Response Pak show and tell
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When you get it, give it a shake. Listen to the jangling of the zipper pulls and you'll want to get rid of them straight away! Look at my pictues and you'll see that the zip pulls are 550 paracord. Totally silent!
Also, I put the shoulder strap on, I find using it as a bum bag is just a little awkward and uncomfortable due to the weight of the kit, which is around 2 kgs.
Also, I put the shoulder strap on, I find using it as a bum bag is just a little awkward and uncomfortable due to the weight of the kit, which is around 2 kgs.
spamel said:
I guess they're all ripping off/cloning Maxpedition's Proteus, hence why they look similar.
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=4&idproduct=26#details
I expected to see other load outs by now. Wayland, got any plans for showing everyone all of the kit you carry in/on yours? I had a quick look at Delamere, but would be interestedd to see it all in nice unblurred photo, unlike some of mine!
I'll see if I've got time to sort it this week sometime.
What I lack is the space to photograph things at times. I usually have to go out somewhere to do it.
What I lack is the space to photograph things at times. I usually have to go out somewhere to do it.
Don't have one of those but I have a Berghaus 29Zero (very similar) that I use for lightweight hiking and camping.
spamel said:
We dont have the Response Paks here in the US (to my knowledge), but I use a similar buttpack style carrying pack by Mountainsmith. I will post pics up this week of it, if you'd like. Its an awesome pack, and I can easily stuff enough gear into it for an overnighter. I normally take it with me when out geocaching, as I can carry everything I nbeed, right there.
spamel said:
Great thread guys. Much food for thought.
Are you looking for mini screwgate carabinas? If so then SofF sell them. Just type "Crab" (no reference to the RAF as far as I can see
!) into the search function and it should come up. They also sell various sizes of the non screwgate variety, however, you have to search for "Karabiner". Hope that helps. Goes with out saying that neither is to be used for climbing purposes!
I got my pak a year or so back to use as a butch baby changing kit carrier (does the job very nicely as it happens) but since the youngest started being civilised I have taken to using it as a small day bag.
In winter I wear it around my waist as intended (usually with the strap going through the handwarmer pocket of a pertex/pile shirt rather than over it) but around town and in summer I wear it bandoleer fashion across my back, being right handed over the left shoulder/ under the right armpit. To access the pockets I simply pull the strap around until the bag part is across my front.
Wearing it this way in summer means you can still get a breeze blowing up your shirt and anyway being a lardy I find bending over with it around my waist a bit restrictive.
Try it!
ATB
Tom
In winter I wear it around my waist as intended (usually with the strap going through the handwarmer pocket of a pertex/pile shirt rather than over it) but around town and in summer I wear it bandoleer fashion across my back, being right handed over the left shoulder/ under the right armpit. To access the pockets I simply pull the strap around until the bag part is across my front.
Wearing it this way in summer means you can still get a breeze blowing up your shirt and anyway being a lardy I find bending over with it around my waist a bit restrictive.
Try it!
ATB
Tom
Ok. Here we go.
Basic Snugpack Response pack with Blow poker and skewers on top. Mini carabinas on ends. Laplander saw pushed through straps at back with wrist lanyard with luminous tag on end, looped around snap buckles for security.
Couple of beta lights and photon type torches ( 1 red, 1 UV ) on zip toggle.
Opened up to see packing. All items packed in order of need and likely use.
Front pocket. From front.
Spork plastic, Lighter flints left, compass in soft case right.
KFS stainless, Mirror on right.
Krill light green, Led torch, head band holder left.
Variable led torch in case, lighter right.
Spoon knife with case behind. handwash left and commercial bug repellent right.
End pocket 1. Clockwise from top left.
Film pot full of matches wrapped with strong cord.
Tin containing abrasive rubber / carborundum blocks.
Gerber multitool with mixture of spare blades for interchangable saw in red box.
Diamond sharpening stick, DC4 and sharpening steel.
Carvin Jack with case.
End pocket 2.
Small FAK mostly plasters, new skin and blister kit. ( Superglue for emergencies. )
Sewing kit, scissors, safety and blanket pins.
Lighter.
Missing from picture (still in pocket of coat ) is a Benchmade Griptilian lock knife.
Main compartment. Clockwise from top left.
Trowel for shovel recce. Gaffa tape, plastic bags, Waylands bug stuff, Paracord and assorted string, thonging, split rings etc. Smaller blister kit in pocketable pouch. WD40 pen and rags, Ball of twine. Sharpening strop for Carvin Jack, stropping paste, peice of rubber inner tube, Star chart and sun position tables, Waterproof matchcase with compass on small dry bag containing mixture of tinders, BBQ fire lighting blocks.
This is a pack I don't generally walk about with, it's more of a camp grap bag for all those things that you want kept handy.
Basic Snugpack Response pack with Blow poker and skewers on top. Mini carabinas on ends. Laplander saw pushed through straps at back with wrist lanyard with luminous tag on end, looped around snap buckles for security.
Couple of beta lights and photon type torches ( 1 red, 1 UV ) on zip toggle.
Opened up to see packing. All items packed in order of need and likely use.
Front pocket. From front.
Spork plastic, Lighter flints left, compass in soft case right.
KFS stainless, Mirror on right.
Krill light green, Led torch, head band holder left.
Variable led torch in case, lighter right.
Spoon knife with case behind. handwash left and commercial bug repellent right.
End pocket 1. Clockwise from top left.
Film pot full of matches wrapped with strong cord.
Tin containing abrasive rubber / carborundum blocks.
Gerber multitool with mixture of spare blades for interchangable saw in red box.
Diamond sharpening stick, DC4 and sharpening steel.
Carvin Jack with case.
End pocket 2.
Small FAK mostly plasters, new skin and blister kit. ( Superglue for emergencies. )
Sewing kit, scissors, safety and blanket pins.
Lighter.
Missing from picture (still in pocket of coat ) is a Benchmade Griptilian lock knife.
Main compartment. Clockwise from top left.
Trowel for shovel recce. Gaffa tape, plastic bags, Waylands bug stuff, Paracord and assorted string, thonging, split rings etc. Smaller blister kit in pocketable pouch. WD40 pen and rags, Ball of twine. Sharpening strop for Carvin Jack, stropping paste, peice of rubber inner tube, Star chart and sun position tables, Waterproof matchcase with compass on small dry bag containing mixture of tinders, BBQ fire lighting blocks.
This is a pack I don't generally walk about with, it's more of a camp grap bag for all those things that you want kept handy.
Thanks Wayland, that has given me a few ideas, such as stowing the saw outside instead of taking up room inside!
I also have that sewing kit, I got it over in Germany from Raeer, one of the best surplus stores I ecer went to. Sadly, I can't get over there for a saturday morning visit, but they do mail order, so I may still be a customer with them. They are very competetive!
I also have that sewing kit, I got it over in Germany from Raeer, one of the best surplus stores I ecer went to. Sadly, I can't get over there for a saturday morning visit, but they do mail order, so I may still be a customer with them. They are very competetive!
Wayland said:
Yeah. Here's more clones..
http://www.asmc.de/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Hip+Combat+Bag
Though I think I'm more tempted by one of these..
http://www.asmc.de/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Shoulderbag+combat
Tengu said:
no, it's the name of the waist bag shown in the pictures - there are a couple of similar ones - snugpak call theirs a 'response pack" - maxpedition's is called a 'proteus'..etc..
HTH
Steve
EdS
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Nice stuff here guys keep it coming, Graham you put a lot of thought into yours at the meet, care to share ?
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