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

[AZ_HighCountry]

No air compressor or tire plug kit for me. Friend of mine has a battery operated one. Swears by it. May look at it.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Are you Rambo by any chance?
I carry Wallet, Keys and Phone. Looks like I may need to buy a Rambo Knife.

No. Just a guy who believes in being prepared if an unexpected event happens.

Too many people get themselves in trouble because they don't prepare. Even a minimalist kit is better than nothing.

And yes, I do have keys, wallet, and phone. But that phone doesn't always work depending on where I'm at and I've been in some remote areas.

 

[VCheng]

No air compressor or tire plug kit for me. Friend of mine has a battery operated one. Swears by it. May look at it.

I have used those basic repair tools far more than others that you have listed, mostly for other people. Always handy!

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Back in post #18, I mentioned boots. Proper footwear is one of those things that cannot be stressed enough. Your feet are your primary means of travel. If you don't take care of your feet, don't expect them to carry you to where you need to go.

These days, you're likely to find me wearing sneakers for day to day around the house and some errands. Anything more than that and proper footwear is mandatory. The photo below is some of what you are likely to find me in currently:



Starting from left to right:

1. Belleville 590 hot weather boots - the same boots issued to Marines. They even have the EGA embossed on the outside heel. 90% of the time, if I'm at a shooting event, these are on my feet. This pair is almost 20 years old and still going strong. The inserts have been replaced a few times. Good inserts are critical IMO.

2. Salomon Quest 4D GTX hiking boots. A bulky boot but oddly very comfortable. This particular pair has hiked a lot of miles as well. US SOF personnel also wear them. I like them so much that I have a 2nd pair.

3. Asolo Fugitive GTX - another boot worn by SF types. It's also very comfortable. These haven't as many miles on them as the Asolos but I'm working on it.

4. Merrill MOAB 2 hiking boots. These are like my 5 or maybe 6th pair. This is the non-Gore-Tex version. The Gore-Tex version causes my feet to sweat too much so I end up changing socks and applying foot powder more frequently. If you see me out and about or during the days of extensive business travel, this was standard footwear. One pair even went to Kenya and back. The reason I like them is not so much for hiking; I wore a pair on the Havasupai Falls trip (20+ miles round trip) back in 2012, but because they are lightweight and perfect for all the time I was on projects. The other issue is they don't hold up as well on concrete warehouse floors as they do on trails. I've put a LOT of miles on them. The MOAB is now up to Gen 3. Oh, this is another boot worn by SF types.

Not shown, as they are in a tote, is a pair of Lowa Renegades.


I've not worn them yet other than to try them on. Extremely comfortable and why I want to get them on my feet. In 2-1/2 months I'll be spending quite a bit of time on my feet at Camp Perry. And, given Lake Erie weather in late July, it can be sunny and clear and an hour later pouring rain. A second pair of boots is a must!

Any of the above is my choice for footwear though for distance hiking, the Belleville would not be my first choice. It would actually be last. Ankle support is important and for long distance, the Salomons or Asolos are going to be on my feet. Or the Lowas as soon as I dig them out. The Merrills would be after that followed by the Belleville.

 

[VCheng]

4. Merrill MOAB 2 hiking boots.

Good choice!

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

So, been several days since I last posted. With about 10 weeks remaining before I leave fpr Camp Perry, there is still a lot to be done to be ready. That includes finding the bin the Lowas are in. Decided I am going to take them as the 2nd pair of boots along with the Asolo. The Merrills will be for everyday wear after the day's competition is complete.

Also need to prep out the Dragon Egg backpack. That will be dual-purpose; GHB while on the road then reconfigured for range days. Always good to have the usual with you even when on a military post. You just can't run off and grab food.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Yes, I do need to do some updates. getting to that point where I need to outfit the Dragon Egg for the trip. Will post the list of contents that will be in it.

 

[RescueRanger]

Back in post #18, I mentioned boots. Proper footwear is one of those things that cannot be stressed enough. Your feet are your primary means of travel. If you don't take care of your feet, don't expect them to carry you to where you need to go.

These days, you're likely to find me wearing sneakers for day to day around the house and some errands. Anything more than that and proper footwear is mandatory. The photo below is some of what you are likely to find me in currently:

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Starting from left to right:

1. Belleville 590 hot weather boots - the same boots issued to Marines. They even have the EGA embossed on the outside heel. 90% of the time, if I'm at a shooting event, these are on my feet. This pair is almost 20 years old and still going strong. The inserts have been replaced a few times. Good inserts are critical IMO.

2. Salomon Quest 4D GTX hiking boots. A bulky boot but oddly very comfortable. This particular pair has hiked a lot of miles as well. US SOF personnel also wear them. I like them so much that I have a 2nd pair.

3. Asolo Fugitive GTX - another boot worn by SF types. It's also very comfortable. These haven't as many miles on them as the Asolos but I'm working on it.

4. Merrill MOAB 2 hiking boots. These are like my 5 or maybe 6th pair. This is the non-Gore-Tex version. The Gore-Tex version causes my feet to sweat too much so I end up changing socks and applying foot powder more frequently. If you see me out and about or during the days of extensive business travel, this was standard footwear. One pair even went to Kenya and back. The reason I like them is not so much for hiking; I wore a pair on the Havasupai Falls trip (20+ miles round trip) back in 2012, but because they are lightweight and perfect for all the time I was on projects. The other issue is they don't hold up as well on concrete warehouse floors as they do on trails. I've put a LOT of miles on them. The MOAB is now up to Gen 3. Oh, this is another boot worn by SF types.

Not shown, as they are in a tote, is a pair of Lowa Renegades.
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I've not worn them yet other than to try them on. Extremely comfortable and why I want to get them on my feet. In 2-1/2 months I'll be spending quite a bit of time on my feet at Camp Perry. And, given Lake Erie weather in late July, it can be sunny and clear and an hour later pouring rain. A second pair of boots is a must!

Any of the above is my choice for footwear though for distance hiking, the Belleville would not be my first choice. It would actually be last. Ankle support is important and for long distance, the Salomons or Asolos are going to be on my feet. Or the Lowas as soon as I dig them out. The Merrills would be after that followed by the Belleville.

Can never go wrong with a lowa.