Hi... Solar power to re-charge batteries to operate 12 volt LED lights work great (I have this system as a back-up). I would suggest a large (133 watt) solar panel and charge controller. The size is...
Type: Posts; User: Mike D'Antonio
Hi... Solar power to re-charge batteries to operate 12 volt LED lights work great (I have this system as a back-up). I would suggest a large (133 watt) solar panel and charge controller. The size is...
Hi...I seldom check in as I don't have Internet out in the woods. I do however have the following means of emergency (and general use) radios.
(1) Amateur (Ham) Radio (FCC KC2GMH)
(2) CB radio with...
I'm not sure why you consider your endeavor a failure? People get ill and to have the intelligence to evac and recoup shows a true Survival drive! Dropping dead out there would only show stupidity....
Hello Bill,
Other than someone killing me and taking my EDC, I can't see how I would ever "accidently lose it". My basic EDC consists of a double Mag Pouch on my right side pants belt with a...
Hello Bill,
Simply put...I NEVER - EVER go into the hills without at least my EDC. This always includes my BK-2, BK-11, Firesteel, and Cottonball Tinder (which there are multitudes of "natural"...
Hello Gentlemen,
I would be hard pressed to deliberately use my .22 for defense. 12ga Shotgun for a "personal touch" and .270 for long range. To be honest...I'd just rather not get into that type...
I've got an old bolt action Marlin (really old like me!) with a nice scope on it. With a little patience small game will almost walk up to you so distance isn't important to me. To me, a 22 LR is a...
Apparently the "Right Reverend Al Sharpton" has already started this BS. I say when they show me how to cut my steak with a teaspoon then we'll talk about it! They can take any knife away they would...
Thanks Crashdive. Now I know how. Mike
Hello Crashdive,
I am NOT "computer literate" at all. Would you mind explaining the easiest way to find posts that I have submitted so I can "find where I was last" in the forum? I'm 60 yrs old and...
Hi crashdive,
I think I messed up on my reply to your post. I use my knife on a very regular basis for bushcraft, I T for SAR and survival, and just plain camping chores. The tool is about 8 years...
Hi Crashdive123,
Thanks for the reply. I use my knife on a very regular basis. Over time, when you sharpen an edge, a small percentage of the blade edge material is removed. Mine has gotten down to...
I removed the epoxy coating from mine because it plugged up my sharpening stones. I did leave it under the scales. Mike
Hello Mike,
I have great luck with FireSteel.com. I have 3 of the 1/2" X 4", 4 of the 3/8" X 2 1/2". I literally keep them and vasoline smeared cotton balls everywhere. I carry a double 9mm mag...