http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/ A public discussion forum on wilderness surivival, primitive technology, and disaster preparedness. en Wed, 16 May 2012 22:13:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/ http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19110-Spec-Leslie-H-Sabo-Jr-Receives-Congression-Medal-of-Honor-Posthumously&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:11:50 GMT For action in Cambodia in 1970. May he rest in peace. I'm glad that his actions were duly recognized even if it was long overdue.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...edal-of-honor/ ]]> General Chat Rick http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19110-Spec-Leslie-H-Sabo-Jr-Receives-Congression-Medal-of-Honor-Posthumously http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19109-Crashblade-helps-me-build-a-trellis&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:32:28 GMT I got my first Crashblade a few weeks ago. It was a little confused by the cold weather nad lack of palm trees but it's tough and was ready to get to work. I needed a new trellis for my peas and all the premade ones are small and cheap. So I worked with what I had and made one out of little trees that were growing in places I didn't want them.
I still have a little clean up to do on it but DH is away and I can get to the pics so it was now or wait another week.







Crashblade strikes a pose...






]]> Gardening cowgirlup http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19109-Crashblade-helps-me-build-a-trellis http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19107-VAgrunt-checking-in!&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:10:23 GMT Hi, im a man of few words so i will keep this short. i am in my 30's medium build and cardio that will never end. i spent 8 years in the army and 3 of those were spent in afganistan. i grew up on a farm and am not scared to get dirty. i have always been big on survival and prefer a good set of knives over a gun 9 times outta 10 but i do understand that you cant bring a knife to a gun fight. so i always carry both just in case. imho i feel that if you dont use it but once a month or cant carry it and keep ur pack under 40lbs you dont need it. with all that beeing said i hope to learn alot from you and i will gladly teach what little i know to those that ask. ]]> Introductions VAgrunt http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19107-VAgrunt-checking-in! http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19106-MWShadow-checking-in&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:48:36 GMT It's good to see so many familiar... umm... faces? I've visited this forum some but decided to join this morning when I saw a lot of folks I've come to know and respect.

I'm from central MS. I'm a part-time prepper (as time and money allows) and a homesteading wannabe. ]]> Introductions mwshadow http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19106-MWShadow-checking-in http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19105-Another-little-PSK-bag&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:48:10 GMT Was walking thru Home Depot yesterday and found these........I had heard about them....but wanted to see if they had them in the store. Image:... Was walking thru Home Depot yesterday and found these........I had heard about them....but wanted to see if they had them in the store.



http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardw...&storeId=10051
First one has dog training e-collar in it already.....LOL

Oh yeah the front pocket has room for that mandatory Altoids tin....LOL

Planning on a redo of a belt bag I have been carrying around for a lot of years......this new one has compartments and a zippered top.






We will see ]]> Bags, Kits and Vehicles hunter63 http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19105-Another-little-PSK-bag http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19104-Hi-checking-in-with-a-new-quot-handle-quot&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:40:44 GMT Previous registered as Circuit Rider but so many on here know me a Geron. So I've re-registered under that name. Bio's under "Circuit Rider." ]]> Introductions geron http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19104-Hi-checking-in-with-a-new-quot-handle-quot http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19103-Hello-from-SETEX!&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:24:41 GMT Hello all. I go by USCGME2 and some of you may recognize me from another forum. :wavey: Hope to hear from some of ya'll too!

Your Gender - Male

Your Geographic Location (small town in West Virginia, family ranch in Texas, or the “the Lower East Side”) - Orginally from the Show Me State (Go Cards!) and currently serving on active duty in Texas.

Your Occupation (present and relevant past, such as military, technical, etc.) - Coast Guard Reservist called to active duty.

Your Prior Relevant Training (all types, such as first aid, military, firearms, survival, etc.) - more to be revealed later.

The Nature of Your Prior Experience (Terrain, Season, Number of times/years, and longest duration in Wilderness) - Hunting and fishing all my life. Mostly in the fields and forrests of MO. Spent three weeks in the midst of NO after hurricane Kat in 2005. That was a whole different kind of "wilderness".....

Your Level of Experience (novice, intermediate, advanced, expert, instructor, etc.) Depends on the subject. I am a pretty good fly-fisherman and turkey/deer hunter. I am weak on land nav and primitive skills respectively. I am a unit LE insturctor. Pretty fair shot but, wont make an appearance on Top Shot anytime soon. Fairly mechanically inclined but, have more to learn about cars than I know!

Your Preparedness Planning (type and level) - Moderate level of preps. Feel like Im ahead of the curve of most sheeple. I prep mostly for getting out of "jams" and or natural disasters for my area. Long term preps are progressing slowly.

Your Interests and Hobbies (gardening, wilderness skills, urban survival preparation, knife-making, firearms, food storage, backpacking, etc. ) Family takes up most of my time these days. On my rare free moments, I take to the woods to camp, fish, and hunt. I like shooting too! Your

Membership and Learning Objectives - To keep learning and stay motivated! ]]> Introductions uscgme2 http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19103-Hello-from-SETEX! http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19102-Solar-Geek-checking-in!&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:35:32 GMT Hi All! I was introduced to this great forum only last night and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a wife, mom, major gardener... Hi All! I was introduced to this great forum only last night and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a wife, mom, major gardener (although we are just moving into our new place this week -yikes! so no garden there yet) and try to be a prepper. I have worked in the environmental area for about 20 years and as my site name indicates, our family has been active in the solar arena by living in a solar powered/heated log home for 6 years and our new home will be solar powered and heated with wood and passive solar.

I am looking to learn to hunt; get better at fishing and to really get to know the woods better (BUT NOT TICKS!) ]]> Introductions Solar Geek http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19102-Solar-Geek-checking-in! http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19101-The-magic-letter-quot-S-quot&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 05:07:25 GMT Years ago I sold insurance. The big sellers for sales people was cassette tapes, books, and videos on how to become a "SUCCESS!" Yes, the magic letter "S" seems to draw people like a magnet. Every "so-called" sales "guru" that came out of the woodwork would pawn off his media on us. Oh, there were a few who were "spot on," but very few.

It's no different in the "survival" field. There's that magical letter "S" again! Survivorman, Dual Survival, And I Alone Survived, then just look at the books and videos! We can also add Facebook and the web itself to the mix.

The fact of the matter is that outdoors folk were into survival long before it became a media circus. They didn't have fancy gear, clothing, or a wicked looking knife, just what they needed. Some of the best teaching came fro the Boy Scouts. That's right; a bunch of 12 to 16 year-olds could do things that some on here only fantasize about! Kinda makes you think, don't it? :cool2: ]]> General Survival Discussion Sarge47 http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19101-The-magic-letter-quot-S-quot http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19100-Anyone-know-of-any-wildcrafting-in-the-DC-Virginia-Maryland-or-West-Virginia-area&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:38:22 GMT Hello, I am new to wild crafting and herbology (sp?) in was wondering what tidbits of knowledge you all had for me? Also, anyone know of any... Hello,
I am new to wild crafting and herbology (sp?) in was wondering what tidbits of knowledge you all had for me? Also, anyone know of any foraging/wildcrafting groups in the DMV (DC, VA, MD) area or good websites? I am doing my own interent research right now. Any contribution will be amazing! Thanks so much!

Nina:yes: ]]> Nponce http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?19100-Anyone-know-of-any-wildcrafting-in-the-DC-Virginia-Maryland-or-West-Virginia-area