Hey all,
Just wondering what your favorite after-market kit is. I searched through the board and didn't find quite what I was looking for. This is an anything goes thread: if you didn't get it issued, and you like (or hate) to use it, toss it in. Here's mine:
- Coleman Stove Model 440 (runs on white fuel, AKA naphtha (sp?), so I use it for free on ex)
- Nuke bag (got it at a surplus, it's not the issue bag, but it's nice for snivel kit. Just got an ALICE pack, I'll be trying that out instead)
- CPGear neoprene gloves (great for warmish wet weather)
- 64 pattern frame (with my 82 ruck and accessories attached, webbing belt as a waist belt)
- Jungle boots (haven't used them on ex yet, but they work great civvy side)
- Survival Knife (cheapie i picked up, partly for the LCF, partly cause it really does come in handy. Hollow handle for matches etc)
- Woodland Camo Poncho (WAY lighter and much more compact than the issue raincoat)
- CamelBak (nothing better than water-on-demand)
That's about it for now, but if I had my way (my way = $$$) the list would be full of names like Kifaru and Lightfighter.
So, let me (and all the other inexperienced-but-in-love-with-kit-folks) know what you carry, what works, what doesn't, and why.
Cheers,
Pinky