Don't feel too bad Bee. I carry most of my "extras" gear in a shoulder bag or similar, but I carry a fair amount on me. But nothing like Schwert. I used his article to show a friend who thinks I'm crazy half the time for being prepared... as in, "you think *I* am crazy? Take a look at this..."

Anyway, the article is very well written, gives some tasty insight into the thought process of preparing oneself, and it definitely is some nice kit. I was semi-joking about the paranoia stuff, but when I'm in California, I always think about the danger increase. Seattle is another story entirely, so my "to each his own" comment is dead on. What is overkill in central Illinois is probably only the bare necessity in earthquake/volcano/tsunami country. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Like I said, I would probably drop some weight that builds up from redundancies (sharps in particular) and perhaps add back a few lighter weight/less bulky replacements like FAK items, etc. But nobody is going to fault him on thoughtfulness or completeness (especially when you take into account his planning!)

THAT'S THE GUY! Thanks!

I was wrong: not 50 lbs of stuff, only 26.4.

I wonder if he knows where to find particular items, or if he has to fumble through everything? <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Sue

people tend to forget ebay for survival gear and stuff.
go check out ebay and see what they have . i bought my gear and vest on it.

But wool doesnt stop bullets unless you carry a sheep in front of you... but I know what you meant...

Even the sheep won't do much good for many bullets, depending on distance and power, etc. Unless it hits a big bone in the sheep, that bullet will go through the sheep, through you, and the horse you rode in on. <img src="/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

But you're more likely to need warmth than projectile protection. Usually. Maybe. Or, you could wear your kevlar vest over your wool vest. Layers, you know. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Sue