Load Bearing Vest

I recently obtained a Load Bearing Vest. I have used a Fisherman's vest to this point, and this is far more comfortable... much more compatible, and more flexible as well! I put the kit together so as to be able to go into the Bush for a few days or more without anything else except perhaps a change of clothing. So here is the kit.. along with a description of the modular units and what they contain...

Utility Kit

• Knives (Swiss Army, Small Straight Blade, Toolman)

• 150' #550 Paracord (50', 50', 20', 20', 10')

• Sharpening Stone, Diamond Stone, and Diamond Rod

• Dental Floss

• Duct Tape

Fire Kit

• Strike Force Ferro Rod

• Magnifying Lens

• Cotton Balls (In Match Case)

• Matches in Case

• Char Cloth in Case

Shelter Kit

• 2 Large Garbage Bags

• Light Poncho

• Space Blanket (Rolled Around Water Bladder - Not Shown)

• Head and Butt Rags

• Work Gloves

• Extra Socks and Knee Highs (Not Shown)

Water Kit

• 100 Oz Water Bladder with tubing

• 10' Fish Airline Tubing

• 3 8oz Gerber Milk Bags

Food Kit

• Peterson's Guide to Wild Edibles

• 3'X3' Aluminum Foil

• Fishing Kit with Whistle (Pictured in Fire Kit)

• Spice Packet

• Power Bars & Gum

• Oatmeal, Hot Cocoa, Bouillon Cubes, Tea Bags

• Dehydrated Meal (MRE type - Not Shown)

Light Kit

• Candle with Base

• Headlamp

• Gerber Infinity Light

Medical & Personal Kit

• Small First Aid Kit - (Bandaids, Gauze Pads, Benedryl, QTips, Snakebite Kit)

• Hand Sanitizer

• Vaseline Lip Therapy

• Water Purification Tablets (Not Shown)

• 2 Vinyl (Surgical Gloves)

• Scented Baby Wipes

• 2 Antibacterial Mask (N95)

• Brush

• Toothbrush

• Small Mirror

• Soap

• EZ Awl Needle (In Fishing Kit Case)

Other Items Not Shown

• Small AM/FM Radio w/headphone - Extra Batteries

• Small Digital Camera

• Local Map

• Reading Glasses/Sun Glasses

This Vest has straps on the bottom to which I can attach my Sleep Kit which isn't pictured here. It consists of a Tarp, Wool Blanket, #550 Paracord, Tube Tent, and Tarp Clips. I will also be carrying a 1 lb. Coffee Can Cooker. Below is a picture of the packed Vest ready to go into the Bush. See you on the Trail!