Post by rayzerm on Jan 19, 2013 13:15:14 GMT -7
I spend a lot of time on the move with my work, which involves a considerable variety of environments and locations.
I thought I would share my views and experiences on the gear I use and find to be very effective.
You will see that I have developed a preference for products by Maxpedition, 5.11 and Hazard4, although I have tried a wide range of products by other manufacturers.
So, without further ado - Work gear by RayzerM
Belt:
Some of my projects see me moving though security scanners and checkpoints in airports and other secure environments many times a day. I HATE taking off my belt. So, item 1 - the TDU belt by 5.11.
All plastic, discrete and comfortable. Won't slip open, even though it is a friction lock belt. Doesn't set off scanners
ID Holder - single site:
Why single site. Depending on my work trips and patterns, I may need to cary a lot of ID's or just one.
If I am working on a single site where I only require 1 ID, I use the Hazard4 "Badger" with their velcro ID card holders fixed on the front. Visible ID for the front, with some slots for additional business cards, a little cash and a pen holder on the back. Perfection !
ID holder - multiple sites / large ID / Travel:
For times when you need to carry a range or ID's, or use a large A5 high visibility ID or for air travel, the Maxpedition De-lux travel wallet will hold as much as you care to hang round your neck. Very useful in that you can strap it round your chest as well so it doesn't swing round in strong wind or if you are leaning over to. Great for passports, airline tickets, carrying multiple currencies and such like. Like most MaxP stuff - built like a tank.
Briefcase:
Maxpedition Agressor Tactical Attaché. Like a black hole for files, this bad boy holds a huge amount of paper and will take a 17inch laptop (or a 13inch and a 11inch ultrabook side by side !). Plenty of little pockets on the outside, plus the holders on the side for the 32oz bottle and radio on the other side work great for, strangely enough, a 32oz bottle and a maxpedition pocket organiser. I'm a big fan of velcro accessories, and the bag has lots of places to stick little extra bits and pieces. The padded bottom has a very tough waterproof layer that has saved my stuff a few times. Has survived being dragged across rocky ground by a large bit of construction equipment. 'nuff said !
Holders for bits and bobs:
Maxpedition pocket organiser and Beefy pocket organiser
I normally have 2 of the pocket organizers and one beefy organiser in my travel/work kit
The beefy holds my personal first aid / emergency meds kit. Just the right size and with the right level of internal organisation. I prefer this to purpose designed first aid kit holders
One standard organiser holds bits and bobs I can carry through security checks (i.e. cables, pen drives, notebook, pens etc), while the other holds things that would not work well with security checks (multi-tools, folding knife, probes etc.). The "sharps" organiser moves between car, hold baggage and daily baggage as required.
Eating kit:
Light my fire Titanium SPORK. Speaks for itself. You can eat just about anything with this bad boy.
Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Stainless Steel Chopsticks. Allows you to eat the few things the spork can't handle. Super items - comes with a little stainless steel case. To clean, you drop the sticks back into the case, half fill with hot water, put the cap on and shake hard and dump the dirty water out again.
Keeping clean:
Hazard 4 toiletries holder.
Just the right size to hold enough stuff to deal with a week long trip with lots of little pockets to keep things in order.
Keeping dirty things from making other things dirty:
Last but not least, the Hazard4 boot bunker. Great for keeping safety footwear with you, but stopping it from getting other things dirty. I prefer to bring my own footwear with me on extended trips as you can never be sure of getting the right size, fit or safety level.
I thought I would share my views and experiences on the gear I use and find to be very effective.
You will see that I have developed a preference for products by Maxpedition, 5.11 and Hazard4, although I have tried a wide range of products by other manufacturers.
So, without further ado - Work gear by RayzerM
Belt:
Some of my projects see me moving though security scanners and checkpoints in airports and other secure environments many times a day. I HATE taking off my belt. So, item 1 - the TDU belt by 5.11.
All plastic, discrete and comfortable. Won't slip open, even though it is a friction lock belt. Doesn't set off scanners
ID Holder - single site:
Why single site. Depending on my work trips and patterns, I may need to cary a lot of ID's or just one.
If I am working on a single site where I only require 1 ID, I use the Hazard4 "Badger" with their velcro ID card holders fixed on the front. Visible ID for the front, with some slots for additional business cards, a little cash and a pen holder on the back. Perfection !
ID holder - multiple sites / large ID / Travel:
For times when you need to carry a range or ID's, or use a large A5 high visibility ID or for air travel, the Maxpedition De-lux travel wallet will hold as much as you care to hang round your neck. Very useful in that you can strap it round your chest as well so it doesn't swing round in strong wind or if you are leaning over to. Great for passports, airline tickets, carrying multiple currencies and such like. Like most MaxP stuff - built like a tank.
Briefcase:
Maxpedition Agressor Tactical Attaché. Like a black hole for files, this bad boy holds a huge amount of paper and will take a 17inch laptop (or a 13inch and a 11inch ultrabook side by side !). Plenty of little pockets on the outside, plus the holders on the side for the 32oz bottle and radio on the other side work great for, strangely enough, a 32oz bottle and a maxpedition pocket organiser. I'm a big fan of velcro accessories, and the bag has lots of places to stick little extra bits and pieces. The padded bottom has a very tough waterproof layer that has saved my stuff a few times. Has survived being dragged across rocky ground by a large bit of construction equipment. 'nuff said !
Holders for bits and bobs:
Maxpedition pocket organiser and Beefy pocket organiser
I normally have 2 of the pocket organizers and one beefy organiser in my travel/work kit
The beefy holds my personal first aid / emergency meds kit. Just the right size and with the right level of internal organisation. I prefer this to purpose designed first aid kit holders
One standard organiser holds bits and bobs I can carry through security checks (i.e. cables, pen drives, notebook, pens etc), while the other holds things that would not work well with security checks (multi-tools, folding knife, probes etc.). The "sharps" organiser moves between car, hold baggage and daily baggage as required.
Eating kit:
Light my fire Titanium SPORK. Speaks for itself. You can eat just about anything with this bad boy.
Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Stainless Steel Chopsticks. Allows you to eat the few things the spork can't handle. Super items - comes with a little stainless steel case. To clean, you drop the sticks back into the case, half fill with hot water, put the cap on and shake hard and dump the dirty water out again.
Keeping clean:
Hazard 4 toiletries holder.
Just the right size to hold enough stuff to deal with a week long trip with lots of little pockets to keep things in order.
Keeping dirty things from making other things dirty:
Last but not least, the Hazard4 boot bunker. Great for keeping safety footwear with you, but stopping it from getting other things dirty. I prefer to bring my own footwear with me on extended trips as you can never be sure of getting the right size, fit or safety level.
