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- Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:18 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Camino de Sanitago
- Replies: 3
- Views: 736
Camino de Sanitago
Folks good evening ! I have a good question for everyone, my girl and I are looking at hiking the Caminno de Satiago in Spain which roughly 450 miles long. I am going off my planning factor of a 30 liter internal frame pack with my Ribzwear gear as well. Question is this, what pack you guys see usin...
- Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:12 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: USMC Poncho + Liner vs GoreTex Parka aka ECWCS?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1828
Re: USMC Poncho + Liner vs GoreTex Parka aka ECWCS?
Good day, I will put my two cents out there for what its worth. The GoreTex Parka is a good piece of gear, but it sucks in a good rainstorm. However, in saying this I've never been lucky enough to have a new one issued to me. I'm active duty Marine Corps and found them to always start to leak around...
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:06 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Hills People or Ribz
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1295
Re: Hills People or Ribz
Rock 6, Hey brother, I'm going with the Ribz so here goes! Once I get it, I'll post what I'm carrying and how it fits. Thanks for the push on talking me into it. I agree about the 100oz water so I'm looking into another size now. Never done I guess is the case on the gear search! Thanks to all for y...
- Tue Dec 31, 2013 3:12 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: My HPG Recon Setup 56K Hell
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5596
Re: My HPG Recon Setup 56K Hell
Does the HPG Recon have the ability to attach a hydration device to it? If so, this will answer my call to buy one!
Awesome write up on it as well!

Awesome write up on it as well!
- Tue Dec 31, 2013 12:27 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Hills People or Ribz
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1295
Re: Hills People or Ribz
Dahrkstorm, Your right about White Beach and this beach is only second to the Okuma beach. I spend time at White Beach often as its fun for the little one to play with her friends there! :D Thanks for your thoughts. Gunsup, Hey brother, I don't think I explained correctly. I carry the 100oz bladder ...
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:26 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Hills People or Ribz
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1295
Hills People or Ribz
Okay folks, Good day and hope all had a great Christmas Day and Santa got you want you wanted. Also hope everyone is gearing up for New Years Day! :clap: I'm trying to figure out what's the best bang for my buck. The story goes like this: I need a system which works for day hikes around the island o...
- Tue May 28, 2013 12:10 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Wtf Oakley??
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1453
Re: Wtf Oakley??
I can personally say I love Oakley brand gear. I have used both their sunglasses and also have a Panel Pack I've used now for roughly three years. The glasses hold up great and the pack after one deployment and countless exercises is still pretty much perfect,"wish I would have picked up years earli...
- Sun May 26, 2013 6:49 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Current combat knife USMC?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2276
Re: Current combat knife USMC?
I personally rock a Leatherman multi-tool a spyderco and a sweet awesome blade made by James Helm!
I have this one on my gun and its better than the issued K-bar. This one stays in my seabag locked up, its okay but not worth the weight it brings IMHO. Each to his own I guess.

- Sun May 26, 2013 6:06 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: solar powered battery charger?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1860
Re: solar powered battery charger?
Hey folks!
Thanks for you the great advice on this! I really think I will pull the trigger on the Goal Zero after this next trip. I do have a Brunton Freedom, maybe I can find a battery charger which runs on this device as well.
Thanks again for they help!
Thanks for you the great advice on this! I really think I will pull the trigger on the Goal Zero after this next trip. I do have a Brunton Freedom, maybe I can find a battery charger which runs on this device as well.
Thanks again for they help!
- Sun May 26, 2013 4:42 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: solar powered battery charger?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1860
solar powered battery charger?
Hey all, Good day, I have a question? Does anyone have, or found a good solar powered charger for batteries? I am trying to find one to charge AA/AAA and also CR123 batteries. I enjoy the AAA's for my GPS and my AAs for my cameras and my CR123 for my flashlights. I know most folks try to standardize...
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:45 pm
- Forum: Communications
- Topic: Yaesu Ft-60
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6754
Re: Yaesu Ft-60
TacAir: thanks for the heads up. I am going to check up on that, however I am picking this one up via Ebay. I should be okay with the Japanese Feq's here. I have been reading up on it and also talking to my Comm guys at my unit about freq's. KJ4VOV: thanks for the input on this one! Southernguy: tha...
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:31 am
- Forum: Communications
- Topic: Yaesu Ft-60
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6754
Yaesu Ft-60
I am new to the communication section and trying to figure out if the Yaesu Ft-60 is a good Newbie radio to start out with? :oops: Currently I am stationed in Japan with the Marine Corps and learning what I can about HAM radio. I am getting ready to head stateside on some leave and will get my HAM l...
- Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:23 am
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: Garmin fortrex 401
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1342
Re: Garmin fortrex 401
I agree with northernxposure, I have the Foretrex 301 and love it. This piece of gear was properly one of the best purchases I have made in a long time. I have used mine both in country and also on hikes back home. Very easy and clean to work.
- Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:38 am
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: American Red Cross Instructor
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1252
Re: American Red Cross Instructor
Thanks all !
I am really looking forward to teaching. You are right about see one, do one, teach one! I am on the chopping block for next weekend to do my first class....

- Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:28 am
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: American Red Cross Instructor
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1252
Re: American Red Cross Instructor
Graphic Wave: No the class was not hard, but I already had a working knowledge of First Aid/CPR. I was a Paramedic years ago but let my lisc expire when I joined the Marine Corps. The final exam was not hard and really easy to follow.
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:35 am
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: My friend is moving to Japan.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 734
Re: My friend is moving to Japan.
For what its' worth, I would recommend for you to pick up a small multi-tool. Nothing more than a three inch blade on it. Japan is very picky about blades. The radio is a good idea, but also a some type of solar charger. They are far and few between here. I don't know your friend, but I can almost b...
- Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:15 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: American Red Cross Instructor
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1252
American Red Cross Instructor
I did it, I broke down and cleared my schedule and finished my American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Instructors course. :awesome: It was a fun course and really not that bad. I was just surprised at how much others do not use this course. I am currently stationed on Okinawa, and we only have roughly eig...
- Sat Apr 28, 2012 6:02 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: FREE Karma Bug Out Bayonet Drawing. WINNERS PICKED!
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2775
Re: FREE Karma Bug Out Bayonet Drawing.
Add me please 

- Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:53 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Ultimate ZS Battle/Scout Belt Thread
- Replies: 768
- Views: 164768
Re: Ultimate Battle/Scout Belt Thread;formerly Sigboy Scout
I had some leave built up and went back to the states in Dec and wanted to find a good pair of suspenders for my gun belt. My last set was old and falling apart, four deployments and countless shoots! I found a great set at Wal-Mart! for only $8, they are a tan set with hooks not clips. They fit my ...
- Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:42 pm
- Forum: Other Weapons
- Topic: Three knives for the United States Marine Corps
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2813
Re: Three knives for the United States Marine Corps
:D I just wanted to say publicly THANK YOU to Storm Crow for a set of beautiful blades. One Marine has his in hand and the other will have his in hand by weeks end. The second guy is getting ready to punch out to the sandbox without me :gonk: I get to make the trip in Aug or Sept I will show photos ...
- Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:11 am
- Forum: Other Weapons
- Topic: Three knives for the United States Marine Corps
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2813
Re: Three knives for the United States Marine Corps
Strow Crow: I know three Marines who are waiting like kids the night before Christmas. :D You make some great stuff, and we are so lucky to get our hands on a product you have created ! One of my partners in crime just got back this weekend for three weeks of leave before he heads out to the sand bo...
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:59 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: EDC Bags Vs. GHB
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4279
Re: EDC Bags Vs. GHB
I really enjoyed this post ! First off I am going to use this post as a reference point for some people who have been asking me questions on my carry. I believe we have found several consents here. 1. Youtube ! Most who do not understand the ideas behind the different types of carry, which they will...
- Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:36 am
- Forum: Other Weapons
- Topic: Primal Bowie for retired SWAT, with progress pics
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1407
Re: Primal Bowie for retired SWAT, with progress pics
All I can say is this man makes some of the most beautiful working knives I have ever seen. Another GREAT JOB Storm Crow
Badasp 118 enjoy your new work of art ! Lucky GUY....

Badasp 118 enjoy your new work of art ! Lucky GUY....

- Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:39 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: EDC song
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1998
Re: EDC song
Well not that bad. It was funny, would say watch once.