FSGLI provides up to a maximum of $100,000 of insurance coverage for spouses, not to exceed the amount of SGLI for the insured member, and $10,000 for dependent children With FSGLI, life insurance for a military spouse is issued in increments of $10,000, at a monthly cost ranging from $.55 to $5.20 per increment.
The sweet spot for most hiking and multisport daypacks is 30 liters (around 1,830 cubic inches). That's enough capacity to hold the Ten Essentials (for the list, see the REI Expert Advice article, the Ten Essentials) plus some extras. Sizes vary by intended use.
Have a plan for your water intake and water gathering frequency and stick to it. I like to pack 2.5 liters with me in my pack during the day and keep plenty of water in camp so I can drink enough water in the mornings before I leave and at night before I go to bed. I pack an extra 4-liter Platypus reservoir that I fill up and leave in camp for this purpose. Knowing where the water sources are is another factor; preseason scouting for the best places to get water efficiently is as important as scouting for elk. 3. Do Your Homework