Nice use of the pouch. I am not sure carrying the things we want to carry and lightweight is compatible? I"ve tried a few option as well and I find I'm leaving out things I want to carry for weight savings. I"ll keep and eye on this thread for inspiration and conversations.
I've gone thru carrying items I like to carry and things that have proven very nice to have vs not carrying such items. Duct tape, cordage, spare cell for light, pad of paper plus pen and mini sharpie, etc. All the items that are used often, regularly, or from time to time. Thing is, when I don't have those items I'm ok. On the other hand when I have those items and the need arises I'm so stoked. Case in point. I stopped carrying cordage. Just stopped even tho there have been times when it would have been very handy. Over the last few weeks I decided to carry a hank of cordage. I like to carry about 6-10 ft which works and has worked out great. I was out an about and sure enough a scenario presented itself. I was very happy to have the cordage on hand. The balance of items to carry is for me one of not carrying a bag. I have a nice shoulder bag that I tried to carry and while awesome and easily carried I stopped. I favor a small pouch that I can pop on my hip strung onto my belt with cordage ( easy way to carry cordage ) or with a biner. Its worked great last weekend with my Maxpedition Micro. Then of course the wanting to carry just a bit more kit entered my mind and out came the Maxpedition EDC pouch . I'm not carrying TONs more and the space means not packing the pouch. We'll see how it plays out. I was happy to have it on me tho and so far its been exactly how I figured it would be, helpful. I carry a SS straw that was used and extra hand sanitizer.
Great kit, and what a nice pouch!
This one is a set up I find carrying really frequently along with a dedicated knife or a SAK like the Executive or Mini Champ. The organiser is one of a two pack I got from the missus at christmas, leather effect on the outside and soft fabric on the inside. My loadout for this one never really changes: Leatherman Rebar, SAK Explorer Plus with a micro light/glowtab, and a Rovyvon Aurora A5X UV clipped onto the pen sleeve.(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Cool! How much does your kit weigh fully loaded with the gear shown in the photos?
The Burnshield gel is very good, for both fire/heat-source burns and for things like sunburn, making it essential if you're fair-skinned, ginger or have young kids. I carry a couple of sachets in every one of my first aid kits!
for the boo boo kit. No one wants to get and just bleed. I've always carried something with me. Simple meds are also part of my kit as well. I have a larger one in my vehicle and carry a bit more when I'll be outdoors. I've used my kit on others more than myself.
This thread is a place for me to post different aspects of my collections and the carry systems that arise them (as well as my thoughts on the system in question). So without further ado here's the first and most recent system, based off of a very old Gameboy Advance SP pouch:(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)A chunky boy, weighing in with this loadout at 1.2lbs (Image removed from quote.)Front pocket unzipped, orientating the Swiss Card this way puts most of it's tool set at the opening, allowing quick access without needing to take it out.(Image removed from quote.)Front pocket contents emptied out (top to bottom, left to right):-A Swiss Card that I've probably had now for 14/15 years now-The capsule from a True Utility Fire Stash, with ten cut down strike anywhere matches-Duct Tape wrapped around a cut down nail-Two of those ultra compressed towlettes that expand in water(Image removed from quote.)Top down view of the main compartment, the folded hankerchief acting like a sleeve to keep the pry bar orientated for quick access.(Image removed from quote.)Everything out, main compartment contents:-Leatherman Rebar-Fenix E11 w/ NiMH Duracell (2400mAh)-'Godfather' knife (D2 blade, smooth G10)-Hankerchief-Misc. Stainless prybar w/550 lanyard (love the green)Thoughts:I'm liking this loadout so far, it covers pretty much all of the tool bases I want and the Gameboy pouch is wonderfully suited to this (I'm a little concerned about the main zipper durability, but that's it), the belt loop is both closed and has a snap option for quick removal. I went for the matches over an insert replaced Zippo purely to get more in the compartment, damn I wish the UK sold mini Bics The biggest question marks over the kit for me right now are the knife and Rebar, I love the Rebar but it's the source of a lot of the weight, ideally I'd want the covnerter card for it to give more driver options. The only tool I'd really sub it out for is the Skeletool (Wave belongs in other kits already) but it's a knife centric tool in a kit that has a dedicated folder The weight isn't really that bad, and despite the bulkiness this actually fits in a lounge/sweat pants pocket without over stretching it 9 or pulling said pants down). Definitely in the development stages still, but so far a fan of this load out
Don’t know if it is a age thing but can’t see pics from first post. I love these kind of threads. My carry changes massively from off work and at work
Got a refill of med supplies in, so I thought I may as well show the boo boo kit whilst it is (temprorarily) full stocked This kit is intended for everyday cuts, scrapes, and maladies and is usually found in my Maxpedition fat boy... fat man... I don't remember what it's called. If I use a back pack or messenger bag I'll move the kit over.(Image removed from quote.)The base kit is a J&J first aid kit from Walmart December 2019, that I think cost $1.99. I tend not to have bigger boo boos, so some originally pieces remain!(Image removed from quote.)There's actually still a little room left over if more supplies were needed. The Tylenol bottle is long used, I bought that in Florida in 2016 and just use it as a convenient pill container. Both containers share the theme of cheap goods picked up whislt visiting Disney World (Image removed from quote.)Clockwise from top left:- Cleaning wipes- Tylenol bottle with two doses worth of: Ibuprofen, paracetamol, antihistamines and anti-poop pills- Single use super glue for awkward placed injuries or deeper cuts that want to keep bleeding. Used superglue or 'liquid skin' versions of CA for years, but shamelessly stealing the single use portioning from Sos.- Burn ointment, the first time I've ever actually encountered any, naturally I steam burned myself the next day and used some - Two small pieces of gauze-Assorted sizes of plasters (band aids), the bottom left are square shapedIf you already don't, I strongly recommend a simple booboo kit in your pack or even pockets
Nice to see this thread bumped. I enjoy seeing what folks carry and their reasoning. My off day carry is where I spend most of my thought in what I want to carry and what I end up carrying. Thankfully my work carry is sorted out. Pants have played a huge role in carrying stuff. I've gone from jeans as my primary pant to 5.11 pants. Quite a interesting change for me. I do however wear tactical pants for work specifically for the pockets so its not as radical as I make it out. I dont think I look tactical? The pockets make for an easy way to distribute things. I also still enjoy belt carry. Closing in on my senior years I find attaching things to me is important.
I have two of these--one always goes with me wherever I go. The second is kept in a MOLLE grenade pouch (which just so happens to fit the kit perfectly) on an army surplus assault pack I carry fencing gear in. Almost every time, thorns or barbed wire rip my hand open, and I have to use something out of it. I also have a third in an Altoid's Tin that was sold as a first aid kit by Coleman in a tin that is just a bit heaver duty than a regular Altoid's tin. That's the one I usually EDC in jeans, as it fits better than the J*J kit. Mine is mostly a pile of bandaids, gauze pads, and alcohol wipes, plus a Classic SD and a pair of small, really pointy tweezers.
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