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#117085 - 12/22/07 02:52 AM Re: Reconsidering size of the survival kit [Re: Crowe]
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#117088 - 12/22/07 02:54 AM Re: Reconsidering size of the survival kit [Re: OldBaldGuy]
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Agree, hence my earlier statement that "your clothing is the first layer of any survival kit".
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#117090 - 12/22/07 02:57 AM Re: Reconsidering size of the survival kit [Re: raydarkhorse]
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#117092 - 12/22/07 03:00 AM Re: Reconsidering size of the survival kit [Re: OldBaldGuy]
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Ok maybe not you but some of us, then again it's all relitive to what we were when we were young and dumb.
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#117097 - 12/22/07 03:13 AM Re: Reconsidering size of the survival kit [Re: raydarkhorse]
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#117138 - 12/22/07 12:26 PM Re: Reconsidering size of the survival kit [Re: Omega]
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Omega, I really like these:
http://www.aquapac.net/

I've posted about them before, but it seems like no other forumites share my enthusiasm.. fwiw. I have several, and have never had a puncture or other failure. The one I use most is around 1.75 to 2 x larger than the Ritter PSP and hangs either on it's lanyard around my neck (safety lanyard) or on a belt with the integral belt loop. Everything is in it except a small neck knife (HAK knife) which is ON the lanyard. Although I usually have more emergency gear with me... this is my "last ditch" kit.

I evolved to this mode of carry after a near-tragedy of my own making on the water. I got snagged in the water and had to ditch my boots, pants (and the PSP, etc. in the pants pockets and on the belt). Couldn't save the kit and save my A** at the same time. MY BAD. However, from that point forward whenever I'm on the water the Aquapac is on my neck. Certainly, I could end up having to ditch that too - but I think I'd have a better change of saving it. I'll wear it IN the water, too: under a t-shirt, next to my skin. Looks a bit goofy (but I bet most of us ETS'ers get used to that observation from non-believers).

Anyway, I'd love to hear from others: What am I missing...why aren't there more Aquapac fans here??

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#117142 - 12/22/07 02:04 PM Re: Reconsidering size of the survival kit [Re: NAro]
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Someone mentioned Nite Ize belt organizers on the forum a while ago, so I went looking......

http://www.niteize.com/productdetail.php?category_id=28&product_id=100

I really like what I see, though I haven't bought one yet. I think this is their largest belt organizer, but they have others, including 2 smaller models. Perhaps this belongs on the thread about layering survival equipment - EDC, bigger kit, BOB... but I was here and it seemed to apply.

My everyday and work garb does not lend itself to a lot of EDC. My BOB is too heavy for me to carry it far, (it's time to 'fess up, I'm a female) and in a "situation" would more likely supplement my car kit. I understand the person who said you are likely to leave a pouch behind, but if you know you are going into the jungle (forest, desert), or bugging out of home or office in an emergency, wouldn't a pouch be a logical carry? If you had to ditch the car and big kits, wouldn't a small, breakaway kit of essentials be a good thing?

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#117145 - 12/22/07 02:55 PM Re: Reconsidering size of the survival kit [Re: DFW]
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I have used Nite-Ize products for years and found them to be of good quality. I have never used the belt pouch model you posted but I have used the 2 phone holders and the Pock-its belt pouch. It is this pouch that forms part of my EDC wilderness carry (multi-tool, light, whistle, mini-bic, ferro rod, wire saw). I think there was a post about this a few months ago.

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#117153 - 12/22/07 04:14 PM Re: Reconsidering size of the survival kit [Re: SwampDonkey]
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Well, jungles are different depending on country. But there are a lot of reasons to be in swimming shorts and sandals: it is too hot and humid, you venture into the jungle thicket only a few times a day, but spend most time around your camp preparing wood for fire, fixing accomodation, or go for sightseening and fishing on a canoe (there is a lot fo shaded area in jungles where you can see a lot of animals, also more fish is in shaded areas, therefore you do not burn under the sun). You sweat a lot and therefore stay as much naked as you can. Even some light work during the day can cause overheating.
Aquapac seems to be a good idea - not too shiny to stand out too much.

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#117186 - 12/22/07 10:06 PM Re: Reconsidering size of the survival kit [Re: Omega]
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My aquapacs have survived beaches and rainforests in Costa Rica, with no problems. They haven't gotten brittle in -0 degree F weather. The ONLY modification I've made is to make the neck lanyard break-away (using lamp wick - per Chris K's thread years ago). I've used the one they make for cameras on white water raft trips, and have been pleased. They don't protect much from impact, but the camera stayed dry (and can be operated within the pac). I quit carying the altoids tin or any other hard case after being dumped by a horse and wearing a tin-shaped bruse for a week or so.

But again YMMV. I don't hear from other users here in the ETS forums, so you have only my experience.

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