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Post by Browning35 on Nov 25, 2014 21:40:15 GMT
Out of the two get the Ember then. Charged that thing up and tested it out, so far so good.
The Pulse isn't off to a good start though.
Told you guys how my laptop doesn't have that port right? Took the Pulse to a store to get an adapter and they sold me the wrong one, so now I have to take that back. Still haven't been able to use or charge it yet.
After looking online apparently those adapters are a pain in the ass to find and rarer than I thought initially.
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Post by misterdark on Dec 2, 2014 14:54:11 GMT
Ok, I'll play! This is my 24 +/- hour GHB. With a family to care for, our "BOB" is actually several big totes in the garage. What I carry with me is a bag with the essentials to spend a night out in rural or sub-urban areas, while I get my back end, back home. This is the bag, all packed and ready to go. I got this Kelty Bender daypack on closeout at one of the local stores a while back. It is sturdy, not too heavy, pretty comfortable even with all this crap in it (and no hipbelt) and best of all, looks civilian enough that nobody has ever given it a second glance, whether on the trail, or carrying it in to work. Loaded it comes in at 14 pounds. Not too bad, and I have carried it for 3-4 mile hikes in this configuration without any trouble. ![]()  And the contents:  From left to right: Shelter/Sleep system. At the top is my MSS patrol bag and bivy. Yes, it is heavy. Yes, I REALLY prefer hammocks. But this is an emergency E&E / GHB. I have no idea where or even if I will be able to stop and sleep, nor do I know what weather I may have to face. The MSS is the best option I can think of at this time. Below the rolled up bivy is a heavy duty space blanket, and a Campmor sil poncho tarp. With these, I can come up with a couple different shelter setups, some of which may even keep me out of the elements. Next are 50' of paracord, a wool cap, storage bag with spare socks and sock liners, 4 tent pegs, and 2 spare mags for my EDC firearm. Second row starts with maps of my usual AO, a sharpie, and a notepad, all in a waterproof bag (sorry about the blinding reflection, pic was taken with the morning sun coming in) Below that is a 1st aid kit with the usual suspects. Now we come to the pile of "stuff" that seems to accumulate, but I cant ever justify getting rid of it. Knife, pry bar, small radio, flashlight, multitool, monoculars, 40 gal trash bag, spare batteries, lighters, firesteel and cotton balls, duct tape. Last row on the right: N95 mask and work gloves, water filter/bottle, Ti cup, 1qt water, backup purification tabs, wet wipes, gel energy shots, and 2400 cal of Mainstay energy bars. TL;DR: enough to keep me moving for up to 36 hours, as I get my happy ___ back to my family. Questions? Comments? Flame away, I can take it. |
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Post by Browning35 on Dec 2, 2014 15:27:51 GMT
Seems like most of you guys are running hammocks. Just an observation based on Mister Dark's last post and other threads floating around here.
Had a conversation with somebody about them (Omega I think) in a different thread. Still have yet to try them. I've been of the tent, a mat and sleeping bag tribe my whole life. Comfortable, but you pay for it in weight and bag space. For most of them you need a whole bag just for that (at least with the pigs we have).
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Post by misterdark on Dec 2, 2014 16:52:26 GMT
Hi Browning; and yes, I am a HUGE hammock fanboy. If I am on a hike in the woods, I have a hammock rig for my sleep system. Properly done, it is lighter, more comfortable, and takes up less space than even the smallest tent / sleeping bag setup. Trying to prepare for all the varied terrain and the need for very low observability with this GHB is the only situation where I have ever found myself saying "Yea, I'll just sleep in the dirt."
I don't expect to be comfortable. But this bag isn't about comfortable, so, yea.
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