Based on my post about my pack in wieght vs. value joaquin39 asked me to post a list of what I carry in my pack and what it wieghs.
As it stands my pack weighs 18 lbs and this is the content list of my pack. This does not include my EDC, or the things that I would normally carry on me in the feild or wear ie.. fixed blade knife, jacket, hat, sunglasses ect.
My pack is an ALICE pack without the frame
1 Ferro rod and striker
1-blast match & tinder and 8 wetfires
25 matches
1 small bic
1 small generic LED
2 folding knives
2 bandannas
1 pair Brunton 10X25 binoculars
1 poncho and liner
100 feet Para cord
1 small FAK
1 pair military leather gloves w/liners
1 suunto compass
1 candle lantern
1 pack of zip ties
1 set of poly polypro long underware
1 set of BDUs
1 tshirt
2 pair merino wool socks
2 pair underware
1 casualty blaket
1 one-quart canteen w/ cup
1 small alcohol stove
1 watch cap and neck gaiter
10 water purification tabs
1 Schrade multi tool
3 mre’s out of original packaging, and snacks including dried fruit peanut butter crackers
Aside from the casualty blanket and poncho you will notice that I don’t have a shelter. That is by choice, I enjoy making and using my own shelters when in the field. My kit is made to ensure even if I can’t make a shelter for some reason I can make it through most nights. My BDUs are a little big for me but not huge, but big enough to go over a pair of jeans while wearing the poly polypropylene long underware. I can do the same thing with the shirts too. The boots I wear in the field are sturdy leather and are warm through most seasons but when I’m wearing my wool socks they are down right toasty. Combine that with the poncho, liner and casualty blanket I can make it through a very cold night without a fire.
My first aid kit is set up primarily for strains and minor injuries.
It contains
10 larger gauze pads
4-gauze rolls,
1sm roll duct tape
2 ace bandages (can be used to hold gauze pads or splints)
1 bottle of 25 Advil
1 bottle of 25 Aleve
1 jar Tiger Balm
1 emergency space blanket
10 packs of steri strips
1 pair tick tweezers
1 pack sterilized water to clean wounds
In individual packs are some Benadril, burn cream, itch cream, cleaning wipes, alcohol wipes, and cleaning wipes for my glasses.
My pack has been packed in the same basic set up for the last ten years or so. I have used it in all four seasons from Florida to Alaska (fall)and from California to Virginia.
Depending on specifics of a proposed trip I will add or remove a few things. I also have an aluminum 1qt. water bottle I carry with me and if it’s going to be an extended stay I will add a 2-liter generic camel back to the side of the pack and some more water purification tabs.
At 18 lbs I can afford to add some but being that I'm getting older I don't like to go over 25 lbs.