Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Building a Backwoods Carry Kit” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/building-a-backwoods-carry-kit/.
Building a Backwoods Carry Kit
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Talyn
Emissary
I use the same Grayl GeoPressTi filter as does the author, but based on his kit & pics he seems to be doubling up by carrying two filters when one does the same thing.
Based on the pics the "black" GeoPress Ti is a 24 oz capacity, and the other looks like the smaller-diameter "grey w/black band" 16.9 oz "UltraPress" which is also titanium and is also capable of cooking/boiling water. But there is a 24 oz. grey Geopress but it would look as "fat" as the black one in the pics.
The "regular" 24 oz. Geo & 16.9 oz. Ultra Press's are translucent plastic, non-cooking and non-gray colored.
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The GeoPress Ti of either capacities will both filter, cook & boil water. A similar capacity/weight Nalgene water bottle would be a better substitute for a second Grayl Geo/UltraPress filter, and balance the pack with H2O since water to filter may not be readily available when out in the hills.
I know I'm being nit picky but carrying two Grayls is unnecessary when one suffices.
My .02
BTW- cell phone coverage rapidly goes away when in the terrain depicted in the pics. A "Sat" phone or Emergency Satellite Beacon would be more useful in the tough backcountry terrain, vs a cell phone.
Based on the pics the "black" GeoPress Ti is a 24 oz capacity, and the other looks like the smaller-diameter "grey w/black band" 16.9 oz "UltraPress" which is also titanium and is also capable of cooking/boiling water. But there is a 24 oz. grey Geopress but it would look as "fat" as the black one in the pics.
The "regular" 24 oz. Geo & 16.9 oz. Ultra Press's are translucent plastic, non-cooking and non-gray colored.
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The GeoPress Ti of either capacities will both filter, cook & boil water. A similar capacity/weight Nalgene water bottle would be a better substitute for a second Grayl Geo/UltraPress filter, and balance the pack with H2O since water to filter may not be readily available when out in the hills.
I know I'm being nit picky but carrying two Grayls is unnecessary when one suffices.
My .02
BTW- cell phone coverage rapidly goes away when in the terrain depicted in the pics. A "Sat" phone or Emergency Satellite Beacon would be more useful in the tough backcountry terrain, vs a cell phone.
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bc22wm
Professional
Put me in the unprepared camp. 50+ years of wandering, cutting trees, fishing, hunting, berry picking, and just generally loafing about, if I can't carry it on my belt, in a pocket, or in hand (fishing pole, chain saw, berry pail, etc.) it's more than likely going to be left behind. Ruger Single Six, Queen country cousin 76, pipe, tobacco pouch, fresh filled zippo, corncob pipe, tin cup, water, a few tea bags, a couple of biscuits & ham or & peanut butter, or & salami, or & ... wrapped in waxed paper or in an old bread bag stuffed in a pocket. Somehow, I managed to survive Ice storms, snowstorms, hypothermia, broken and sprained this that or the other, going through the ice, crashing down gravel banks head over teakettle, and more dunking's in fresh and salt water than I care to recall. Then I'm not out there half naked either. No flipflops and gym shorts for me. Boots, jeans, long sleeved shirt, hat, jacket.
NOT advocating anyone follow my lead, I'm not the brightest lightbulb on the Christmas tree but I know what my tools can do and how to use them.
P.S. No I'm not beating my knife through sticks to split them, round wood burns also.
NOT advocating anyone follow my lead, I'm not the brightest lightbulb on the Christmas tree but I know what my tools can do and how to use them.
P.S. No I'm not beating my knife through sticks to split them, round wood burns also.
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The Night Rider
Professional
As always this is what I base my kit on.
The Grayl is nice but it's a little expensive for what you get. If I remember right you have to purchase a new filter every 50 gallons
I carry a Mill Bank Bag and a Sawyer Mini that will purifiy 100,000 gallons of water for 25 bucks.
Got one of these too.
The Grayl is nice but it's a little expensive for what you get. If I remember right you have to purchase a new filter every 50 gallons
I carry a Mill Bank Bag and a Sawyer Mini that will purifiy 100,000 gallons of water for 25 bucks.
Got one of these too.
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Talyn
Emissary
The Grayl filters are good to 65 gal. which will keep you going for a long time before a switch out is needed.
Different set-ups have different capacities. It depends on how much gear you want to deal with and your mobility.
Besides the chest holster brand the author uses here's another excellent one that I use.
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Different set-ups have different capacities. It depends on how much gear you want to deal with and your mobility.
Besides the chest holster brand the author uses here's another excellent one that I use.
Kenai Chest Holster - Across the Chest, Fast & Efficient Draw | GunfightersINC
Carry your firearm confidently outdoors with the Kenai Chest Holster. Perfect for hiking, camping & hunting. Your ultimate outdoor companion.
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Talyn
Emissary
Agreed.
The Night Rider
Professional
My Sawyer will last the rest of my life.
KillerFord1977
Emissary
The backwoods out in my area has banjoplayers around. Also the state parks have city folk around trying to get away from Chicago. So I’m good.
