i should have gone through some specifics.

the bag is the cheaper than dirt $8 proteus ripoff. maxpedition's nice, but too expensive sometimes. i have a jumbo versipack on the way, but the quality of this copy is more than sufficient.

the suunto compass rocks. EDC depot, $7.

the photon x-light's a favorite, the photon quality and features for $6. brightness control, three strobes, SOS beacon, lifetime warranty. the county comm orange soled is great too, for $1. i also like the ares soled, which has the clip. i clip it over my ear on my beanie/bandana and it's a great hands free light for $1.50. you can see it clipped to the velcro retainer strap on the dfle sheath.

i never use the tinder quik, came with my SOL kit. same with signal mirror, duct tape, and whistle. all those components are better sourced from the doug ritter kit which, at the moment, is $21 at bladematrix.

I was just about to ask that, I'm looking into a maxpedition proteus, but that looks good too.
and dude, it's great that you show the stuf in the pack too and then out.
it really does help.
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great pics.

I was on the cheaper than dirt site. They've got some decent imported gear bags.

How do you like the bag? I know you said the quality is more than sufficient, though I'm wondering how it carry, zippers, material, etc. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

it feels solid, quality wise. i'd trade the molle straps on the back for a large flat for a map, notebook, tarp, or poncho.

i also have this one, which was $12 on CTD. not as good for organizing your gear but more comfortable with a bigger main compartment. works out well. one for the city and one for the woods.

Another thread I somehow missed.
I need to take some pics of all the roo-junk I tote about.

Wait... I did see this...awhile back....
Still need to take pics of my gear.
I like how some of you include rope in your woods set-up. Of my crew, I am the only one who does on a constant basis.
I just picked up 50' of camo polypropeline 1200ib test rope for that purpose. Very light stuff.

Magnum22,
I like those Doug Ritter kits a lot. I have one that I am using as a model to build my own kits, some of which have already been sent out to various friends.
I bought one of those SOL kits, but returned it. Many of the contents were defective, which annoyed me. The bag itself was pretty cool; I have been trying to find out where to get them.

I don't carry rope, just 550 cord. I can't think of a use that I'd need anything stronger.

Andy,
On at least 2 occasions I can think of off-hand, we have had to climb down rock.
Otherwise, you are correct. 550 cord is too versatile for mere words.

I'd want my proper rappelling gear for that. One wrong move and you could be dead. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Or, wings like an eagle.

btt

I will be posting my updated psk when my ash-1 gets here.