The time has finally come. My good buddy Jake over at Recycled Firefighter has designed the final versions of the Size Large Truckie Pouches and will be releasing them soon. This means that it’s time to show you all my Bushcraft Possibles Pouch using one of them.
Recycled Firefighter Truckie
I’ll start off by telling you all a bit about the Recycled Firefighter Truckie Pouches. These bad boys are made of 1000D Cordura Nylon, use massive weather resistant #10 YKK Zippers, have generously sized paracord pulls, feature a 1″ carry loop (perfect for attaching a carabiner to) and have been my preferred pouches for quite some time.
The new ‘Large’ Truckie pouch will come in under $25. The dimensions are roughly 9 1/2″ wide x 7″ tall. And they hold a ton of stuff, which you’ll see as you scroll down.
Pro-Tip: They fit perfectly side-to-side in the Hidden Woodsmen Haversack
Show Above: Recycled Firefighter Truckie Pouch, Crud Gjora Gloves, and Tops Tanimboca Puuko
What is a Possibles Pouch?
Possibles pouches are classified a couple of different ways in the bushcraft community. Some people see them as pouches that you only dig into when you absolutely need something (ie: almost an emergency bag). While other people (myself) use a possibles pouch for everyday use in the outdoors, with only a few things that are classified as “emergency gear”.
Possibles Pouch Contents
I carry the following items in my Possible Pouch (the knife goes on my belt, and the saw in my haversack or pocket):
- Fire Making Kit:
ExoTac nanoSTRIKER XL, Uberleben Kraftig 8″, ExoTac titanLIGHT, UCO Sweetfire, Altoids Tin with Vaseline soaked cotton balls, Jute Twine, ExoTac Quicklight Tinder - Misc:
Cotton Bandana, Worksharp Field Sharpener, (not pictured) Compass, A couple pieces of Fatwood, Toilet Paper & Wet Wipes
As you can tell, my possibles pouch is pretty minimal and focuses heavily towards fire-making. The rest of my Haversack Kit (seen here) covers the rest of my needs for bushcraft/outdoor tasks.
Worksharp Field Sharpener
I recently added the Worksharp Field Sharpener into my outdoors kit. Not only can it put a wicked edge on a knife, the diamond stones are removable so you can place them on a flat surface to sharpen Scandi Grinds. That to me was the biggest selling point.
Additional features of the Worksharp Field Sharpener are a leather strop, 3 sided ceramic rod, and it can sharpen fish hooks. I’m really excited about this sharpener right now and I’m considering doing an extensive review about it later on.
ExoTac titanLIGHT
I am currently field testing and reviewing the titanLIGHT Waterproof Lighter by ExoTac. This is my surefire option when I am having a hard time getting a fire going, or just want to hurry things along.
So far it has been a fun change of pace from my BIC lighters. And I quite enjoy the fact that I don’t have to hold down a button to keep the flame alive. I’ll have a full review out for this lighter in the next month or two.
Also pictured and previously reviewed is the UCO Sweetfire Firestarter
Uberleben Kraftig Firesteel
My main workhorse Firesteel right now is the Uberleben Kraftig 8″ x 1/2″. (I am also in the process of reviewing this fire steel)
I can already tell you that this firesteel is a beast. The amount of surface area is astounding and the sparks are super hot. The Kraftig by Uberleben is the fire steel that I would reach for if I was going on History Channel’s show Alone.
Also shown is the Tops Tanimboca Puukko
Fire Making Tinder Sources
Along with fire steels and lighters, I like bringing pre-prepared tinder sources with me. This has saved me on several winter outings, as well as trips that resulted in rain. It’s nice to know that I have dry, reliable tinder waiting in my possibles pouch if I really need it (or just want to “cheat” a bit to get the fire going).
Fire Tinder Sources:
- Jute Twine (alternative use: cordage)
- Altoids Tin (alternative use: a container for making chared material)
- Bandana (for making said chared cloth)
- Vaseline Soaked Cotton Balls and ExoTac Quicklight Tinder (they burn very hot and are a sustained flame)
As much as I’d love to say I always prepare my own tinder, that’s simply not the case. Sometimes I don’t have the patience or I just need to get things going quickly. I would recommend anyone bring already-prepared tinder along, just in case.
ExoTac nanoSTRIKER XL
Last, but certainly not least in my bushcraft possibles pouch is my ExoTac nanoSTRIKER XL. This is my preferred firesteel to carry in my pocket at the moment (my EDC firesteel). It is super thin, really lightweight and doesn’t take up any room. Typically, the day of a trip I take the nanoSTRIKER XL out of my possibles pouch and put it in a secure pocket on my person.
I’m in the mindset that you should carry enough resources on your person to effectively take care of yourself, in the event that you’re separated from your main pack.
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Bushcraft Possibles Pouch
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