Bags, Packs, and EDC: what do you carry on a daily basis?

AZ_HighCountry said:
Agreed.

I'm in the middle of planning a return to Camp Perry for the first time in 17 years. The route I will be taking is designed to avoid as much as possible those states who are not firearm friendly. Colorado is getting worse. Illinois is horrible.

My secondary route would take me through Arkansas. Getting gas at midnight in Ft. Smith absolutely demands situational awareness, a .45 in one hand with the pump handle in the other and hopefully a friend to watch your six.
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I have friends with a lot of firepower with me on such trips, so I can chill. :D
 
Below is just some of the EDC currently in my truck.

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TP! A roadside essential if there ever was one. Shemagh, Camelbak 3L bladder. the Maxpedition pouch, space blanket, cotton and dryer lint in the pill bottle. The green waterproof bottle is strike anywhere matches. 2x15rd G19 magazines, gloves, 25ft of paracord, knife, multi-tool, a couple bandaids, and the G19. It has been modified.

Not shown, but in the truck is hand sanitizer (great for fire starting), the mag bar with flint, a small hand towel, DCU blouse, flashlight with extra batteries,and a baseball hat. Sunglasses always travel with me and am thinking of adding a pair of clear safety glasses as well. Oh, and hiking boots. Will have a separate post or three regarding those.

Probably a few more things I should add like a BIC lighter. Had one but used it in another pack. Yes, that would mean three methods of starting fire. I've been cold, and wet, enough in my life. It's okay to have various means of starting fire. I'm damn sure not about to rub two sticks together when I'm cold, wet, miserable, and probably hungry.

Feel free to critique but more importantly, what do you carry?
 
AZ_HighCountry said:
Below is just some of the EDC currently in my truck.

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TP! A roadside essential if there ever was one. Shemagh, Camelbak 3L bladder. the Maxpedition pouch, space blanket, cotton and dryer lint in the pill bottle. The green waterproof bottle is strike anywhere matches. 2x15rd G19 magazines, gloves, 25ft of paracord, knife, multi-tool, a couple bandaids, and the G19. It has been modified.

Not shown, but in the truck is hand sanitizer (great for fire starting), the mag bar with flint, a small hand towel, DCU blouse, flashlight with extra batteries,and a baseball hat. Sunglasses always travel with me and am thinking of adding a pair of clear safety glasses as well. Oh, and hiking boots. Will have a separate post or three regarding those.

Probably a few more things I should add like a BIC lighter. Had one but used it in another pack. Yes, that would mean three methods of starting fire. I've been cold, and wet, enough in my life. It's okay to have various means of starting fire. I'm damn sure not about to rub two sticks together when I'm cold, wet, miserable, and probably hungry.

Feel free to critique but more importantly, what do you carry?
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Excellent thread.

Especially fascinating to learn of these tools and methods for starting a campfire, as this is the sort of thing that would save lives. In UK, there simply is no "survivalist" culture among most of the general population, perhaps since we are never more than 30 minutes' drive (except for parts of Scotland I suppose) from civilisation.

I honestly have little of use beyond two hockey sticks and a cricket bat in the boot of my car.

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Master Chief said:
Excellent thread.

Especially fascinating to learn of these tools and methods for starting a campfire, as this is the sort of thing that would save lives. In UK, there simply is no "survivalist" culture among most of the general population, perhaps since we are never more than 30 minutes' drive (except for parts of Scotland I suppose) from civilisation.

I honestly have little of use beyond two hockey sticks and a cricket bat in the boot of my car.

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Sad considering the UK wrote the book "quite literally" on civil defense in wartime.

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RescueRanger said:
Sad considering the UK wrote the book "quite literally" on civil defense in wartime.

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A different generation, truly made of pith and vinegar.

Scouting was also birthed on these fair shores (Lord Baden-Powell). Girl Guides too!

Last 30 years things have declined further.

I am inclined to blame the great British "nanny state" and rampant taxation of the middle classes to feed various other social strata - but I digress.
 
Master Chief said:
A different generation, truly made of pith and vinegar.

Scouting was also birthed on these fair shores (Lord Baden-Powell). Girl Guides too!

Last 30 years things have declined further.

I am inclined to blame the great British "nanny state" and rampant taxation of the middle classes to feed various other social strata - but I digress.
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It's reverse evolution ( devolution? My command of the language is poor) from butterfly to larvae.
 
Was going to mention, anyone here beside me carry at least a couple 55 gallon trashcan liners with them?

Why do I? Well, first off, they fold up very small and are light. Therefore, are easy to put into a nook or cranny of the backpack.

Secondly, in an emergency situation, they are very easy to turn into makeshift rain gear. Cut the bottom just large enough to pull over your head and you now have a quick rain poncho. Beats being cold and wet.
 
I have one of these sitting on the floor next to me. Direct Action Dragon Egg Mk II. Write-up coming soon:

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AZ_HighCountry said:
Was going to mention, anyone here beside me carry at least a couple 55 gallon trashcan liners with them?

Why do I? Well, first off, they fold up very small and are light. Therefore, are easy to put into a nook or cranny of the backpack.

Secondly, in an emergency situation, they are very easy to turn into makeshift rain gear. Cut the bottom just large enough to pull over your head and you now have a quick rain poncho. Beats being cold and wet.
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Actually, I do. Those bags have many uses.
 
Something else that is kept in most of the packs: a small bottle of foot powder and a couple pairs of dry socks.

Yes, have changed socks more than a few times in the field over the years.
 
AZ_HighCountry said:
Something else that is kept in most of the packs: a small bottle of foot powder and a couple pairs of dry socks.

Yes, have changed socks more than a few times in the field over the years.
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Nothing is more miserable than wet socks and gloves. (Except maybe monkey butt.)
 
A wallet and a slim knife inside the wallet. Very helpful for cutting fruit
 
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