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    Go Bag / Survival Pack load outs and lists

    So I have an Eberlestock J79 Skycrane II pack for long term survival but I am never satisfied with my setup. To complicate things, I just grabbed up another Eberlestock pack from Gunbroker for half its usual price (it is an X1A2 in camp which I'll be my new hunting pack and is pretty cool because it has an integrated scabbard for rifle).

    So, I would like to raise the topic again of preparedness and see what your setups are, new gear, etc. I picked up some new cooking / eating gadgets which I will take some pics of and post soon. Lists, pics, etc are welcome!
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    I'll try to do a 'junk on the trunk" thing this week. Since its unlikely I'm going anywhere, I have a get home bag in the trunk. It's a North Face Borealis pack with some pretty basic gear. Containers, cutting tools, cordage, etc...
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    • #3
      I made a thread on NYF back in July 2014 talking about what was in my pack. You can read up on that thread by clicking HERE. It is by no means complete, but I do have lots of photos and stuff in that thread that might give you some ideas. I have since added a lot more to that pack setup, but I have not done an update on it as of yet. My design for my pack was a 'everything' pack. That is it would be good for Bugging Out, Camping, and SHTF. I've been saving money and adding to it when possible. Currently the pack is roughly 40 pounds not including food and water. It is setup for four season shelter, so I could survive outside down to sub-zero temps with no issues.
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      • #4
        What are your using for a tent / shelter? Been looking at 3 and 4 season tents but can't figure out what's best. Gotta sleep 2 and my experience with tents is if you want to sleep 2 plus gear to with a 3 person.

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        • #5
          I'm a tarp guy. Depending on size, you have a lot of options. Digging this idea...
          How I made the Lavvu Shelter on History Channel's Alone - YouTube
          https://youtu.be
          http://nativesurvival.com Mitch, Mitchell, Alone, History, Channel, Survival, Nativesurvival.
           
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          • #6
            Originally posted by 24Pink14Stink View Post
            I'm a tarp guy. Depending on size, you have a lot of options. Digging this idea...
            IMO he is in the right path but he makes several mistakes. With so Many trees around if you have a small strong tree to reduce the risk of branches falling
            you can make a much better structure. I am going to assume he has line and can get more than three pieces of wood. But even w/o anything else a line
            holding a tube (Burrito) style is a great way. just 3 ft or so high will hold heat better. To to close "the doors" just fold the floor part first so no water can run
            down on you. The best would be to make a floor with pine tree branches or leaves both for insulation and comfort.

            It is a shame when people demanding tolerance, have no tolerance

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            • #7
              Originally posted by BuellSix8 View Post
              What are your using for a tent / shelter? Been looking at 3 and 4 season tents but can't figure out what's best. Gotta sleep 2 and my experience with tents is if you want to sleep 2 plus gear to with a 3 person.
              LT uses a hennesy hammock and didn't wake up next morning first night he slept in it lol woke up later in afternoon!
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              • #8
                Originally posted by usmcveteran View Post

                LT uses a hennesy hammock and didn't wake up next morning first night he slept in it lol woke up later in afternoon!

                Quite Right! A Hammock is a very comfortable way to sleep indeed! As long as you have trees, poles, or beams handy. It's the way to go!

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                • #9
                  How is a hammock in the windy winter?

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                  • #10
                    Perfectly fine, they use bungy cord to stabilize. You just have to worry about falling limbs like you would in a tent.

                    Also the biggest issue in a hammock is insulation. In summer lack of it helps to stay cool but in winter you need it to stay warm.
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                    Am I short stroking or going to fast?

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                    • #11
                      Serious question.... Ever sleep two up in one? I'm 5'7" stocky (weight lifter) weighing 200lbs and my wife is 5' weighing in at about 102lbs... So figure 300lbs in one of these hammocks... Think it'll work and be comfortable?

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                      • #12
                        What do you define as comfortable? This is what I would look into in your position. http://www.junglehammock.com/product...weathershield/

                        Hammocks are very comfortable but with two people it would be very intimate comfortable.
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                        Finally joined the ranks of broke homeowner
                        Am I short stroking or going to fast?

                        I know he has a bush
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                        • #13
                          Now THAT is a hammock. Around here no issue with finding trees to attach to that's for sure. 6lbs+ is doable.
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