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dainbrain · 01-11-2011, 11:54

Thanks for the feedback Sirs, much appreciated. I think I'll stick with the 'ain't broke dont fix it' as suggested.

Someone told me once that in times of stress you fall back on your training. This makes me want to train as much as I can for as many situation I can. It's tough trying to be prepared and stay 'in shape' as a civilian, that's why I seek advice from those better men than me.

As for the equipment, I am carrying the things I feel I need to survive in a real-world situation. I like the outdoors, land navigation, hunting, etc. and hope to be more prepared if I get myself lost. Here is what I carry (first line not shown):

MIDDLE LAYER (Second Line):
(Load Bearing Equipment and Web Belt)

• RADIO
• WEAPONS CLEANING KIT
• COMPASS (That you can read at night)
• KNIFE
• FIRST AID PACK
• PONCHO (If not in ruck)
• MATCHES (Waterproof)
• SURVIVAL POUCH
• CANTEENS (x2) or CAMELBAK
• RATIONS
• 550 CORD (100ft)
• STROBE Light
• CHEM Lights
• FLASHLIGHT x2 w/red lens (With extra batteries)
• EXTRA SOCKS (2 pair minimum)

OUTER LAYER (Third Line):
(Rucksack -- Least Essential Items)

• RAIN/WIND JACKET (Green,Black,Brown or Camo)
• E-TOOL (Small shovel)
• PONCHO LINER OR SLEEPING BAG
• GROUND PAD
• CAMELBAK
• 550 CORD (100 feet)
• EXTRA CLOTHING (Socks, BDU's, T-shirt)
• HOOCH (Half tent shelter)

Plus whatever trip-specific stuff, anything from a bunch of ropes/climbing equipment to hunting rifle & ammunition. And yes, sometimes an airsoft weapon. I use them as a training aid.

I could see a situation where I might have to drop my main pack in a non-combative scenario... perhaps I make a mistake on a mountain and have to cut it loose, maybe I get a little too close to some boar, or another animal and piss it off?

I'm just trying to train and train right. I appreciate any advice I get.

01-11-2011, 11:54	#8
dainbrain Asset Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 0	Thanks for the feedback Sirs, much appreciated. I think I'll stick with the 'ain't broke dont fix it' as suggested. Someone told me once that in times of stress you fall back on your training. This makes me want to train as much as I can for as many situation I can. It's tough trying to be prepared and stay 'in shape' as a civilian, that's why I seek advice from those better men than me. As for the equipment, I am carrying the things I feel I need to survive in a real-world situation. I like the outdoors, land navigation, hunting, etc. and hope to be more prepared if I get myself lost. Here is what I carry (first line not shown): MIDDLE LAYER (Second Line): (Load Bearing Equipment and Web Belt) • RADIO • WEAPONS CLEANING KIT • COMPASS (That you can read at night) • KNIFE • FIRST AID PACK • PONCHO (If not in ruck) • MATCHES (Waterproof) • SURVIVAL POUCH • CANTEENS (x2) or CAMELBAK • RATIONS • 550 CORD (100ft) • STROBE Light • CHEM Lights • FLASHLIGHT x2 w/red lens (With extra batteries) • EXTRA SOCKS (2 pair minimum) OUTER LAYER (Third Line): (Rucksack -- Least Essential Items) • RAIN/WIND JACKET (Green,Black,Brown or Camo) • E-TOOL (Small shovel) • PONCHO LINER OR SLEEPING BAG • GROUND PAD • CAMELBAK • 550 CORD (100 feet) • EXTRA CLOTHING (Socks, BDU's, T-shirt) • HOOCH (Half tent shelter) Plus whatever trip-specific stuff, anything from a bunch of ropes/climbing equipment to hunting rifle & ammunition. And yes, sometimes an airsoft weapon. I use them as a training aid. I could see a situation where I might have to drop my main pack in a non-combative scenario... perhaps I make a mistake on a mountain and have to cut it loose, maybe I get a little too close to some boar, or another animal and piss it off? I'm just trying to train and train right. I appreciate any advice I get.
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