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 Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 9:31 am
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Basic Equipment
-Total Carry load- 250 pounds
-Armor, Hulc System and Electronics- 95 pounds
-Hydrogen fuel and batteries- 30 pounds
-Food and water- 30 pounds
-Utility- 16 pounds
Total: 171 pounds, 50 extra for weapons
The average soldier already has most of their equipment filled full of other necessities, such as food, water, armor, and electronics, which means only a percentage of the available weight is usable for weapons; a soldier that can carry 100 pounds of equipment can only carry some of this, for weapons. As a result, there is roughly 50 pounds of open equipment available for weaponry and other specialty equipment after the other equipment is accounted for. Despite only 250 pounds total being available from the hulc support exoskeleton, soldiers can be expected to carry at least little bit of extra weight, if they're willing to take the weight by their own physical strength. While 35 pounds is generally considered an acceptable limit for the average soldier, the average soldier, in general, can generally carry up to 75 pounds of equipment. In Vietnam, soldiers carried 90 pounds of equipment, but "lost" or used much of it very quickly. Machine gunners and Snipers often carry up to 120 and 130 pounds, while Special forces, such as the SAS or Navy Seals also carry similar load outs, for particularly long trips. Therefore, the largest practical weight the average soldier can carry on their own are around 75-90 pounds, while special forces can in theory carry an extra 120-130 pounds. However, due to the extensive training of Manokan soldiers, their biological enhancements, and the fact that most of their surplus equipment such as food or water can be carried with the detachable hulc exoskeleton, they can carry nearly 100 pounds of equipment, 50 for the armor and electronics, and an additional 50 for weapons. Due to the lack of mobility of the Hulc Exoskeleton, soldiers must generally disembark from it in order to move in to combat; it's possible to think of the exoskeleton as a bike or motorcycle in this respect, a personal transport vehicle. Even a pack mule. Due to the restricted mobility of the user however, it has limited combat applications.
Food and Water
-MRE's are approximately 450 grams each, or 1 pound- 1200 calories
-First Strike Rations are approximately half the weight for the same day usage, and provide 2900 calories each
-A days worth of water (excluding water from food), 6 pounds for 96 oz (approximately 75% of a gallon).
-Life Saver bottle, capable of filtering up to 4000 liters (over 1000 gallons), down to 15 nanometers, filtering out every known virus and contagion
-Dried Food, like astronaut ice cream and stuff, or other freeze dried foods, for extended periods of time
-Energy bars, like the HOOAH! Bar!
In general 3 days worth of food and water, for 3 MRE's, 1 bar, and 6 pounds of water, a day, for 3 days, is approximately 28 pounds, or 18 pounds for 3 days of water and 10 pounds for the food (the weight of the food including water). First Strike rations are approximately half the weight of MRE's for the same daily meal, and allow for 6 days worth of food; additionally, they do not require heating and can be eaten "on the go", making them better than "field stripped" MRE's. They are packed with more fats and salts however, which means that under less stressful situations they can be somewhat oversaturated with certain nutrients. Due to the somewhat excessive weight, making up nearly 30 of the average U.S. soldier's 75 pound combat back (4/10th's of the weight), in extreme situations or long range trips food and water, as well as other supplies can be air dropped into combat, or supplied ahead of time in special caches (if logistics permits).
The life saver bottle is approximately a pound, and can filter up to 1000 gallons; at most, a person will need 1 gallon of water per day, so this is enough to last 2.75 years. A 20,000 liter Jerrycan will last approximately 13.75 years for one person. This can significantly lessen the amount of water needed in the field; since water can be found almost anywhere, even the desert, by digging down, or waiting for rainfall/condensation, the ability to purify the fresh water allows for a lot more sources of water to be feasible to be drank, "on the go", instead of needing to boil it (first establishing a fire, which wouldn't always work) or decontaminate in some other way. This allows for the quick acquisition of water on the go, from nearly any source, thus lessening the load needed to be carried. This also means that surviving in otherwise harsh environments is less difficult. A month's worth of water is close to 180-240 pounds, at the bare minimum needed to survive; the life saver filters basically allow years worth to be carried with little issue.
Freeze dried foods can be fairly lightweight; depending on your source and style, the caloric and protein content can be much higher. If you ate pure beef, you could get approximately 2900 calories and 150 grams of protein from 450 grams of food; however, this would be lacking a lot of essential vitamins and nutrients, as well as complete proteins, and would require a substantial amount of supplements, or mixture with materials like soy. More varied and complex meals, such as macaroni and beef, or rice and chicken, are available, as complete meals, which are also considered in general to taste better. Due to this and it's otherwise unprepared status, freeze dried foods are more useful when preparation time is available; however, precooked they can be eaten raw, and be hydrated with saliva or water, and otherwise have a more pleasant taste than most raw foods, and are safe to eat; most freeze dried food, if it is cooked first, can be eaten cold, simply by being rehydrayted with clean water. The biggest advantage is the low weight of the food, only requiring 1 pound per day, as they are dehydrated and do not carry water weight. LRRP rations, or freeze dried food, was specifically made for these purposes, a concept also widely used by the SAS. The biggest disadvantage to freeze dried food is the need to gather water from the environment, as the food is largely so light weight due to it's lack of water (being dehydrated, or dried), which can be done by miniature, portable distilleries, rain water catchment systems, local sources of clean fresh water (such as rivers or streams), and more recently specialized filters. Freeze dried food however has a very long shelf life and is also very durable.
Comparatively, pure fats carry 9 calories per gram, and thus 454 grams, or 1 pound could provide 4080 calories; thus, hoping for a meal additionally high in protein and vitamins under a pound and at the 3000 calorie range is more or less well within the limit of what the human digestion system can handle. As first strike rations possess 2900 calories, freeze dried foods more or less allow for 9-10 meals for 10 pounds worth of food, or a pound or so a day for the amount of food needed. This can drastically reduce food loads; in the same 3 day pack that the average soldier carries using MRE's, using freeze dried food it can be close to 10. With the water filter, there is a near indefinite water supply provided the right terrain (practically anywhere except freezing).
Total: 30 pounds, including bottles, canteens, hydro bladders, and containers and pouches
Hulc Transport!
56 lb
The Hulc Transport device allows the user to carry up to 200 pounds for 24 hours with the lithium titanate battery, or for an unlimited amount of time provided ample day time sunlight. Given that at least 50 pounds of fuel and battery weight are already present, the device can only carry an additional 150 pounds, although it's own weight is already calculated. Recharging the battery is done by hybrid vehicles, usually armored personnel carriers, to provide power for movement. If weather permits, than the device can provide an unlimited range for the user, given that solar panels can power it, present on both the helmet and shoulders, as well as one that can be raised from the device itself. The hydrogen fuel cell, and it's fuel, allows for approximately 8 days of continuous travel. However, this fuel cannot simply be recharged and replaced from a hybrid vehicle, and thus it represents a permanent loss. In combination with the solar panels, it can provide greatly increased range; even if the weather is temporarily disabled or poor, it can provide a buffer zone before the batteries completely stop working. In concert with the battery and hydrogen, the device can provide at least 9 days of transport. A more accurate depiction is 540 kilometers (338 miles) at roughly 4-6 kph (2.5-3.75 mph) , or 60 kilometers (37.5 miles) per day.
Other Equipment
-Military Folding Shovel- 3 lb
-Utility knife- 6 oz
-First Aid kit- 4 lb
-GPS 1lb
-AN-PRC 148 Radio- 1 lb
-Impact Gel rubber insoles, with a doctor sholl shape
-Compass and maps, 6 oz
-Toiler paper, toothbrush, razor, deodorant- 8 oz
-Firestarter, lighters and matches, alcohol fuel, miniature alcohol/wood stove kindle- 8 oz
-Flashlight
-Watch
-Back-pack- 3lb
-Tactical Vest- 2lb
Total: 16lb
Armor
The armor is unique in that is provides a wide range of multiple purpose capabilities, such as night vision, scopes, thermal vision, coolant systems, armor protection, a gas mask, air filters, and a host of other electronics designed to integrate smart technology at the infantry level. Thus it provides a wide variety of functions from filtering the air to providing superior optical abilities. These pieces of equipment are not completely weightless, but are integrated into the suit.
It also includes the Land warrior system, including the labtop, armsxcale smartphone computer, and video surveillance equipment that attaches to the scope. While each of these pieces of equipment individually are heavy, because the equipment's potential for overlap, it's been condensed into a single, multiple purpose system, that shares the computerized components.
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 9:42 am
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