Very nice kit! While the contents lists speak for themselves, can you provide some additional information concerning the pack itself? Is it a daypack or fanny pack - I can't tell from the photo? How may compartments does it have? What is is made of? Will the pack be available for purchase as a separate item?

I'm interested.

Doug

What is the bag shown in the photo? I did not see it in the contents list.

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Sure, it's expensive, but as your background page points out, many private aircraft cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Folks spending such money probably wouldn't blink at spending a thousand or more on a kit.

And I agree -- quality isn't cheap. And if the ETS Foundation gets something out of it, all that much better.

As I sit here and think about the money and time invested in my own gear, all of a sudden it adds up quickly! <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

While I won't be buying one of the kits, I really do appreciate the time taken to write-up the components and take lots of pictures. It helps to give us great ideas for our own kits (not to mention the "drool" factor). <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Very impressive. I especially like the write up of contents, good explanations.

Dave

As noted, the pack shown was used only for the prototype and we are developing our own special purpose pack. The pack shown happens to be a Mountainsmith Challenger Day Pack. The pack we are developing will be custom produced to our specifications and is still under design as we consider various options. Volume will be 1900-2000 cu. in. and it will generally look like a day pack. Our aim is a pack that will stand up to considerable abuse, protect the components of the kit, be carriable by a handle and optionally as a pack with shoulder straps if it is necessary or desirable to move from a crash location (which we generally do not recommend except in extraordinary circumstances) and is lightweight. It will likely be red on top and black on the bottom. That is really all I can offer at this time.

For the prototype I used a Mountainsmith Challenger Day Pack

For anyone that wants one anyway, Summit Hut has the Mountainsmith Challenger on sale for $19.95!!! Regular $40.00...

Good enough. I thought it looked like a Mountainsmith. If your design is anything close, the pack alone would be worth the price of the entire kit. I'm eager to see what develops. Keep up the good work!

Steve

Ohhhh, the MkIII fixed blade ...

I feel like a kid that opened up a closet and found the Christmas presents...

I can't wait 'till Christmas finally arrives!!

Does that cost include divorce insurance?

;-) Fantastic kits. Really probably very much like something we would all build for a bob (minus some food/water) and build up over time.

Simply Awesome... Are you working on marine kits and vehicle/home BOB kits as well?

Edit: Oh, and they do make zip ties that are reusable/adjustable. Might want to consider those instead of standard ones.