moab 8 vs moab 3 vs maxpedition octa versipackclose up of the511 rush moab 3size comparison of the 3 and 8the 3 open
I originally purchased the moab 3 for a med kit, however found it a little small for what I wanted to place in it. The size is good for an IFAK however for a medic bag I found a Platatac delta medic bag that holds more gear.
the 3 holds my phone , wallet and a charging brick in the front.close up of the 511 rush moab 8
Ive been carrying around the 3 for several months but with the change in weather I wanted something that I could roll up and thin water proof coat in, carry a bottle of water, aswell as an IFAK. Along with a few small tools such as a torch.
front pocket holds my wallet , phone, brick and medical informationthe rear section is large enough to carry a water bottle and a rolled up jacket
Ive had the moab 8 for two weeks. Looking forward to testing it out more.
In Australia all the larger food storage whole sealers are in the city. These transport to the country areas. Id rather be in the city to access the whare houses.
Ive been stripping down all my camping gear and going back through it and came across the question of which stove do I use for a Go Bag.I still have to purchase from the list below the grills and the firebox.
It really came down to primarily the time of year. No open flames in summer ! Weight and fuel type. How much fuel did I want to carry and how heavy are the stoves.
The esbit can sit in my bag for years and I dont have to worry about alcohol leaking out of a container but is only good fora three day pack for the amount of tabs per weight to carry.
The pocket rocket Ive now used for 2 years and am happy with it and the bottle wont leak over time and would be the better choice for hot weather when open fires are restricted.
For open fires when fuel is not available or when no longer in non-permissive environments, Id like to try the grills out.Very light weight and nothing can break on them.
What I don’t like about the small Titanium stoves are having to put them together and I have already lost one of the cross strut pieces. They would be much better hinged.
Another consideration are the foods your carrying. Do they even require cooking or heating.Here the time of year also comes into play. winter requires hot food and more calories.
Esbit
Solo
Alton Ti Twig
MSR Pocket Rocket
Firebox
Alton Goods Ti Grill
Pathfinder Ti Grill
The more I look at the Firebox stoves the more Id like to try one.
I developed an interest in lock picking when I worked in the security industry however i found there were much easier ways of breaking in than standing there picking a lock. I was going to start my own business at one stage helping people on a residential level to prevent break-ins many years ago.
However with lock sport starting up withn Australia the last few years and being on a walking frame for a time Ive been looking back into it as a hobby. Below is a list of equipment that I have started acquiring.
Sparrows Ranger set
6 x Picks with thermal handles
1 x Level 1 Wrenches
1 x Padlock shim set
1 x Wafer keys
1 x SHANK
1 x Mini Jim
Australian bump key set small
1 x Lockwood LW4
1 x Lockwood LW4R
1 x Gainsborough TE2
Sparrows traveller hooks
Southord auto jigglers
Sparrows coffin keys
Sparrows quick shims
Sparrow mantis
handcuff shims
Sparrows master switch
Sparrows shank
Sparrows 3 in 1 clear practice lock spool, standard and serrated
Brockhage practice padlock
Practice handcuff
Lishi LW5 2 in 1 6 pin and spacer
Youtube channels i like. the modern rouge, lock noob, lock picking lawyer, its tactical, deviant oliam, dark arts lock picking.
Keep an eye out at DALP for up coming training courses.
