What I've been up to the last little bit, and some gear phot

Hey guys,

Well, its been a while that I've been on for more than 5 mintues, and I think its about time I let you all know what I've been up to.

In the last two months I have been training with the city, and surrounding communities. I've joined not only a section of the forces in this northern section of canada, but im also doing search and rescue for an area of a little over 350 square Km. I've been traveling, going to all sorts of places, met alot of new people and have been happier than ever, my girl friend was offered a new job, and the both of us have been having the time of our young lives.

I have been doing various searches in the are as well and though it has been one of the harder spots of my life at the same time, I feel a great sense of fulfillment for sure.

So, enough of that, lets get on to some of the gear I've been picking up on reservists pay I might add.

First up though, I would like to let you all know how a few bits of my gear have been holding up the last few months.

The RC6 that I bought from KGD a few months ago has been an absolute dream to use, I have done a little work to it though to dress it up, took the edge thickness down and made it a little fancier looking.

The edge of the thing works great now, its been a solid user on a few searches as well as various recce missions.

And the sheath is still in tact.

I have been very pleased with this knife, RAT has made a very solid knife and if it means anything, a SAR tech and military personal recommends it.:thumbup:

Next up would have to be the lunada. I got this from Bushman5 a few months ago as well, it has seen use day in and out every day for the last 2+ months and I am very pleased with it. There are some minor scuff's you could say, but over all has held up above what I expected it to.

Here is some wear on the under side of the strap, I can see in a year or so this wearing out.

It has been the best EDC I have used to date, I done the whole camera case thing, and every thing between this and those, but so far this has been the best.

I have to run for a little bit guys, but later tonight I will get up some more pictures of the LBV and the other new toys I have.

Here is the vest I've started using, so far its fine, it expandable, plenty big and has lots of room for any and every thing I could need.

Left side, then right.

Then the back.

Here are the contents.
I will try to get a full list up.

I've got every thing for the big five.

WATER/FOOD:
Tea bags
salt
Pur tabs
bags for purifying
small altoids in case I have to boil
Bandana for the big stuff
Brass Wire
Fishing line
Hooks
Spinners
Splint Shot
Candy

FIRE:
Doan style starter
Wax tabs covered in wax
Matches
Large cardboard dipped/compressed matches
magnifying glass
Candle

FIRST AID:
Everything for:
Burns
Cuts
Deep cuts
Gun shot
Chap Stick

SHELTER:
AMK Heat Sheet
AMK Bivvy
75 ft of 250 lbs Para Cord
Fiskars Saw
Gerber Compact 400 Series Tool
Brass Wire
Zip Tips

SIGNAL/NAVAGATION:
TK10 (girlfriend was good enough to send for another one, as well as some goodies)
Raovac 1W Outdoorsman
Princeton Tec Fuel (You guys will like this one)
Spare Batt's
6, 12 hour Glow Sticks
One Battery Operated Glowstick
Compass, Suunto A-30
Signal Mirror
Several Fox 40's (just hidden)

EXTRA'S:(not all showen)
Extra Socks
Pen
Note Pad/Ranger Hand Book
Bino's
Spare Rain Coat
Garmin E-trex Legend
Spyderco Millie
Leatherman Wave(sometimes)

I think thats everything, If I remember something else, I will add it.

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Qoute: LONGBOW50, from bladeforums:
The boy scouts motto takes on a new meaning when fate steps in and makes you feel like a dummy.

Nice setup there Fonly Very Happy

30 feet or more of 1" tubular webbing & a couple of screwgate locking biners come in handy for lots of stuff.
Patient packaging,gear repair,shoring/reinforcing things like structure parts or deadfalls in the woods...
Do you carry any water or did I just miss it in the pics?

Cliff

Look well prepared there Fonly....Ty for sharing Cool

Wow that i some of the coolst gear ive ever seen. The best is straight up badass. The bag looks great! Very durable.

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	Cliff N wrote:
	Nice setup there Fonly 30 feet or more of 1" tubular webbing & a couple of screwgate locking biners come in handy for lots of stuff. Patient packaging,gear repair,shoring/reinforcing things like structure parts or deadfalls in the woods... Do you carry any water or did I just miss it in the pics? Cliff

Actually I forgot the show the water and screwgates, I have a couple 5500 pounders that are also their.

Oh and the webbing is kept in our wheelers, though i should have some with me.

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Qoute: LONGBOW50, from bladeforums:
The boy scouts motto takes on a new meaning when fate steps in and makes you feel like a dummy.

I would like to add as well, this is primarily a wilderness kit, when I'm in the city it changes, like the knife I carry.

the MAK-1 is the preferred choice, really heavy duty blade.

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Qoute: LONGBOW50, from bladeforums:
The boy scouts motto takes on a new meaning when fate steps in and makes you feel like a dummy.

I'm glad to hear how well things are going for you, Fonly. Savour this time. Like the song says, "These are the good old days."
That's cool how well you have your stuff organized. Very Happy

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A big; Ooooooo Aaaahhhhhh Surprised

nice Fonly Cool

Im liking that RC-6 blade Twisted Evil

& the "pouch pack" is nice as well.

Good post. Nice to see ya back in the forum.

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Carry Less by Knowing More
Knowledge Weighs Nothing

yeah nice vest a buttload of pockets wow thats what I like pockets. and I like how you organized everything thats cool. I kinda did that with my rutsack but I like your better. Very Happy

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yeah, doing the SAR stuff its certainly nice having everything where I had it the last time.

The vest was at a local supplier, got it for $50 so I was happy. Laughing

Oh dave, I've got some bad news, that riflemans hawk is missing in action, Its in the shed somewhere, as soon as I find it though I will sender your way.

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Qoute: LONGBOW50, from bladeforums:
The boy scouts motto takes on a new meaning when fate steps in and makes you feel like a dummy.

	linsleyk wrote:
	yeah nice vest a buttload of pockets wow thats what I like pockets. and I like how you organized everything thats cool. I kinda did that with my rutsack but I like your better.

I would certainly love to see some pics if you have any, its all fun.

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Qoute: LONGBOW50, from bladeforums:
The boy scouts motto takes on a new meaning when fate steps in and makes you feel like a dummy.

	Fonly wrote:
	yeah, doing the SAR stuff its certainly nice having everything where I had it the last time. The vest was at a local supplier, got it for $50 so I was happy. Oh dave, I've got some bad news, that riflemans hawk is missing in action, Its in the shed somewhere, as soon as I find it though I will sender your way.

> $ 50.00 is a good deal Cool

Cool when ya send the Hawk Very Happy

Cheers Ben

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Canadian To The Core
Carry Less by Knowing More
Knowledge Weighs Nothing

Dang, that's a lot of pockets. Shocked

Nice gear, dude. Cool

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