Great ideas and recommendations - Here is what I have stored in my external frame Large A.L.I.C.E. pack - I am looking at buying a new bag that is lighter - does anyone have any thoughts on the Gregory Whitney 95 Backpack - I saw it at Gander Mtn and it fits very well. It has the capacity that I want but I am unsure of its formidability in the rough.
ALICE pack with internal waterproof bag
Cammie blouse ripstop
Cammie trouser ripstop
Cammie boonie cover
Cold weather under armour top and bottom
2 - pairs heavy socks
1 - pair medium black socks
2 - t-shirts
3 - briefs
Large hiking towel microfiber
USMC scarf
USMC green hanky large
Wool balaclava, cammie/black reversible
KC Flex jeans lightweight
Toothbrush, toothpaste
2 - dental picks
Flint tool/striker
Whistle, screamer
Hand held chain saw
signal mirror
4 - Wet fire in tube
3 - 13 gallon trash bags
2 - boxes matches (250 per box)
Winter gloves, black
Nomex gloves
20 – chicken bouillon cubes in ziplock bag
Machete, Kukri
canvas bucket
10 protein bars
4 emergenC packets
Various spices, sugar
Headlight with spare batteries
Filet knife
Gerber LMFII
Leatherman
100’ paracord
"Separate survival kit – space blanket, magnifying glass,
snare, hand crank flashlight, whistle, compass, hooks, sinkers, fishing line, multi-use
pocket knife, small rope."
Wool blanket
Canteen with cup
2 – walkie talkies with spare batteries
Mini works water filter (2,000 liters)
2 – hand warmers, disposable
2 – foot warmers, disposable
Bota
Face paint
Sunblock
10 – 4†Zip ties
Small water proof roll bag
Small Sewing kit
Electrical tape
USMC poncho and liner
Ibuprofen, asprin, naproxen
Immodium AD