One violation of the "primary bag" rule is the tent, which my wife will have in her bag. I may find a way to get it in my pack, but it's already at capacity. Sleeping bag, clothes, food and water take up my main compartment, so I'm really out of space.
| Water and Hydration | |
| Canteen with Cup | 1 |
| Frontier Water Purifier (30 gallon) (backup in Maxpedition) | 1 |
| MRE extra heating bags for beverages (Provision Bag) | 3 |
| Platypus 2 liter collapsible water bottle (full) | 1 |
| Pur Water Purification Filter | 1 |
| Water Bottle, 1 liter | 1 |
| Water Purification Tablets | 1 |
| Food and Food Preparation | |
| Aluminum Foil, Heavy Duty | 1 |
| Car Shammy (camp towel) | 1 |
| Coffee, Instant packets | 6 |
| Columbia River Knife and Tool 9110KC Eat N' Tool | 1 |
| Esbit Fuel Packs | 15 |
| Esbit Stove | 1 |
| Instant Coffee packets | 7 |
| Lightload Towels | 3 |
| MRE, (main course) | 6 |
| MRE, (breakfast) | 3 |
| P38 Can Opener | 1 |
| Power Bars | 6 |
| Scotch-Brite Rescue No Rust Soap Mini Pad 300 | 1 |
| Clothing | |
| Bandana | 2 |
| Boonie Hat | 1 |
| Boots | 1 |
| Boot Laces, Extra Pair | 1 |
| Cap, Wool | 1 |
| Clothes Waterproof Dry Sack | 1 |
| Gloves, Wool | 1 |
| Jacket (seasonal) | 1 |
| Leather Work Gloves | 1 |
| Long Sleeve Shirt, moisture wicking | 1 |
| Long Johns | 1 |
| Long Pants, moisture wicking | 1 |
| Mid Weight Fleece (200 rating) | 1 |
| Rain Jacket, Waterproof | 1 |
| Rain Pants, Waterproof | 1 |
| Shemaugh - Olive/Black | 1 |
| Socks, wool | 1 |
| T-Shirt, Under Armour 1228539 Men's S/S Tech | 1 |
| Underwear, moisture wicking | 1 |
| Shelter and Bedding | |
| Camp Pillow | 1 |
| Sleeping bag | 1 |
| Sleeping Pad, Foam | 1 |
| Fire | |
| Bic Lighter | 2 |
| Magnesium Fire Starter | 1 |
| Pelican Waterproof Case | 1 |
| Waterproof Matches, Box | 1 |
| Wetfire Fire Starters and Dryer Lint in baggie | 1 |
| First Aid | |
| Deet Insect Repellant | 1 |
| First Aid Kit, Secondary | 1 |
| Mylar Rescue Blanket | 3 |
| Suncreen | 1 |
| Hygiene | |
| Biowipes | 1 |
| CampSuds Camp Soap | 1 |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 |
| Tissues | 1 |
| Toilet Paper Roll | 2 |
| Travel Kit (deodorant, shaver, cream, shampoo, TB, TP, soap) | 1 |
| Tools | |
| E-Tool Folding Spade with Serrated Blade | 1 |
| Hand Chain Saw | 1 |
| Ka-Bar Knife | 1 |
| Leatherman in Case | 1 |
| Leatherman Piranha Multi-Purpose Pocket Tool | 1 |
| Machete / Cutlass | 1 |
| Spyderco Folding Knife | 1 |
| Lighting | |
| Lantern Lamp, Coleman MicroPacker Compact Battery Lantern | 1 |
| Light Sticks (green and yellow) | 2 |
| LRI PWK Photon II LED Keychain Micro-Light, White Beam | 1 |
| Nite Ize SLG17-06-02 SpotLit, Lime Plastic | 3 |
| Petzel Head Light | 5 |
| Surefire 6PX Defender Single Output LED Flashlight, Black | 1 |
| Survival Candle | 1 |
| Cash and Barter | |
| Cash, $1000 in small bills and some change: (1 - $100 bill, 1 - $50 bill, 25 - $20 bills, 20 - $10 bills, 20 - $5 bills, 50 - $1 bills | 1 |
| Cash, Quarters ($3) | 12 |
| Communications | |
| Cell Phone | 1 |
| Cell Phone Sync Cable | 1 |
| Compass, Glow in the Dark | 1 |
| Diversion Safe Can | 1 |
| Documents 1: bank accounts credit cards loan accounts mortgage | 1 |
| Documents 2: property insurance, auto insurance, life insurance | 1 |
| Documents 3: driver’s license, Social Security card | 1 |
| Documents 4: Birth certificate, passport, marriage license | |
| Emergency Radio and Phone Charger | 1 |
| Emergency Whistle | 1 |
| Garmin Oregon 550 Waterproof Hiking GPS | 1 |
| Map case for documents | 1 |
| Map case for maps | 1 |
| Maps to bug out location (BOL) | 1 |
| Maxpedition CP-L Cell Phone (for radio) | 1 |
| Radio, Motorola MT352TPR Giant FRS Weatherproof Two-Way | 1 |
| Rite in the Rain All-Weather Pen | 1 |
| Rite in the Rain Tactical Shirt Pocket Notebook and Pen | 1 |
| SAS Survival Guide, Mini | 1 |
| Signal Mirror, Sol Rescue Flash | 1 |
| Self Defense | |
| Ammunition, .Bulk 40 S&W, JHP, Box 50 Rounds | 1 |
| Magazines, 10 Round .40 for Sig P229 (2.5 pounds) | 5 |
| Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack | 1 |
| BDG Patch | 1 |
| BLACKHAWK! Speed Clips (6-Pack #3), Coyote Tan | 1 |
| Desert/Tan Velcro Replacement - (4 x 6 for Patches) | 1 |
| Maxpedition Anemone Compact Utility Pouch (Khaki) | 1 |
| Maxpedition CCW Holder | 1 |
| Maxpedition Dual Mag Retention Insert | 1 |
| Maxpedition Micro Pocket Organizer (Khaki) | 1 |
| Pistol: Sig Sauer P229 (2lbs) (Tritium sites, trigger smoothing) | 1 |
| SABRE RED Police Strength Pepper Spray | 1 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Black Trash Bags (large) | 1 |
| Duct Tape, Roll | 1 |
| Emergency Survival Fishing Kit | 1 |
| Eyeglass Cleaning Kit | 1 |
| Eyeglass Extra Pair | 1 |
| Mack's Lure 1/4-Inch Surgical Tubing, Amber, 3-Feet | 1 |
| N95 Respirator Masks | 1 |
| Paracord 550, 40 Feet | 1 |
| Paracord 550, 10 Feet (in MAX bag) | 1 |
| Monocular: Vortex 8x36 R/T Tactical with MRAD Ranging Reticle | 1 |
| Plastic Bggies | 3 |
| Sewing Kit | 1 |
| White Trask Bags | 2 |
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ReplyDeleteFirst two items to jettison are camp pillow and sleeping pad.
ReplyDeleteClothes bag covered with towel makes a great pillow. Sleeping pad is totally a luxury.
A mesh hammock might be a better option (space and weight). It can also be used as a net for stream fishing, or a net bag for dunking items in water (cleaning or cooling).
Where is the waterproof poncho? Might want to replace rain pants with a poncho - sure your legs may get a little bit wet, but a poncho also makes for an improvised tent (especially if you have two that button together) or lean-to. You can also use it as a ground cloth. You want to keep water off of your face/head (visibility) and off of your torso (preserve body core temp) - your legs are less important - but your feet are vital.
Here in CA you could also go with a poncho liner, which is a type of quilted nylon blanket instead of a sleeping bag (you could even go with two poncho liners for less weight and space than a sleeping bag) - unless you are planning to go somewhere (BOL?) where there is snow.
Consider a pair of waterproof socks or boot liners (oversocks), and you want multiple pairs of socks, each in their own ziplock bag. The dry socks should be in an easy to reach location (outer pocket of backpack). You will also want foot powder of some kind (baby powder will also work), to help your feet stay dry and comfortable.
Speaking of ziplocks, you will have each roll of TP in its own ziplock, right? TP is one of the most important "luxury" items you can have.
Jar of peanut butter is an important food item. Not very heavy or bulky, but full of protein and calories.
Hard candy (a snack sized ziplock should be fine for a day or two) keeps your mouth moist on a long hike, and keeps you from drinking your water too fast. The sugar can also give you a temporary energy boost.
Some sort of Camelback system is really good for hydrating on the move. Canteen and cup are also useful (or Sierra cup).
The stove is a luxury, as are all the food heating devices. MRE packets in your armpits get warm pretty quickly when you are hiking. So you really need hot food and coffee on a two or three day emergency evac? Maybe it should go with the tent.
Consider a small solar panel that hangs from your pack - they are great for recharging cell phones or other small electronics. I know you have a hand crank radio, but consider this a backup charging system.
Shaving gear? During a bug out?
Shampoo works fine as soap, soap doesn't work great as shampoo. If you only carry one, take the shampoo.
Camp lantern is probably going to get ditched for weight/space as well. Maybe it should go with the tent.
Do you have spare batteries for your battery operated things? Can they be charged (items or batteries) from your radio/solar panel?
If you have knee problems, as I do, an adjustable polypro knee brace is a good addition to consider.
Waterproof poncho is there but needs to be added to the list. It's an inexpensive one the size of my palm. I've also got a Swiss army poncho that weighs about 3 pounds that sits in my car. I would likely grab that only if I expected rain.
DeleteI'll consider dropping the pad. I would keep it in a colder climate, but I probably don't need it. The advantage is it weighs almost nothing and takes up a "slot" I can't use for other things.
The Esbit stove is a redundancy thing. It's very small and besides the packed fuel can take twigs or whatever to cook. Along with a fishing and trapping kit (real hail marry items for me), the stove is what gets used when the packed food runs out.
DeleteThe coffee is definitely a luxury. They're essentially packets that come with the MRE's, which I've broken down. They weigh next to nothing, although extra heaters do weigh more. It's not a lot but the ounces add up.
I don't have any spare batteries yet. I'll be adding those last, but I will add them. A lot of items have rechargeable batteries with USB charging: phone, GPS, GMRS radios. I would like to add a solar charger, but I'm out of space. A lot of my current wish list items are attempts to replace bulkier items.
Something like this - http://www.explosivepowersports.com/bushnell-bear-grylls-solarwrap-mini-portable-charging-system-pp1010bg/
DeleteVery compact when rolled, hangs on the outside of your pack.
One or more Carabiners/D-rings might be useful for items like this.
Here's my Bag's inventory. My bag is a hybrid of sorts as it pulls double duty if I get stuck at a disaster scene at work.
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PACK
Kelty Redwing 40 Women's Pack
WATER
Berkey Sport Water Purification Bottle
4 Datrex 4 ounce water pouches
2 bottles of Potable Aqua purification tablets - 100 tablets total
Platypus 1 liter collapsible bottle
FOOD
2 Mountain House Beef Stew Pro-Packs - 4 servings at 210 calories each
1 MRE Chicken Pasta Parmesan entree - 200 calories
6 Clif Bars - Crunchy Peanut Butter and Coconut Chocolate Chip - 240 calories each
1 18oz jar of Jif Crunchy Peanut Butter - 16 servings at 190 calories each - 3040 total calories, want to swap this out for the MRE type squishy packs
4 Gatorade individual powder packs - Fruit Punch and Lemon Lime - 10 total servings at 50 calories each
1 Pack Jelly Belly Quick Energy - Extreme Sport Energizing Beans - 100 calories
Assortment of salt / pepper / sugar / honey single serve packets
3 tea bags
COOKING / MESS GEAR
MSR Pocket Rocket Backpacking Stove
1 8oz can of MSR Stove Fuel for the Pocket Rocket
Firebox Stove
GSI Pinnacle Soloist Cookset
Sea to Summit collapsible bowl
Snow Peak Titanium Spork
Plastic Spork / Spatula set
6 butane lighters
1 magnesium fire starter block
1 pouch of Utility Flame firestarter gel
SHELTER / SLEEPING
Adventure Medical Kits Thermo-Lite 2 Bivvy Sack - I opted for clothing layers and the bivvy vs. a conventional sleeping bag
US Army woodland camo poncho. I have the liner for it but am still looking for the perfect stuff sack to attach to the bottom of the pack.
Outdoor products 5” x 7” grommeted tarp - for use as ground cover under the poncho shelter
CLOTHING
Green Timberland rain/sun “boonie hat”
The following items are all packed into a Mountain Hardware Stuff Sack that compacts down to the size of a volley ball:
Green Mountain Hardwear Rain Parka
Black “Red Ledge” Rain Pants
Black Igloos Coldweather Hat
Black Thinsulate Gloves
Black/Blue Protégé Long sleeve ¼ zip thermal shirt
Dark Blue Short sleeve wicking tshirt
Dark Blue Swiss Sport cargo pants with zip off legs to convert into shorts
Black Polar Max thermal long john pants
1 set of underwear
1 pair of technical hiking socks
Black/Grey Shemagh
HEALTH / HYGIENE
First Aid Kit
Pillbox with Benadryl / Motrin / Aspirin / Tylenol / Chewable Pepto Bismal
5 Multivitamin Packs
Bottle of hand sanitizer
Microfiber Towel
Shaving Kit bag containing the following items:
1 pack of 30 Kleenex
1 pack of 20 antibacterial wet wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Gold Bond Powder
20 Q Tips
Soap
Shampoo / Conditioner
Hair Gel
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Floss
Sunscreen
Deodorant
Comb
Razor
Plastic Mirror
Bug Spray
Tide Detergent
Nail Clippers
Hair Bands
Feminine Sanitary Items
TOOLS
Armada Hunting Knife
Leatherman Wave Multi-tool
Leatherman Micra Multi-Tool
X acto Knife
6 spare X acto blades
Fat Max Sawzall blade handle
3 “Ugly” multipurpose Sawzall blades
Compact pair of vice grip pliers
Compact crescent wrench
Compact ratchet screwdriver with various bits
Compact prybar
4 single use tubes of crazy glue
5 cable ties
10 feet of gaffers tape
10 feet of duct tape
50 feet of #550 parachute cord
Some great ideas. I'm going to look at the bivy sack for the wife/child. Sleeping bags take up so much space in an internal frame pack.
DeleteCan't go wrong with a jar of peanut butter
PART 2
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Pepper Spray
Outdoor Products black packable daypack. Stuffs down to about the size of a tennis ball, Can be clipped to the main pack and adds 15 liters of storage.
Sewing kit with several needles, safety pins, and black heavy duty upholstery thread.
Small notebook
Black Sharpie permanent marker
2 mechanical pencils filled with extra lead
2 black ballpoint pens
1 “space pen” that writes on anything in any conditions
2 Carabiner clips
2 large Rubberbands
Whistle
Compass
4 instant hand warmer packs
2 large heavy duty dark trash bags
ELECTRONICS
Aspire One Netbook and charger
8 GB USB jump drive
Kindle Paper White loaded with a ton of survival / prep / classic books and charger
Baofeng 5RA Dual band UHF/VHF/FRS/GMRS HAM radio with 6 AA battery adapter
Earbud headphones
Compact USB cord with interchangeable tips
Coleman CT20 Cree LED Flashlight - runs on 2 AA batteries, throws a super bright 200 lumens and very efficient
Quarrow 50 lumen LED flashlight - runs on 1 AA battery
Grundig Mini World 100 PE AM/FM/Shortwave radio - runs on 2 AA batteries
Sony AN-71 compact reel antenna for the radio
4 spare Duracell AA “PROcell” batteries in storage case
4 Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries in storage case - I need to get 4 more of these. They work great.
SolaDyne Solar Panel with AA battery recharger and various I pad/I phone/USB charging tips
ITEMS ON THE TO-DO LIST:
ReplyDeleteI still have about a softball size open space inside my pack. Some ideas I might add:
Some sort of sealed eye protection - swim goggles maybe
N95 mask
A couple more water pouches
Extra ammo
More Kleenex / TP
Small fishing gear setup - line, hooks, lures etc - but this may start tipping the pack towards survival vs GHB, still the space needed is minimal
Bleach, if I could find an absolutely leakproof container
I keep my bag in a vehicle and am afraid it will get smash-and-grabbed. This is an item I highly recommend:
ReplyDeletehttp://pacsafe.com/pacsafe-55l-bag-protector
I bought mine used on eBay for 30 bucks.
Oh, I'm adding that to my list.
DeleteIf you are looking for travel size items for your GHBs, check this site out:
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