Do you have a backpack set up?

[TacticAll]

Tell me about your backpack set up.
I have a few set ups because I am addicted to covert carry options that gives you a tactical firepower advantage.
Here are a few of my load outs:

1. Condor Transporter Gun Sling bag. Spikes Tactical AR Pistol with Law Tactical Folder. I run it with a 20 round mag in place and ready to go. The bag also holds 4 additional 30 mags, 2 SMG 33 round funsticks for my Glock 26, a Cold Steal Recon 1 knife and a Tourniquet.

2. Condor EDC Elite Sector Covert Sling Bag. This bag is a very low viz EDC laptop bad but it has a hidden compartment in the rear. It is very easily deployed. I have it loaded out with my basic EDC stuff like Laptop, Tactical pen, Stream light flashlight, Sharpie wrapped in duct tape, multi tool, note pad and of course Tourniquet. The middle pouch has a molle panel. At this point I'm not really utilizing it because that where I keep my laptop. Since this is my off body carry of the Glock 26 I make sure I have a quick access CRKT Provoke. I keep the Glock 26 in a vertex wrap fixed to the velcro panel. My favorite part of this set up is that I have a Safe Life Level 111+ Soft Body Armor back pack panel.

3. I also have a small backpack that I keep my Ruger 10/22 Charger Takedown with the folding stock and pistol brace. Of course I have lots of .22 ammo in the bag.

Let me know what you think, how I could improve and what you run.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Tennis racquet bag with a Extar EP9, extra 9mm mags and IFAK. Goes on overnight trips and family vacations.

Also have an older Camelbak Demon concealed carry backpack that I use for beach trips and hikes. Carries a handgun, extra mags and flashlight in a quick access lower compartment. Also has an IFAK and survival kit in an upper compartment.

 

[TangoFoxtrot]

Tell me about your backpack set up.
I have a few set ups because I am addicted to covert carry options that gives you a tactical firepower advantage.
Here are a few of my load outs:

1. Condor Transporter Gun Sling bag. Spikes Tactical AR Pistol with Law Tactical Folder. I run it with a 20 round mag in place and ready to go. The bag also holds 4 additional 30 mags, 2 SMG 33 round funsticks for my Glock 26, a Cold Steal Recon 1 knife and a Tourniquet.

2. Condor EDC Elite Sector Covert Sling Bag. This bag is a very low viz EDC laptop bad but it has a hidden compartment in the rear. It is very easily deployed. I have it loaded out with my basic EDC stuff like Laptop, Tactical pen, Stream light flashlight, Sharpie wrapped in duct tape, multi tool, note pad and of course Tourniquet. The middle pouch has a molle panel. At this point I'm not really utilizing it because that where I keep my laptop. Since this is my off body carry of the Glock 26 I make sure I have a quick access CRKT Provoke. I keep the Glock 26 in a vertex wrap fixed to the velcro panel. My favorite part of this set up is that I have a Safe Life Level 111+ Soft Body Armor back pack panel.

3. I also have a small backpack that I keep my Ruger 10/22 Charger Takedown with the folding stock and pistol brace. Of course I have lots of .22 ammo in the bag.

Let me know what you think, how I could improve and what you run.

Sounds good, for my liking it would have a few more med supplies. I've managed to stock up on a wide variety of antibiotics (you may be suprised if you tell your doctor why you want them what they may hook you up with) water filters, legal painkillers. Medical supplies are one thing really overlooked in bugouts/survival. Do you have mylar blankets? (Very space efficient and effective) Chlorine tabs.. you may have all that and I missed it

 

[TacticAll]

Sounds good, for my liking it would have a few more med supplies. I've managed to stock up on a wide variety of antibiotics (you may be suprised if you tell your doctor why you want them what they may hook you up with) water filters, legal painkillers. Medical supplies are one thing really overlooked in bugouts/survival. Do you have mylar blankets? (Very space efficient and effective) Chlorine tabs.. you may have all that and I missed it

I agree, I have a pretty comprehensive med kit I keep in the back of my suv. I need to stock up on the Antibiotics though.

 

[DadSmith]

Awhile back I went and checked out my old gear. ALICE gear lets you know I'm kinda old lol. Still in good condition yet for sitting in storage for decades. Mice made several nests in different places but nothing chewed up. I tried it on my belt and shoulder straps seem to think I've gained weight in the last several decades. I'm not even sure they will adjust to my new size.

That said I should probably try and get it fitting again or should I just upgrade to MOLLE system?

 

[jbombelli]

I've got a get home pack, 5.11 Rush72. I basically set it up like I was going backpacking for 3 days, with a few additions.

Big Agnes sleeping bag, 15 deg
Big Agnes insulated pad
REI Superlight Bivy
First Aid kit
Down jacket
3 days of Mountain House meals
Clif Builder Bars
12 packets of BRCC instant coffee
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe+fuel
Stanley cook set, plastic utensils
Cheapy 5x7 tarp for groundsheet
Fire kit
Sawyer Mini for water filtration
1.5 liter water bottle (Fiji brand)
1 liter water pouch
Fenix Light
Map of my general area
Silva Explorer Pro compass
Benchmade Adamas folder
Trowel
Hygiene kit
2 heavy duty trash bags
2 1 gal. Ziplock bags
Frog Toggs Rain poncho
Gloves
Extra wool socks, long johns, shirt
Wiley X ballistic shades
100' paracord
3 Bandanas
Dry sack
Backup phone, cord
20000 MaH battery
Duct tape
Spare tent stakes
Bug spray
Sun screen
Zip ties
SOL Emergency Bivy
Multitool
Silcock key
Metal pen
Rite In The Rain notepad
Whistle
Molle holster on hip belt
Molle ammo pouch also
Glock 43
Spare mags
$100.00

I had to ram it all in there, but it's all in there. Except the pistol and mags, which I'm carrying all the time anyway. I'll just transfer them over if needed.

I drew the line at my Helinox Zero chair and the ultralight backpacking table I made out of kydex and threaded nylon rods to go with it. Lol.

I've also got a 90s era alice belt, with a bianchi um84 holster for my HiPower, canteen and pouch, pistol mag pouches (4x20 round mags) Scrapyard Yard Guard knife, and 2 utility pouches (1st aid and clif bars) . This goes with my Beez shotgun chest rig.

 

[STEEL CORE]

I too have an ALICE in the Attic, it has been up there since 1996, when I retired with LBE, probably all dry rotted by now.

 

[TangoFoxtrot]

I agree, I have a pretty comprehensive med kit I keep in the back of my suv. I need to stock up on the Antibiotics though.

I would start with your doctor. He/she is likely to be receptive if you can demonstrate what conditions to use what antibiotic for. Like ear infections and light upper resp you want broad spectrum and more acute infections need more acute ab like keflex. My wife is a nurse also so she knows how to stitch. There is also a old makeshift bread used in ww1 and 2, it's basically flower and water and salt baked, cut in squares and wrapped. Not the highest in nutrition but it will keep you going and it has a very good life. I also have a Stryker stick that works even if it's wet.. I always think basics.. self defence/hunting, medical, shelter, medical. Alot of gun and knife shows have pretty advanced triage kits. Several water straws are always good. A still for distilling water (doesn't need to be big to produce enough for a family) basically you just need a 1 gallon boiling unit, a length of cooling coil and a collector. Distil and treat and your good to go.. if your fortunate enough to live in a area with safe drinking streams then you blessed but you can go more than a few days without clean drinking water

 

[Tactically Fat]

How many of you have actually humped your packs for any length of time and/or distance?

I do know that some of you do...

And if you don't, I encourage you to try it. Try it in ideal conditions first. Then you can see how untenable it may be. Then try it in inclement conditions. Like even a few inches of snow on the ground. Then you can see how untenable it may be.

 

[Master tech]

Sog seraphim 35l in the service truck with me every day as I drive all over this fine state, loaded to the gills with all the goodies. Only needed it one time in many many years of carrying one. Truck broke down in bfe (not another human for 20 miles)at 8pm last winter and it took almost 5hrs to get a large enough wrecker to me. I sat there comfortably eating my favorite mre drinking hot coffee and watching gun videos on my phone thanks to my go bag. Not exactly a bug out scenario! lol

 

[Magyars]

In my younger days I did my fair share of backpacking trips...even some on the AP. I'm not up to it anmore, but still keep my packs loaded as bug out bags/emergency grab and go.
My homestead is my set up now......plan on staying put.
Maybe a few more week long canoe trips

 

[LtScott14]

I have a pass down ACU combat pack, loaded with essentials. Poncho, liner, fire goods, IFAK, canteen with cup(old school)mess kit(old school). Camillus knife(fixed blade)couple heatup camping meals, fold up small stove, watch cap, boonie hat, extra socks and jockey shorts/t shirt.
Also have a sling pack(ACU) that totes extra loaded mags, Glock Field Knife, short blade dagger, compass/map, mini mag lite, small pepper spray, bandanna. The BOB stays stashed in trunk, sling pack goes in and out if needed.
I may carry a long gun if needed, and have a shoulder 3 mag carry case in ACU camo. 3-30rds, and 2-30rds/duct taped back to back in weapon. Should be good to go. Good luck!

 

[jbombelli]

Personally, I have done a lot of backpacking. The only difference now really is the specific pack I've got set up. My Gregory is just too big, and my Osprey won't carry quite enough weight and isn't quite tough enough for what I'm doing with this pack.

I do plan on hiking around the Hoosier National Forest with my setup this spring though. As soon as the weather warms I'm going to strap up and hike around the neighborhood for a couple hours to make sure it's tenable, and make any adjustments I'll need to make from there.

 

[TacticAll]

How many of you have actually humped your packs for any length of time and/or distance?

I do know that some of you do...

And if you don't, I encourage you to try it. Try it in ideal conditions first. Then you can see how untenable it may be. Then try it in inclement conditions. Like even a few inches of snow on the ground. Then you can see how untenable it may be.

Good point. I just started doing Spartan Races with my wife and kids a few years ago. We will have to wear an EDC bad next time we go!!!

 

[spencer rifle]

***	#1 BOB ILBE containing:
1	Camo tarp	7’11” x 9’11”
1	Mess kit	2 titanium pots with bowl lids, titanium spork, soap, scrubbie, oil, salt
1	SOG hatchet	1 piece metal with sheath
1	ESEE 4 knife	With sheath
1	woobie
1	Solar charger	With spare AA and AAA cells
1	spare glasses	In case
1	Blue “W” bag	Water purification tablets - Pack of 10, water filter, UV water purifier with spare AA
2	Pair gloves	Wool and leather
2	Pair socks	Wool and poly
1	Change of clothes
1	Compass	External pocket
1	Red stuff sack	Small towels, 2 bivvy sacks, toiletries
1	small first aid kit
1	Bandana
1	Water bottle, metal
6	Cliff bars
4	4-serving freeze dried dinners
1	Ripstop camo poncho/tarp
1	Green stuff sack	70’ green Paracord, zip ties, sewing kit, pack repair parts, eyeglass repair kit, signal mirror, fishing/snare kit, ring saw, bags, 2 web straps, yo-yo fishing reel, emergency radio, earplugs. Solo stove, lighters, matches, tinder
1	Headlight with AAA cells	External pocket
1	Blue zipper bag	Minor surgery kit w/light, 14 iodine tablets, CAT tourniquet, 1 Quick-Clot, bag of nitrile gloves, H-bandage, medium first aid kit, 6 – N95 dust masks, T4 tourniquet, anti-diarrheal meds, moleskin, toothache kit
1	Black sack inside green stuff sack	3 carabiners, 3 sets earplugs, silver quarters, 6 extra AAA cells, , 2 Bic lighters, ferro/mag rod, waterproof matches, safety pins
1	Binoculars
1	Trowel
1	Toilet paper
1	Duct tape roll
1	Toiletries bag (inside red bag)	Cotton balls, Vaseline, sponge, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, 40% DEET repellent
1	Cheap multitool
1	Camelback system	Outside back pocket

We do annual family multi-day backpacking trips that have at least that much weight. Firearms and ammo are locked in the room next to where this is kept.

 

[DadSmith]

@Tactically Fat
I haven't carried full gear in around 30 years. I really don't want to hump 150lbs anymore. For that matter not more than 50lb including firearms and ammunition lol.

Need an armored Hoveround

 

[Joniki]

I am not sure what happened, I posted a reply and it disappeared. Bottom line. I have BOB's in my vehicles so I can get home. My plan is to hunker down. I have six dogs here and there is no way I will leave them.

 

[DadSmith]

I am not sure what happened, I posted a reply and it disappeared. Bottom line. I have BOB's in my vehicles so I can get home. My plan is to hunker down. I have six dogs here and there is no way I will leave them.

Hope you have 400lbs extra dog food stored up just in case.

 

[Backpacker]

I usually carry 28 to 35 lbs depending on the weather and temperatures. These days going 6 miles a day in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness leaves me with energy to setup camp and still enjoy a little bushcraft activity. 6 miles back out the next day and this old body has had a good work out. For a firearm a, I carry S&W 637 with a speed strip reload in a Hill People Gear chest pack. If we have a SHTF scenario, I will likely bug in if at all possible. My wife isn't going very far very fast on her cane. If possible, we would drive the Wrangler loaded with more goodies to a safer locale.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

I usually carry 28 to 35 lbs depending on the weather and temperatures. These days going 6 miles a day in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness leaves me with energy to setup camp and still enjoy a little bushcraft activity. 6 miles back out the next day and this old body has had a good work out. For a firearm a, I carry S&W 637 with a speed strip reload in a Hill People Gear chest pack. If we have a SHTF scenario, I will likely bug in if at all possible. My wife isn't going very far very fast on her cane. If possible, we would drive the Wrangler loaded with more goodies to a safer locale.

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