Just when I thought I'd seen everything...a Camelbak vest! I like that too.

I can see what you mean about being called Ricky Rescue...but I'd rather take the bad nickname and be known as the guy who had what was needed. I've only been a SAR volunteer for a month and I'm already building a reputation for having the kitchen sinks in every pocket.

Even when I consider myself unprepared I'm more prepared than at least one other person around me...and typically prepared enough for what I encounter.