#249993 - 08/19/12 01:57 AM
Re: Preggo Prepper
[Re: bacpacjac]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 05/05/07
Posts: 3601
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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EDITed to add that the purse holds: main wallet, wipes, hard candies, small IFAK, multi-tool, maxi pads, bandana, mylar blanket, tampons, lip balm, floss, bic, prescription and OTC meds, gum, extra cash and coins, calling card, emerg contact info, emerg poncho, AAA LED flashlight, cheapo red led flasher, spiderco ladybug, psk, garbage bag, pocket'pack of kleenex, pen, pencil, purelle, extra AAA batteries(3}. PREGGO PREPPER'S COMMUTER EDC In a backpack I put: copies of my medical paper trail, my wallet and edc keyring, lip balm, my edc purse, a full 2l Nalgene, some snacks and sour candies (GREAT for nausea!), a jacket (with mitts and socks in pockets), a hat, a magazine, leather man wave, edc pocket organizer tool kit, headlamp, sunglasses, prescription glasses in hard case, wallet with extra cash. The bag was heavy enough with the full water bottle. (There's a few snacks missing , as well as the two bottles of juice I drank while waiting. And waiting. And waiting.... :-) EDC backpack: http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h35 ... 730771.jpg  EDC PSK Purse: http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h35 ... 188855.jpg  Interestingly, just as I pulled into the transit parking lot to head to the hospital, I realized that the parking machine doesn't take paper money. I went and got change so I could park and then my cel phone decided that it didn't want to live anymore. No problem, I thought, I've got a quarter for a pay phone. I had no idea that it would take 50 cents to make my call. More quarters, loonies and toonies next time. EDIT: In addition to more coins and a change of underwear (ultrasound gel sucks!), I'll probably throw in a lined fleece or something instead of the jacket next time. The hospitals can get a little cool sometimes, and it looks like I've got 2 emerg ponchos should an unexpected rain appear. (We all dress for the weather, right?) I also need to wear better foot ware next time as well. My ortho sandles are comfy but not if I had to walk any distance if it was raining. I could also ditch my leatherman, since I've got my Gerber recoil and a couple of folders. I threw it in out of habit bit cutting weight in the pack will help as I gain it in my body. P.S. - they grey blob in the purse pic is an Altoids tin psk. :-) and the edc pocket organizer is this one: http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=17333&Number=243634#Post243634
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#249994 - 08/19/12 03:26 AM
Re: Preggo Prepper
[Re: bacpacjac]
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Sheriff
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Registered: 12/03/09
Posts: 3842
Loc: USA
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Black goes with everything I wear  . Seriously, nobody knows your circumstances and environment better than you. Almost all preppers are better off avoiding the tactical rainbow (black, OD, coyote brown, flat dark earth, any camo) for something high visibility for the wilderness or that looks like it came out of an office for urban scenarios. Do you need to stand out or blend in?
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#249995 - 08/19/12 11:16 AM
Re: Preggo Prepper
[Re: bacpacjac]
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Registered: 12/05/05
Posts: 1563
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I am no expert in packs , so I cannot recommend any particular model or brand. But here is something to consider.
Weight and dimensions are critical in your situation. Comfort is a priority. Extra padding goes without saying. Not only it is essentail for carrying the pack comfortably, it may help you improvise a cushion/pillow if you need extra rest while waiting or travelling in the bus/metro.
Color ? Well, like others said : you know your situation better than any of us. In my neck of the woods, only Camo is seen as "tactical", while coyote brown is seen as CAMPING stuff, and black (luggage color) is seen as neutral color with no meaning (but considered elegant in the female fashion world) !!
It is different from area to area.
And you know your area better.
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#250025 - 08/20/12 04:26 AM
Re: Preggo Prepper
[Re: Stephen]
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Old Hand
Registered: 05/29/10
Posts: 863
Loc: Southern California
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Thinking you will be sticking out because of a black bag on your back is survival forum paranoia. And no offence, but a middle aged pregnant woman is going to stick out slightly in a crowd and it will not be because of your pack. It could be black, pink or with glowing lights and a large sponge bob mural across it.
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It looks like a school bag really. Second the pregnant women comment, but I want to qualify the backpack comment. IMHO, stuff that is overtly "tactical", i.e. digicam, covered with molle loops, etc. tends to stand out. FWIW, the diaper backpack I'm getting for my little ones is red with a reflective stripe. The idea is visiblity to prevent getting turned into bumper meat by an inattentive motorist. Also, sternum straps are worth their weight in gold.
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#250035 - 08/20/12 01:07 PM
Re: Preggo Prepper
[Re: Mark_R]
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Geezer in Chief
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Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 7705
Loc: southern Cal
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What counts in any pack is fit to the individual, and, especially in BPJ's case, adjustibility. Is a significantly heavy backpack even a good idea in the third trimester? A a non-uterine members of the species, I honestly haven't a clue.
As an example of the adjustability issue, for Mark, "sternum straps are worth their weight in gold." For me, they are useless impediments and worthless (usually).
I would look to any number of civilian brands rather than the LE/military lines like Maxpedition, which are durable and tough, but nowhere as sophisticated as their domestic counterpart.
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#250092 - 08/21/12 02:21 PM
Re: Preggo Prepper
[Re: bacpacjac]
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Registered: 09/17/07
Posts: 1219
Loc: here
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BPJ,
I am no expert on your situation as I also am a member of the non-uterine club. However, in regards to the backpack Jac (small pun), maybe switching to a messenger bag is worth considering while doing you urban jaunts. It could be a big more manageable in terms of load-bearing. Just a thought.
I am glad to hear things are progressing well for you.
My $.02
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#250226 - 08/25/12 09:36 AM
Re: Preggo Prepper
[Re: bacpacjac]
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Registered: 12/05/05
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I've also added a tourist map of the city that includes all transit routes, taxi numbers and local hotels. Enough cash for a night in a hotel is going in my wallet too. I don't know anyone who lives in the city anymore and might need somewhere to stay if snow should hit in a few months. 1 - I suggest you share these plans with your husband even if he doesn't accompany you in these trips. If something bad happens ( like snow ) he will know which hotel you will be heading to. During a snow storm , communications maybe off and you may not be able to contact him. 2- You can also save maps as images in your cell phone. It's convenient and good backup. But paper maps should be there too ( one copy for your husband too). 3 - You don't know anyone in the city , but you can start to know someone. Maybe a cap driver, a nurse in the hospital, anyone who is likely to offer help for money or free.
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#250227 - 08/25/12 11:21 AM
Re: Preggo Prepper
[Re: Chisel]
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Registered: 11/24/05
Posts: 478
Loc: Orange Beach, AL
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2- You can also save maps as images in your cell phone. It's convenient and good backup. But paper maps should be there too ( one copy for your husband too). +1. If you have an Apple or Android phone you can also save maps for offline use now. With the maps saved to memory the smartphone doesn't rely on the network for map data and functions like a standalone GPS unit. You can save a pretty fair size chunk of real estate to memory that way. Snapping a picture of anything from a map to a shopping list has been a quick, easy way to take information along ever since cell phone camera resolution jumped into the megapixels.
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