Kit Reviews, issued and non issued

[armyvern]

Get one if you want, but it's not like you're going to get an FMP issued to put in it. 

I suppose that you could take an FMP with you too -- that's sure to draw some attention, not necessarily the kind of attention you want.

 

[Sig_Des]

for basic, and after, all you really need is a pocket-sized notebook.

 

[Armymedic]

Just a little question
I've heard that Canex FMP cover are pretty crappy so would it be a good idea i get one from CPgear before going to basic or would it be just a push-up magnet? ushup:

Thanks

Des beat me to my post. Get a couple 99 cent 3x5 spiral bound notepad from Walmat and a couple of these 3x5 for the field from CP gear:

http://www.cpgear.com/default.asp?mn=1.19.56&f=pd&pid=81

 

[Sig_Des]

Des beat me to my post. Get a couple 99 cent 3x5 spiral bound notepad from Walmat and a couple of these 3x5 for the field from CP gear:

http://www.cpgear.com/default.asp?mn=1.19.56&f=pd&pid=81

The added bonus to a 3x5 notebook, is when your hangers have to be exactly 3 inches from each other for inspection, just use your notebook.

 

[Armymedic]

Further, to carry on the "Kit review" portion:

I do not carry FMPs anymore. I find them bulky and not so useful unless in ideal conditions anymore. I live by All Weather or "Rite-in-the-Rain" books and note pads. I lso love those spiral bound notebooks mentioned above.

For those whom are wondering where to get one, CP gear sells them:

http://www.cpgear.com/default.asp?mn=1.19.56&f=pd&pid=211

As for the all weather writing utensil, I found that the former USSR space writing utensil (standard lead pencil) works perfectly in all weather conditions, albiet I usually use a 7mm mechanical.

 

[armyvern]

I love my little MP notebook. It's the cat's ass.

 

[George Wallace]

I love my little MP notebook. It's the cat's ass.

......and it fits nicely into your breast pocket.

 

[Roy Harding]

......and it fits nicely into your breast pocket.

... as long as there's nothing else there to make it uncomfortable.

 

[armyvern]

......and it fits nicely into your breast pocket.

And there is lots of room there!!  

 

[Armymedic]

I love my little MP notebook. It's the cat's ass.

I like them, but prefer the All Weather notebooks. There are 2 draw backs to those MP notebooks:

1. pages are not made to tear out,
2. hard to get (unless you are a 911 WO with good connections.....)

 

[armyvern]

I like them, but prefer to All weather notebooks. There are 2 draw backs to those MP notebooks:

2. hard to get (unless you are a 911 WO with good connections.....)

Damn ... mine's almost filled up -- I'll have to hook up with one of those number 2s!!

(We carry 'em in CSG here, alongside the FMPs for those who want 'em)

 

[Roy Harding]

Truth be told, I always preferred those little MP notebooks myself.  Of course, I had a reliable source (yet ANOTHER 911 - but I was married to that one).

We still have a few around, and I carry one in my shop apron - for the same reason - it fits in a little pocket there - which makes it always at hand, and thus handy.

 

[X-mo-1979]

I find them darn near impossible to come by lately.

 

[Roy Harding]

I find them darn near impossible to come by lately.

It helps if you're sleeping with a Sup Tech.

 

[Sig_Des]

It helps if you're sleeping with a Sup Tech.

So THAT's the secret! Vern, who do you know in Edmonton???

 

[armyvern]

So THAT's the secret! Vern, who do you know in Edmonton???

Cliff M or Mike B -- which one would you prefer!!??  >

 

[Sig_Des]

Cliff M or Mike B -- which one would you prefer!!??  >

Which one will get me the coolest kit ?  ;D

WAIT! I have a stores account now! NM!  >

 

[X-mo-1979]

It helps if you're sleeping with a Sup Tech.

Tell my civilian wife that.I just tried.

 

[armyvern]

Tell my civilian wife that.I just tried.

I bet that went over not-so-well.  :-X

 

[X-mo-1979]

meeh..
I'm going to Texas soon. ;D