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    Hi... Solar power to re-charge batteries to...

    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...
  2. Sticky: Hi...I seldom check in as I don't have Internet...

    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...
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    I'm not sure why you consider your endeavor a...

    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....
  4. Hello Bill, Other than someone killing me and...

    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...
  5. Hello Bill, Simply put...I NEVER - EVER go...

    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"...
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    Hello Gentlemen, I would be hard pressed to...

    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...
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    I've got an old bolt action Marlin (really old...

    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...
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    Apparently the "Right Reverend Al Sharpton" has...

    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...
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    Thanks Crashdive. Now I know how. Mike

    Thanks Crashdive. Now I know how. Mike
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    Hello Crashdive, I am NOT "computer literate" at...

    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...
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    Hi crashdive, I think I messed up on my reply to...

    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...
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    Hi Crashdive123, Thanks for the reply. I use my...

    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...
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    I removed the epoxy coating from mine because it...

    I removed the epoxy coating from mine because it plugged up my sharpening stones. I did leave it under the scales. Mike
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    Hello Mike, I have great luck with...

    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...
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