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CommoGeek · 11-28-2004, 17:17

I skipped a month, sue me.

Clothing - Our water is heavy on the bleach so darker clothing is fading a bit around the seams. Temps are getting down to freezing now. 5.11 pants are a bit cold but I can definately live with that when it warms up. The ON pants are starting to fray around the cuffs and pockets, but also cost 1/3 of the 5.11's.

Outerwear - Bought a North face parka and wear it around BAF. The zip out fleece layer is warmer than the SPEAR fleece and a bit more wind resistent. However, if you are active at all the SPEAR fleece has more options. I take the SPEAR and an unlined issue Gore Tex DCU jacket downrange with me.

Socks - I purchased more Ingenious Boot and Hiker socks. I also bought a pair of their Everyday line. For REMF status when its warm out they can't be beat. To be candid for those of you doing mounted missions with short dismounted patrols in hot weather I'd seriously look at these socks. They have the wicking properties of their thicker brothers without all of the heat buildup.

"Tactical" Stuff - I put that in quotations since I am slightly more tactical than a 3-ring circus but use some of the gear. I HATE the MOLLE ruck and find the Interceptor Body Armor to be very cumbersome. If I thought I was here longer or more active, a Kifaru ruck and Tactical Tailor MAV would be with me right now. The TT 3-day pack works great and Malice clips can't be beat. TT delivers to APO addresses and their stuff is superb. For day trips I can cram all of my tools and spare parts in the 3-day pack and have room for a shaving kit, poncho liner, water and spare T-shirt if I'm caught out for an extra day or so.

Misc. - Suunto mini-compass with thermometer and some mini 'biners to clip my stuff to. I also have a TT strobe/ first air pouch on my belt with meds, eye drops, tweezers, oowie strips, tape, and gauze. The Kershaw multi-tool is a crew-served PITA; I went back to using my 10 year old Leatherman.

As mentioned temps are down to freezing now with some rain. Activity is light to moderate. My limited experiences here and in a previous uniformed life say that you more active folks would not have an issue with anything that I brought.

I hope this thread is helping someone out there.

11-28-2004, 17:17	#12
CommoGeek Guerrilla Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: OCONUS Posts: 415	I skipped a month, sue me. Clothing - Our water is heavy on the bleach so darker clothing is fading a bit around the seams. Temps are getting down to freezing now. 5.11 pants are a bit cold but I can definately live with that when it warms up. The ON pants are starting to fray around the cuffs and pockets, but also cost 1/3 of the 5.11's. Outerwear - Bought a North face parka and wear it around BAF. The zip out fleece layer is warmer than the SPEAR fleece and a bit more wind resistent. However, if you are active at all the SPEAR fleece has more options. I take the SPEAR and an unlined issue Gore Tex DCU jacket downrange with me. Socks - I purchased more Ingenious Boot and Hiker socks. I also bought a pair of their Everyday line. For REMF status when its warm out they can't be beat. To be candid for those of you doing mounted missions with short dismounted patrols in hot weather I'd seriously look at these socks. They have the wicking properties of their thicker brothers without all of the heat buildup. "Tactical" Stuff - I put that in quotations since I am slightly more tactical than a 3-ring circus but use some of the gear. I HATE the MOLLE ruck and find the Interceptor Body Armor to be very cumbersome. If I thought I was here longer or more active, a Kifaru ruck and Tactical Tailor MAV would be with me right now. The TT 3-day pack works great and Malice clips can't be beat. TT delivers to APO addresses and their stuff is superb. For day trips I can cram all of my tools and spare parts in the 3-day pack and have room for a shaving kit, poncho liner, water and spare T-shirt if I'm caught out for an extra day or so. Misc. - Suunto mini-compass with thermometer and some mini 'biners to clip my stuff to. I also have a TT strobe/ first air pouch on my belt with meds, eye drops, tweezers, oowie strips, tape, and gauze. The Kershaw multi-tool is a crew-served PITA; I went back to using my 10 year old Leatherman. As mentioned temps are down to freezing now with some rain. Activity is light to moderate. My limited experiences here and in a previous uniformed life say that you more active folks would not have an issue with anything that I brought. I hope this thread is helping someone out there.
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