Does anyone have any questions about gear?

Would like to get a really great all purpose coat or jacket. Waterproof of course and lots of pockets also lightweight but warm. Any ideas?

Kakadu is the shop. Just came to me.

Love the color of this one!

www.ebay.com.au/itm/ECWCS-H20-GEN-2-Waterproof-Parka-COYOTE-BROWN-TRU-SPEC-2001-/330871920420?pt=US_Hunting_Clothes&var=&hash=item7dc416cf18&clk_rvr_id=539892697406

Thats the sort of thing I am after!

I use an old 60s NATO cold climate jacket works for me.

What exactly is wrong with the pack that you have now? Not comfortable? Too small? Too big? Not enough pockets or too many pockets?
You need to begin with exactly what are you going to put in this pack. Do not start out with a bag only and then try to fill it. start with your inventory of gear that you require to be carried and this will tell how many litres you need size wise, whether or not you will need a carry frame ( Alice - hiking ) whatever and of course whether or not colour or camoflage is an important thing for you.

TAS & TAG both make brilliant bags suitable for a BOB. Land 125 is also a great pack for a BOB. 511 the list goes on, There are that many different brand bags that are fit for this type of thing it's not funny. If you're building something that you want to suit for a few days than you're going to need something with some decent space but need to consider how strong you are and what you can actually comfortably carry on your person weight wise. If you have a weight in mind from the inventory you have compiled than also consider that if you utilise a pack with a frame and kidney belt than you're going to be able to carry 30 kg in this far easier than you would in a bag without these two carry aids. I used to carry 40 plus kilograms of gear many years ago with Shit packs for Km's upon Km's for weeks on end and afterwards I was buggered for weeks recovering from uneven strain on shoulders and high weight etc. With packs in the military these days, carrying 40 kgs is a dream compared to what it was thanks to good designs. All the weight is low and there are comfy pads and belts, frames etc.
Here is a fantastic TAG pack that I have two of, one bought, one issued.

www.opticsplanet.com/tag-mountain-ruck-lg-molle-pack.html

They hold a hell of a lot and are very comfortable and blend in quite well with most surroundings even in urban environments. I use mine overseas regularly as a travel pack and only really take out the compressed flame sources and weapons for the flights. You can put as little or as much as you want in these packs and still adjust them so they don't look like a full top the brim about to pop bag or a floppy piece of material getting blown about in the wind with a person attached to it. LoL

Caribee also make a great bag, plenty to choose from with compartments for your farter and wet gear and clothing, cooking gear etc.

Start with your list mate, trust me! This is the beginning of working out the other options you need to choose! I say again, make an inventory of everything that you want this bag to carry and give it all an approx weight! Not only can you then work out everything else as far as bag choice goes but you now have an up to date gear specific itemised list of absolutely everything you have. Once you use it, you can make a mark next to it and then know that you need to replenish the expended item! Good luck.

Hmmmmmmmmmm.....I have had quite a bit of experience wearing chest rigs, chest webbing and or body armour / plate carriers that carry plenty of gear as well as ballistic plates and shrapnel vests. With the Armour and all the gear that you jam in them they can get bloody heavy, but the armour I guess is'nt going to be an issue for you so you will be able to get quite a bit of kit in them depending on your pouches you attach, without getting ridiculously cumbersome. Plenty to choose from, welcome to Pandoras box! LoL So many options for this type of setup.

If you're feeling that way about your current bag I reckon piss it off & after doing your inventory get yourself a good quality bag with a decent warranty. That TAG pack that I showed you actualy has a life long warranty on it so there is no question as to it's quality. I know it looks enormous but its actualy very manageable and not intrusive for a walk through the bush and also feels at home walking through the international terminal at the airport. Sounds as though you are on the right track with what you feel you need and want so good luck with it matey.

Pretty expensive to be buying and burying but these two cases are the best that I know of. I own a few cases of both brands and have Zero complaints about either! Both are water / air tight but the Pelican would be the better option to be 100% certain you will have no leakage or unwanted intruders like ants or spideys!

www.carryitcases.com.au/?gclid=CO-5-8LO8roCFUVFpQod9gQA6w

www.equipmentgear.com.au/space-case?gclid=CNX0pdDO8roCFQhgpQodEU4A1g

I think the best option is to make your own caches, and can do this with pvc tubing. I had some information on making them, but have since forgotten it. I do intend on making a few pvc tube caches soon though.

Good question. A lot of people bury caches on the way to their BOL, just in case they can't reach their BOL by their primary mode of transport. If the walk takes longer than a few days, then chances are you may not have enough equipment in your BOB to sustain such a journey. That's why a lot of people will bury water, food, clothing, shelter, communication, etc, along the way.