#geargrid

Blaze A Trail

The Trail Blazer patch is about carving out a new path where there isn’t one. Oh and orange is slowly taking over my kit.

Black Diamond Storm Headlamp

Thyrm XL Cell Vault

Seiko SKX007 with Sniper Bay Strap

Olight i5T

Trail Blazer Patch

The James Brand Folsom with Blaze Bead

Fiskars A6 Axe with Shock Tie

Homemade (by Mrs Config) Altoids fire kit

Striker Kit by Ru Titley Knives

Prometheus Design Werx Compass

Recon Ranger Eye

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LOADOUT: EDC Rapid Sling Pack

Here’s a loadout that Mechanical Engineer, Clarence uses as his everyday carry work bag.

5.11 Rapid Sling Pack 10L (coal)

Thyrm DarkVault – critical gear cases

Elite Survival System Pocket Organiser AP751-B

FAK Mini Pouch

Knipex 86 01 180 Pliers Wrench Black

Heroclip Carabiner Medium

Olight I5T OES

Leatherman Wave Black

Spyderco Para 3 Black

Garmin Fenix 6x

Leatherman Thread Multitool

Shemagh OD Green

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LOADOUT: Urban Environment

Here’s a loadout that James C uses for his day to day carry. James: Given its size, the pack is with me daily – laptop optional on the weekends.

TAD Fastpack Scout

Ecovessel 24 oz insulated Flask

Adlib Document Pouch for Biz Papers.

Samsung Galaxy Book 12″

Mask Insert

Porter Key Pouch

MR Men Yellow Coin Pouch

Samsung Cable and Charger

Xiaomi Wireless Ear Buds

Panasonic Wired Ear plugs

Car Key Fob

Maxpedition PHP iPhone Pouch, felt interior

Alpha One Niner Type 1 Organizer -two wallets -biz cards -ballpoint pen

Direct Action Kryptek Velcro Organizer -dual screw driver -nail clipper -ear pick -Swiss Army Knife -tape measure -Bluetooth Camera Clicker

Olight I5T EOS

Olight I1R2 EOS

Keys x 4, Paracord

MSM Bottle Corset Black

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LOADOUT: Bike Commuting Carry

Here’s a great loadout from Graphic Designer, Tobias F. uses as his daily work bag.

I use my bag for bike commuting to the office and the university – therefore I need those sport clothes and that simple orange bag for groceries.

PACK: VAUDE Omnis 26 grey

Here is the list of items that may be of interest (starting top left corner):

LEFT SIDE:

Sport shorts

Sport Shirt

Tasmanian Tiger Tac Pouch 5

Charging Brick for Notebook (+cable)

Micro usb + usb-c charging cable + QC-3 brick

Dell XPS 15 9570

Hard-case for Logitech MX Master 2S (inside)

“Bike Citizen” silicone phone mount for bike

Mountable lights for bike (front and rear)

Victorinox army knife/tool

Simple bag for in-ear headphones (headphones = Jayfi JA40)

Keys + carabiner + small 16GB USB stick + Sonor

Drum tuning tool

UGREEN tech-organizer hardcase

Allroundo multi-cable (USB-C, Micro-USB, Lighting)

Samsung microSD to SD

SanDisk cruzer 16GB USB Stick

Blitzwolf Powerbank 5200mAh QC 3.0

Samsung Galaxy S9+ 256GB + Spigen tough armor case

Fossil leather wallet

Orange bag (groceries)

RIGHT SIDE:

Deodorant

Sunglasses + hardcase

Carhartt script Cap

Tissues + painkillers + lipstuff

Small notebook incl. pen

Some of my pens + Staedler Pen Box (fineliner)

Large refillable notebook (Staples arc system)

Starbucks coffee mug (600smth ml)

Camelbak Chute 1L water bottle

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LOADOUT: Mini Adventures

Here's a loadout featuring the minimal selection of gear that @defender_dad uses as his everyday carry, and for heading out on an adventure.

Matador 18L

Radio

Kodiak bar

Grayl Ultralight

Shemgah

Titan survival cord

RATS Tourniquet

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FAMILY

When you stumble upon a brand that resonates with you then it makes sense to support that. From my first Klean Kanteen purchase, I knew immediately it was a winner. Years later everyone in the house has one!

It’s hard to find a better recommendation than, “I’ve used it for years and it’s held up!”

In case you missed it, don’t forget to check out our Top 10 Water Bottle Brands article as recommended by us and our community

OUR TOP 10: Water Bottle Brands

If there’s one thing that everyone can agree must be included in every pack it’s the water bottle. As an essential part of health and survival, good hydration keeps you going further.

There are a few things to look out for when choosing a water bottle, the materials it is made from, its durability and how easy it is to keep clean. There are also considerations as to how it is used, for example whether you’re drinking on the go or stopping to take a break. All factors that will affect your choice.

We recently asked the Pack Config Community to tell us about their favourite water bottles, and we’ve combined that with years of loadouts from our readers, to put together this list for you of tried and tested brands.

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