I'm not sure if this story should be here or in the "Around the Campfire" section as it's not specifically what we might call PSK, but rather EDC...

Still, it's interesting even if a little extreme. Either way, it's fun to look at.

Eric Le Fou (Crazy Eric) EDCs 1300 pieces of equipment with no backpack. Everything together with his clothes weighs 15kg (33 pounds).

I ran into a link to the story at survivalblog.

I can understand where he got his nickname but he must be a great guy to have around in an emergency.

Hope he never goes into water, I didn't see floation in his gear. Might be hard to swim with all that gear.

I love this guy! Should we critique his list, or just fall down and worship?

ok America,there's a challenge from across the pond. better get to work!!!

Favorite quote:

"My job allows me 4 days of weekend...."


To be French.

He certainly merits a bow from everyone on this website. My friends and family would begin commitment proceedings if my jackets were so equipped.

Holy cow! I think the most interesting part is his ankle holsters:
http://ericlefou.net/MES_TRUCS/MESobjets/Mon_equipement/photos.htm

Would make walking every day a little more interesting...

J

LOL I didn't even notice those! This is the first time somebody has actually come with a truly useful weighted vest & ankle weights combo. One mean mechanical human machine - takes the cyborg concept to a whole new level.

I wonder though what he does for a living? Must have something to do with electronics, or at least a lot of his gear is optimized for that kind of work.

" very good socks"

Can you imagine how many times he has said....

"Wait, I know I have that, it is around here somewhere!!"

That gear might have another benefit. If he is ever apprehended by law enforcement it might keep him from spending a night in jail. Down side is the LEO's may be keeping him at the "hospital" for observation.

SBRaider is right, I hope he doesn't go near any water.

I think this guy has serious mental issues. OCD for sure.

I honestly expect to learn he has been homeless in the past. I have dealt with several homeless folks who kept their "valuables" stashed around their person like this.

While not very nice of me, I do wonder where his tin foil hat was.

Imagine the size of tin he would need if he put it all into a single container.

I wonder what he looks like wearing that all that kit. What does he look like walking? Is it really a life thing or just a fun gimmick? I agree with Desperado. I seem to loose stuff in my two front pants pockets all the time.

This time of year such as when we are out hiking such as today, my backpack weighed in at 26 lbs. After 6000' total feet of ascents and descents over a relatively short distance, we were covered in sweat on the ascents despite the low temp of 42 F and minimal clothing. At least with the gear in a backpack, the front of the body and arms are exposed to the air which helps a lot with cooling. Wearing a jacket with all that gear along with the leg holsters such as this person has, we probably would of collapsed from heatstroke today...

Even though the above is not the norm for 99% of people, in a bad bug out situation, this is one of our off-road routes out of the area and is why we hike it a couple of times per year for conditioning and route familiarization. That being said, I cannot fathom how practical this person's setup would be in this type of situation. Wearing all that jacket and gear right on the body would get warm after walking at any speed for any distance...regardless of terrain.

Like I asked a friend of mine one time when were hunting: "You got a glass-blowing kit in there?"

Honestly, that looks alot like what i envision me having someday. He does need to add a couple of coloring books and crayons for the occasional loud kid. Oh, and don't forget a black jack for the parents who think everyone wants to hear their kid cry and whine or run around the restaurant blowing nose bubbles at the other patrons. (No issues here)

Where's Schwert? He must weigh-in on this. Pun intended. He must fill-up and fill-in to meet the French Challange!

Well with a better phone he could eliminate the Psion 3mx organizer as most phones now a days can do anything one of those little organizers can.
replace his DMM with one that has a battery test mode to eliminate the battery tester. The electrical tester screwdriver isn't needed with the DMM.
If he switched his flashlight to an AA powered one instead of those 123's he could eliminate a few spare batteries. He has 4 bettery powered items I counter, the razor, camera, flashlight and DMM, standardizing on one type cuts down on spares.
Perfume is unnecessary and unless hes frequenting singles bars (too many people now a days think they need to wear it to work or the grocery store or wherever).

With that kit at about 15 kilos I suspect he is more a 'stay at home' sort.

Kit size and weight are a trade off between comprehensiveness and portability. A complete kit can cover you for everything short of finding yourself stranded on the moon, But they are often so bulky and heavy you need to carry it in an eighteen wheeler and sort the contents with a forklift.

Odds are when an emergency rolls around that kit will be at home.

On the other hand there are minimalist kits. Generally little more the clothes your wearing, multitool, lighter, a bit of cordage, pen, watch, and a tiny flashlight. That kit is usually on hand. Add a bit of knowledge and an inventive mind and energy and you can often make up for what you don't have.

Everyone has their preferences and reasons for them. Whatever works for you.

Guys..it's a act,a kind of street theater to get him into the record books. if not i need to see him in "real life" traveling around and such--
edit-- i just tryed to look at his site in French but i get a "no connection" message..

Hmmm, a quick scan, but I didn't see Prozac, lithium or Xanax.

I wonder if he carries an index to find everything...

Hope he really does know how to use it.

While this guy is very ingenious for coming up with a way to store everything, I have to say that this seems a bit of a gimmick.

Heck if he can keep where everything is in his head he will never have issues with memory.. Just trying to memorize where I put about 14 to 20 items in my EDC bag gets challenging..

I think that he would have too many, "suspicious" bulges in his jacket and pant legs where it would look like he was "packing" The ankle holsters alone would be cause enough for any cop to take notice if not frisk him.

And with that many electronic devices and equipment he would be very suspicious.

And as many of you have observed, water is his enemy.

Maybe he has some life preservers he forgot to mention... ahaa