Modular System Kit List

[Acorn62]

Some of you may have seen a while ago that I recycled a bergen and modified my kit to suit the new configuration. I have also had the opportunity to fine tune the set-up and do some minor modifications to the bergen. (see link): http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61284

I have now compiled a "basic" kit list and placement within the set-up. Obviously I am constantly modifying the contents to suit the area I'm working in, season, distances to be covered, terrain and availability of resources, but the basics are pretty constant. As ever the list of items in pockets etc is endless.
If you'd like to add your thoughts and variations I'd be pleased to have them as (as ever) I learn all the time.....

MODULAR KIT LIST
TOOLS POUCH (left hand Bergen side pouch)
Folding saw
Tree Tapping Kit* (10mm auger and pvc tube – spring only)
Knife (MOD survival)
Catapult & 8mm shot (Webley Hurricane .177 air pistol + 500 plts*)
Wind-up Head torch (spare)
Power Monkey (+solar monkey)*
KIP sheet pegs x6 & paracord
Army Gollock* in sheath stowed behind pouch which is plastic backed and rigid
Axe* (small – optional over gollock)
Sharpening kit Diamond sharpener, file & strop

BASE CAMP POUCH (right hand Bergen pouch)
3Ltr Cider bladder (sadly empty) as camp water supply *
Millbank bag
Water purification tabs etc. KIP sheet with eyelets
Space for large poly tarp

DUMP BAG (MOLLE utility pouch) attached to Bergen or waist belt rear
Woodytarp (more about that later!)
Hammock
Mozi net
Lines and bugees
Krabs & Prussik Loops
Climbing slings X2 (2m)

COOK KIT POUCH (S10 respirator bag)
Trangia (incl Kettle), string bag (mushroom sack/keepnet/wet kit bag)
500ml Fuel bottle (all padded with J cloths & scrub pad), 2 days dry rations (trimmed down), herbs & spices (in 35mm canisters), KFS, fire, microfibre cloth, Bannock flour

EXTERNAL STOWAGE on bergen
Walking sticks (double as tent poles / stock to Webley),
Ice axe^ crampons^ (in bag)

WATER BOTTLE HOLDER (left waist belt pouch)
Crusader kit incl mug
Hexi tabs
Gel sachets
Fire (windproof matches)
Tea, coffee, milk etc.
‘58 patt water bottle
Trangia Meths burner* (when not carried in cook kit)

TRAUMA POUCH (right waist belt pouch)
1st Aid kit (in large flap)
Mess Tin (Trangia) sealed containing in main compartment: dried rations, brew kit, fire, soups, energy drink, fire gel, wooden spoon, hot chock, oatmeal block, tampons...
Ventolin* (for Mrs) flamazine spray,Tea Tree Oil in vial, Hipflask,

DRYPACK 1 (in Bergen) – a VacPac bag
Merino shirts X1
Merino long-johns X1
Merino boxers X3
Merino socks X1pr
Bridgdale socks X2pr
Trainer socks X1pr*
Shirt Noggi X1
Lightweight Trs X1*
Shorts cargo X1 pr

DRY PACK 2 – another vac-pac
Travel towel X, wash/shave kit (toothbrush in arm pocket of jacket)
Microfibre cloth X1
Hat, gloves, headover, gaiters, over trousers, yeti-fleece^, nice jumper (from Celtic Clothing),

DRY PACK 3 another vac-pac
Sleeping bag(s^), sleep suit (if req – v cold winter), sleeping bag liner^ (sleeping bag either 1 x 4 season or 2x 200SQ)
^Denotes optional winter kit –
*= optional dependent on route/destination

 

[Man of Tanith]

that looks like a well thought out, organised and thorough kit list mate
few idea's i might mimic too

 

[ex-member Raikey]

modular is the way to go,..

did you sit down and plan it to this stage or has it evolved??

i ask because i use 6-7 seperate stuff sacks in my pack, each with a different piece of paracord looped to the lip of the pack so i can chhose a section easier..

but i may apply your system in the future.

 

[Acorn62]

Hiya Raikey,
This has evolved from time in the forces needing to know where everything is, seen or not, and from de-kitting out of the military mind set. I have found that especially on lone trips the discipline of keeping things in some semblance of order (don't get me wrong I ain't tidy or anything, just need to know where things are). When teaching it's also useful to know where your kit is.....
I tried stuff sacks some years ago but like the cheapo vac-pac bags from the pound shops as you can see what's in them and get the air out with your knees and of course they keep the water out.
I have stenciled the pouch names (tools, cook set, basha, water etc) on them for students - and a fading memory...
HTH
Acorn

 

[ex-member Raikey]

i have only one pouch,

it detaches from the main pack and gets hung at the head end of the tarp and contains,......

head torch
SAK (mainly for the tin/bottle opener)
turboflame
main torch, Surefire D2
tissues
500ml water bottle
phone
camera


just the stuff i may need in an instant..

but i need another cooking/fire side pouch i reckon..

i have a tool pouch with a saw, axe, bradall, etc, but it stays in the main pack,..

so not as modular as your but like we say,.its evolving