ILBE Lid Converted to Butt Pack

      Hey guys, as squirrel season has been well under way, I figured I should show you what, and  how, I carry some of my hunting and bushcraft gear. 

     I use a lid from my ILBE rucksack, in combination with an old, thick leather belt to turn the ILBE lid into a butt sack, also known as a hip pack. The belt also functions too hold a my handgun, a spare magazine, my knife, and a compass.

     This is a very light weight option, to carry the items I would need for a dayhike, practicing some bushcraft skills, or just an afternoon hunt,. It also carries very well, and close to the body. This is a great benefit when maneuvering through the woods. With it wearing so comfortably, I am even able to sit down while wearing it. The pack acts like a pad, and make a pretty comfortable seat. The belt ensures that I always have these items on my person, so I can tackle a survival situation. Take a look. What would you change? What would you add? Would you have the items you needed too ensure survival, no matter what?

The entire belt and butt pack set up.

Contents of belt kit from left to right:

 Extra magazine for my handgun

 Buck 119 in leather sheath. Front view

 Buck 119 back view

Buck 119 unsheathed

Brunton compass, connected to the belt via a carabiner and paracord

ILBE Ruck Sack Lid. I added two MOLLE fasteners to turn this into a butt pack/

Back view. Fully packed/

Top left, to right:

Blue bag: Food sack, contains snacks and such.

50'' of paracord

Simple yellow poncho

First Aid Kit, in a SPEC OPS Brand pouch

1 pack of Hot Hands hand warmers

Crown royal bag with my alcohol stove kit

Bottom left, to right:

1 Liter of water

Fire kit

Homemade pouch for shotgun shells

Grenade pouch with personal survival kit type items

Showing just how thin this packs down to.

My usual carry. KelTec PF9.

     So guys, that's what I usually carry with me if I'm out hunting, or fishing, or just doing some bushcraft stuff. What do ya'll think? I think I'll survive.

     Thanks for reading guys! And if you enjoyed my writing, check out my new book:

 Budget Bushcraft & Camping.