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The Seventy2 Survival Pack: Real World Experience

All you have to do is watch the news for a few minutes to be reminded that disaster and chaos can happen anywhere and at anytime. Most experts say that the first 72 hours after the event are the most critical, where food, water and shelter will be in high demand and short supply. The team at The Uncharted Supply Company took this to heart when they designed their Seventy2 Survival System Backpack. This 48-liter pack holds all a person needs to survive the 72 hours.

The fact I’m writing this just 24 hours after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked my home here in Alaska, I put the Seventy2 pack to use immediately let me know very quickly that this pack is no joke when it comes to a 72-hour essentials pack. We always get to test the gear we get but it’s not usually during what would become a federally declared natural disaster.

What the Pack is and What it Isn’t

Defining emergency packs can be a tricky business, and a lot of that comes with expectation management. So we thought the best thing would be to start out with trying to define what this pack is intended for and what it is not intended for. This pack is not a pack that you would use for 72 hours in a combat zone or a World War Z style pandemic. It’s not meant to be a molle filled ramboesque pack for sentry duty or defense contractors. This pack is almost ideally suited to be kept in your office or in your car as a part of a get home bag.

The team at Uncharted Supply Company really looked into building this pack and wanted to make sure it was full of gear that would work and for the most part they really got it right. Let’s take a closer look at what they did right and what I think they can put a little more work into.

Good Points:

The 48-liter shell is waterproof and blends well into urban settings.
Seams glued and won’t leak anytime in the near future
Supply insert containing eight pouches worth of gear works very well
Instructions and tips are color coded and broke into four easy to comprehend areas: Shelter, Medical, Food, and Other Useful Info
Everything fits easily into well-labeled pouches
Gear that actually works in the real world. The gloves, hat, water filtration by Sawyer and weather radio are all excellent quality
Simple Design

Points for Improvement:

Straps on 48L shell good use some beefing up
Entrenching tool isn’t up to moderate use. This is the only piece of the kit that I thought should be replaced.

Detailed List of Contents of The Uncharted Supply Company Seventy 2:

Electronics:

Weather Radio
LED Flashlight

Air & Vision:

Safety Goggles
RZ M5 Filtration Mask

Food & Water:

Datrex Rations
Sawyer Water Filter with 2 Liter Pouch
44 oz Nalgene Water Bottle

Illumination:

LED Flashlight
Waterproof Matches
Glowsticks
Magnesium Fire Starter

First Aid:

First Aid Kit
Splint
Sunscreen
Anti bacterial Wipes

Tools:

Multitool
Duct Tape
Paracord -100 Ft
Entrenching Tool
Fixed Blade Knife

Warmth:

Lined Latex Gloves (Hi Viz Yellow)
Knit Hat
Hand Warmers
Mylar Space Blanket
Mylar Survival Tent

Real World Performance 30 November 2018

8:29 AM Alaska Time I found myself being thrown around my garage and my house by a solid 7.2 magnitude earthquake with a series of 5.0-5.9 aftershocks in the first hour I was awake. One of the first things I grabbed after my latern and a rifle was this pack. I dropped it on the kitchen table and told my wife to crack it open and see what was in it. That was my baptism of fire with The Uncharted Supply Company and their products. So how did it work?

The pack works very well for the right user group, a group I would say that has little to no experience with preparedness in general terms. The few shortcomings that I listed above would not stop me from recommending a person who is just looking for a grab and go survival bag. A person who wants a level of preparedness but is unwilling or incapable of wanting to put much time into the process.

This bag has a little bit of everything in it and the components, for the most part, are high quality and will satisfy most users needs. I would recommend replacing the entrenching tool and replacing it with a better model or perhaps leave it out and add another piece of gear. Not everyone will need to dig a defensive fighting position or a cat hole so the E-Tool isn’t a necessity for most users. A flashlight upgrade might also be something to consider, I prefer a little larger flashlight than what comes with the Seventy 2 kit.

The Seventy2 Survival Kit is currently on sale for $275.00 on The Unchartered Supply Company website. This price has recently been marked down from the regular retail price of $349.99. The company’s website also includes a listing to replacement components and other gear that the company offers allowing you to customize your own pack if you get the urge. Check out this video to get a better idea of what the Seventy 2 can do for your preparedness needs.

Panthera Silva Eyewear Hardcase survival kit

The advantage of a small kit like this is that I can throw it into any bag really and turn that said bag into a go-bag if you want to call it that. Due to the compact size of the Panthera Eyewear Hardcase, this makes an ideal sized kit to keep in the glovebox of my truck too. Get a few of them and have a kit in each vehicle as well as your bag. Being able to layer kits could potentially be a lifesaver one day. The time chooses you. Prepare now so that you’re ready to save yourself or someone else.

How much are your eyes worth? Probably enough that you spend some real money on proper eye protection. Your Gatorz aren’t cheap, but your eyes are worth it. With that in mind, we’ve designed the Panthera CC Hardcase to protect that valued set of eye protection. There is no need to risk scratched lenses or broken frames. The last thing you need before a mission kicks off is glasses you can barely see out of. The Hardcase is coated with a custom camo pattern that mimics the natural camo of big cats. We top it off by adorning it with the Crate Club logo, signifying your status as a member of the best gear club on the market.

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Crate Club: Preparation Is Key

On August 2015, a man opened fire on a Thalys train on its way from Amsterdam to Paris before his assault rifle jammed and he was subdued by passengers. Several men, including active U.S. Soldiers and Airmen, were responsible for saving the passengers from the assailant. The event was later depicted in the film 15:17 to Paris and the hero passengers were presented the Legion of Honour, the highest decoration in France.

We will never know when the next terrorist attack, public shooting, or natural disaster will occur, but we can be prepared for it by always keeping a high level of readiness. Even if you don’t have extensive military or tactical training, you can prepare yourself with the right protective and/or rescue gear.

What are you currently doing to prepare yourself for the unexpected?

The Crate Club is a great start to expanding your loadout gear, everyday carry gear, and even home defense gear.

These events are a serious threat to our security and our families. There is no substitute for the right gear. We take our gear selection seriously, and we hope you do too.

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Crate Club: A lesson to all about staring at your cell phone

On October 31, 2017, an Islamist terrorist drove a rented pickup truck into cyclists and runners for about one mile of the Hudson River Park’s bike path in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The vehicle ramming attack killed eight people and injured eleven others. After crashing the truck into a school bus, the driver exited, apparently wielding two guns (later found to be a paintball gun and a pellet gun). He was shot in the abdomen by a policeman and arrested.

How often have you been walking in a city street looking into your phone or distracted? How prepared do you feel for unforeseen events or even a terrorist attack like this one in NYC?

We take our gear seriously at the Crate Club, and if you’d like to learn more about products like this you can sign up to get tactical and survival gear that’s hand-picked by Special Ops veterans and industry experts, delivered to your door monthly.

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Want to train with the best in the industry? Check out the Crate Club Academy

You can have all the fancy gear in the world, but what good is it if you haven’t trained with it or practiced with it? That’s where training comes into play. There is a big difference between training and practice. Training is conducted under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor. Practice is something you do after you’ve burned some good reps in a training course. I’ve been through several training courses outside of the Marine Corps and can vouch for the need to get training. Whether you’re wanting to carry concealed, learning how to survive in the wilderness, preparing to survive the next natural disaster or simply wanting to increase your survivability day-to-day, you need to seek out good quality training.

At the Crate Club, we’ve been sourcing products that go into our crates to give you that edge. To allow you to evolve into a capable citizen. Now that we’ve provided you with the tools, we’re providing you with the training to back all that up. Training isn’t cheap. You cannot put a price tag on your life, the life of your loved ones and those around you. Spend once, cry once and you’ll be better for it. We guarantee it.

We are gathering some of the best instructors from the Special Operations community in conjunction with the professional staff at Virginia International Raceway to offer an exclusive limited Crate Club Academy. This session will focus on home defense shooting, tactical driving, and urban survival over 2 intense days of training. We’ll also cut loose Saturday night with some good drink over the fire, and some war stories. There will be special giveaways, and everyone will get a kick ass shirt and more surprises.

Special guest instructors, Eric Davis (Navy SEAL scout course manager), Brandon Webb (Navy SEAL sniper course manager), Charlie Melton (Navy SEAL sniper instructor), Nick Betts (former Army sniper), Scott Witner (USMC and survival badass), and a surprise VIP appearance.

Why are we doing this? Because the Crate Club isn’t about a box of great gear, it’s about building our community with you. A place where guys can be guys and we share a mutual desire to be prepared, maybe a little better than the next guy. Some of our friends may be a little skittish at the fact we would spend a weekend shooting guns and driving fast but, hey, that same person will be the first to show up on our doorstep when the lights go out.

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Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Organizer: A great EDC tray for travel or discreet home use

Maxpedition has been around for a while now and has proven themselves in the tactical nylon industry. They are known for making bombproof gear. I’ve used several smaller pouches and one of their Falcon packs in the past. One of the most durable small day packs I had ever tried and used. I recently saw a buddy of mine using one of their pocket organizers as a storage place for his EDC loadout. I recently did a similar review on the GORUCK Wire Dopp Pouch. Today I’m taking a look at using the Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Organizer for my EDC.

I do have the traditional leather EDC tray in my office that I empty my pockets into before going to bed each night, but there is something about having a compact discreet option as well. I really like having the ability to keep all my EDC essentials secured inside the Maxpedition Beefy pouch, so that I can just grab it and go. This is especially handy if you’re traveling and staying in hotels. In the event you need to evacuate, not having time to grab all your stuff, at least you can grab the essentials and be able to sustain yourself short term. This is also a nice option to have in my office or around the house because it doesn’t scream tactical or I have weapons. When zipped up, it just looks like a standard zippered pouch, nothing more.

It has its pros and cons compared to the GORUCK Wire Dopp Pouch. Let’s take a closer look.

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