In the quiet woods on the way out, though, I kept detecting a “thump” coming from the pack with each stride, and over time it really got to bother me.
Survival – Hazard 4 Evac Plan B Sling Pack (in black)
I’ve always lusted after what is probably their most classic and successful pack, the Plan B, or more properly Evac Plan B (I don’t think “Evac” was always in the name, I’m not sure when it was added or why). It’s somewhere in-between the two extremes, large for a “day pack” and small-to-mininalist for an overnighter. I’ve had one in the “to buy later” section of my cart on Amazon off and on for a couple of years…. but I’ve got a LOT of packs, some of them never saw much use, it’s hard to justify the expense, so there it sat.
Red Rock Outdoor Sidekick – an open question (now closed)
In short, it seems fine for pretty much any reasonable expectation. I’m pleased with the purchase, no complaints, and I’m picky. I’d love to hear from anyone else that has tried the brand.
Sling Packs- The Best Type of Short-Term Survival Pack
‘m a pack junkie. I spent a large part of my spare time in my youth on trails with everything I needed on my back, sometimes for weeks at a stretch, and it made some sort of permanent impression. I feel sort of naked out-and-about anywhere without one, at least in a nearby vehicle. I’ve got a lot of the things, mostly smaller sizes now just for kicking around, not the huge ones I used to live out of, but I highly value a good pack and it seems I can seldom go for much longer than a year without acquiring another one for a specific purpose or feature.
The Urban/Suburban EDC/Get-Home kit list
I’m a firm believer in versatility. The more detailed the scenario, the more specific you get in trying to predict the future, the more likely you are to be wrong, so I believe in just generally enabling yourself to handle more situations as they come up. Knives, flashlights, and multi-tools are among the most versatile tools there are, and can make you a whole lot harder to kill in a “collateral damage” sense. Insulation, water carrying capacity and the ability to make fire are almost universal needs.