Sigboy's GHB v2.0 w/pics

[sigboy40]

For my cuurent GHB, I decided to stay light and use a setup that could double as my hiking/hunting daypack. I was tired of changing bags around based upon what I was doing with them. I have appx 18 miles on this setup and it seems to be working well. I also have used it for a few months as a GHB, and the items in it have come in handy on more than one occasion.

FIRST: There is no firearms in this kit for a reason. I consider my firearm to be a EDC item, and I have it, and it's support items, on my person, hence there is no reason for it to be in the pack.

First Line:

This is my GHB first line, it is stored in the GHB until needed, you can see the knife in the top picture laced into the MOLLE webbing, all the other items are stored in the top pouch. They are easy to get at and, when put on, allow me more storage space for other items that may be needed.

Here is the first line expanded.
Multitool
Screwdriver bits, the most common sizes that I personally need.
Ferrorod
Streamlight AA LED flashlight
Fire Starting kit, vacuum sealed with matches, wax dipped twine, dryer lint and vasoline packets
Can opener
Compass
Chap stick
Cordage
Small boo-boo kit
Space Blanket
Poncho, plastic, cheap.
-Both the blanket and poncho are vacuum sealed together for space savings.

Bottom Pouch:
Food-1200 calories of Tuna and high energy snacks
Sharpening stone-remember I said this pack pulls a lot of double duty
Pen
Sharpie
Tent stakes (4)
Bug Spray
Cordage
Fire starting-matches and lighter
Duct tape cards
Can opener
Signal Mirror
Hanky
Headlamp
More Cordage
1l Platypus

Bladder Pouch
2l Bladder
zipties
33 gallon trash bag
2 gallon ziplock
1 gallon ziplock
Water purification tablets
Water filter straw

A brief aside on the outside of the pack. It currently contains:
USGI ponch
IFAK (see link in my sig)
Carabiner
Did you notice all the black cordage running around everything? It is actually 1/8 elastic cord which I laced on so that I could attach extra clothing to the outside, I always hate starting a hike and having to find somewhere to put your coat.
Also, I had originally intended on putting a soda can stove and small pot in for boiling water, but in hindsight, I decided that it was beyond the scope of a GHB/daypack.
Did I forget anything?

[phil_in_cs]

I like how you have the shock cord wrapped around the bag, to make it easier to attach things.

Backup socks and boots/shoes in case what you had to wear to work that day won't stand up to the abuse?

edit: No silcock key?

[Murph]

Spare Batteries, I have that same head lamp and it just sucks the life outta batteries.
Lighter, add to the fire making kit
Whistle, as a compliment to the signal mirror... cloudy day, or dense tree cover.
Hand Sanitizer, stay clean, and good backup fire starter.
And something to gather larger peices of wood with. I recommend the SaberCut Saw for it's size/weight.

I really like how you attached your med kit to the bag. I've been thinking of doing the same thing (except to the side) with a small day pack like that too.

[sigboy40]

edit: No silcock key?

I'm saving that for my next bag, it will have a looting theme. It will have a silcock key, lock picks, crowbars, a black balacava, leather gloves, and handcufs (not furry).

[Stormrider]

I like it.

One thing, and this is really minor...but those tuna packets. I love foil pouches and all, I've carried tuna in my kit for a long time and will continue to do so...

But have you ever had to rely on those as a real serious meal? I have...and to me it's a light snack, not a meal. Look on the label...there's only like 60 calories in there! Again maybe this is just me and my high as hell metabolism, but for "survival" food I have chosen now to pack really calorie dense snacks.

[MyDogMike]

Looks good, I'd make a lanyard and tie those medic shears to your pouch or else you're gonna loose 'em.

[phil_in_cs]

Looks good, I'd make a lanyard and tie those medic shears to your pouch or else you're gonna loose 'em.

Oh, I got shown a neat trick on that and I need to get some photos up. Basically, tie some paracord to the molle, then loop 10' of the cord back and forth under the molle straps, ending withe the hand of the shears. You can pull the shears out with the full 10' of cord very quickly.

[Murph]

Looks good, I'd make a lanyard and tie those medic shears to your pouch or else you're gonna loose 'em.

Oh, I got shown a neat trick on that and I need to get some photos up. Basically, tie some paracord to the molle, then loop 10' of the cord back and forth under the molle straps, ending withe the hand of the shears. You can pull the shears out with the full 10' of cord very quickly.

Hmm... I was thinking a couple inches one end attached to the shears and the other end attached to a snap link on the PALS.

Talk about "skinning cats."

[sigboy40]

Looks good, I'd make a lanyard and tie those medic shears to your pouch or else you're gonna loose 'em.

Oh, I got shown a neat trick on that and I need to get some photos up. Basically, tie some paracord to the molle, then loop 10' of the cord back and forth under the molle straps, ending withe the hand of the shears. You can pull the shears out with the full 10' of cord very quickly.

Hmm... I was thinking a couple inches one end attached to the shears and the other end attached to a snap link on the PALS.

Talk about "skinning cats."

I had the same thought about attaching them. They have about twenty miles on them that way, but pretty soon Mr. Murphy is going to catch up with me.


Here is an exploded view of my food bag, 1250 (appx) calories of well balanced and calorie dense foods.
Two packs of ready mixed tuna-200 calories
Wheat thins- 150 calories
Craisins-100 calories
Fruit Leather-90 calories
Granola Bar-190 calories
Peanut Bar-190 calories
candy bar-240 calories
-----I say candy bar because now that the weather is warmer, I have swapped it out for one less prone to melting.
Grand total-1160 calories, I am planning some other LRRP type food bags similliar to this, that hold appx 1200 calories of foods that you can eat while walking down the trail. I also am planning some bulk packed 3000 calorie bags that hold a complete days worth of food in one easy to grab, and store, bag.

[GunsUp]

Sorry my responses are brief and blunt, short on time.

Socks?

Stop using matches, they suck, get a lighter and welcome to the 21st century.

Are you going to eat that tuna and mayo with a stick? add a spoon.

And yes, I agree you need a whistle for dense tree cover

oh and you should replace that signal mirror with a green laser!

[Woods Walker]

I would keep the matches but also get a Bic lighter though you seem just fine in the fire starting department. If looking to save weight and pack size maybe consider replacing the USGI poncho with a silnylon one. You could also replace the space blanket with an AMK Heatsheet blanket or bivy. A little metal cup is kinda nice and you could put gear inside to save on pack space. I like UL Ti cups for smaller kits but stainless or Al will also work. Those two red tent stakes are good but the aluminum Sheppard’s hooks will bend.

I like the Platy bag and Frontier pro filter straw.

[iridium]

Agree on the lighter, I, for years kept matches in my BOBs, always managed to not work when I went to test them, either from age or from getting beat up in the bag itself. Now I toss in a 3 pack of cheap small bic lighters in my various bags. Works wonders and does not get all screwy in your gear.