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Post by WolfDen on Jun 27, 2019 15:06:51 GMT 10
Looking to update my pack that I use as a GHB (Get Home Bag) - BOB (Bug Out Bag). Was wondering what you guys carry in regards to volume capacity in litres. Not sure on what size bag I want upgrade to. I currently carry a 35-40 litre and finding its tough to carry everything I need. I do want a bag that does have some left over space in it. So let me know what you guys carry. Also if you have any large pouch attachments to the outside of your pack. Thanks!
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Post by frostbite on Jun 27, 2019 15:15:37 GMT 10
I was using a crossfire Dg8, 133l including external pockets. One hell of a pack, designed for long range sf patrols. Very solid with an internal metal frame, quite heavy but would fit everything you need and still have room for the kitchen sink. I could pack everything I needed in it for a week away no problem. I now use a crossfire dg3, only 80l not including two external pouches. Much more manageable as I get older (now in my mid 50's) and moving away from carrying huge weights on my back. I use crossfire because I was a reseller for a while and could get new packs for as little as $25 each, despite RRP being around $500
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Post by WolfDen on Jun 27, 2019 15:49:01 GMT 10
I was using a crossfire Dg8, 133l including external pockets. One hell of a pack, designed for long range sf patrols. Very solid with an internal metal frame, quite heavy but would fit everything you need and still have room for the mitchen sink. I could pack everything I needed in it for a week away no problem. I now use a crossfire dg3, only 80l not including two external pouches. Much more managerable as I get older (now in my mid 50's) and moving away from carrying huge weights on my back. I use crossfire because I was a reseller for a while and could get new packs for as little as $25 each, despite RRP being around $500 Hey Frostbite, that sounds great. Thanks for the info, might even look those packs up. Thanks
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Post by spinifex on Jun 27, 2019 17:19:16 GMT 10
Looking to update my pack that I use as a GHB (Get Home Bag) - BOB (Bug Out Bag). Was wondering what you guys carry in regards to volume capacity in litres. Not sure on what size bag I want upgrade to. I currently carry a 35-40 litre and finding its tough to carry everything I need. I do want a bag that does have some left over space in it. So let me know what you guys carry. Also if you have any large pouch attachments to the outside of your pack. Thanks! GHB size/contents depends on a few factors I guess. What distance by what mode of transport, through what kind of environment, under what kind of circumstances and in whose company? My work car is a big GHB. It generally operates in a rural setting within 400km of home and I'm on my own. I rarely let it drop below 1/2 a tank of diesel (300km range) so generally I can get home by motoring. But inside that I carry a 15-18 litre pack with enough space to put my cfs map books, a couple of 1.5L water bottles, a blanket, small tarp, toilet paper, part of the vehicle first aid kit, sat phone and a few tools. I could make it back 400km on foot in about 8 days; re-watering at stock troughs, snacking at farms (with or without their blessing) and sleeping in isolated sheds (if the weather were wet). One doesn't need much to secure the essential needs of shelter, water and food under most circumstances. I'd prefer to travel light and easy and improvise as much as possible in the settings I live and travel in. Air travel another matter! For that I just pack my survival capsule and clothes because it is all I can take on a plane. I always stock a good amount of cash for air travel in case I need to rapidly acquire some supplies in the town/city where I'm staying.
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Post by spinifex on Jun 28, 2019 8:31:19 GMT 10
In any event, get something made by Joey.
I have a big travel bag made by him, based on a spec I provided, and it is outstanding.
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Post by Tim Horton on Jun 29, 2019 7:03:34 GMT 10
I spent way too much time under an Alice pack and the like long ago. Being an old guy now, and long distance walking with a cane, in each vehicle we keep a pack. The definition of long distance would equate to 5-6 km at most on a good day, likely at a pace that would frustrate you young guys to the max. No more LRRP type exercises in these bones.
Also being a bit on the cheap, for packs we use a good quality high school, college type back pack that can be had at a reasonable price from thrift stores and garage sales. A quality pack is quite expensive second hand compared to most other packs, but reasonable compared to new. These packs range between 10 and 15 liters and will hold a surprising amount of stuff without being too much burden for an old guy.
We also live by the half tank rule, 365 here in the bush.
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Post by WolfDen on Jul 1, 2019 15:05:51 GMT 10
www.wisport.com.pl/en/shop/reindeer-hunt/This is one of the packs Im thinking of getting. It's made by Wisport a Polish company that makes a lot of military and hiking gear. It's 55 litres not counting the side pouches that are removal. Straps are great for carrying additional gear on the outside, as well as strapping on a long gun on the back. The great thing about it is it has an expansion sleeve the allows for an additional 10 to 12 litres. I like the design and the colours it comes in. No big fan of anything that looks to military, camo, MOLLE etc. The general idea with my Preps is that this will be just sitting in the back of BOV as storage but can be taken out and walked out in a pinch. Also as I'm an avid hiker, it would be used as my main hiking bag.
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Post by SA Hunter on Jul 1, 2019 18:49:12 GMT 10
I'm similar to Spin - being rural, my 4x4 is mostly always equipt with a steel tool box ( jumper leads, gas cannisters, asst tools, matches, fire lighters, rope, zip ties, fishing line, hooks, sinkers, tent pegs, paper & pencils, water purification tabs, etc. Always carry water in the car, at least 2-3 litres.
I have 180l tank, I usually have 1/4 full at a minimum - that gets me home from work and to my bol if needed. Plus I always have a few jerry cans full of fuel too, as back up for the car or gen set.
Also have two Army Field Packs I that were issued, with extra pockets I have on them if I needed, but my car is mainly my BOB.
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Post by spatial on Jul 1, 2019 22:21:29 GMT 10
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Post by norseman on Jul 3, 2019 10:28:21 GMT 10
Speed and freedom of movement equals safety, you substitute the mentality of preparing for all the remote "what if" possibilities and focus more on the immediate material and logistical requirements for the task. Gear selection is based on the identified risk(s), the probability of it occurring balanced with the severity, the consequences or impact etc. Take the time to think about this before you select any gear.
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Post by frostbite on Jul 3, 2019 14:58:24 GMT 10
Speed and freedom of movement equals safety, you substitute the mentality of preparing for all the remote "what if" possibilities and focus more on the immediate material and logistical requirements for the task. Gear selection is based on the identified risk(s), the probability of it occurring balanced with the severity, the consequences or impact etc. Take the time to think about this before you select any gear. Norseman knows his stuff. His full pack weighed less than my empty pack.
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Post by WolfDen on Jul 3, 2019 16:37:44 GMT 10
Thanks for the advice guys. I will keep you all update with my decision. Will also do a show and tell when Ive got it set up.
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