Or is it adventure gear that excels in the everyday?

Hopefully, we all strive for efficiency as we go about our day. Time, money, and essentially any other resource can benefit from some thoughtful management. I for one appreciate gear that I can carry to the office and around town, but also the equipment I grab when I’m heading out the door for adventures big and small. When these items are one and the same, even better.

Two pieces of equipment that have been pulling plenty of double duty for me are the Wazoo Survival Cache Belt and the Tuff Possum Shackleton Satchel. 

Over the winter I’ve worn the Cache Belt every single day. Out of the gate, the Cache Belt fits in fine at the office. The coyote brown webbing and tungsten grey buckle look sharp and are clearly inspired by military issue canvas web belts. However, the similarities with a uniform or casual belt end there. The Cache Belt is made from Mil-Spec. A-A-5301 webbing with a breaking strength of 2,700 lbs and the buckle is cerakoted stainless steel.

As with most items from Wazoo, the Cache Belt is designed to discreetly carry small items you might need to survive, no matter if that scenario is life or death or day-to-day. The 26 inches long top loading pocket closes with hook and loop material and is accessible while wearing the belt, and two 550 cord loops allow you to secure items to the belt with breakaway connections or dummy cords. Even the buckle is multifunctional and includes a bottle opener and elastic bands to hold a mini signal mirror. Think of it as the ultimate upgrade to the old-school money belt.

You can customize the loadout of the Cache Belt or you can purchase a kit from Wazoo Survival. The Adventure Kit is packed with 23 items that make up a comprehensive survival kit, and the Everyday Essentials kit includes 15 items for survival in the wilderness or the concrete jungle. I chose to stock the belt with the Everyday Essentials Kit and then used the leftover room to add more zip ties, another variety of firestarter, and a few other items I like to keep at hand. Not only is it comforting knowing that I have signaling equipment, fire starting, and cordage on hand if I need it, but a couple of zip ties and duct tape is always useful. 

The Shackleton Satchel from Tuff Possum Gear is equally up to the task when it comes to utilitarian adventure gear. When I first received it I was amazed at how much gear it could hold based on its size. I used it on several fall fishing excursions and the Shackleton Satchel easily carried tackle, accessories, plus snacks and water. The streamlined exterior measures 12″ x 9″ x 4″, and while that’s smaller than most messenger style bags it holds more than enough gear for day outings. The webbing strap is 2” wide, and comfortably supports a camera, water bottle, a small tablet, and other EDC items. One of my favorite features is the PALS pattern cut, loop panel on the interior rear panel. It allows the user to mount hook and loop accessories, any number of PALS compatible pouches, or you can use the actual loops as an organizational grid. Two internal pockets and two external pockets help keep things organized, and the weather flap secures your gear when you’re on the move, or when you happen to slam on the brakes and send the bag flying into your floorboard.

Both the Cache Belt and Shackleton Satchel come in a number of colors to match your style, but regardless of your selection, these items will help you stayed prepared for wherever you’re headed.

MSRP: Wazoo Cache Belt $45 Tuff Possum Gear Shackleton Satchel $150

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