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#271285 - 08/16/14 04:19 PM Re: Firestarting in Formal Wear [Re: yee]
BruceZed Offline
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A Couple of Comments on this Thread Intrigued me.

Strangely Enough MY ODDEST FEAR is getting stuck out somewhere in formal wear. I have this dream of me walking in the Boreal Forest in my Military Mess Kit, trying to collect wood without scuffing my dress shoes (more than they already are) or losing my medals while armed only with my Pocket Watch, ID, some cash, 2 Kleenex's and a Pocket lighter.

This is a Challenge I certainly hope never comes true.
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#271286 - 08/16/14 04:37 PM Re: Firestarting in Formal Wear [Re: BruceZed]
hikermor Offline
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At least signalling your whereabouts should not be an issue....
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#271287 - 08/16/14 04:44 PM Re: Firestarting in Formal Wear [Re: yee]
BruceZed Offline
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I just need to stand in a clearing
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#271291 - 08/16/14 07:55 PM Re: edc firestarters [Re: ireckon]
Deathwind Offline
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What do you consider to be a man bag?

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#271315 - 08/18/14 01:03 AM Re: edc firestarters [Re: Deathwind]
BruceZed Offline
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Originally Posted By: Deathwind
What do you consider to be a man bag?


Normally I believe it should be a backpack/day pack that you can carry comfortably, so weight would be dependent on fitness. Someone might have defined it more specifically.
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#271318 - 08/18/14 04:26 AM Re: edc firestarters [Re: Deathwind]
ireckon Offline
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Loc: Northern California
An EDC man bag is a Maxpedition Remora or smaller. My personal preference is that it's not feminine. A bag that looks like a small woman's purse is a no-go.
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#271319 - 08/18/14 05:21 AM Re: edc firestarters [Re: yee]
wildman800 Offline
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Registered: 11/09/06
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Loc: La-USA
I like the military messenger bag if I'm travelling lightly.
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#271324 - 08/18/14 01:07 PM Re: edc firestarters [Re: yee]
LesSnyder Offline
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Registered: 07/11/10
Posts: 1680
Loc: New Port Richey, Fla
EDC.. a generic multi tool pouch can be configured to your needs, and can hold a surprising number of goodies... not necessarily easily to remove items on the run... the straw is filled with petroleum jelly cotton, and small LMF rod with the grip removed taped near the section of hacksaw blade





Edited by LesSnyder (08/18/14 01:08 PM)

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#271329 - 08/18/14 05:08 PM Re: edc firestarters [Re: Deathwind]
Russ Offline
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Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL
It's situational. A small backpack or single shoulder pack like the Remora work as would a Messenger bag. My EDC backpack is an REI branded daypack I picked up back in the late '90's. Then again, the leather attache' I have is from Coach and is much more appropriate for those who wear a suit.

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#271337 - 08/18/14 09:13 PM Re: edc firestarters [Re: yee]
TeacherRO Offline
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Registered: 03/11/05
Posts: 2574
Great idea - I use a digital camera bag ( on the belt) for similar items.

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