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Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022

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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #60 on: July 19, 2022, 06:33:21 PM
The Gear List

- Pliers-based Multitool Check (Pulse, ST 200)
- Dedicated Folding Knife and fixed blade if your legal situation allows Check [sod buster and cable knife)
- Dedicated Flashlight Check (Milwaukee)
- Dedicated Pen  Check (Fisher and/or Rite In Rain)
- Watch Check (cell phone)
- Fidget or memento
- Sanitary item e.g. hand sanitiser, sheet soap, coin towel
- Lighter/matches Check (small Bic)
- Hankerchief or Bandana Check (bandana)
- 93mm or 91mm SAK Check (Super Tinker)
- 84mm SAK Check (EvoGrip 14)
- 58mm or 74mm SAK Check (Mini Champ)

I forgot about the sanitary item, but that will be easy to include. The fidget/memento has been the difficult item for me. I am not sure what I will do.

I will share pics as soon as my gear is complete


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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #61 on: July 26, 2022, 10:07:24 PM
Not long left, if you're interested please remember to add your name to the list!  :tu:
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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #62 on: July 26, 2022, 10:07:56 PM
The Gear List

- Pliers-based Multitool Check (Pulse, ST 200)
- Dedicated Folding Knife and fixed blade if your legal situation allows Check [sod buster and cable knife)
- Dedicated Flashlight Check (Milwaukee)
- Dedicated Pen  Check (Fisher and/or Rite In Rain)
- Watch Check (cell phone)
- Fidget or memento
- Sanitary item e.g. hand sanitiser, sheet soap, coin towel
- Lighter/matches Check (small Bic)
- Hankerchief or Bandana Check (bandana)
- 93mm or 91mm SAK Check (Super Tinker)
- 84mm SAK Check (EvoGrip 14)
- 58mm or 74mm SAK Check (Mini Champ)

I forgot about the sanitary item, but that will be easy to include. The fidget/memento has been the difficult item for me. I am not sure what I will do.

I will share pics as soon as my gear is complete

Given your profile pic you could go with something your grandkids gave you, a lego brick of theris etc.  :cheers:
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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #63 on: July 26, 2022, 10:08:36 PM
Mainly the middle size SAK

Bantam is a good and cheap option for the 84mm, Cadet is nice as well but a bit pricier  :tu:
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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #64 on: July 27, 2022, 03:42:13 AM
84mm, Cadet

That's an excellent and perhaps "best" choice in the 84mm class where size and weight constraints are at a premium as in this Challenge. 

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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #65 on: July 27, 2022, 02:08:23 PM
Was planning on joining, have a little bantam in the basket. However last minute holiday deals will mean I’ll miss the first week. Will still follow though!


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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #66 on: July 27, 2022, 03:46:13 PM
Was planning on joining, have a little bantam in the basket. However last minute holiday deals will mean I’ll miss the first week. Will still follow though!

No problem, you can always just join in when back and finish a week later  :tu:
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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #67 on: July 27, 2022, 03:47:44 PM
That's an excellent and perhaps "best" choice in the 84mm class where size and weight constraints are at a premium as in this Challenge. 

 :salute:

There's a reason it's a collection within a collection  :tu:
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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #68 on: July 29, 2022, 06:55:16 AM
After a lot of debate, I’m in.

1) GearedForwards
2) RF52
3) Farmer X
4) Adam5
5) Sos24

Although, two questions for clarification -
- Can a spark wheel or mini fire steel count in place of lighter/matches?
- Does a challenge coin count as a fidget or memento?


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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #69 on: July 29, 2022, 06:58:56 AM
After a lot of debate, I’m in.

1) GearedForwards
2) RF52
3) Farmer X
4) Adam5
5) Sos24

Although, two questions for clarification -
- Can a spark wheel or mini fire steel count in place of lighter/matches?
- Does a challenge coin count as a fidget or memento?

Yes and yes! If you can make a fire with it, it counts. If it has sentinmental value or is something you can fidget with, whilst not being a part of another category, it counts!

Great to have you  :cheers:
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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #70 on: July 29, 2022, 12:54:29 PM
Fine, sign me up....
I never usually enter these things, as I'm almost certain to either not be in a position to take a photo at the relevant time, or I just completely forget to upload it each day.


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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #71 on: July 29, 2022, 03:24:57 PM
1) GearedForwards
2) RF52
3) Farmer X
4) Adam5
5) Sos24
6) Tasky
7) comis

Last minute, but I'm in!  :waving: :D


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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #72 on: July 29, 2022, 11:03:38 PM
Welcome aboard everyone! At this rate we might even get a badge  :ahhh

As for posting I'm not overly fussy on that, if you post a couple at a time so be it and they don't need to be use photos. As long as you are carrying what you need and there's 30 pictures when you finish I'm good!
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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #73 on: July 31, 2022, 08:29:34 AM
I'll start this one since I carry most of this stuff anyway, but no guarantees I'll finish.  I'll be working 15 hour days in a government facility for a couple of weeks in mid August and cameras are not allowed so my pictures on those days will be taken at home and rather late in the evenings.   

1) GearedForwards
2) RF52
3) Farmer X
4) Adam5
5) Sos24
6) Tasky
7) comis
8) Alan K.




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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #74 on: July 31, 2022, 08:31:48 AM
I'll start this one since I carry most of this stuff anyway, but no guarantees I'll finish.  I'll be working 15 hour days in a government facility for a couple of weeks in mid August and cameras are not allowed so my pictures on those days will be taken at home and rather late in the evenings.   

1) GearedForwards
2) RF52
3) Farmer X
4) Adam5
5) Sos24
6) Tasky
7) comis
8) Alan K.

Great to have you Alan, I know from previous challenges you tend to heavy carry like myself  :cheers:

Don't worry about late pictures or no use pictures, I'm not really fussy on those things myself. As long you're following the gear part of the challenge to the best your ability during the month you're succeeding in my book  :tu:
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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #75 on: July 31, 2022, 09:26:07 AM
Day 1


My set of gears for the loaded pocket today:
91mm Mountaineer
84mm vintage Cadet with old shield
54mm Classic
Spirit X
Kaweco fountain pen
Spydy para 3 folding knife
Imco(imitation) lighter
MTO coin tool
Fenix instinct 2 watch
Brisa Bobtail fixed blade
DLT microfibre cloth
And yes, a Back to Future Delorean time machine, so I could bring back 80s, load up my fanny bag with baggy jeans with all these goodies.  :D


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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #76 on: July 31, 2022, 09:27:12 AM
I'll start this one since I carry most of this stuff anyway, but no guarantees I'll finish.  I'll be working 15 hour days in a government facility for a couple of weeks in mid August and cameras are not allowed so my pictures on those days will be taken at home and rather late in the evenings.   

1) GearedForwards
2) RF52
3) Farmer X
4) Adam5
5) Sos24
6) Tasky
7) comis
8) Alan K.



Alan, great to have you!  :waving:


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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #77 on: July 31, 2022, 01:43:59 PM
Still early, Comis, but has anyone asked, "Are you participating in the MTO Loaded Pockets Challenge, or are you just happy to see me?"

I'm still picking my gear for the challenge.  I've got most of it sorted but I'm trying to decide if my dedicated knife should be a Spyderco so I can apply for that badge, or if my pliers tool should be the Leatherman Mini so I can apply for that badge.  Could go either way, unless GF comes up with a bulging pockets badge. :pok:


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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #78 on: July 31, 2022, 05:49:02 PM
Day 1

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My set of gears for the loaded pocket today:
91mm Mountaineer
84mm vintage Cadet with old shield
54mm Classic
Spirit X
Kaweco fountain pen
Spydy para 3 folding knife
Imco(imitation) lighter
MTO coin tool
Fenix instinct 2 watch
Brisa Bobtail fixed blade
DLT microfibre cloth
And yes, a Back to Future Delorean time machine, so I could bring back 80s, load up my fanny bag with baggy jeans with all these goodies.  :D

Excellent start Comis! Is that a Nitecore Tiki?

What's your hygiene item?  :pok:
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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #79 on: July 31, 2022, 05:49:54 PM
Still early, Comis, but has anyone asked, "Are you participating in the MTO Loaded Pockets Challenge, or are you just happy to see me?"

I'm still picking my gear for the challenge.  I've got most of it sorted but I'm trying to decide if my dedicated knife should be a Spyderco so I can apply for that badge, or if my pliers tool should be the Leatherman Mini so I can apply for that badge.  Could go either way, unless GF comes up with a bulging pockets badge. :pok:

A badge would be great  :ahhh What's the threshold for that?  :think:
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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #80 on: July 31, 2022, 07:05:57 PM
Still early, Comis, but has anyone asked, "Are you participating in the MTO Loaded Pockets Challenge, or are you just happy to see me?"

I'm still picking my gear for the challenge.  I've got most of it sorted but I'm trying to decide if my dedicated knife should be a Spyderco so I can apply for that badge, or if my pliers tool should be the Leatherman Mini so I can apply for that badge.  Could go either way, unless GF comes up with a bulging pockets badge. :pok:
Both! :D


Excellent start Comis! Is that a Nitecore Tiki?

What's your hygiene item?  :pok:
Good call!  That's a RovyVen Aurora flashlight, I think they OEM for the Nitecore Tiki.
The hygiene item is a small spray bottle of alcohol(which I do lug everywhere, whenever I am out); I'd be sure I include that tomorrow! :facepalm:


A badge would be great  :ahhh What's the threshold for that?  :think:
I think so as long we have five or more participants completed the challenge, we could apply a new badge for the challenge.  If you prefer, I definitely could help to draft up some badge designs for this challenge towards the end. :cheers:


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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #81 on: July 31, 2022, 07:56:12 PM
I think it will be very challenging, artistically, to create an image for a loaded pockets badge that doesn't look like a poopy diaper award unless you use the image of the jeans rear pocket from GF's opening post.
 :facepalm:


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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #82 on: August 01, 2022, 03:44:23 AM
My set of gears for the loaded pocket today:
Nice loadout! :tu:

Day 0

I thought it might be helpful to show a photo of my pants, which have a lot of pockets. 1-8 are on the left side, 9-16 are on the right. 6, 7, 14, and 15 are hidden and accessed by lifting the flaps for 5 and 13. Hopefully the presence of 4 and 12 is clear enough (a machinist's rule is poking out of 12 in the photo).

My current plan is: pockets 1 through 4 will be largely empty. 5 will hold the flashlight. 6 and 7 will be largely empty. The 85mm SAK will be in 8. 9 will hold the bandana. 10 and 11 may hold dedicated knives (as 11 does currently). 12 is reserved for my phone. 13 will hold the sanitary item, fidget, and lighter. 14 is reserved for my wallet. 15 will hold the PB multi. 16 will hold the 91/93mm SAK. The pen does not yet have a designated spot.

There is awlso a photo of my current loadout:

  • Case Sod Buster Jr.
  • Victorinox Bantam
  • Craftsman 95067
  • Leatherman Pulse *
  • Victorinox Classic SD (on neck lanyard)
  • Wood pen (that I made from a kit) *
  • Victorinox Pioneer
  • Kelly Green bandana
  • Casio G-SHOCK *
  • Hand sanitizer *
  • Marble (the fidget)
  • Bic lighter
  • Olight I1R2-EOS

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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #83 on: August 01, 2022, 06:51:05 AM
Day 1
I think I hit everything, a few a couple times (which is allowed, right?)



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Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
Reply #84 on: August 01, 2022, 06:59:57 AM
    Nice loadout! :tu:

    Day 0

    I thought it might be helpful to show a photo of my pants, which have a lot of pockets. 1-8 are on the left side, 9-16 are on the right. 6, 7, 14, and 15 are hidden and accessed by lifting the flaps for 5 and 13. Hopefully the presence of 4 and 12 is clear enough (a machinist's rule is poking out of 12 in the photo).

    My current plan is: pockets 1 through 4 will be largely empty. 5 will hold the flashlight. 6 and 7 will be largely empty. The 85mm SAK will be in 8. 9 will hold the bandana. 10 and 11 may hold dedicated knives (as 11 does currently). 12 is reserved for my phone. 13 will hold the sanitary item, fidget, and lighter. 14 is reserved for my wallet. 15 will hold the PB multi. 16 will hold the 91/93mm SAK. The pen does not yet have a designated spot.

    There is awlso a photo of my current loadout:

    • Case Sod Buster Jr.
    • Victorinox Bantam
    • Craftsman 95067
    • Leatherman Pulse *
    • Victorinox Classic SD (on neck lanyard)
    • Wood pen (that I made from a kit) *
    • Victorinox Pioneer
    • Kelly Green bandana
    • Casio G-SHOCK *
    • Hand sanitizer *
    • Marble (the fidget)
    • Bic lighter
    • Olight I1R2-EOS

    Items marked with an asterisk will be seen throughout the challenge.
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    Nice outline of how you will carry all of it.

    Many of the items I already have set ways I like to carry them and I should be good.  But with a couple of my shorts, it may be a tight fit where I usually do either or but now need both.  The Fixi w/ ferro rod will be the only item not in a pocket, it will be on the belt.


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    Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
    Reply #85 on: August 01, 2022, 07:03:06 AM
    I think it will be very challenging, artistically, to create an image for a loaded pockets badge that doesn't look like a poopy diaper award unless you use the image of the jeans rear pocket from GF's opening post.
     :facepalm:
    I don’t know how well it would look with limited pixels, but a back pocket with a couple distinct items sticking out the top could be good.  Or how about a pocket with a scale symbol all the way to the limits.


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    Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
    Reply #86 on: August 01, 2022, 07:09:20 AM
    Good call!  That's a RovyVen Aurora flashlight, I think they OEM for the Nitecore Tiki.
    I think RovyVon started a great trend with the rechargeable keychain flashlight that several companies copied with slight minor changes.  After trying a few, I like the Mateminco CSF03 and RovyVon A8x best.


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    Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
    Reply #87 on: August 01, 2022, 11:36:22 AM
      I think it will be very challenging, artistically, to create an image for a loaded pockets badge that doesn't look like a poopy diaper award unless you use the image of the jeans rear pocket from GF's opening post.
       :facepalm:
      Mental note: no poopy diaper graphics... :D


      Nice loadout! :tu:

      Day 0

      I thought it might be helpful to show a photo of my pants, which have a lot of pockets. 1-8 are on the left side, 9-16 are on the right. 6, 7, 14, and 15 are hidden and accessed by lifting the flaps for 5 and 13. Hopefully the presence of 4 and 12 is clear enough (a machinist's rule is poking out of 12 in the photo).

      My current plan is: pockets 1 through 4 will be largely empty. 5 will hold the flashlight. 6 and 7 will be largely empty. The 85mm SAK will be in 8. 9 will hold the bandana. 10 and 11 may hold dedicated knives (as 11 does currently). 12 is reserved for my phone. 13 will hold the sanitary item, fidget, and lighter. 14 is reserved for my wallet. 15 will hold the PB multi. 16 will hold the 91/93mm SAK. The pen does not yet have a designated spot.

      There is awlso a photo of my current loadout:

      • Case Sod Buster Jr.
      • Victorinox Bantam
      • Craftsman 95067
      • Leatherman Pulse *
      • Victorinox Classic SD (on neck lanyard)
      • Wood pen (that I made from a kit) *
      • Victorinox Pioneer
      • Kelly Green bandana
      • Casio G-SHOCK *
      • Hand sanitizer *
      • Marble (the fidget)
      • Bic lighter
      • Olight I1R2-EOS

      Items marked with an asterisk will be seen throughout the challenge.
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      After fidgeting around for where each gear has gone to which pocket, I actually think I will need a map for this. :rofl:


      I think RovyVon started a great trend with the rechargeable keychain flashlight that several companies copied with slight minor changes.  After trying a few, I like the Mateminco CSF03 and RovyVon A8x best.
      You never ceased to amaze coming up with the latest and coolest flashlight/tech.  I just looked up the CSF03, with the SST led, it should be pretty close to the high CRI led Nichia that you'd like.  :tu:


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      Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
      Reply #88 on: August 01, 2022, 11:44:12 AM
      Day 2


      Used a few items through out the day, but I have to keep making a mental note which is where through out the day.  And there is no way I would leave home without wearing a belt.  :D


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      Re: Loaded Pockets Challenge August 2022
      Reply #89 on: August 01, 2022, 12:55:48 PM
      Day 1

      Here is carry for the month of August:



      My phone serves as my watch. The ST200 will be exchanged with a Pulse on the weekends.
      I still need to pick up some hand sanitizer this morning. I thought I had a small bottle in my truck, but I was wrong.

      Like comis, leaving home without a belt is inadvisable  :D


       

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