We bought a Sat Com Bag (Satellite Communication Bag) from an online supplier. It is a mid-quality bag. Made overseas, with mid-quality materials. It is designed to hold a fold up satellite antenna and a length of cable. So the shape and function of the bag are designed around that piece of gear. This bag is 20 inches long and 6 inches tall and 6 inches wide. This one has one large compartment, and zippered side compartments. There is also a non zippered inside pocket that was used for the length of wire cable. This bag has one wide, padded shoulder strap and carry handles at each end of the bag for ease in carrying and grabbing the bag. There is plenty of PALS webbing around the sides, back and even on the carry strap, so many smaller pouches can be easily and securely mounted to this bag. There are plastic (glass filled nylon?) clasps on the carry strap and strap adjustment. These parts are also mid-quality. We have only just received this bag, so we have not had time to use and abuse it, but looking at the quality of materials and construction, it seems this bag will last through typical use for quite a while, however it would fail quickly with heavy use or abuse
The Camelback H.A.W.G. is a good size pack for hiking and bicycling. The pack is not too large, but it is roomy enough to hold essential gear. In addition it has a pocket for an MP3 player at the top of the bag. This pack holds 100 ounces of water (3 liters) so it is a good choice for hot climates where a lot of water is needed
Many people maintain an emergency bag with essential gear. I use smaller bags inside my main emergency pack so that it is easy to find and there is less chance of loose gear falling out of the pack in the dark, on the move, etc. One of the sub-packs contains communication and signaling items. Here is a breakdown ot the gear I have selected for this pack. Inside an old military pouch I have; 1- The bag, 2- Ranger Pace Beads, 3- GI Compas Pouch (for compass and pace beads), 4- GI Compass, 5- Rhino GPS / Radio, 6- Scanning CB Radio, 7- Digital Camera, 8- NBC decontamination wipe case, 9- Pocket Police Refrence Guide, 10- CB Radio 12 volt power supply cord, 11- GI M-16 magazine pouch (For the CB Radio), 12- Light Sticks ..full
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Modular Packs, pouches, vests, holsters and other modern gear uses strips of nylon webbing to attach to backpacks, harnesses and other gear. There is a variety of attachment methods developed by various sources including the Malice Clip, the Natick snap, and various methods of interwoven nylon straps. This photo includes; 1 - Natick Snap, 2 - Two strips of double PALS webbing, 3 - Natick Snap, with just two rows of PALS webbing, 4 - Tac-Fit by Skedco , 5 - Malice Clip by Tactical Tailor, 6 - Natick Snap with just one row of PALS webbing, 7 - Soft Snap by Tactical Assault Gear, 8 - Annex Clips by ITW, 9 - Flex-Tab by S.O. Tech and 10 - A Generic Low End style
In preparation for a natural or man made disaster, its a good idea to have some supplies ready around the house. In case you are not at home its easy to prepare some essential equipment in a bag that can be left in the car or truck. There are many ideas for a easy to carry backpack to be used in an emergency. Here are some pictures of one attempt at a bag that has enough supplies for a person on the move for a few days.
In preparation for a natural or man made disaster, its a good idea to have some supplies ready around the house. In case you are not at home its easy to prepare some essential equipment in a bag that can be left in the car or truck. There are many ideas for a easy to carry backpack to be used in an emergency. Here are some pictures of one attempt at a bag that has enough supplies for a person on the move for a few days.
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