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Old 02-11-2013, 23:13   #166
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Everyday carry

Around town:

Glock 19 9mm
3 17 (mags have +2 extender) round magazines
Maglite
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Around the country:

Glock 19 mm times 2
6 mags 9mm ammo
S&W 5906
8 mags 9mm ammo
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Old 07-17-2013, 21:22   #167
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Depending on the days activities/attire:
Kel Tec PF-9 or Glock 23
Spyderco folding blade
Leatherman Wave
iPhone
And a good attitude....
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Old 07-19-2013, 19:38   #168
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Ruger LCP in 380. It suits my needs just fine and can be concealed easily.
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Old 07-20-2013, 08:07   #169
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Glock 23 or Taurus 738 .380
M4 Serber Tool
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Old 10-05-2013, 04:20   #170
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Adjusting my carry wear from my old P220 to a new 1911.
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Old 10-27-2013, 16:13   #171
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Daily Carry

On Person:
Victronox Soldier pocket knife
CQC 10
Wallet with cards and IDs
Watch
Phone
mini Bic

In School Bag:
Personal Survival Kit contained in sandwich box
-1- qt ziploc bag for emergency water storage
-2- non lubricated condoms for water storage (one for each sock)
-1- Mylar survival blanket
-4- Alcohol prep pads
-1- Fresnel lens
-6- Bandaids
-1- 1oz bottle of iodine
-1- Small bottle of ibuprofen
-1- 1/2 roll of tums
-1- 1/2 oz tube of Neosporin
-1- Package antibacterial wipes
-1- waterproof match case with matches and striker
-1- tube of superglue (in plastic case)
-2- wax birthday candles, yellow
-1- mini Bic
-1- Mini instant coffee packet (we are talking survival)

Quick Clot Belt Trauma Kit
-1- Combat guaze
-2- Eye wash microtubes
-3- Quick Clot Hemostatic pads
-1- SWAT-T Tourniquet
-1- Nitrile Gloves, pair

Sawyer Bite and Sting Kit
Pump
Razor
Afterbite pads
Alcohol prep pads
Instructions

Leatherman Charge Xti
-spare bits
-mini Bic in side sleeve (zip tied plunger)

Surefire E2D
Phone charger
1 qt water bottle (filled between classes)
2 Cliff bars
1 Larue bottle opener
1 Shemagh
Carmex
2 lubricated condoms (I'm an optimist)
10ft of 1" Gorilla tape
Silva whistle, compass, thermometer combo


If I am not at school I add a HK45C loaded with RBCD and a spare mag, all riding on a Kramer belt with an IWB3 in horsehide.


I live in the desert so my priorities are driven by that fact. I carry the Sawyer extractor because there is a high concentration of snakes in my AO. I carry the belt trauma kit mostly because I commute on a motorcycle and must prepare for the eventuality that I will have an accident or be hit by a car, with a secondary purpose of stopping bleeding if myself or another student is injured. Since I am unable to carry a handgun I have opted for the E2D and CQC10 to increase my survivability in the event of a violent encounter. I live approx 15mi from my school with two sources of water in between which is a god send here in AZ. All gear weighs in at about 5 lbs in addition to my school supplies which would be offloaded en route during an emergency situation.

On my motorcycle I carry a set of Frog togs rain gear which can be used as intended, and also as a windproof layer in the event of storms, rain or dust. My Cordula and Kevlar rain gaiters, when used in conjunction with jeans and boots, make a passable, improvised snake gaiter. I also carry a heavy sweatshirt on my bike year round, because a well insulated 98.6 degrees sure beats a non insulated 120 degrees.
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Old 01-10-2014, 16:18   #172
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EDC:

Phone
wallet/cash/ID
Gerber/Harsey Air Ranger
200+ Lumen CREE torch running a single AA
Lighter
pen/paper


EDC Winter:

Same as above, but in winter puffer jacket(or Army smock as needed) also:

Multi-tool
X-small red/white light Petzl headlamp
Silva Compass
Magnesium fire starter
Lighter
Two small waterproof match tubes, one with matches, the other with cotton balls saturated with petroleum jelly
Small roll of tape
Spork
Folding "mooching cup"
Sugarfree gum
Spare AA
Small homemade survival kit in Altoids tin

Altoids tin survival kit:

Trick novelty birthday candles
Mirror
Iodine
Fishing line
fishing hooks/sinkers/swivel
condoms
tweezers
Z-Pack/Doxy
Loperamide
Paracetemol
Aluminium foil
Hoochie cord
Plastic bag

Vehicle:

Half tank of diesel is "empty"
Self-recovery kit
4 litres of water
Full First Aid Kit
Hand sanitizer & baby wipes
2 cans of Turkey Spam and some energy bars
2 cheap 12v USB chargers
200+ Lumen CREE torch(single AA with spare)
Spare ALICE pack in the backseat of my double cab when not used as family trickster
Tarp
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Old 01-10-2014, 16:39   #173
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EDC:

Phone
wallet/cash/ID
Gerber/Harsey Air Ranger
200+ Lumen CREE torch running a single AA
Lighter
pen/paper


EDC Winter:

Same as above, but in winter puffer jacket(or Army smock as needed) also:

Multi-tool
X-small red/white light Petzl headlamp
Silva Compass
Magnesium fire starter
Lighter
Two small waterproof match tubes, one with matches, the other with cotton balls saturated with petroleum jelly
Small roll of tape
Spork
Folding "mooching cup"
Sugarfree gum
Spare AA
Small homemade survival kit in Altoids tin

Altoids tin survival kit:

Trick novelty birthday candles
Mirror
Iodine
Fishing line
fishing hooks/sinkers/swivel
condoms
tweezers
Z-Pack/Doxy
Loperamide
Paracetemol
Aluminium foil
Hoochie cord
Plastic bag

Vehicle:

Half tank of diesel is "empty"
Self-recovery kit
4 litres of water
Full First Aid Kit
Hand sanitizer & baby wipes
2 cans of Turkey Spam and some energy bars
2 cheap 12v USB chargers
200+ Lumen CREE torch(single AA with spare)
Spare ALICE pack in the backseat of my double cab when not used as family trickster
Tarp
How much fishing line, and what's "hootchie" cord?
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Old 01-10-2014, 17:39   #174
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How much fishing line, and what's "hootchie" cord?
Hoochie cord is nylon cord we use for the 6 ends of our hoochies/shelters and for section/platoon harbour track plans in close country.

It's issued down here as a consumable in black.

From memory I think it's 2.5mm thick……can't recall the break strength on it, but certainly less than 550 cord(and a good bit thinner).

From memory I've got 6m(about 20 feet) of fishing line and hoochie cord each.

On my primary ALICE Pack I run both hoochie cord and 550 cord in a weaved pack handle on the frame that stows away with some "calamari ring" slices of bicycle inner tube rubber so if I run our of either as a needed consumable I can always unravel my pack handle for a bit of spare.

To be honest, the 6m is based on just fooling around a bit and space/weight consideration. I haven't tried to "live" it.

I help run a course with a survival phase and I'd like to consider incorporating a self-made survival kit component into it for self-learning/development, so this thread(and others) is helpful in that effort.
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Old 01-10-2014, 18:05   #175
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I just ordered several short rolls of Spectra braided line off eBay from a company in Hong Kong.

At $3.50 per roll, delivered, I don't know how they can do it, but if the line is genuine, it is going in my kit.

I am retiring the very cool but low capacity peanut lighter for a mini-BIC.

I did get an inexpensive Cree headlamp for Christmas that is incredibly powerful and is rechargable. Not for my EDC or kit, but it is pretty handy at night, especially when scanning for wildlife.

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Old 01-10-2014, 19:09   #176
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Hoochie cord is nylon cord we use for the 6 ends of our hoochies/shelters and for section/platoon harbour track plans in close country.

It's issued down here as a consumable in black.

From memory I think it's 2.5mm thick……can't recall the break strength on it, but certainly less than 550 cord(and a good bit thinner).

From memory I've got 6m(about 20 feet) of fishing line and hoochie cord each.

On my primary ALICE Pack I run both hoochie cord and 550 cord in a weaved pack handle on the frame that stows away with some "calamari ring" slices of bicycle inner tube rubber so if I run our of either as a needed consumable I can always unravel my pack handle for a bit of spare.

To be honest, the 6m is based on just fooling around a bit and space/weight consideration. I haven't tried to "live" it.

I help run a course with a survival phase and I'd like to consider incorporating a self-made survival kit component into it for self-learning/development, so this thread(and others) is helpful in that effort.
Any food down there you can set snares to catch?
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Old 01-11-2014, 00:30   #177
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Any food down there you can set snares to catch?
Heaps of rabbits/hares(incredible density in some places)
Heaps of possums(not exactly tasty but it's calories)

Wild goats, pigs, deer galore

Also heaps of freshwater edible eels and small fish in waterways.

And plenty of forage foods.
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Old 01-11-2014, 19:40   #178
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edible eels
Just nick your leg and put it in the water for awhile Dusty
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Old 01-12-2014, 09:38   #179
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Just nick your leg and put it in the water for awhile Dusty
Right. I'll do that, next time I shave my gams.
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Old 01-18-2014, 17:38   #180
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OFF DUTY EDC
Ruger LCP .380 w/ extended magazine
+1 extended magazine
Zip Cuffs
Surefire 6P
Torch
5.11 Folder
cuff key

a good cigar.

I always wanted to carry a micro .45, but came to the realization that should I have to use my weapon one day, it'd be held in evidence for 2-3 years. With that in mind, I opted for the best, low-cost (read cheapest), most accurate and concealable weapon I could carry on my smaller frame.
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