I understand that concept and I use dry sacks as you can see my sleeping bag was in one. The cover is to keep rain off momentarily and above all use to collect water if need be.

Its not hard to carry because those pouches are all well under a lb full. Im at 15lbs total with poncho or tarp shelter. If 15lbs pulls you backwards its time to hit the gym 😆

Only thing "hanging" is my grayl water bottle. Everything else is attached by molle webbing. Nothing sways or swings and the grayl can be cinched under the compression strap for 0 movement. It fits perfectly and I have no issue using on long hikes. Appreciate you stopping by 👍

Good recommendation depending on time of year. Ticks are my only concern near me, and during that season I treat my clothes and gear and sometimes use a repellent in certain areas.

I have multiple packs, from small to large. I actually use them too. I walk with a 30lb Loring pack basket daily for work in woods bushwacking mountain streams. Trust me this pack is like putting a pillow on my shoulder. Appreciate your input but honestly do you know actual military gear not China made imitations.

@@BarkEaterSure kifaru is all USA made. All the backpacking companies went to china and other third-world countries because people did not want to work here. It is also more affordable. When a pack like KUIU can carry a full deer and your gear does not matter where its made. That's why I run hunting packs now you want super light and USA made. Many choices. ULA Equipment, Gossamer Gear and many more. HammockGear forums has them all listed the majority are cottage sites they call them But understand a pack made in USA does not make it a good pack. A pack that fits you and is very comfortable will win hands down.

Exactly 💯

So we aren't that far off from each other when I'm just poncho shelter. The grayl isn't the lightest water purification option but I love that thing 😆 appreciate you 👍

I truly appreciate your kind words. Hope to have many adventures with this gear this season, may yours be great as well. 👍

Thank you, I really think I have it dialed in. I still want to cut weight more even though it already light. Im thinking condense my spice kit, lose a few multiple items from first aid, cut toothbrush handle down etc..

Haha ill try to address each here in order you did, you made some solid tips. 1. Coffee is survival 👍 2. It never crossed my mind about weight difference when canteen is full, as that whole kit is super light as is. Solid idea and I like it im going to rearrange those items. Thanks 3. I see where your going with that and it makes sense, I can reach deep in that first aid kit with one swoop and dump contents only ending with tourniquet in hand. My reasoning is fear of grabbing a small item like advil and forgetting, leaving tourniquet out. 4. I like the browse bed idea, I've sewn a painters drop cloth into sleeve and used for same in past. Very comfortable and keeps the warmth from escaping to ground. 5. Yes I have a small saw on Leatherman and if I plan on a camp trip I have a small folding saw that I toss in bag as well. 6. I have a garbage bag inside the green toiletries kit as well as one in my green cook kit, I use lightweight dry sacks also just like one I have my army patrol bag in. I like the contractor bag idea and might adapt to that. 7. I have a 4way silcock key in console of my jeep, with a handful of other urban tools and various knives. I dont carry these in bag due to weight and my location is far from urban. I figure if im in urban area im in or near my jeep already. But definitely great item to have. 8. I pulled out a glowstick as well as bright lightweight sunblesa headlamp and I think I mentioned i normally have 2 of those headlamps in bag. I also carry a USB rechargeable battery bank to charge radio, lights, phone etc. 9. You must of missed it and i didn't go into full detail but The one green bag was my toiletries kit. It has bandana, wet wipes, tp, toothbrush, toothpaste, and small bottle of misc otc pain killers. 10. Like I said im 50 miles from any true urban area. 15 miles from small city with many wooded areas throughout. So rural or wooded mountains is my location. Earth tones 👍 Thanks for taking the time you made some good points and im going to definitely try out a couple. 👍

@@BarkEater thanks man. I appreciate you. I'll subscribe.

Thanks again Bob

Thank you. Thanks for watching 👍

good eye, I was moving along to keep the video going. No buckles or straps were harmed or left undone after filming 😆 thanks for watching 👍

I knew after posting the water bottle comments would come. Its swinging here but empty and it gets secured by cinch strap or goes inside main compartment. Everything else attached is under a 1lb on molle so no swinging or major weight. I guess it boils down to what works for who. I carry a 30lb Loring pack basket daily up and down mountain streams mostly off trail bushwacking for my occupation so this 15lb cushioned bag is like a cloud on my back. I'm not going for cool looking I have it dialed in to what works for me for a quick grab n go bag. Thanks for your input and thanks for watching 👍

@BarkEater Hey, whatever works for you, bro! 🤙 Just looking out for my boy's back and body! I turn 40 years old this year and my body is that of a 70 year old... sucks!

@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 I appreciate it all youngman. Im 51 and For me its a 70yo lower back from years of union mason work. However oddly enough it bothers me more when I'm not moving around and hiking. Im still going to trim weight on this setup where I can, its always a work in progress. Thanks again and thanks for your service 👍

I mentioned it in end. It weighed in at 15lbs with just poncho shelter and no food. Just under 20lbs with poncho and trekker tent without food. Im slowly shaving off little more by removing some double items, etc.. but overall that's not bad. Thanks for stopping by

It has a waste strap i just wasn't wearing it strapped. Are you familiar with USMC FILBE pack? If it works for troops it works for me

@@BarkEaterYup I have one on the wall. Most uncomfortable pack I ever bought I also have 2 ILBE packs which where never made correct and destroyed many service men backs. If you have a gut the FILBE never fits correctly because the belt has to go over the belly button. It is also very heavy. I use to run a KIfaru pack for a few year until I decided to try KUIU. At first I hated the camo but it grew on me. Years back I fell for all the Army crap. Then I started watching Appalachian trail videos and see people running 20lbs without food or water. When I took the weight down to 30LBS without food and water OMG! I went to heaven. Anything you carry on your waist belt will feel like its not there at all. So 2 water bottles on the belt, firearm on the belt which I can move to strap if I want. aliengearholsters sells a product I use for that. will have a video on it soon. Now that's 30LBS with 3 pads and 2 quilts because I take my dog. I run a very heavy stove system I just love to death it weighs a pound. So since I switched over to KUIU I started buying the cloths which are super light and feel so good. Took me a year to piece it all together because its not cheap.

@@SurvivalSavvvy guess like anything all depends on the person and how it fits and feels. The Molle II was very uncomfortable to me but I love the FILBE. Idea here isn't a big pack but a lightweight grab and go and thats exactly what I tailored to my liking. 👍

Haha thanks Jeff. I added that knife part at end because I knew it would be coming. Always one 😆

@@BarkEater 🤣🤣 I had to be that one when I heard u say it lol

😆 I wouldn't expect less

@@BarkEater 🤣🤣🤣

Great call I missed them. I usually pack a pair of darn tough merino wool ones. They can be soaking wet and still hold heat. Great eye 👍

I use the grayl for purification mostly. Where I live there is no shortage of mountain streams, lakes, ponds etc. In the green outer pouch I have a gritr gear canteen mess it, so this can be filled prior to hike and refilled from grayl as needed. The GRITR kit is titanium so ultralight, i have a video review of that kit as well if your interested. Thanks for watching 👍

Ohh yeah, how do you like the FILBE? I find it much more comfortable and easy packable than army molle II

I really like it for comfort but I did add hydration pouches on side and sustainment pouch on front for extra space. I used a medium Alice on frame before but this seems more comfortable.

@@GoaTrex2531 I picked up the hydration pouch as well, thinking I could swap out canteen kit for day hikes. I agree much more comfortable than Alice frame as well. Im curious to compare the large framed FILBE to the large framed Molle II next. Maybe ill pick one up later this year and do a side by side comparison. The Molle II is great for my cold weather gear because the full US military sleep system fits inside will ample room left over.