http://youtu.be/mhJclywt0co
Marlin94
EDC/ GHB what do yall think?
I like descriptions of what you have too...not a huge fan of watching videos, especially since I'm at work.
Seems pretty light on gear. I wouldn't trust that kit for a 50 mile trek. No food, water purification, first aide, hygiene, light (maybe you had one and I missed it).
I have a Maxpedition Collossus bag with 2 pouches on the sides. It can carry a ton of gear but gets very heavy over the shoulder.I added an extra long strap so that it can run over shoulder, behind back , up from under the other shoulder and over it to the pack. This provides a backpack configuration but still isn't ideal. Maxpedition should come up with a load bearing harness that some of these bags could attach to as a fanny pack or lumbar pack. They are just too heavy for over the shoulder when packed. They make good edc kits though with nothing but water, some first aide, batteries, light, etc. Need to keep it under 10 or 12 pounds to be comfortable though.
I have a Maxpedition Collossus bag with 2 pouches on the sides. It can carry a ton of gear but gets very heavy over the shoulder.I added an extra long strap so that it can run over shoulder, behind back , up from under the other shoulder and over it to the pack. This provides a backpack configuration but still isn't ideal. Maxpedition should come up with a load bearing harness that some of these bags could attach to as a fanny pack or lumbar pack. They are just too heavy for over the shoulder when packed. They make good edc kits though with nothing but water, some first aide, batteries, light, etc. Need to keep it under 10 or 12 pounds to be comfortable though.
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I agree. A small flashlight with an extra battery (e.g. Fenix E11), a few water purification tabs, and a 1200 Mayday or Datrex emergency ration bar could help a lot for getting home. Make a tiny FAK with the basics for just in case (I use ALOKSAK 5" x 4" bags for small kits). I only skimmed the video, but did note that you said your knife could be used for skinning game. If the goal is to get home, a bit of food that can be eaten on the move seems more prudent for some scenarios than stopping to hunt, prepare, and cook food.
I agree. A small flashlight with an extra battery (e.g. Fenix E11), a few water purification tabs, and a 1200 Mayday or Datrex emergency ration bar could help a lot for getting home. Make a tiny FAK with the basics for just in case (I use ALOKSAK 5" x 4" bags for small kits). I only skimmed the video, but did note that you said your knife could be used for skinning game. If the goal is to get home, a bit of food that can be eaten on the move seems more prudent for some scenarios than stopping to hunt, prepare, and cook food.
I have a flashlight in there. It was discussed as well as the extra batteries. Also have the bottle to boil/ purify water in. FAK was also discussed.
I carried a Maxpedition Colossus for years. It never was too comfortable, but I put up with it for quite some time. I still carry it from time to time when it is the most appropriate choice, but it has really made me a fan of backpacks. Having all the weight bearing on just one shoulder really gets tiresome. Even 10 pounds will feel like a lot more after a few miles.
Unfortunately I carry a backpack with all my work gear (laptop, iPad, files, cables, etc.), so I can't really carry two backpacks while travelling through airports, etc. Therefore I've been using an Osprey messenger bag, which seems to carry the load better than my Colossus did, even with more gear in it.
If I ended up having to hoof it on foot I would bring both my backpack and my messenger bag, but the laptop, iPad, work files, etc. would not be coming with me.
Unfortunately I carry a backpack with all my work gear (laptop, iPad, files, cables, etc.), so I can't really carry two backpacks while travelling through airports, etc. Therefore I've been using an Osprey messenger bag, which seems to carry the load better than my Colossus did, even with more gear in it.
If I ended up having to hoof it on foot I would bring both my backpack and my messenger bag, but the laptop, iPad, work files, etc. would not be coming with me.
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