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Gear Review / Re: Small Side or Sling Bag

« Last post by JohnyMac on Today at 06:34:15 AM »

Thank you gentlemen. I can always count on the folks here.   

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General Discussion / Re: TRUMP, Not Guilty!

« Last post by JohnyMac on Today at 06:28:16 AM »

All good comments and thanks for the poem Felix. 

I am as frustrated as the next. Just keep putting one step ahead of the other when it comes to preps. 

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Gear Review / Re: Small Side or Sling Bag

« Last post by RB in GA on June 01, 2024, 08:22:18 PM »

Veto anything that is logo'ed with a company that is LE or military related if you really want to go "grey man"   LE will recognize such and act accordingly.  You don't want the notice.  Better to go with a small book bag from a quality company, preferably "left leaning" (LOL). You may want to look at Sierra Trading Post or possibly REI for other options.
Quickly glancing at Sierra, here's a possibilty: https://www.sierra.com/slumberjack-nomad-27-l-backpack-blue~p~3pntx/?filterString=backpacks~d~9669%2F

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Comm Discussion / Re: Evaluate This Equipment

« Last post by pkveazey on June 01, 2024, 07:23:13 PM »

Nemo: That UV5R that you have is the most radio for the lowest price that you'll ever see. If you want more Handi-talkies, just buy a bunch more UV 5R's. If they show up with the Transmit locked onto only the Ham Frequencies, you can Unlock them using the 3 button trick. The 3 button trick is to hold the VFO, MONITOR, and PUSH TO TALK buttons all at the same time and then turn the radio ON. BAM!! If the screen then says FACTORY, you have just unlocked the radio to transmit on any frequency that it is set on. All of my Handi-talkies are UV5R's because that makes all the parts interchangeable. Batteries, Chargers, Earpiece, Programing cable, etc. Mine are all 5 watt and 8 watt models and most of them have the extra long antennas. Just for fun, I went out on the front porch and checked into our local Ham Net with one of them running 8 watts and the long antenna. The repeater is located 16 air miles away and I hit it almost full quieting. Full quieting means no static on my signal.

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Gear Review / Re: Small Side or Sling Bag

« Last post by Jackalope on June 01, 2024, 07:11:13 PM »

   I've got a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack that I occasionally carry.  There's all kinds of pouches that are available for the bag.  I've taken it to a number of hamfests, when I want to carry discreetly, plus I can have a radio mounted on the carry strap.

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Comm Discussion / Re: Evaluate This Equipment

« Last post by Jackalope on June 01, 2024, 07:04:29 PM »

    They're not junk, but they have limited usefulness due to the permanently mounted antenna, and the constraints of the frequencies.  As Johny suggested, a better option would be a radio with frequency agility.  The Chevy or Ford of radios is the Baofeng, with the UV-5R the most common due to its inexpensive price.  Baofeng does manufacture some better models, like the UV-9R Pro, which is waterproof, or the AR-152, which is very robust and has a extremely large battery.  Both models can be found in the $45-60 range.  Both radios cover FRS/GMRS bands, MURS, NOAA weather channels, and of course, some amateur radio bands.

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Gear Review / Re: Small Side or Sling Bag

« Last post by Nemo on June 01, 2024, 03:30:07 PM »

I use this as a deep cover carry pack.  It works well and hold near any sidearm I want to carry and a spare mag in the back pouch..  I also keep my phone and car keys in the front at the gym.

I suspect it could easily do 2 rifle mags in the back half and phone, pistol mag or 2 and such in the front. 

I use mine primarily on a belt, so I have something at hand when in the gym doing some exercising.

I am quite pleased with it.  No issues but the elastic inside the pouch parts does wear out some.  I have been using it for near 3 years and it still snugs some.

Both pouches are zippered.  Back pouch is front to back (R to L) opening on the zip pull and front pouch is back to front opening (L to R) in video on zipping.

There is a front slot.  I do not keep anything there.

For just mags and a bit of kit the waist pouch you show would be my preference.  But I do already have a single sling bag type GHB in the vehicle.

Nemo

https://www.amazon.com/Ideagle-Pistols-Concealed-Holster-Handguns/dp/B08XQ45C4L

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Comm Discussion / Re: Evaluate This Equipment

« Last post by Nemo on June 01, 2024, 03:12:47 PM »

So effectively junk?

Nemo

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General Discussion / Re: TRUMP, Not Guilty!

« Last post by Nemo on June 01, 2024, 03:11:35 PM »

Guilty, I submit his reelection is nearly guaranteed.

Hung Jury (most likely) see above but add that most of the democrat party is effectively freaking out and completely screaming about how the justice system failed again.

Not Guilty, the democrat party is now the defunct party.  Absolutely no credibility.

Nemo

I just heard that the judge has the authority to dismiss the jury's opinion and make a ruling on his own. That would be a shitshow like we have never seen in this Country before

Generally the judge can do that, but only if it is what's called a directed verdict.  That is basically when the evidence is so thin that no reasonable person could convict based on the evidence.  The judge basically directs the jury to return a not guilty verdict.

Nemo

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General Discussion / Re: TRUMP, Not Guilty!

« Last post by grizz on June 01, 2024, 02:30:34 PM »

Some news stations have been "worried" about crazy MAGA people getting violent over the decision, they seem to be prepping for something. My biggest fear (one of many  ) is an insurgent like the ones from jan 6th, starting something and blaming the MAGA people and then martial law...