I have a "get home bag" that I carry every day to work. It has all I need to survive in the woods indefinitely.
My house isn't in an ideal location but isn't in a heavy urban area either. I wish I was further out, so that is the main reason a cabin is of great interest.
Okay, I'm at work. I was carrying my pack too. Your post is very extensive. I'd first like to take a step back and ask about EDC. That's the first layer of gear placed on top of a person's most important tool set: their skills.
My EDC includes many things that others usually do not carry. I also firmly believe in the "One is None, Two is One" strategy for essentials (knife, fire starter, compass).
I wear hiking boots every day as another example, so I never have to change my shoes no matter what is happening. Yes, I wear them with shorts in the summer, and I don't care if it looks stupid. haha
Me being me, I'm going to look stupid and out of place no matter what I do, so I don't worry about it (until or unless I need to blend in and go grayman, then I'll have some work to do).
I originally got the spy glass to girl-watch. while at work. But it comes in handy for other things too, since I know longer have a job where I can see people.
Pilots are my inspiration mainly for the first layer by the way. I've read countless reports on downed pilots who had their gear off their bodies. Guess what? They didn't have their gear on the ground. It was destroyed or missing.
Keep your essentials on your body. If you survive the crash, you'll have your most important items with you.
Also, depending on what happens, I may have to drop my pack, and I cannot walk around with it on my back all the time either.
I do plan to add a "middle" layer though with a combat belt setup. They are called "battle belts" apparently, but I haven't decided on what all I'll put on it.
I have a "get home bag" that I carry every day to work. It has all I need to survive in the woods indefinitely.
My house isn't in an ideal location but isn't in a heavy urban area either. I wish I was further out, so that is the main reason a cabin is of great interest.
I would like to discuss your blog linked post further once I am done walking to work.
Needs compared to wants is something I regularly think about to simplify and lower weight.
Okay, I'm at work. I was carrying my pack too. Your post is very extensive. I'd first like to take a step back and ask about EDC. That's the first layer of gear placed on top of a person's most important tool set: their skills.
My EDC includes many things that others usually do not carry. I also firmly believe in the "One is None, Two is One" strategy for essentials (knife, fire starter, compass).
I wear hiking boots every day as another example, so I never have to change my shoes no matter what is happening. Yes, I wear them with shorts in the summer, and I don't care if it looks stupid. haha
Me being me, I'm going to look stupid and out of place no matter what I do, so I don't worry about it (until or unless I need to blend in and go grayman, then I'll have some work to do).
As for EDC, here is what I carried back 2 and a half years ago.
My EDC is still similar, although it is always being tweaked and adjusted. I didn't show the 1911 and NAA mini-revolver which are also part of my EDC.
Awesome! Yes, you have a solid first layer then. I carry a firearm or two too, so I also have a blow out kit in a cargo pocket.
I do not have an optic though, and I should probably add one. That's a very good idea with the scope.
I originally got the spy glass to girl-watch. while at work. But it comes in handy for other things too, since I know longer have a job where I can see people.
Pilots are my inspiration mainly for the first layer by the way. I've read countless reports on downed pilots who had their gear off their bodies. Guess what? They didn't have their gear on the ground. It was destroyed or missing.
Keep your essentials on your body. If you survive the crash, you'll have your most important items with you.
Also, depending on what happens, I may have to drop my pack, and I cannot walk around with it on my back all the time either.
I do plan to add a "middle" layer though with a combat belt setup. They are called "battle belts" apparently, but I haven't decided on what all I'll put on it.