There are several types of food available to you for multi-day remote operations. Do not necessarily limit yourself to only one type. Consider mixing and matching in proportions that best fit your needs. These items may consist of energy gels and chews , energy bars , or simple trail mixes.
They are very light and take up a small to moderate amount of space, but they require no preparation work or equipment and can be easily eaten on the move in short amounts of time.
Additionally, some prepared items like sandwiches may work depending on weather conditions. Shelf Stable Meat, Cheese, Crackers. Some Blackline event participants are are moving towards fresh food in the field. This means hard cheeses and shelf stable meat.
These options allow you to eat high protein, high fat, calorie dense food quickly and easily. MRE boxes are rather large and heavy, but can be broken down into their components so only necessary items can be packed. Items are hydrated and ready to eat, and in most cases, heating is optional, giving you a chance to eat on the move. Boiling the package in water or using an MRE heater are both valid options but take additional time and resources.
Dehydrated Food. Backpackers pantry, mountain house, and other backpacking meals are one to two servings of food in a very lightweight package that takes up a moderate amount of space. These meals are dehydrated and require you to add boiling water and let the meal sit for up to 15 minutes before consuming.
Carrying vs. Treating Water in the Field. Water is a critical item. Aside from having enough to drink, some food options require the addition of water to rehydrate. The largest challenge with water is mass and volume.
In some cases, your operational environment will require you carry all your own water, and you'll have to factor this into your planning. Canteens and bladders are your two main options here, with bladders having the added benefit of collapsing down to save space when empty. If the option exists however, you can consider purification of water in the field. Multiple methods exist for treatment, including filters, chemical additives, and simple boiling.
Each of these can be very effective, but be sure to research the exact instructions and limitations of the various products before using them. As an example, some water filters will only remove bacteria, while others will also remove viruses.
Also note that each choice comes with different equipment and time requirements. Filters take up more space than chemical tablets, and require time to do the filtering. Consider the seasonality of carrying vs. Water sources available in the spring may be gone in the summer requiring you to travel further for resupply. In winter, you may be forced to boil for purification, and carrying water in sub zero temperatures may result in it freezing. Finally, not all water sources are created equal, and the various treatments may not be able to remove chemicals or metals dissolved inside.
Your choice to carry or filter may be made for you based on whether the water is flowing in a stream that travels through farmland or an urban center. G - Cheese, Meat. JBT - Cheese, Meat. RM - Cheese, Meat. All of these loops are sturdily attached with bar-tack stitching, and the loops themselves are made of very sturdy and well-finished nylon. In addition, there is a removable chest strap and a rudimentary removable kidney strap for added stability while in use with heavier loads.
The 2-DAY is supremely wearable, thanks in no small part to the aforementioned Futura harness system. It features the usual lower tightening straps, as well as load lifter straps on the top, which really help you to get a weighted pack higher on your back, mitigating the potential for injuries.
In addition, the chest strap is a godsend for prolonged use, but can be removed if you prefer, and each of the adjustable buckles on either side features a routing bungee for any loose-hanging cords, wires, or hydration hoses. I tested it in three different ways: stress point durability, casual 10K, and in a military context. For the durability test, I loaded the pack up with 30 pounds of stuff and picked it up by each of the MOLLE loops, as those loops are oftentimes points of failure if not properly executed.
I tested the top carrying handle by taking the fully loaded pack and swinging it wildly by the handle, which survived. Finally, I tested the straps by doing the same thing I did to the top carry handle, and of course, they passed. On the casual 10K, I packed my gym clothes, cleanup kit, towel, and a gallon of water into the 2-DAY, and walked the 3.
One of the things that I noticed is that the Futura Harness with its yoke and adjustable load-lifters really helped make the pack fit close to my body and the load not feel overly heavy. Properly packing my bag helped too, but having the variety of adjustment options took the comfort all the way and really made this a joy to wear. Like a complete dork, I brought my CIF and put the pack on over my flak. MOLLE rucksacks have straps and buckles on the external body for attaching other packs.
Moreover, these have a webbing system to insert the straps tightly. The entire purpose of using these bags is to be able to carry extra pouches and gears that you can attach to these bags. You can use these packs to attach external pouches depending on your purpose. For instance, you can change a small pouch used for a 3-day camping trip to a bigger one to carry extra load quite easily. Is it a days camp or hike? Depending on that, you can pick the right one.
Usually, people tend to go for bags with a volume of liters if they are intending to go for light hikes or a days trip. The heavier the gear, the larger the volume. Suspension systems make a rucksack quite comfortable to use. And most bags come with a proprietary suspension system.
This transfers the weight from your shoulder down to your hips. The compartments in the pack play a major role in convenience. The number of compartments and how well the load is distributed are correlated. Thus, make sure to get a bag with the right size and number of compartments.
This will also allow you to organize your gears and other tools properly. Assault packs are mini bags or pouches that are externally attached to your bag.
These packs come in handy when carrying little gears, guns, extra ammunition, batteries, and things like that. Now selecting the right kind of assault pack for the bag you picked is important. Assault packs must be of smaller volume. If you carry a large assault pack, it will be burdensome for you. To perfectly attach the assault pack to your rucksack, you must carry a small one.
The ideal capacity for an assault pack is 15 liters. For a militant, it could be 20 liters at best. Because a loading backpack should not weigh more than 20 percent of your body weight. Your bedding, additional clothing and most of your hygiene items belong on the bottom, and so do all your heaviest pieces of gear, like entrenching tools. Your shelter half, poncho liner or whatever you use to set up camp for the night belongs in the middle of your bag.
Keep a change of socks, your poncho, self-defense items and navigation gear on the top layer of your bag so you can access them easily. Mid-mission snacks, water purification tablets and other small items belong there, too. If your tactical backpack is 5. Attach canteens, your first aid gear, eye and ear protection, holsters and other essentials to the convenient webbing platform.
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