Place to practice primitive skills

[TheBelly]

for every poncho I have, I have a couple tent poles tied into the mix. That way I can set up a tent in the plains, and still have something to splint my arm/leg if I need to.

Try splinting your own arm. it's pretty difficult. Try putting a tourniquet on yourself.. now imagine doing it while bleeding out! ugh!

[rocktot]

Row faster, I hear banjos!

Nah, Colorado 'Hillbobbies' are in South Southern Colorado, by Pagosa Springs.

[dwalker460]

Would add bottled water. I literally keep at least two or three bottles in the car at all times, and its usually more like a half-case. Its cheap, doesnt matter if it freezes, and its necessary. The bottles become very convienent containers to carry more water if you have to find it.

I keep a similar group of items to the badger in the trunk of the car. I add a long gun of some sort- usually and AR or .22, and spare rounds, a small backpacking stove and two bottles of fuel, candles, a fleece blanket sort of thing, In Winter your more likely to need the supplies if you slide off the road in a snowstorm, where your best bet is to stay put until help arrives, so water, the ability to melt water, and provide and maintain warmth are key. If you do need to hike out, warm food is an awesome morale booster.

Coffee filters, the old standby paper ones, are awesome for filtering sediment from water.

In the summer dont forget a hat, sunblock, aloe or similar, etc. to deal with heat related stress. Sunburn is no joke, and neither is dehydrating while searching around for water.

When I get home I will post the contents of my car trunk and bag if I have time.

[Tinelement]

You know what else might be cool. Shootersfab and I have discussed this.

There are multiple plane crashes here in Colorado. I've hiked a few. We discussed doing a few of the longer ones and going in in the evening and only bringing our EDC/GHB. Gives you a cool destination to head too, and most are well off the beaten path. GPS, compass, shelter work. Etc.

http://coloradowreckchasing.com/

[rbeau30]

Now that sounds really fun!

[HoneyBadger]

I've seen the B24 behind Blodgett Peak down here in the Springs. It was a fun hike!
http://planecrashmap.com/map/co/

[Irving]

Badger, how much of that stuff do you have in individual bags within the main bag?

[HoneyBadger]

Badger, how much of that stuff do you have in individual bags within the main bag?

Exactly what you see in the picture. The $20 LAPG B.O.B. has lots of pockets, so it organizes things really well. Within the main compartment, there are 2 semi-customizable velcro divider walls and the whole inside of the bag is "loop side" velcro, so you can further customize it if you desire.

A more specific breakdown (in case you're interested)
Only things that go in the main pocket are:
*splint
*firestarting kit (this is the only thing in the kit that contains multiple bag layers... The cottonballs are in 2 separate ziplock bags, inside a larger bag with the matches and lighters.)
*celox
*compression bandage
*Emergency rations
*Survival saw and pocket chainsaw
*mylar bags
*plastic bags
*Hat and socks
*BDU pattern poncho

Everything else goes in the pockets on the outside. The side of the bag that is opposite the side with the "emergency kit" label has a bunch of tiny pockets that perfectly hold the iodine tablets, chapstick, painkillers, extra lighter, hand sanitizer etc. Notebook, pens, compass and mirror all go in the front pocket with the "emergency kit" label on it. Mini first aid kit goes in one of the end pockets and 2 water bottles go in the other end pocket. All the nitrile gloves, alcohol wipes, and zip ties go in the long pocket below the pocket with the velcro label on it. Ammo goes in a hidden velcro compartment that also has a velcro pistol holster in it, and is accessible from the top of the bag without unzipping the main compartment.

[Irving]

In using your bag, do you find that there are certain items that you can not get to, without first removing other items?
This is one thing I've run into, and had to adjust accordingly. I noticed I would pack an area very efficiently, but that the item I used most, or something I'd want quick access to, would be at the bottom.

[rbeau30]

I've put things like rain gear and a pair of gloves in easy to reach areas of my pack. With things that I would only need after shelter is made, etc inside dry bags in the pack..