Gunny's BOB in Progress *New Update/Pics Pg.5*

[Gunny]

What's the range of the portable you mentioned if you can't hook up with a repeater (lets say for instance they've gone down during a PAW).

[Skippman]

Depends. If you're using a diapole antenna? Maybe 100 miles. Diapoles are basically a run of unshielded wire. You could easily carry one in your pack and string it between two trees for transmitting.

[Gunny]

I'm going to move on and keep this thread for my BOB project. I'll be adding a First Aid Kit thread in the First Aid section.

Skippman:

Thanks for the advice fella.

[CLEAR CUT]

Nice job so far. How much does all of that weigh? Where are you putting your pics that it takes so long to upload? I use photobucket and have dial-up and it doesn't take that long. I have to upload the pics individually and try to make them as small as possible so it doesn't freeze.

[Gunny]

That's my problem, most of my photos are 2.5meg.

I hiked with a kit weighing 78LBS in my Kifaru this weekend for a 6 mile in and 6 mile out trip. The pack handled it well, but I need to make a few revisions. More to come.

[JRod]

That's my problem, most of my photos are 2.5meg.

I hiked with a kit weighing 78LBS in my Kifaru this weekend for a 6 mile in and 6 mile out trip. The pack handled it well, but I need to make a few revisions. More to come.

Holy shit... 80lbs sounds a little heavy. How big a guy are you? How did the pack handle the weight? Is this with or without water?










PS - Just to poke fun, I'm aiming to keep mine under 20lbs

[Gunny]

I'm 6'0"-6'1" and 185LBS as of a few hours ago when I weighed the pack post hike.

Not to be macho or anything, but the pack held the weight with ease. The weight is mostly loaded around your hips, which allowed me to walk fairly easily, even in clayish mud.

At the end of both ways of the hike, my legs felt like hammered dog shit though, I definatly need to lighten it up a bit.

[aswrg7]

I was reading about military stuff, and saw that the soldiers have the same problem as you're currently facing: being loaded with 100 pounds of lightweight gear. Here's the link to the article:
http://www.combatreform.com/combatlight.htm

Here's a link for more info on the Ecotat:
http://www.geocities.com/ecotat/

[Gunny]

I have the: "Okay that looks handy, I think I'll carry it"

On a better note, I did get my 3L Camelbak stowaway system via UPS today so cheers for me.

[aswrg7]

I have the: "Okay that looks handy, I think I'll carry it"

I have the "Okay that looks handy, I think I'll buy it off of Ebay"

I gotta quit that.

[Squirrley]

I have the: "Okay that looks handy, I think I'll carry it"

I have the "Okay that looks handy, I think I'll buy it off of Ebay"

I gotta quit that.

I've got both of them too. I think just about everyone here has some degree of this condition.

[Gunny]

I've gotta stop trying to buy the top of the line gear, it's killing my budget (but is great for a tax write off

[Squirrley]

how does that work?? what do you do?

[Gunny]

Buy TurboTax and it'll walk you through the maze. But essentially specific 'survival' items can be written off.

For someone who trades as much as I do, it's damn important.

[Gunny]

I'm thinking of snagging a camp towel. My little one man tent needs the condensation wiped away.

[razi]

I might have missed it, and it might be included with the tent, but do you have a tarp or some kind of dropcloth?

1- to line the bottom of the tent so you don't get soaked
2- collect dew in the morning for when you need water

it might have been updated, but though your first aid kit looks good I didn't see tylenol (or some ibuprofin 500mg), claratin or moleskin. I'd throw some waterproof matches in there to suppliment/replace the lighters.

when I went to Philmont (with the scouts) we took wool socks and nylon socks. those together are wonderful things.

the sharpie is cool, but I'd include an oldschool wooden pencil or two as well.

[Gunny]

Razi:

Cheers for the suggestions

I've added a few items. I need to get off of my ass and fix up my bag properly. I've been doing a bit every night while watching TV, but could be doing more.

Here's the updates thus far (this is assuming I remember everything my Kifaru has swallowed)



Tyvek Ground Cloth

Found at this website

Which is used to support my:



Eureka Backcountry 1 solo tent. This tent fits snugly into a Kifaru Long pocket and is damn durable thus far (3 camping trips in)

Eureka Backcountry 1 Tent Website

More to come with photos of the actual kit once I get my stuff organized.

Edit: I failed to address Razi's questions.

it might have been updated, but though your first aid kit looks good I didn't see tylenol (or some ibuprofin 500mg), claratin or moleskin. I'd throw some waterproof matches in there to suppliment/replace the lighters

I have a tube of 'travel' tylenol in my shaving cabinet that hasn't made its way into the BOB, that'll make it tonight.
I'm using benadryl instead of claratin for the added anti-histamine(sp) effect.
I've never been a fan of using moleskin, mainly because I use good boots and better socks.
And lastly, I have a tube of waterproof matches Grifter sent me that needs to make its way into the BOB as well.

Lastly, when hiking in the cold, I carry Smart Wool or a set of good Columbia merino wool socks.

[Woods Walker]

Gunny you got your shit together. Darn now the wait for my MC EMR is worse. Thanks. I see you live in TX so you may not need a heated shelter like I do. Unless I missed it on your list I would strongly suggest you get a Sil nylon tarp. Get an 8x10. Here are some makers.

http://www.integraldesigns.com/product. ... cttypeid=1

http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/ ... cfm/EQ1300

I have a 5x8 ID tarp and an 8x10 Equinox tarp. The 8x10 is 13 oz and the 5x8 is about 6 oz. They are really strong. For the ID I got gray but like the looks of the new olive. The green for Equinox is not the forest green I wished for but the tarp is a good value, I bit lower in quality than my ID but still a great tarp.

The tarp is fast and easy to set up in the trees. A good day shelter to get out of unexpected rain and works great when you feel the need not to be zipped up. Often I am more dry under a big tarp than a tent as no water gets trapped inside. A back up shelter is worth the 13 oz.

For ground cloth I use this

http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame. ... rcase=main

THE ALL WEATHER THERMAL BLACKET. For only 10 oz it can do so much. I have used these for years. The can be found in Dick's and the like. Real strong and water poof.

After I get the EMR and re-org the stuff I will give a run down of the pack with photos. I like to have others review my crap and find things I missed.

I have the Kifaru pull outs. They are great. Got a mix of the UL and stronger ones. Carry some Sil stuff sacks too.

[Gunny]

Woods:

Many thanks for the tarp recommendations. After hiking in the rain one cold damn day in december, I vowed to buy a good tarp if only to keep my kit dry.

After I get the EMR and re-org the stuff I will give a run down of the pack with photos. I like to have others review my crap and find things I missed.

The plan of action tonight is to attach my name tapes to my Kifaru Pullouts.

In explanation, I purchased 20 or so name tapes from www.supplycaptain.com with various labels such as "First Aid Kit", "Thermals" and the like. I think it will add a whole different level of organization within the EMR and my E&E.

THE ALL WEATHER THERMAL BLACKET. For only 10 oz it can do so much. I have used these for years. The can be found in Dick's and the like. Real strong and water poof.

After playing the stupid game and deciding I could sleep in wet, below freezing conditions, I've decided to always pack with 2-3 disposable 'space' blankets. They really do work, but are a pain in the ass to deploy.

I keep a larger, $20 reflective SPACE 'tarp' in my truck at all times.

Thanks again for the suggestions

[Ivan]

After playing the stupid game and deciding I could sleep in wet, below freezing conditions, I've decided to always pack with 2-3 disposable 'space' blankets. They really do work, but are a pain in the ass to deploy.

The crinkling means its working.

I already replaced the one I used at zed-con, but Im buying one of the larger, reusable, less crinkly ones as well.

[Woods Walker]

Tarps and towels

Use them more than anything else.


edit.


Thanks for the link Gunny. I was looking for some QUIKCLOT.

[Gunny]

Their price on QC can't be beaten. Kyle, Grifter Jamoni and Michelle all have some of their product as far as I know.

I have a little camp towel. It's important because at high humidity, my tent tends to collect water on the inside sleeve.

[Kitsune]

This is a really awesome BOB you got going here. Thumbs up on the aid kit, I need to get some trauma stuff and others to extend mind. Any suggestions on were to get it. Could I maybe get most of my BOB stuff at Old Sarges(it is a military surplus in fayetteville that is damned huge, you guys would probably love it there)?

[Tomcat1066]

Kitsune,

Surplus stores are hit or miss as far as gear goes sometimes. The local one for me, for example, has some good stuff, but also a lot of crap. If yours has good stuff, make use of it....and I'll be jealous as hell

Tom