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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.
beachbum273
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.
UWantSumFuk
I have a gravity filter that filters straight into my hydration pack. Saves time on boiling water since you can let it run overnight
theycallmeronswanson
That tourniquet needs to be out of the packaging and ready to deploy. Time is of the essence so prep it for immediate use
RandomActOfConfusion
Insect repellent. I don't know where you are, but it sounds warm enough for bugs to be alive.
Anamethatwasntused
Looks like ya got contacts, bring your glasses too.
Anamethatwasntused
Also, wouldn't take meds that make ya drowsy if you're going to be alone.
PerusinThrough
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
PerusinThrough
Put the knife down. Have fun mate! Ps - hatchet if you're going to make a shelter next time I reckon.
JumpTheCheeseburger
Watch out for Samsquanches.
thiswillonlyhurtabit
I have a hatchet in my bag so I can build shelters easier
MediaMuerte
Heeeeaaaaavy
ThreeHeavy
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
AfroInvasion
ah, both really good ideas.
ThreeHeavy
Ty
PartiallyShavedSasquatch
I agree with the spices (I carry a small tube of a custom blend myself) but prescription safety glasses sound expensive and unnecessary
ThreeHeavy
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.
ThreeHeavy
But I would agree that I wouldn't spend $100+ for an item to just sit in waiting.
PartiallyShavedSasquatch
My girlfriend always has a cheap pair of spare glasses laying around, usually in an out of date prescription. They work for pack glasses.
eruditic
Complete with poop knife
killhiggins
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FartPoweredPogoStick
Emergency cellphone with gps, fully charged.
CheeseIsNaturesFudge
Or an epirb
ArtOzz
Beware the witches.
AfroInvasion
*skinwalkers
ensensu
You'll need a silver sword and a steel sword for those then.
swordsnguns
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
ProstateSquid
What area are you in? How often do you go innawoods?
StockyStockton
I love this, I’m a bag fan of organising kit like this
2wingsofwax
Would love to know more about your IFAK (brand, contents, things you added, etc)
darkdragonempress
Same. My eyesight is apparently terrible so I have no idea what antibiotics OP has.
WarBoyNux
A Personal Locator Beacon and let someone know of your plans/return time.
Nichomon
But, if you put your pack down, how will you ever find it again?
NatashaEubank
My $0.02 - Either shrink IFAK or invest in larger pack. You’ve mounted it on the front panel of the BFM? That’ll place more stress on 1/
AfroInvasion
appreciate the feedback. The way I cinch it most of the weight is on my hips anyway but i'll see if I can just shove it in the big comp
52pickup
Yeah, the heavier your bag is, the harder you have to work. You have a lot of knife things, pick one that can do everything. A bigger >
52pickup
> lightweight bag would help too, especially because a down bag can not get wet (doesn’t look like you have it in a dry bag), or you are >
52pickup
> looking at problems if caught in the rain. If you need the experience to tell you what you need (vs us telling you) go for it, but be >
52pickup
> SUPER critical when you get back; it feels cool to think you are self-sufficient out there, but lots of that is just gonna get in your way
NatashaEubank
Your shoulders and affect your centre of gravity. Something long like the Mystery Ranch 3DAP?
AyTeeLien
I rock a Mystery Ranch Komodo Dragon. Great packs.
torquethunder
I've used that pack for the last 3 years teaching survival and it's my absolute favorite. Totally bomb proof pack.
ImnotAllowedtoPostPublicly
what's your experience with 3DAP
steelinmyhead
Plot twist : Backpack has never left the house.
MediaMuerte
Armchair commandos
DavidsPlayToy
My only comment is looking into a better sleeping bag that weighs less and will compress more than that one. Enjoy and do a TR please!
tasogareseibei
Don’t wear camo—get a/mark your pack and gear you so can’t misplace them, avoid getting hunted, and be visible if you need a rescue.
TheButte
100%
SnowMeowPlush
Never understood cameo for weekend camping. Orange Plastic table cover, CHEAP (2$) ground sheet, emergency visibility shelter.
Heathen92
Fucking Geardos. But honestly if you're bringing a medical pouch out you should have splinting material/ace wrap.
omgwtfhuh
He has a Sam splint. Also gauze and the forest has sticks.
SnowMeowPlush
Ya its a weird fetish of the equipment while ignoring the absolute necessities.
MemeStalker101
The Division: Woods Edition
SGRogers
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?
AngryPanda66
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.
AfroInvasion
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.