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Okay, so let's talk survival gear, daily carries (knives, guns, whatever), B.O.B.s, and so on.
My girlfriend is getting way too excited about building some kits for camping, extended hikes, general outdoors adventuring. She laughed when I told her I was into bushcraft, and a year later she's all packs, bank line, axes, and knives.
MRE's aren't too expensive, especially if you buy them online. As Angel said, "...a person could live on one a day!"
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Originally Posted by General Malarky
Her brother can pick up whatever we need on base. Discount like a mofo, son. But I'm totally okay eating MREs. Right now I'm trying to convince her to let me buy a Gransfors Bruks axe. No way it's going to happen, but I'm going to try.
Multi-purpose survival knife......sleeping bag, flint kit, an ax, a flare gun, purified water tablets, hand-crank radio, compact fishing rod, first-aid kit......to name a few.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Osiris
I'm of the mind that everything you pack should serve more than one purpose, but knives should be dedicated to processing wood, food, and 'cutting'. I've watched too many people trying to use them as screwdrivers or prybars. It's infuriating.Quote:
Originally Posted by Annamarie08
I'm totally with you there. It makes me mad. You could break or bend your knife when trying to pry things, and then where would you be?Quote:
Originally Posted by Osiris
Fishing twine is a great tool. It can be used for traps and fishing, and to hang your leftover food to keep it from wildlife.
Those are nice axes, I use a Wetterlings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Osiris
Fishing twine is awesome. Really strong & handy. I've used it for so many projects not involving fishing! Funny, too - I remember when I was fishing with my 8 year old once - the fish kept stealing her bait.....so I wrapped a piece of my hair around it .....worked like a charm! Lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by General Malarky
One of the great things about bank line. It has uses from fishing, to trapping, to clothing/equipment repairs, and of course, building shelters. Makes more sense than carrying needle and thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by General Malarky
Yeah, I'd like a Wetterlings for a camp axe (processing wood and game), but the GB I want for carving. I know it's borderline ridiculous to bring a slew of axes, but a belt axe, and a forest axe make sense as far as tools go. I've been scouring the net for axe heads last couple of months in search of something relatively clean I can reshape into an axe for carving. Trying hard to not spend $280 for the GB carving axe.Quote:
Originally Posted by General Malarky
I have a Get home back I keep in my truck. Enough stuff for the 2 day hike it would take me from work to home.
I have 3 kids and wife so bugging out would not be an easy feat.
Plus I am a strong supporter of our 2nd amendment. Also have a Concealed Weapons Permit. So I keep a few extra mags in my bag along with extra ammo.
Multi-Tool and decent straight bladed boot knife is a must. A heavy bladed Machete or Nice Hatchet is not a bad Idea.
There are a lot of little things you can add but you have to be concerned about weight.
Just make sure you have a couple life straws and water purification tablets in whatever bag you have. You can last longer with out food. But not long with out potable water.
MREs are a good Idea. But also some of those coast guard emergency rations are not a bad Idea to have in a bag too.
I could gone on forever on this topic. But there are a lot of good articles out there with detailed list of things to put in your kits.
You had me at life straws! Worth their weight in gold! I agree (because obviously) about water being paramount (next to fire). I've been working on a kit for not so much bugging out, but just a daily car for excursions into the state and provincial parks. Right now I'm working on a baker's tent for longer trips, and the weight of that alone is enough to drive me mad. But it's light enough to transport via canoe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Merlin1274
Few I have, definitely want the shovel:
Cable: http://www.amazon.com/ASR-Tactical-S.../dp/B008NCW0QY
Here's for digging/cutting/chopping: http://gearupcenter.com/products/new...extreme-3.html
Firestarter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=66545bob-20
No knife!? You're going to reply entirely on the shovel... or...Quote:
Originally Posted by turbo
Those were only a few...i want this knife for my collection.
http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-2-3050-.../dp/B000BSWEBO
Rocket stoves are a great thing, you don't need to purchase fuel for it. You can burn whatever you need in it (tigs, sticks, dried leaves.....etc)
Duct tape is good... But don't try to stick it to trees.
It's better if you make a rope out of it by twisting it, and tying that around the tree
I could see that working, but wouldn't rope at that point be worth it instead?Quote:
Originally Posted by General Malarky
Works great for firestarter.Quote:
Originally Posted by General Malarky
I've got piles of folders, but I don't think I'd ever trust my life to one. Too many things can go wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbo
I'd be more inclined to make natural cordage at that point, and save the duct tape for fixing tarps, tools, fire, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbo
Touché. But hey, if you have no other means, might as well use it, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by turbo
Totally! Imagine if Duct Tape was reusable!!Quote:
Originally Posted by General Malarky
Personally....I love my Leatherman....I wouldn't bring it as my sole knife.....but it is handy....and you can wear it on your belt.....
I've got one of these stuffed in my bag. Thought about a leatherman, but hard to say to no to the saw on this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Annamarie08
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Do you have a set defense weapon or tool in your prepping?
I have a variety. I've stayed away from firearms for several reason: carrying ammunition, being able to repair them easily. I'm not much of a gun nut so fixing a rifle is beyond my skill level. Knives, and axes are another story.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbo
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That said, my next purchase (not so much for defense, but hunting):
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Nice, that's good. Several options for defense is important. Maybe even a small firearm for defense for those extremely severe situations.Quote:
Originally Posted by Osiris
And the rifle will do good for large animals for sure!
Yeah, I'm looking into handguns, but to be honest I'd rather just stick to a knife. No noise. Never needs to be reloaded... personal.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbo
This is my Zombie be good stick.... It's good to have a way or 2, or 12 to gauge your opponent....
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That's purdy!!Quote:
Originally Posted by MGM Ray
I have a compound bow. Call me Riley, but it gets the job done.
Nothing wrong with a bow! I want to get a really nice one, I've got my dads old school one that works, but wouldn't mind a newer one!
Dammit, we let this thread die before we got into bugout bags.