I picked up a new Source Aquasource 25L water tanker hydration carrier from Facebook Marketplace and I couldn't be more pleased with this tactical hydration carrier by Source Aquasource.
Dad and I took a hike along the Roanoke River and decided to taste test a couple MREs (meal ready to eat).
Used military surplus can really be a mixed bag of total awesome and total junk. We were lucky to have picked up two USMC Improved Bivy Covers a good while back.
I've been working on a few mods on my ALICE pack that includes adding a sternum/chest strap, quick release buckles on the straps, paracord, and added a carrier for my sleep system.
Here is a comparison of my USMC 3 Season Sleeping Bag (with extreme cold weather bag) and IBC (improved bivy sack) to my Military Modular Sleeping System. Both systems are fantastic and have wonderful features. I do have a personal favorite but also a few thoughts on how it could be better. Take a look as I take the bags out of my USMC FILBE backpack and display these two systems out on my Aqua Quest Defender 10x10 tarp.
