I decided I didn't like the way the water bottle and cup fit in the carrier. So I took the cup off. I guess I will just store the cup inside the bag and stuff other items in it so I don't loose all the internal volume of the cup as empty space. Oh the cup holds 16 ounces by the way.

How's that gonna hold the Super Big Gulp?

Randy,
Any reason you're carrying a cup and stainless bottle? If you don't have a wide-mouth stainless bottle just use it instead of a bottle/cup combo.

Ounces = Pounds.
Pounds = Pain.

I've got a Kleen Kanteen 40oz wide mouth SS bottle in that carrier Gary, Fits like a glove, almost. It does pooch the top flap up a bit. I am gonna see if SMKW has any of the flat caps for that bottle. If they do, It's win win for me.

The Cup, I just like to have it available, and IF I get a flat cap for the Bottle, the cup should fit nicely. Either that or I am gonna (maybe) get this. Actually I would just like the canteen, cup, cup cover, stove and the carrier.

http://www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com/stainless-steel-bottle-cooking-kit/

I just need a few more small items and I will have the Malaga outfitted the way I want (for now)

Before I head out on our trip I plan on taking everything out, laying it out so I can see it all at once and repack what I need.

I know this thread may seem like I am showing off "How Good" I am at this stuff. Far from it, I am not. I'm just a rookie at this trying to learn as I go. It is just an exercise in listing what I am doing and soliciting input from others that have MUCH more experience than I do. AND hopefully to inspire others and perhaps give them some ideas as well.

I just added a 2XCR123 led light to the Fatty along with the 1AAA light already in it. I had forgot all about that light. It's more of a flood light than spot so should be good for area lighting/reading but has enough distance to it to work as a walking around light at night. I am just stuffing things in the Fatty to get an Idea of what I actually want to carry. I plan on picking up a straw filter when we get back east so I am sure that something(s) will have to come out. That's OK, cause that is how you figure out what you actually want to carry.

I need to put some para cord in the Fatty, but I only have 550 cord and some 325 pound woven cord. I want a lighter para cord like Gary uses so I will have the inner strands available if necessary. Hopefully I can find some back east. If not I can always order some on line. It really helps that Patty is supportive of me building up some kits/packs.

It doesn't read this way at all.

I am sure some folks look at my post count and what I am posting and think that I like to hear myself talk or something. I post a lot here, yes but it is to try and get people talking about things, to try and get discussions going and folks thought processes going.

You're what this site needed. I stop coming around a few years ago, because the site lacked energy.

We appreciate what you do here.

Thank You Gary. I do want to see this site continue. It's a good place for folks of a like mind to congregate and talk about things they like and matters of the world.

Second whole heartedly