Hi

Im a solo hiker, spent a good bit of my youth in the woods but have lived in a metro area and workd a desk job for the last 20 years. I was in the Marine corp for four years as a grunt so I have trouble geting bright colors for my gear but I can learn

I came to this site because My old mil spec kit was so out of date and have been working on a new one

looking to build a
PSK
FAK9 for home but I like the AMK style, so I can pick up and go)
BoB/72(96) hour for 1-3 people
and somthing for the car

Ill be lurking, Just wanted to say Hi

Palehorse,

Welcome to the fire and thanks for the introducting yourself! I think you'll find the information here you are looking for.

-Blast

Welcome aboard, PaleHorse!

Welcome Palehourse, Jump in the waters fine, You will find a lot of lurker aroud here. But from time to time we all come out to play on the forum.

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e komo mai PaleHorse!

Welcome to the best site on the net!

I like the AMK kits very much, but I add items to them. Also, if you're going to grab n go with an AMK kit, buy a water proof stuff sack to keep it in. The OR or Sea to Summit bags are just the ticket. I use a paint pen to put a couple of large white + on the bags after the extended kit is in the bag so it is easy to identify (if you use a light colored bag, maybe a red + would be more visible).

The Atwater Carey kits are good, too, and Campmor has their own version of them at respectable prices - often on sale. Same deal - stick in a water proof stuff sack (the type with a roll closure). They also need additional items.

Regards,

Tom

Welcome to the forum

Start with basics: first aid, shelter, water and food. Then add items from other categories, such as: tools (knife), paracord, hygiene, and sanitation.

1. First aid kit should have enough supplies for all the members in your party including pets.
2. All of your members should be able to protect themselves from cold and rain.
3. Have some water and some means of making more water (filter, or purification tablets, and a container)
4. At least some food never hurts

Welcome new guy...

You'll find much of the stuff you need at redflare's site. He is probably too modest to mention but he has good stuff and gives great service! I don't know redflare personally but I am a happy repeat customer.