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    Go to Indian Cave State Park, it's about 90...

    Go to Indian Cave State Park, it's about 90 minutes south of you. They have some nice hike in sites. We usually go there at least once a year and do similar stuff. You can go back in there and...
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    I watch them. Like anything else it's...

    I watch them. Like anything else it's entertainment. I DVR them and watch when I'm in bed at night usually. Grady, the mil guy was on the last 2 seasons of the Alaska Survival show.
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    "Let me go please!" LOL

    "Let me go please!" LOL
  4. Thread: Char-Cloth

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    I use an altoids tin. Works very well.

    I use an altoids tin. Works very well.
  5. Thread: survival gun?

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    As someone said above, your situation will...

    As someone said above, your situation will dictate. If I'm taking a gun to head to the hills for, to hide out, during a civilization break down, I'm taking a .22. Light, easy to use(wife & kids...
  6. Thread: First-aid kit

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    Whatever you choose to buy and/or make, make sure...

    Whatever you choose to buy and/or make, make sure it's small enough that you carry it with you. I've seen people get some super-de-duper one, and are all proud of it, and then be out on the trail,...
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    You're right, when I said envious, I meant more...

    You're right, when I said envious, I meant more of the travel portion. Only place I have gotten free travel has been Iraq and soon A-stan, lol. Extreme camping at it's finest,hahaha
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    or they eat you...and not in the good way, lol

    or they eat you...and not in the good way, lol
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    Dear Lord, I just spit dr pepper all over my...

    Dear Lord, I just spit dr pepper all over my keyboard. Nicely played, my friend
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    Sit down, relax and think things through. You...

    Sit down, relax and think things through. You should have a basic idea of the direction you came from, eg:road runs, N-S. Calmly find your way back to the road, by going back along your path in. If...
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    I agree, that if you're going to be an...

    I agree, that if you're going to be an 'instructor' then you should do it correctly. I haven't delved in to all the claims of scripted to shows, etc, as maybe some have. I watch dual survival as...
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    Interview with Bear Grylls

    http://www.backpacker.com/bear-grylls-interview/survival/16371?utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter03


    I know a lot of people here don't like Bear. And of course some...
  13. Thread: Headed Out

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    One other thing to think of. As you are walking...

    One other thing to think of. As you are walking along, keep your eyes open for things you can use as tender,a dn put it in your pocket for later. eg; Birds nest, bark shavings, etc. You can never...
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    Amazing, that we are so scared of inanimate...

    Amazing, that we are so scared of inanimate objects. How sad. When you do go looking for some, the Gerber LMF is a nice knife. I have had one for a couple years, and they work great. I have chopped...
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    I see you have a multi tool, which are nice, but...

    I see you have a multi tool, which are nice, but think about taking a good, stout, fixed blade knife. One that you can chop small branches with if need be.
  16. Thread: "Skills" day

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    Awesome post. It's always fun to just take off...

    Awesome post. It's always fun to just take off on a beautiful day. Question about bow & arrows. Kind of piques my interest, now I'm ready to try that too. A)How did you get the feathers to stay on...
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    A litle bulky, but I like to carry the military...

    A litle bulky, but I like to carry the military canteen with canteen cup. The metal cup I cook/boil water in, etc. It can attach to your pack, or I clip it to my belt,and away I go.
  18. Thread: Survival list

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    Great, now I'm worried. Did I miss something?...

    Great, now I'm worried. Did I miss something? What wrath is coming? Will it be apocolyptic?
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    While I am not a Bear at all, and I know his...

    While I am not a Bear at all, and I know his shows are sometimes circumspect, and the crazy things he does on them, go against every true survival skill, don't sell him short. The man has...
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    LOL, nope been with the same wonderful woman for...

    LOL, nope been with the same wonderful woman for 20 years. We are partners in everything we do. We walk side by side, not one in front of the other. She is my best friend.
    Those kind of...
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    LOL, no. But my wife WANTED a shark for her...

    LOL, no. But my wife WANTED a shark for her birthday. So that's what she got.
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    And what do all these wonderful ladies, who beg...

    And what do all these wonderful ladies, who beg to be spoiled do for their men? Anyone, of either sex, who complains about a gift, or acts like a child, because they didn't get what they felt they...
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    I had never thought of using that. Awesome,...

    I had never thought of using that. Awesome, that's why I love sites like this, you can always learn something.
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    You don't have to go deep into teh wilderness,...

    You don't have to go deep into teh wilderness, and try and find your way out. Go into the woods, leaving your whereabouts, and return time with a responsible person, and just go inthere and use your...
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    A registry does nothing to stop a criminal. When...

    A registry does nothing to stop a criminal. When will people understand that. He will steal or buy from a private dealer. Yes, I am all for background checks(that don't take a week), to give someone...
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