#62446 - 03/21/06 02:27 PM
Re: SAR 24hour Pack
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Cranky Geek
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 09/08/05
Posts: 4642
Loc: Vermont
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Only one half liter bottle? Is there a bladder or other nalgenes I missed?
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#62447 - 03/21/06 03:06 PM
Re: SAR 24hour Pack
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Old Hand
Registered: 03/18/06
Posts: 1032
Loc: The Netherlands
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Its a very good kit, but I have my concernes about that flare-gun. I thought that those flares are not designed for save over land use? Maybe you should replace it with Winderness XLT or a laser-flare? You should also add a flint&steel or blastmatch and some waterproof tinder ( those firesticks are not easy to lite with a spark)
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#62449 - 03/21/06 03:47 PM
Re: SAR 24hour Pack
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Registered: 06/08/05
Posts: 503
Loc: Quebec City, Canada
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I would recommend the Spyderco Delica 4 folding knife. If you prefer a Swiss Army knife, I would go with the One-handed Trekker which has a blade, a saw, and screwdrivers (those always come in handy when you work with ATVs and other pieces of machinery).
I feel a fixed-blade might add too much weight and be cumbersome in SAR operations. Honestly, any knife that will cut through thick rope and clothes is fine (which is why I recommended the Spyderco Delica in the first place).
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#62450 - 03/21/06 05:28 PM
Re: SAR 24hour Pack
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Enthusiast
Registered: 06/01/05
Posts: 375
Loc: Ohio
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do you have a link for that Fox Jacket? I have not heard of that particular line. thanks
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#62451 - 03/21/06 07:04 PM
Re: SAR 24hour Pack
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Newbie
Registered: 01/05/06
Posts: 37
Loc: Montana
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#62452 - 03/21/06 09:17 PM
Re: SAR 24hour Pack
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Journeyman
Registered: 11/10/03
Posts: 77
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The kit looks very impressive. How about water? When you get thirsty, do you think you will have time to stop to find some water and then purify it? And what about food? I also made my kit about hald a year ago, but the main reason was to store everthing important in one place. So, I have plenty of water in my kit (at least 9 litres, yes, it is heavy), many military rations (I read a book where auther recommended buying food for camping in bulk for at least half a year, so I decided to follow the advice), fixed blade Muela knife, extra meths for the burner, batteries, filter, compass, some warm clothing I do not use, tablets, etc. But my main kit is in another smaller bag which I carry for hiking. It is actually assembled rucksack which has everything for 1 day hike so when I have some free time I take the rucksack and head out to countryside. When I come back, I remove waste, refill water bottle, add rations, meths, clean etc., i.e. make it ready for the next time. This way it is always ready. Actually, it is quite handy because I do not waste time collecting things just before I leave, so I can walk longer on countryside.
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#62453 - 03/21/06 09:42 PM
Re: SAR 24hour Pack
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Old Hand
Registered: 12/14/05
Posts: 988
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Some thoughts from a beginner;
2nd, lightwieght knife
Replace flarge gun with a strobe ( like a kayaker uses)
Replace one naglene with a filter bottle
Add reflective patches to the pack/ clothing
Add flagging tapesunglasses, nylon ballcap, perm marker
What do you wear/ carry in your pockets with this kit?
TRO?
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