About to head out to the woods for a few days.

Jan 11, 2018 11:28 PM

AfroInvasion

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I use a Camelbak BFM.
Weighs about 35lbs most of the time but I add and take things off and out depending on what I do with it.
it has a 100 oz internal water reservoir and lots of molle webbing and junk, also a huge fan of multicam.

Doggo for scale.

30F goose down sleeping bag (doesn’t usually get very cold down here). I stretch a camo headband around it so it blends in more with the rest of the pack.

overloaded IFAK with lots of gauze, tape, a tourniquet, medical shears blah blah blah

right side pouches are where I keep my cordage, I also have a ferro rod, a sam splint and an emergency sleeping bag.

I keep my left side pouches empty most of the time but I might put magazines or boxes of .22 or .270 ammo depending on what I plan on hunting if I even do so.

small pouch has like all my small tools and random junk like fire starters, snacks, a multi-tool, compass, some allergy medicine and ziplock bags and stuff.

top pouch has a folding saw, rain poncho (that i’ll probably only ever use as a roof for my shelters), a life straw water filter thing (I don’t trust the straw tbh but came free with something I just put it in there) and some chemlights.

Bushknife, y'know for making stuff out of sticks and junk. I don't carry a tent with me so this and the folding saw is especially important for helping to make shelter.

Large pocket has what I think is the most important piece of gear which is my 2-set of pots for boiling water (I also have a stainless steel water bottle that I can also use to boil water but it starts out filled already). Besides that I also keep a few sets of socks, shirts and underwear, a water proof jacke,t TP and toiletries. I like fatty foods like nuts for my pack since they have more calories per gram than anything else I figure they probably got the most bang for the weight.

Like the title says i'm planning on heading out for a few days just to practice some bushcraft. I don't really need all of this for just a few days but I want to see what I really need or don't need so I can adjust my pack and just to see what I need to improve on as an outdoorsman.
If anyone has suggestions for gear they think I should add or replace or what my pack doesn't need i'd love to hear it. Wish me luck, i'll post pics!

Edit: oh geez, guess I made viral or whatever. Well I was just planning on having this album to link in the description of the album I was going to make of pics of my trip so I hope that gets a lot of views too because I think that will be more interesting. Thanks for all the advice, and yeah I know it's a lot of stuff for just a few days but like I said i'm just doing a run through the woods to see what junk I really shouldn't even bother with.

Thanks again everyone. See you in a few days.

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When I was young I was real dumb. Knife, shotgun, canteen, and about a dozen shells. I'd stay out for a couple weeks. So dumb.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I have a gravity filter that filters straight into my hydration pack. Saves time on boiling water since you can let it run overnight

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

That tourniquet needs to be out of the packaging and ready to deploy. Time is of the essence so prep it for immediate use

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Insect repellent. I don't know where you are, but it sounds warm enough for bugs to be alive.

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Looks like ya got contacts, bring your glasses too.

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Also, wouldn't take meds that make ya drowsy if you're going to be alone.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

That's some mighty clean looking kit you've got there op. Looks like a break in trip? Good luck and if you start losing concentration - 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Put the knife down. Have fun mate! Ps - hatchet if you're going to make a shelter next time I reckon.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Watch out for Samsquanches.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I have a hatchet in my bag so I can build shelters easier

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Heeeeaaaaavy

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

a set of prescription safety glasses for piece of mind. They're tough as nails. Also, small pack of salt/spices/hot sauce -comfort item

8 years ago | Likes 60 Dislikes 1

ah, both really good ideas.

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

Ty

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I agree with the spices (I carry a small tube of a custom blend myself) but prescription safety glasses sound expensive and unnecessary

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Only unnecessary if his don't break, it's a gamble. Also, they have other uses besides sitting in the pack, and they can be affordable.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

But I would agree that I wouldn't spend $100+ for an item to just sit in waiting.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My girlfriend always has a cheap pair of spare glasses laying around, usually in an out of date prescription. They work for pack glasses.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Complete with poop knife

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

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8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Emergency cellphone with gps, fully charged.

8 years ago | Likes 56 Dislikes 3

Or an epirb

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Beware the witches.

8 years ago | Likes 43 Dislikes 0

*skinwalkers

8 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

You'll need a silver sword and a steel sword for those then.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Not to be one of those guys, but I prefer an axe to a folding saw, find that it has more utility. You do you though

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

What area are you in? How often do you go innawoods?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I love this, I’m a bag fan of organising kit like this

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Would love to know more about your IFAK (brand, contents, things you added, etc)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Same. My eyesight is apparently terrible so I have no idea what antibiotics OP has.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A Personal Locator Beacon and let someone know of your plans/return time.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

But, if you put your pack down, how will you ever find it again?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My $0.02 - Either shrink IFAK or invest in larger pack. You’ve mounted it on the front panel of the BFM? That’ll place more stress on 1/

8 years ago | Likes 110 Dislikes 1

appreciate the feedback. The way I cinch it most of the weight is on my hips anyway but i'll see if I can just shove it in the big comp

8 years ago | Likes 42 Dislikes 0

Yeah, the heavier your bag is, the harder you have to work. You have a lot of knife things, pick one that can do everything. A bigger >

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

> lightweight bag would help too, especially because a down bag can not get wet (doesn’t look like you have it in a dry bag), or you are >

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

> looking at problems if caught in the rain. If you need the experience to tell you what you need (vs us telling you) go for it, but be >

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

> SUPER critical when you get back; it feels cool to think you are self-sufficient out there, but lots of that is just gonna get in your way

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Your shoulders and affect your centre of gravity. Something long like the Mystery Ranch 3DAP?

8 years ago | Likes 53 Dislikes 0

I rock a Mystery Ranch Komodo Dragon. Great packs.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I've used that pack for the last 3 years teaching survival and it's my absolute favorite. Totally bomb proof pack.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

what's your experience with 3DAP

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

Plot twist : Backpack has never left the house.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Armchair commandos

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My only comment is looking into a better sleeping bag that weighs less and will compress more than that one. Enjoy and do a TR please!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Don’t wear camo—get a/mark your pack and gear you so can’t misplace them, avoid getting hunted, and be visible if you need a rescue.

8 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

100%

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Never understood cameo for weekend camping. Orange Plastic table cover, CHEAP (2$) ground sheet, emergency visibility shelter.

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Fucking Geardos. But honestly if you're bringing a medical pouch out you should have splinting material/ace wrap.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

He has a Sam splint. Also gauze and the forest has sticks.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Ya its a weird fetish of the equipment while ignoring the absolute necessities.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

The Division: Woods Edition

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

A camo bag/camo patterns on your gear while you're out in the woods of similar colors... If you're not hunting, then why?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Shit, I hike and camp off trail illegally cause i don't go camping to hangout with folks at a shelter area. All camo for me.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I often hunt. But you're right I'm probably not going to be wearing this pack while doing it, the actual answer is I just like camo.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0