Armed Lifestyle - Issue 2 - June 2022

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48 DULUTH PACK: WANDERER As Jared mentioned in his article, the bag could slouch if not fully loaded but with the rigid wool blanket as a base, it kept its shape while holding additional items very well. Packed on top of the blanket, I carry a small survival kit made by Henry Repeating Arms. This neat little kit contains items such as a signal mirror, fishing line / kit, matches, chem light, sewing kit, extra cordage, water purification tablets and much more inside of a compact 7.3” x 4.6” x 2.3” tin box. I even included two small sample pouches of Pyro Putty in case I need help starting a fire with less than perfectly dry materials. Along the backside of the pack, I keep a small “take down” style .22 caliber AR-7 Henry Survival rifle along with 100 rounds of CCI .22 Mini Mag ammunition. The rifle itself is a very unassuming firearm that breaks down to fit all its components into its stock when not in use. At first glance as its packed, most people would not even realize it was a firearm. This rifle is great for plinking on the range after a day of teaching defensive shooting with larger firearms, squirrel hunting with my father when on vacations to North Carolina or simply having fun with the wife and kids shooting soda cans and self-sealing polymer dinosaur shaped targets. Packed along with my rifle, I usually keep a change of clothing with extra socks. (Anyone who has done any significant time in the woods camping, hiking or been in the military can tell you just how important it is to keep your feet dry and happy.) Wrapped between layers of clothing, I have a fixed blade knife for utility use setting up campsites or Bushcrafting. Toward the top of the pack, I added a medical kit which includes equipment items not only needed for range care and vehicle wrecks such as Israeli bandages, medical shears, tourniquets, and Quick Clot as well as Princess Band-Aids, Neosporin, and assorted items for every day “boo boos” as well. The two spacious pockets mounted on the left and right of the pack are large enough to easily carry 40 oz water bottles. Normally, I carry a 32 oz water bottle in the right side pocket and smaller plastic water bottles to top off the inside compartment. Inside the left side pocket, there is a hand towel, 100 ft of paracord in a plastic bag along with a roll of duct tape. (The many wonders of duct tape alone could be another full article by itself from preventing blisters to patching tarps and packs!) The smaller outside pocket is used to carry snacks, store keys, emergency cash, a cheap compact poncho from Walmart and a cellphone battery pack charger. In addition to these items, I always carry a lighter and a tried-and-true Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. You don’t have to be MacGyver to find tons of ways in which a classic multi-tool and a reliable fire source can be useful on a daily basis. Pro Tip: Make sure to remove the firearm and edged tools before entering restricted areas such as theme parks. The “mouse” doesn’t allow these items! I enjoyed how comfortable the pack rides between your shoulders through thick brush and heavy crowds. With both, I never feel the “pull” of the pack snagging on anyone or anything. Through years of athletics, wrestling suspects during my law enforcement career and surviving a couple of bad vehicle wrecks, my back is very susceptible to lower spinal pain when carrying a poorly constructed pack. Thankfully, the Wanderer’s solid design and wide shoulder straps made sure I never dealt with any of these issues. Pro Tip: Do not machine wash. Clean using mild detergents and quality leather cleaner to ensure years of reliable use and good looks. FINAL THOUGHTS Overall, I had to completely agree with Jared’s original recommendation for the Wanderer from Duluth Pack. With a closet full of tactical style packs among tons of other gear, the style and class in which the Wanderer offers over other products just sets someone apart when out and about with it. The pack has even been a conversation starter from strangers giving compliments on how cool the pack looks with its classic canvas texture along with the deep brown leather straps and buckles. Retailing for around $295, the Wanderer isn’t cheap, nor should you expect it to be so. As with anything, premium quality materials, construction and durability comes with premium pricing. I have several packs from companies such as Tactical Tailor, Vertex and Crye Precision that cost just as much or more. With other bags in the same price range, many just aren’t as durable, nor do they garner half the “non threatened” attention. Pro Tip: When you wear a tactical bag or clothing, you get noticed as a “gun guy” from across the room. The secret to blending in and being the “grey man” isn’t wearing subdued colors, it’s not casting that “image” to begin with. If you are the type of person who cares more about quality stitching, classic styling, and rugged dependability more so than which new MultiCam pattern is the latest fashion trend, then Duluth Pack is probably right company for you. The Wanderer model did a great job of fitting into my lifestyle, now I invite you to find one that works for yours. For more information on this and other great products from Duluth Pack, visit www.duluthpack. com to discover your next adventure.
DULUTH PACK: WANDERER www.thearmedlifestyle.com
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Page 15 and 16: Proudly Celebrating 25 Years of Mad
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Page 21 and 22: PRODUCT FIELD TESTING As I wrapped
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Page 34 and 35: GUNSMITHING: AN INSIDE LOOK 34 GUNS
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Page 38 and 39: 38 FIREARMS: HENRY REPEATING RIFLE
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