Spec Ops Pack Rat EDC (w/pictures)...

[bigfoot]

Here is my latest EDC setup... I tried to trim it back to the essentials without bloating the Pack Rat. I still need to add a small notepad and there is room to nest a pair of glasses or an AMK Bivvy on top of everything inside when it is zipped up.

This is probably 99% of what I find myself using or could possibly need day-to-day. The idea is to put this into a larger backpack which will have more goodies (Nalgene bottle, Leatherman Wave, GPS, scanner/shortwave radio, spare batteries & charger, cables, toiletries, warm clothes, snacks etc.). I am planning on using the Eagle A-III pack for this role along with some Kifaru Pull-Outs to organize the extra stuff.

EDC Gear:
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CR123 spare battery
G2 Mini pen
Leatherman Micra
MSR Packtowel
Pepper spray (small)
Ra Clicky EDC Executive flashlight
SAK Soldier
SanDisk USB flash drive(s)
Windmill Trekker lighter

Survival Kit (in Aloksak):
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AMK signal mirror
AMK whistle
Doug Ritter survival instructions (printed on waterproof paper)
Duct tape roll
Firesteel
Katadyn MP-1 water purification tabs
Magnifier
Photon Freedom light
Suunto Clipper compass
Wetfire tinder


First Aid (in Aloksak):
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AMK Ultralight First Aid Kit (beefed up)
Hand sanitizer spray
Nitrile gloves
Pills and meds
Tweezerman set

 

[CrowdGather]

Nice kit!

 

[bigfoot]

Thanks!

 

[John_Galt]

Can you list the external dimensions for that, as well as how many pockets are on the inside (or just a pic of the empty inside)? Thanks.

 

[bigfoot]

http://www.specopsbrand.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=19

 

[HoopleHead]

Nice kit! :tinfoil:

My unsolicited recommendations would be to change to Uncle Bill's Gripper tweezers, bump the Micra up to a Squirt, and a better folder than the SAK.

Here's my list for comparison, similar although probably a bit different focus:

Modular Mini-BOB Kit

Knife: Benchmade Sequel 707
Light: NovaTac 120P
Fire: Bic Lighter

Outside Zip Pocket:
- 2x Katadyn Micropur Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification Tablets
- Ammonia Inhalant, in Large Bision Spy Capsule (use with care!)
- $0.75 in quarters, $20 bill
- Inventory

Front Compartment:
- ~15' 550 Paracord, tied in the Hayanawa (Fast Rope) style
- Spare Batteries: 2x AAA, 2x CR123A, 1x AA, in mini-Ziploc bags
- 2x Zip Ties

Main Compartment:
- Modular Personal Survival Kit (PSK) - See PSK inventory below.
- Tac-Pack Trauma Pack w/Quick Clot
- Bandana
- 4.5" x 7" Alosak Ziplock-type Bag

Side:
- Sharpie
- Benchmade Sequel 707

Side Sheath:
- NovaTac 120P
- Bic Lighter

Back:
- Load-bearing Carabiner: Petzl Spirit Tactical Carabineer Straight Gate

Container: Maxpedition H-1 Waistpack
Dimensions: Main 6" x 4" x 2", Side 5" x 1.5" x 1" (empty)
Weight: 2.5 lbs (full)


Modular Personal Survival Kit (PSK)

Knife: Spyderco Ladybug, fully serrated
Light: Arc-AAA Premium DS
Fire: Waterproof/Windproof Matches

Signaling:
- Arc-AAA Premium DS
- Whistle: Titanium whistle by wykeite
- Mini Glow Stick
- Mirror

Emergency Devices:
- Spyderco Ladybug
- Leatherman Juice CS4
- Micro Widgy Mini Prybar
- Kevlar Thread
- 3x Needles
- 3x Safety Pins
- 4x Paper Clips (medium and large)
- 2x Nails
- Spectra Line
- 2x Fishing Hooks
- Stainless Steel Snare Wire

Fire:
- Flint and Steel: Spark-Lite
- 2x Tinder-Quik (in mini Ziplocs, used as fillers to deaden shake/noise)
- 3x Waterproof/Windproof Matches
- Fresnel Lens
- Birthday Candle

Medical:
- Diphenhydramine, allergy (Benadryl)
- Naproxen, anti-inflammatory (Aleve)
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Antiseptic Wipe
- Burn Cream
- 4x Sterile Suture Bandages
- 2x Band-Aids

Water:
- 2x Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification Tablets

Special / Miscellaneous:
- Inka Pen Refill and 2 small sheets Rite-in-Rain paper
- $20 Cash
- Spare Energizer E2 Lithium AAA battery
- Inventory

Container: OtterBox 1000
Dimensions: 4.837" x 3.682" x 1.652", Interior Dimensions 3.7" x 2.35" x 1"
Weight: 1 lb

 

[bigfoot]

Thanks Hoople, some good ideas there! Like your kits, too.

I thought about changing the Micra to the Squirt, and have both, but the Squirt P4 pliers are not as useful to me as the scissors on the Micra.

Typically I have a Benchmade Mini-Griptilian and/or a Leatherman Wave on me. Uncle Bill's tweezers will be going in the kit ASAP. Not that the AMK tweezers are bad, but what the heck. Might as well have the best.