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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1039964 04/16/16 01:30 AM
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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1040047 04/17/16 03:23 AM
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Hey guys, I'm still working on my Malaga (ALMOST done) and have a question. Is there one brand of C.A.T. I should look for or one particular brand to stay away from?

Everything else I am pretty much settled on. I should be able to outfit it with everything I want and still not be to heavy. IF it is I can take out some things that may help lighten the load some. BUT as it stands right now I am quite satisfied on the way it feels and carries counting a 40oz canteen of water.

I am going to add my Mil Poncho, but not sure if I am gonna put it inside the main compartment or lash it to the outside bungee cord. That and some meds will just about do me I think.

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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1040073 04/17/16 10:56 AM
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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1040074 04/17/16 10:57 AM
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A mil poncho won't fit inside - too large.


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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1040092 04/17/16 11:43 AM
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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1040102 04/17/16 02:22 PM
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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1040220 04/22/16 02:28 AM
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After a few days use on smaller tasks, I think I am gonna replace the Muppy on my Malaga. It is nice and I REALLY like it, but I think I would be better served with a slightly longer blade. I THINK I have settled on either the S5 or the 411. Blade shape (point shape actually) will be a large factor in which one I ultimately choose.

I also think I might remove the chem lights and replace the present headlight for one just a tad smaller. I now have the Streamlight Sidewinder compact and a 1aa light in it. The head light is small and will ad a lot of versatility to the mix.


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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1040270 04/24/16 05:25 AM
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I've added the 275 paracord to the Fatty. It's a good fit for a kit like this. Gives you GOOD cord to use for a multitude of uses all the way from thread or fishing line to lashing brush together for a shelter. Good call Gary, thank you!

OK, the Muppy, as much as I love it, I think is gonna be to small for the Malaga. It may be called upon for more robust tasks and would just be to short. SO, 411 with it's 4.5 inch blade or the S5 with a thumb ramp at 5.25?

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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1040329 04/27/16 03:40 AM
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Today is Wednesday. We have today to do our final house prep (sort of)for being gone. Thursday and Friday we have to watch the kids and I get off Saturday morning and don't come back until later in the month. I guess you could say we will have Saturday to finish our prep but that day (Weather permitting) will be the day I mow and do the weed eating then pack everything into the Jeep. We plan on leaving at 0500 Sunday morning which will put us out there about 3pm their time which just happens to be the start of check in time.

I plan on finishing up re-assessing my Malaga today and getting it ready for duty (I hope). Rain is forecast for several days of our time out there and I of course hope they are wrong. We will see. I say let er rain, I've got 2 ponchos. smile

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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1040351 04/28/16 04:05 AM
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I put the nesting cup for my 40oz Kleen Kanteen in the bottom of the holders I got from Arch. It was a tight fit going in, but once past the lip it slid in really well and I've got the cup and canteen together the way I wanted. BUT I still think I will replace it with the canteen cookware set by Pathfinder.


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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1040359 04/29/16 01:58 AM
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Well as the great Ace Ventura would say, Alrighty then!

I've settled on the following contents for the Organzier, for better or worse.

3 Germ-X wipes
2 Providone idoine prep pads
1 Sinus relief pack (2 tabs)
1 Packet of moleskin (2 3x6 pads)
1 Mylar space blanket in a Bandana
1 Smiths Retractable diamond sharpening rod
1 Lip Balm container of Aleve, Tylenol and Benadryl
1 Justin Gingrich GTI (Large) folding knife
1 Small razor knife blade
1 P51 Can Opener
1 Maratac Single cell 3aaa flashlight
1 Small aluminum carabiner w/2 split rings
2 2 inch safety pins
6 Assorted band-aids
1 Eyebrow Tweezers
1 Small (1X1 inch) magnifier
2 2X2 inch gauze pads
1 Small tube antiseptic gel
1 Ferro rod W/striker and Magnesium bar
4 Petroleum Jelly Cotton Balls
1 1 Liter folding water carrier
1 Bic Lighter
1 Emergency Poncho
1 Small 2 Led Head Lamp

** To Be Added
Frontier Survival Straw

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Re: Maxped Fatty and Malaga [Re: SkunkHunter] #1040360 04/29/16 03:04 AM
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OK the Malaga contains:

OUTSIDE
1 Orange plastic match holder W/25 matches
1 40oz Kleen Kanteen W/Nesting cup in Molle carrier
1 DT Special Fire Kit with Ferro rod, striker, Mag rod and Aluminum pill vial with PJCB impregnated with Magnesium, 5 Wet tender tabs in Molle utility pouch.
2 small S Biners

EXTERNAL TOP COMPARTMENT
1 Roll waterproof tape
6 Band-aids
3 2X2 gauze Pads
2 Providone-Iodine prep pads
12 Q-Tips
1 Tube Triple Antibiotic ointment
1 Elastic Ace Wrap (3 inch)
1 Vial Zofran
1 Vial Tylenol
1 Vial Ibuprofen
1 vial Benadryl
1 Bic lighter
6 Germ-X wipes
1 Quik Clot Mesh
1 Pair small scissors

EXTERNAL BOTTOM COMPARTMENT
1 Streamlight Sidewinder Compact CR123 flashlight
1 Brinkman 3LED (1 red 2 white) Headlight
1 2aa flashlight
1 Simmons 8x20 Monocular
1 Spool (30ft) Nylon coated (7 strand) jewelry wire
1 Plastic Spork
1 Brunton Compass
1 Chris Reeve Umnumzaan Folding knife
1 retractable diamond rode with carbide sharpener
1 Smith's dual sided (4 inch) hone
1 Small signal mirror
1 Pack (18) Flushable wipes

MAIN COMPARTMENT
1 Shemagh
1 Pair Gloves
1 1 3/4 inch flexable web belt with fastex buckle
1 Hank (100ft) 550 Paracord
1 Hank (50ft) 325 woven cord
1 Space Brand all weather (Multi layer) blanket including hood and hand warmer pouches
1 Fixed blade (Wardog) knife

** Need to add Water filter/tabs

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