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#126666 - 03/08/08 12:03 AM New commercial 72 hour kit. Comments?
Loganenator Offline
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Registered: 05/04/07
Posts: 151
Loc: Sacramento, CA, USA
Hey all,

I just found a new commercial 72 hour kit and I wanted to hear some feedback from some folks on the forum about its applicability, quality and also what to add to the kit. I have been thinking about ordering a few of these kits for some friends and family to prep for backpacking season and eventually hunting season after that. It's size, weight, quality and price seem to fit my needs and I was curious what others here thought.

The kit relies heavily on AMK products but I think it beats the S.O.L kit hands down.

A caveat: I have no association with their company outside of having ordered from them in the past and I enjoyed their film.

Thanks,
Nemo.
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#126678 - 03/08/08 02:28 AM Re: New commercial 72 hour kit. Comments? [Re: Loganenator]
Burncycle Offline
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Registered: 09/16/04
Posts: 577
Looks solid

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#126724 - 03/08/08 10:22 AM Re: New commercial 72 hour kit. Comments? [Re: Loganenator]
jasond Offline
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Registered: 11/13/07
Posts: 52
Loc: North Carolina
Looks like a great kit, I might have to order one for myself.

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#126725 - 03/08/08 12:10 PM Re: New commercial 72 hour kit. Comments? [Re: Loganenator]
Nicodemus Offline
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Registered: 10/30/05
Posts: 1341
Loc: Virginia, US
Upon first reading your post, I thought, "Oh no... Another "72 hour" kit chock full of crap products."

I was wrong. It's pretty much all quality at a good price. Cool Beans!
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#126739 - 03/08/08 02:12 PM Re: New commercial 72 hour kit. Comments? [Re: Nicodemus]
dweste Offline
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Registered: 02/16/08
Posts: 2463
Loc: Central California
Seriously thinking this may be a cost effective purchase to break out to supplement and rotate old items out of my PSK, FAK, and my car kit.

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#126741 - 03/08/08 02:27 PM Re: New commercial 72 hour kit. Comments? [Re: dweste]
BillLiptak Offline
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Registered: 12/19/07
Posts: 259
Looks absolutely solid. I would buy one in a heartbeat if 1) the wife wouldn't kill me, and 2) I didn't already own 80% of the items listed in the kit :))

-Bill Liptak

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#126742 - 03/08/08 02:35 PM Re: New commercial 72 hour kit. Comments? [Re: dweste]
hikermor Offline
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Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 7705
Loc: southern Cal
This kit does contain reasonably decent products, much better than the usual sort you typically see, but I don't think the vendors are losing any money on it. I could probably save a little by buying piecemeal carefully. The thing I don't like about pre-assembled kits like this is the lack of thought and contemplation, the development and review of scenarios of use, and the making of comfortable choices that attend the development of your own kit. I am sure most of us will modify this kit to suit our circumstances, but too many folks just buy one and throw it in the closet and consider themselves "prepared." In my neck of the woods, a one liter bottle isn't enough water, the contents of the FAK are suspect for anything remotely serious, and I would definitely prefer a better compass. The most useful item in any survival kit is an appropriate map which naturally must be self-supplied.

It goes without saying that I must enjoy the process of developing and modifying my gear. Just another gadget nerd....
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#126745 - 03/08/08 02:48 PM Re: New commercial 72 hour kit. Comments? [Re: hikermor]
MDinana Offline
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Registered: 03/08/07
Posts: 2208
Loc: Beer&Cheese country
If this had been out when I first started on ETS, I might have bought it and used it as a base.

As it is, I think (with respect) that Hikermor is wrong about the vender losing money. At least retail, at REI, the DR kit is near $30, the whistle is in a 2-pack for $10, the AMK bivy is roughly $14. I think if you priced it out piecemeal you'd spend more (maybe if you bought bulk online, made several kits that would drown out the shipping charges, you might get a better deal).

But, like everyone else, it looks like a great place to start.

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#126760 - 03/08/08 06:48 PM Re: New commercial 72 hour kit. Comments? [Re: Loganenator]
UTAlumnus Offline
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Registered: 03/08/03
Posts: 1019
Loc: East Tennessee near Bristol
As a base for a day hiking kit I'd give it an excellent.

For a 72hr kit I'd rate it as poor based on type of gear selection. Instead of surviving the problems of a disaster until aid from outside the area arrives, this one is set up as a quality outdoor survival kit. Upgrading it with either the 2L bottle or 4L water tank from Platypus would be a big improvement.

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#126783 - 03/08/08 11:38 PM Re: New commercial 72 hour kit. Comments? [Re: UTAlumnus]
Loganenator Offline
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Registered: 05/04/07
Posts: 151
Loc: Sacramento, CA, USA
Thanks for the input everyone.

I also thought it was one of the better commercial outdoor kits I've seen. I agree the kit is a bit minimalist in the FAK and the water areas but it serves as a good base for a starter/dayhike kit.

I think when I give these out I will want to include these customizations:

1. Iodine crystals or liquid tincture (for more water purification capacity and first aid disinfectant ability)
2. Sunscreen wipes
3. A ziplock with a few large heavy duty black garbage/leaf bags
4. A small knife (e.g. the Buck Hartsook neck knife

Thanks for the suggestions and comments!
Cheers,
Nemo


Edited by Nemo (03/09/08 12:16 AM)
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