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QUOTE (MiracleMac @ 30 January 2012 - 04:22 AM)
Some guy was made the list where is about 22 mac gear items, in page 2. So I don't know what is that some fire starter stick
ohhh... yeah follow that link Jack posted.
Those sticks are really good because they work regardless of wet or dry and the sparks they emit are super hot (something like 10,000 degrees Celsius or something) so they ignite quickly.
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These new comments here just goes to show, that there's sometimes an advantage in using generic names for some items (e.g. a firestarter, or "flint-and-steel") rather than a particular brand-name (like a "Swedish fire steel", for example..) ~ when some brand-names may be unavailable in some places, or sold under a different name...
At any rate, as I hinted back in my October comment on this-here same thread, to me carrying so many items (as that "Mr Tape" had suggested with his "Bug-out bag" style list..) actually seems more like "anti-MacGyver-ish" behaviour ~ where the true MacGyver mentality is largely getting by on what's to hand, and only carrying a minimum of basics ~ * like your pocket knife or multi-tool, * a little duct tape (2 or 3 metres can be refolded flat and easily slipped into a pocket, wallet or pouch..), * a firestarter (a Bic-type disposable lighter does have advantages over a box of matches..), * maybe a piece of twine (NOT rope or cord ~ mason's (bricklayers) twine, or "hootchie cord" (the thinnest military-grade cord that you will find in disposal and camping stores..) are both quite strong and more than adequate).
And as an aside: I found adding an LED light, "G.I." can opener and aluminium bottle-opener onto my key case made no noticeable difference in weight or bulk.
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My usual pocket load out is a sak farmer, keys,wallet, watch,maratac aaa flashlight, iPhone, mini bic lighter Then I started carrying a "tool" keychain which consists of a small ferro rod(firesteel),tweezers,2keys that arnt used daily, and a item called a bush key which works as a striker for my ferro rod and it works for old style flint and steel fire lighting.
Also I have taken to carrying a bushcraft type blade in my back pocket usually a mora no.1 in a kydex sheath I made
I know that is alot of stuff which is un Mac like. But it's all stuff that is difficult to make on the spot.
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@ "zero..."
A couple of suggestions on stowing and/or organising an "overflow" of "every day carry" (EDC) gear, when you might still not need or want a daypack or satchel :
* a small zippered and compartmented pouch can fit into a pocket ~ this is where cargo pants come in handy ~ also convenient for extras like a notepad, and a little first-aid and repair gear;
* A neck lanyard (tucked under your shirt and out-of-the-way..) is good place for the likes of a "back-up" knife, compass, small torch, firestarter, maybe a whistle and a USB memory-stick ~ and offers a convenient place to carry a watch if you wanr to protect it from being knocked around...
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here is what i usually carry.back left pocket:paper towel. back right pocket:duct tape, book of matches. front right pocket:string,sak huntsman. front left pocket:cards, money, paper clips.
"the tigers could have used you this year." MacGyver in the road not taken.
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Well, I ALWAYS have a SAK with me, I have several (including a special occasion one mom brought me back from Switzerland engraved with my name lol) I keep several rolls of duct tape handy ie my backpackers in the jeep and at my desk! And also a first aid kit is handy. I work 'in the field' so I keep extra gear in the jeep like a sure fire flash light rope etc... everything else I 'fine's. lets not forget the pilot episode when Mac commented about his messenger bag... "Its not what's in it, but for what I find along the way" (well he said something like that lol )
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QUOTE (Macap311 @ 5 August 2012 - 12:44 PM)
lets not forget the pilot episode when Mac commented about his messenger bag... "Its not what's in it, but for what I find along the way" (well he said something like that lol )
And that pretty much epitomizes the whole mind set of MacGyver and indeed how to gear up like MacGyver. As others have said, carry a few basic tools which allow you to use/manipulate what ever other stuff you find and turn it into something you can use. So a SAK for cutting, unscrewing, poking holes in, etc anything you find. Duct tape for binding, sealing, repairing stuff you find along the way.
I wish I could carry an SAK but I am an attorney and knives are forbidden at the courthouse. I keep a classic and a super tinker at the office. I do carry a Fisher space pen and a Zippo lighter. They both seem like things MacGyver would carry.
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I always carry the following on my person:
-Swiss Army Tinker knife (Economy line). -Timex Camper watch -iPhone 4S (Not pictured because its taking the picture) -Thin wallet -OD green para-cord bracelet
Then I have a tool box in my truck with the following:
-Duct tape -Para-cord -First aid kit -Road flares -Matches -Flashlight
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Personal EDC:
1. multitool and or folding knife (SAK or Leatherman only. Sometimes I'll carry a Leatherman Super Tool 300 w/ a Victorinox Tinker, and a SOG Aegis Tanto folder or Al Mar SERE 2000 folder all together)
2. I.D. card (I don't carry my wallet most days)
3. Small roll of duct tape folded in back pocket just like Mac.
4. keys with Photon Micro Light and usually a key chain multitool (Leatherman Micra or Style)
5. hand made paracord bracelet made into a king cobra braid for added cordage length
6. a watch (either Timex or Casio) I prefer digital with timer
7. FN Five-seveN 5.7X28mm pistol w/ 2 standard 20rnd mags (sometimes I carry my Taurus Judge loaded with an additional 5 shot .410 revolver speed loader)
8. a BIC lighter
Note: I don't carry cell phones. I haven't used a cell phone in three years, and don't care to get one. It seems today's culture has gone cell phone crazy... people can't even go to a zoo or museum with their family without spending at least 20% of the time texting. So I threw mine away. Just got sick of it.
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Neat post!
I got my first pocketknife (not a SAK unfortunately, but one in the near future) last year, and carry it just about everywhere. It's come in handy, I'll tell ya that. I also carry a couple of ponytails, rubber bands, and two paperclips. Of course, I ALWAYS have a pen combination laser and penlight. A paper in my pocket and school ID.
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"Our principles are the springs of our actions. Our actions, the springs of our happiness or misery. Too much care, therefore, cannot be taken in forming our principles." -Red Skelton
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But, as previously stated, MacGyverism is a state of mind.
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Every day gear. Some in my pocket, the rest in a canvas bag. Ok, let's see:
Swiss Army knife (don't know what kind, I've had it since I was 9) and paper clips on my keys Phone Wallet Homoeopathic first aid kit Notebook and pencil Duct tape (yes, really) Tape measure (the roll-up knitting kind) Tissues Dad's Swiss Army Knife (which is much bigger and has all the cool stuff on it) Address book Random smattering of other junk
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Besides carrying my Spartan SAK and wearing a pair of aviator style sunglasses, I will wear one of several paracord bracelets I had made. The one pictured below was inspired by the colors of the MacGyver logo.
"Jeep. My Jeep? What are you talking about? Penny! My Jeep?" - MacGyver
"Look at me. I'm a hurtin' guy! I'm beat up. I need a month's worth of sleep . . . and I need a haircut!" - MacGyver
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Nice, MacFan! Are they easy to make?
"Our principles are the springs of our actions. Our actions, the springs of our happiness or misery. Too much care, therefore, cannot be taken in forming our principles." -Red Skelton
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I think so, I don't make them myself. I know a couple of local guys that make and sell them at the Tanner Gun show. You can pick ones they've already made or you can pick your own colors. I've purchased about a dozen of them. Two of them are color coordinated with my Green Shirt and Nerd Herder costumes from the TV Chuck. (it was on for five years '07 - '12 - check it out if you haven't seen it . . . it's awesome). I have an orange and white one that I wear when I volunteer at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. (the mascot is orange - www.wingsmuseum.org ). The others are various colors.
"Jeep. My Jeep? What are you talking about? Penny! My Jeep?" - MacGyver
"Look at me. I'm a hurtin' guy! I'm beat up. I need a month's worth of sleep . . . and I need a haircut!" - MacGyver
"It's been said, 'The best gift a man could ever give another, was his life', Jack Dalton was never one to settle for less than the best. Thank you Jack." - MacGyver
"Reboots are born out of the lack of imagination." M. Lance Frank
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Thanks, MacFan! Btw, I'll look up that show too
"Our principles are the springs of our actions. Our actions, the springs of our happiness or misery. Too much care, therefore, cannot be taken in forming our principles." -Red Skelton
"You can't live in the past - there's a future to be had!"
Believe it or not, despite being 36 I only discovered MacGyver a few months ago on Netflix; I guess it can't have been that big on TV when it came out over here (UK) in the 80's/90's, probably overshadowed by the A Team and Michael Knight!!
Anyway what I have found interesting is that despite having never seen MacGyver until a few months ago for many years I have carried a SAK, an LED key ring torch (sorry, flashlight!), a zippo (with a retrofitted gas burner insert, which doesn't dry out and gives a much hotter flame, think it came from Amazon) plus a notebook, pen, Casio digital watch and mobile (cell) phone.
After reading this forum and being approximately halfway through the MacGyver episodes I am thinking about adding the paper clips and duct tape.
Thanks for the warm welcome! Im 15 and have been watching MacGyver since i was eight. I spite of my "anti-gear" post, i will admit to being a bit of a hypocrite (seeing that im not Mac.) I gear up, alot.
In my wallet- My swisscard lite Credit card sized lock pick set A flosscard (great for twine or dental hygiene)
In my pockets- My SAK workchamp (with sweetish firesteel) My phone and keys 1/2 roll of gorilla tape (better than duct tape!)
Other- Rubber bands on my wrist Paperclips and safety pins
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Welcome aboard, AlongTheWay! I love the username.
"Our principles are the springs of our actions. Our actions, the springs of our happiness or misery. Too much care, therefore, cannot be taken in forming our principles." -Red Skelton
"You can't live in the past - there's a future to be had!"