Have the Randy Gerber DTS but have my Benchmade Bugout on me and worked this last winter when I forgot my kit in the truck and wolves were howling closeby. Bugout worked well in a pinch and stayed pretty sharp. Love the DTS though.
Check out the UGQ Bandit 20 deg. Very well made and made in USA (Michigan) rather than China as most others. Love mine all the way until starts getting down in teens.
I would suggest the Benro SLIM Carbon Fiber Lightweight tripd and the S2 video head. It's light, rock steady, and won't break the bank. ~$200 for whole setup.
What do you use to secure hydration tube to shoulder strap? I use the tube clip Platypus offers but it is always coming undone, and gets in the way. I always see Randy Newberg’s wide strap that wraps and secures to strap, but can’t find that one on any site or forums. Any suggestions, or know...