My apologies gang. The AMK FAK in this pack is a .7, not a .5. I got them mixed up. My apologies!

I carry the .5 in my fanny pack kit for short hikes and other close-to-the pavement adventures. This kit is essentially a glorified FAK, and simply has:

-AMK .5 FAK
-mylar blanket
-LED head light
-small bottle of purelle
-bandana
-1.5 ltr SS water bottle
-small bottles bug juice and sunscreen

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Great suggestion! Thanks Roar.

[quote=RoarmeisterA 50spf sunscreen if a NECESSITY when you are out in the open. [/quote]

I couldn't agree with you more!

I'm sorry to hear that Teslinhiker. My Dad is in a similar situation so I don't take chances with it for myself or my son.

Me too. I've 'rescued' a number of others, or at least prevented their need for rescue. Never had to do it for myself yet.

I print custom topo maps for my trips and I always bring a spare since The Map is so important. At least 3 times over the last few years I have given a map away to a poor soul I came across who didn't bring one. Of course, if they didn't bring a map, they probably can't read a map too well either, but I try to help with a 5 minute crash course.



+100! The Kifaru is pricey but so well designed.



+101! Few people who are not flashlight geeks know about Zebras. Superb lights. I use an AA model with the spot beam. So light, so compact, and so effective.

Great ideas from you guys on FAK components. I would submit that with some duct tape, a 3" ACE wrap, and a PriMed gauze pack you can do a lot of good things. It's a very versatile trio.

Figured I'd bring this back, since I just recently got to put my overnight pack all back together for the summer time.





I think I got it back to how I want it. List:

-Camelbak (with micropur mp-1 tablets stuffed in with the bladder)
-roll of orange electrical tape
-hat
-change of clothes
-self-inflating sleeping pad
-snacks/food
-basic first aid kit (moleskin, sterile pads, band-aids, tweezers, cold compress)
-Pocket Rocket stove and canister
-MSR pot
-paracord
-toilet paper
-55 gal trash bag/heatsheats blanket
-monocular (which sometimes gets swapped for a camera with zoom capability)
-multitool
-headlamp
-spare batteries
-bandanna
-gloves
-mini-bic
-ferro-rod
-GPS
-map of the trail system
-Gerber brushhook
-my jacket (not pictured)

Weight as pictured is 15lbs (with a full water bladder).

I'll add some more food, maybe a bottle of water just to have a bit more, and it should be good for some nice comfortable back-country camping. Usually I like to do a hike in, camp over night, hike out; but, I have gone longer with more food packed and access to good water.

Nice kit Paul! Thanks for sharing it.

I think I'd add these too if I was going on a planned summer overnighter:

-change of clothes (I carry a cofc outside the summer month but not with this intense heat we're having right now)
-self-inflating sleeping pad
-pocket stove and canister