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I had thought of that but I was wanting more detail like weight as I add stuff.

I see your point about the knives, I would like to incorporate multi-use items, like a good poncho that doubles as a shelter then I could leave out the goretex pants and one survival blanket. What's the best way to weigh a pack like that? I was thinking fish scales I have some that go to like 50lbs. I'm also thinking about weighing the bag empty and then recording weight for each item I add.so.I.can get a breakdown of what everything weighs. I'm thinking with food and water I would like for my pack to be between 25 and 30 lbs. I agree that being speedy in my trip would probably be my best bet, but at best I'm looking at 35 miles on foot so speed is gonna be hard to do.

To be honest Im probably not the best to model your bag after, unless you wanna overpack :). But I do think I'm on the right track, just need to trim some of the fluff, figure out whats required, minimally required but have some back ups. I don't believe in a minimalist ghb, but I would't be afraid to deposit some crap along the way to expedite my journey.

Not sure yet, I'm curious myself.  I'll post it as soon as I know.  With the straps and adjustability of this bag the load feels really good I walked 2 miles with it Wednesday and it felt good.

I would love the opportunity to squash that lol. Na I would probably just shoot it.

So here's pictures of my new pack, its made by specialty defense systems, it's their pursuit model they are discontinued but you can still find them occasionally. They are also sold under the brand protech brand. From what information I can find it has a capacity of 2500 cubic inches. The pack has 5 compartments, plus a sleeve for a hydration bladder. The shoulder pads and "back pad" are made of some kind of formed mesh or at least that's the best I know to describe it. The digital camo pouch is my I.F.A.K. (Improved First Aid Kit). Here you can see the strap pad material and 2 of the compartments on the outside of the waist belt This bag is very well built, I would compare it to a maxpedition backpack. I have all of the same contents from my previous bag with the addition of a 2L bladder. List of contents Mechanix Covert Gloves Maglite XL100 Bass Pro folding knife Camillus Sk Mountain Knife Ultralite Survivlal Kit added a Boy scout firesteel and some razor blades. Adventure Medical First Aid Kit 1.0 added Water Purification Tablets, razor blades, safety pins, stainless scissors, fingernail clippers, and small tube of Repel with deet. 4x32 Binoculars Old Garmin Gps My Level 1 GP Pouch Boonie Hat Fleece Helmet Liner 1 pair Goretex pants Pair of wool socks Energizer Headlamp Ziploc sandwich bag holding tp and mre napkins and bic lighter Spare magazine for my pistol plus 40 rounds in boxes Various lengths of 550 cord Duct tape and electrical tape wrapped around a credit card 12 medium zip ties. Adventure medical kits Survival blanket 60"x96" signal flare stainless water bottle Improved First Aid Kit (I.F.A.K.) containing tourniquet, compression bandage, gauze, surgical tape, and pharyngeal airway.

Had to be removed from a Justin Beiber concert, and is now banned for life.

Wears a floral printed apron while cleaning guns

Surprise! Early birthday for me, I'm still waiting on my La police gear order and I was showing my stepdad pictures of the bag I ordered and he pulls out a bag he has. A tan pack made by specialty defense systems and I'm checking it out and I'm loving it, then he pulls out another slightly bigger S.D.S bag in woodland camo. He says happy early birthday. From what info I can find online its their pursuit model. The bag is about 2600 cubic inches, hydration compatible with molle. I'll post up pictures later this week but unless the la gear bag is as nice as this one (which I highly doubt) I'll be using it as my GHB.

Good to know. I'll wax my zippers if stiff. Ya I'm excited about the molle attachment, I'll order or modify a canteen holder that will attach. My pack was shipped yesterday so should have it for the weekend for a short review with pictures.

Hey I know the feeling, my wife and I have been together for almost 6 years, married for 2, and this is only the 2nd easter I haven't had to work.

It's awesome to see that there are so many believers on here. Today is truely the basis of our religion, our savior defeated death, hell, and the grave. Everyone have an awesome Easter with your families and remember the true reason for today. Hint* It isn't the Cadbury Easter Bunny.

X2 very weird, bucks should definitely be antlerless by now.

*small update* I ordered an actual pack( 30 dollar L.A. police gear special) and I also was given an army issue IFAK, pictures to come soon.

Previously someone posted these were on backorder. The best I can tell its only the od green ones. The black and coyote ones show to be in stock

Just ordered one in Coyote, plus some random closeout stuff, can't wait for it to get here.  Happy early birthday to me.

curious also I as well have looked up some recipes but haven't tried it, maybe this summer I'll try.

I think your being generous ill scoop them up at 50% below retail lol

heres a video I actually first watch today very very basic   http://youtu.be/qoeK_hdw2hM   oops guess your probably looking for something more portable.  Your first link is very interesting.

    Good ideas.    I have already thought about some things in my pack that are seasonal that in the next couple of weeks will be going into storage.  I'm going to be changing packs in the next couple of weeks, I'll post pictures when I do.  And afterwards then I wanna do atleast a whole day out with nothing but my pack. 

I volunteer to test anything they make here in Tn. After all I am a volunteer.

I would love to see suppressors dropped from the nfa, I have several machinists in my family.and I'm sure between them we could come up with a decent design.

I would hate to have that job.

I had a Norelco one of the ones that dispensed shave lotion, after using it for about 2-3 weeks my face got adjusted and I could get a decent shave, but I got tired of buying the shave lotion packs and the blades were pretty expensive. I now use a shick Quattro, best shave ever, I can even dry shave without irritation but that has as much to do with my skin as anything, on the other hand an electric breaks me out.

I have over the air for free and its great. Where I'm located in Morgan co, I can pick up Chattanooga and Knoxville stations.