Any fellow survivalists utilize their truck?

Best way to fight a 19th century enemy is with a 19th century weapon.

 

Hell, between the A-10, B-52 and C-130, some aircraft are just too well made to retire. Swap out the avionics and keep those suckers in the air.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

Of course, you meant to add the -64 to the beginning of the list right......??? haha

 

Army-Navy stores are dangerous.. I started my zombie kit.

MRE's & ermegency water
Fire starter / first aid / flashers
Machete & shovel
bungee ties, camo netting
2meter radio and external antennae

Now to scour this thread again for the basics, and find a good bag that'll fit it all behind the seats.

 

Remember the goal of a bag is it needs to not only be durable but comfortable.

I see too many people getting Alice packs.. I've hiked with one for some extended trips (maybe it's just me and my build) and they are super uncomfortable after a mile or so. I have an osprey argon 85 I've had for 4 years now as a wilderness guide. I've hiked several hundred miles with it loaded at about 55lbs and it has never failed me and is super comfortable. Not only that but they have a lifetime guarantee. If it breaks they fix it no questions asked.

Go to an outdoor gear store and try on packs. Have someone fit them to you and make a decision there.

 

I have an Argon also. Same size. The Talon 22 is great for some day hikes too.

 

Totally. I own three osprey packs lol. I love them!

 

I need a new pack. Just finished a 5.25mile roadmarch with a cheap LAPoliceGear pack and the mutt in under 90 minutes. Not exactly a blistering pace but pretty good for a guy that doesn't do that sort of thing anymore and a mutt that spends 90% of his day sleeping on my bed.

Road march load out

 

Bags, like a lot of other things, are dependent on one's own preferences. You describe a good start and express a desire for a bag you can stash behind a seat and have stocked with a basic loadout.

I have a favorite bag for what you describe...

http://sotechtactical.com/collections/frontpage/products/s-o-tech-go-bag

There are several bags in this line and I must admit to you that I am a "bag whore." I have this bag, Maxpedition, 5.11, Blackhawk, Camelbak and some others. Many of my bags are in use and some are stuffed in the closet!!

This bag is a staple and is perfect. It was designed to go between the seats of a HUMVEE or similar and used as a quick egress bag. I find it perfect for three days of food/water/immediate first aid gear/survival knife. It will fit just about anywhere and works wonders in small awkward spaces. It is very comfortable to carry. I admit it is NOT a battle bag or one I use for that but it is a great grab/go bag for food/water/basics.

As an aside my go to primary bug out bag is a Rush 24 and my main Medical Bag is a Blackhawk STOMP.

Take a look at the above bag (and they have some others of same config that are equally attractive).

 

I have no idea what it weighs honestly. I don't have a scale here at the house. Of I were to guess I would say about 35-40lbs. The machete and sheath, 3 loaded AR mags, 4 loaded, Glock 17 mags, 2liters of water, and 5lbs of ankle weights I tossed in there probably add 12-15lbs to whatever the normal contents are. I'm going to look into bigger packs soon, its hard to find something that has exterior molle attachment points that isn't huge and heavy. I had a Marine corp ILBE, but I wasn't impressed by it so it got sold. I had an Eberlestock Gunslinger before that and it was awkward as hell without a rifle in it.

 

My goal is to get to the point where I can do 12miles with 60+lbs in under 4hrs. Its just gonna take time, practice and a decent ruck.

 

Lol military gear is made for durability in harsh harsh conditions.

I use all backpacking gear (mainly since I was a guide) but have also used military gear. Backpacking gear is much more lightweight and efficient. Namely my tent. I have a big Agnes fly creek 1 that weighs in at a whopping 1 lb.

 

I recommend a Kelty Redwing(I have a 44, but you can decide what size best fits your gear), My favorite pack I've ever had(to include mostly tactical ones). if you have a promotive account they are super affordable.

 

Thank you for the link, there are a lot of great options on that site! I am thinking of stashing most of the supplies behind/under the rear seats, but I'm also considering getting a tactical seat cover, as well. I have so many different packs and bags at home, and am going to play with some of them this week before a big road trip for my birthday on Friday. Wohoo!

 

SgtCap, do you need 60+ lbs of gear or is that a capability goal?

Also Ding, military focused gear is heavy as fuck and largely overkill for most people using it, the suspension is generally less than desirable for heavy loads. Who gets butthurt about that? Pretty commonly accepted, I thought.

I would avoid trying to carry 60+ lbs, personally, I suppose if you're guiding and carrying group gear, rock climbing and transporting gear or hauling out an animal it's unavoidable, but even with a winter load of backpacking gear I'd still take a pulk over a heavy backpack anyway of the week. Easier on the body and the miles. For a BOB or similar, I'd think 60+ lbs is still way too heavy. Ammo/magazine weight is a huge part of that, so I'd try to whittle down elsewhere to get the weight to a more efficient level.

But maybe your efficiency level with 60 lbs meets mine with 30 lbs.

I'd be curious to see a load out.

 

Weight = distance needed to be traveled IMO.

OP if your only going 12 miles then you really dont need a whole lot of shit. You can forgo the tent and sleeping bag, extra socks, changes of clothes, alot of food and water.
If you have 12 miles as a crow flies you can easily get there in a day, even if taking a very circuitous route where you are doubling that B-line distance.
Conversely, if you have to go a 100 miles or several hundred then your needs are going to be much different.

Just my $0.02

 

Agreed, even though I don't want to...

 

Lol

 

Kind of unrelated, but you'll still spook 'em with that ND5, it's supposed to occur less with the laser illuminator than with a spotlight, but I've lit up a few piggies with it since I've owned it and they all noticed. I believe the manual suggests only illuminating the target just prior to trigger being pulled (duh), but they definitely can react to it. I bought a "bow" model ND3 Subzero (on sale) and have it mounted in 30mm rings on top of my Leupold scope with a pressure pad, I love it.

The illumination on target is fantastic, I think it's my favorite gizmo of all time.