Gear Loadout Part 1 : Luke - A Change of Plans : Overnight Adventure

Today we are taking a look at the gear loadout for the upcoming overnight adventure, A Change of Plans.  This is the gear that Luke carried on this trip.  Also there is a sneak peek at the end!!!

Gear Loadout Part 2 : Susan - A Change of Plans : Overnight Adventure

Today we are taking a look at the gear loadout for the upcoming overnight adventure, A Change of Plans.  This is the gear that Susan carried on this trip.  Also there is a sneak peek at the end!!!

Military Surplus 'Score Box' - Item 3

Today we're taking a look inside of the Mysterious Military 'Score Box.'
This is Item # 3.

LINK : http://www.keepshooting.com/swiss-engineer-rucksack.html

Military Surplus 'Score Box' - Item 2

Today we're taking a look inside of the Mysterious Military 'Score Box.'
This is Item # 2.

LINK : http://www.keepshooting.com/german-alpine-rucksack.html

Return to Pisgah - Overnight Adventure - INTRO

We're heading back to the Pisgah National Forest for an Overnight Adventure.
Thank you for joining me.

October into November - Snapshot Preview - The Outdoor Gear Review

Incoming Gear : Mountain Hardwear Hunker 1 Assault Tent

Purchased from: http://www.skdtac.com/Mountain-Hardwear-Hunker-4-Season-Tent-p/mhw.350.htm

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This is just a first look at the tent that I have ordered.  A preview and review will be coming in the future.

Made for and issued to NSW (SEALS), only available in very limited quantities. Once they're gone, they're gone. 

Mountain Hardwear Hunker 4 Season Military Tent, Coyote

Shelter is the number one priority for survival in inclement environments- then water, then food. If you have ever wanted a single person shelter system that will perform in all 4 seasons for your survival kit, this is the limited opportunity you do not want to miss. 

This product was developed for Naval Special Warfare sniper/observer teams, and has never been available previously to the public in its original military Coyote color. Like most premium outdoor brands, Mountain Hardwear has on occasion produced specialty products for the Special Operations community in limited quantities that are not offered to the public. Also like most premium outdoor brands, the vast majority of Mountain Hardwear products are made overseas in large factories to leverage a wide range of commercial materials and achieve economies in manufacturing. Due to the fact that our military Special Operations units require Made-in-USA products to comply with the Berry Amendment (if you don't know what this is, Google it), often these special not-for-public items become even more exclusive by the fact that they are actually MADE HERE. 

• Style Name: Hunker 1
• Style Number: OU9459
• Capacity: 1 Person
• Category: 4-Season Expedition
• Minimum Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz.
• Stuffed Size: 23" x 7"
• Floor Dimensions: 91.5" x 48"
• Peak Interior Height: 28.5"
• Floor Area: 24 ft sq
• Vestibule Area: 15 ft sq

This tent does not come with assembly instructions because NSW did not request any. If you are at all familiar with modern tent set-up you are good to go. If you are not, just ask a friend who camps and you'll be amazed at how simple it is.

Water Treatment Series - In the Making Now

Over the weekend we will be launching a new series on Water Treatment and we begin with fundamentally the most well known of methods.

Boiling!

There are many ways to go about it and there are many, MANY different ideas on how it should be done, at what temps and how long.  We discuss those and more.

AT Overnight Adventure Gear Sneak Peek

Black Diamond Octane 28Liter

2.11oz

210d Ripstop/400d Nylon Twill

- One of the most comfortable packs I have ever worn.  Period.

Check out this awesome ACTIV Suspension.

This will be showed off in the Loadout video

Grand Trunk Air Bivy Extreme Shelter

Mesh bug netting

250lbs support

10x10 Rainfly

- Honestly I could have gone much lighter and much smaller with this system but it's time to test this bad boy out.

Garmin GPSMAP 62stc - Described often as the ALL END ALL of GPS units.  If you need one that does it all and is one of the most advanced.....Nuff Said.

Jacks R Better Shenandoah Quilt

- 800 Power Fill Goose Down

40 - 45 degree range

15.0z weight

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Fully Loaded pack weight comes in at 18lbs.

That does include 3L of water and food.

Ferro Rod Striker Modification

The last time I was up in the woods recording an instructional video on fire creation I noticed that my ferro rod was throwing less hot sparks than before.  After looking at the striker, it became apparent that it was the problem.

Time for some maintenance and modification.
Coming up soon.

Note: The picture above is the end result of the modification.

Military Surplus Giveaway - Winner Announcement Coming Tomorrow

Everyone needs to make sure to comment on the Surplus Giveaway Video on Youtube (link below) and of course, be a subscriber to be entered to win.

The Winner Announcement is coming tomorrow (Saturday the 14th, 2013).

Good Luck to all.

Youtube Video to Enter :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAmaVE66YK0

Sneak Peek : Here is one item that the winner will receive.

A Look Ahead Sneak Peak

Here is a look at some gear and projects we have going on now.  A look ahead (sneak Peak).

The Catoma Rainfly Upgrade for the IBNS

USGI 'ICS' - Improve Combat Shelter by ORC

Marpat Field Tarp...but a little different

We're doing some cooking...not really.  We're showing you all how to make an awesome meal for your adventures.

Oh yeah!

When it's all said and done...YUMM

Trail Food....