Swedish Firesteel*
Submitted by MostlyGenius on Tue, 11/13/2007 - 10:12
This is a very reliable way to get a fire quickly. One of these should be part of every survival kit.
Kifaru Scout*
Submitted by MostlyGenius on Sun, 01/06/2008 - 17:40
Currently my favorite pack. Expensive as all hell, but I have been using it for more that a year and it is still like new.
1300 cubic inches for the main bag. Good compression and stability. With the waist belt you don't really even need the should straps. I have Blackhawk utility pouches attached with SpeedClips. The pouches are a big help for keeping track of smaller items: First Aid kit, Weapons cleaning kit, GPS, Compass, Wet Weather Gear, and chow, leaving the main compartment free for mission equipment.
I am not sure if I am a fan of the SpeedClips or not. They seem to be about 1.5" too long, so I threaded some 550 cord through the holes at the top to keep them in place.
Assets
- Very comfortable
- Very durable
- Expandable via MOLLE/PALS webbing
Liabilites
- Expensive
- Adding external pouches can throw off the balance of the pack.
Recommended Blog:
Hell In a Handbasket
Submitted by MostlyGenius on Mon, 05/26/2008 - 05:13
James writes on a number of topics, but unlike most gun bloggers he is actually an experienced firearms trainer and writes about more than just 2nd amendment issues.
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