I remember when I did the Baja Texas trail starting from Tecate many many moons ago, a blanket is good enough to act as a tarp when we stop at high noon. Having another blanket around you takes some getting used at first, but later, its okay.
I remember when I did the Baja Texas trail starting from Tecate many many moons ago, a blanket is good enough to act as a tarp when we stop at high noon. Having another blanket around you takes some getting used at first, but later, its okay.
I'm a Gramp who is not computer savvy, give me a slab and the rock ages tablet..I will do fine!
I recommended to collect a book how survive the end days
Buy a kindle and buy a bunch of survival books. Instant one stop survival book library on one device. Although charging a kindle in the woods might be difficult.
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Evoking the 50 year old rule...
First 50 years...worried about the small stuff...second 50 years....Not so much
Member Wahoo Killer knives club....#27
I have a HUGE survival kit. It has almost everything I could need. Books on identifying things, tools, canned and dried food, bottled water, first aid supplies. I started my kit after reading this FREE book that I got.
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I'll pass on giving them my email address. Just a sloppy way to get a mailing list put together. What do you plan on surviving?
Marberry you are an Enduro just getting all that packed into the 60L would be a survival outing for me
But it's all good info and I've copied your list for me to pick and choose
thanks WG
I don't think you are going to get a response...hasn't been around for about 10 years...
Used to talk about being dropped off and left out in the wilderness...for weeks.
Maybe he didn't make it.
He certainly lists a LOT of stuff.......to carry....
List like that usually are "wish lists"...
I don't carry all the stuff in my 3/4 ton P/U
Just saying...
BTW for others to see what is being discussed.
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lol what i bring is a lil eccentric because im a survival junkie but here it is anyway
i use a 60L Woods Backpack to haul all my stuff, complete inventory is
A Outbound Banff Mummy sleeping bag Rated at -18 C (3LB's)
a two person hvy duty dome tent
speacial Edition Leatherman Wave (titanium tools)
Leatherman micra (size of a school eraser) (awsome first aid tool)
One of the earlier nameless leathermans
1 copy of 'Camping & Wilderness survival' by Paul Tawrell , the best wilderness survival book i have ever read i highly recomend it
Full Metal Welder's boots with extrme traction (THE BEST footware i have ever tried)
1 set of colemen rain cloths (jacket and pants)
a 4lb hatchet
a machete
500 wood strike anywhere matches
60 feet of rope (3 braided 550x7's) (breaks at 1200 lbs)
Zippo lighter with fluid refills
1 emergency fanny pack contains
- 2 thick rain poncho's
- 6x6 ft heat wrap
- 10 feet hevy duty cord
- 2 whistles
- 2 compasses
- tweezers
1 military issue folding shovel
1 high quality mapping compass
map pack with topographical maps of Manitoba , North Dakota , Minnesota, Saskatuan, and west Ontario
1 emergency 20 hour candle
1 first aid kit contains :
- 10 foot water proof adhesive tape roll
- various antibiotics including :
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Methylparaben
- Ammonia pads
- isopropyl alcohol
- Iodophor pvp ointment
- iodine
- titratable
(most of these are only legally attainable - from a hospital or certified doctor)
- heavy duty bandages
- cold pack
- syringe
- anticeptics
- painkillers
- eye pad
flagging tape
waterproof match case with flint
5 rolls of snare wire
60 foot roll of strong 1/3 cm thick cord
60 foot roll of strong twine
6 footlong steel stakes
5 feet of strong fabric elastic 1cm thick (used as shock cord)
1 slingshot
250 emergency slingshot bb's
1 12x12 foot heavy duty tarp
waterproof back pack bag
1 buck folding knife
1 gerber folding knife
1 set of binoculars
1 high velocity pellet rifle (more powerfull then a .22)
500 hunting pellets for rifle
1 hand fishing set.
3 heavy duty garbage bags
1 large roll heavy duty ducktape
fingerless gloves
high quality authentic leather 'cowboy' style hat (wide brim great for when its raining)
2 sets of glasses and 1 set of contact lenses
1 set of heavy duty cloths
1 set of light summer cloths
Swimming trunks (wet suit if im planning on boating)
1 tube of superglue ( the rly rly rly powerfull kind )
2 sharpening stones
1 bottle of my emergency fire starter ( alot like napalm )
1 large fishing net (i know im screwed if im caught using it)
1 large bug net
insect repellant
one poison (stricknine, nicotine, arsenic,) dart in a metal box (incase i need to kill a grizzly
web belts in case i need to store things closer at hand
flaregun w/ 3 flares
flashlight (the dyno something kind , you squeze it and it lights up)
if im going in a boat i have another set that stays on the boat (2 heavy to carry)
1lb of jerky
enough pemmican to survive a month
water purification system
3 litres of fresh , (chemicals put in to make it more healthy) water
wool socks
tin cup
1 bottle of kerosene (incase i need lotsa flame from my lighter)
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Geezer Squad....Charter Member #1
Evoking the 50 year old rule...
First 50 years...worried about the small stuff...second 50 years....Not so much
Member Wahoo Killer knives club....#27
What do ya suppose a month's worth of pemmican weighs...
... oh nevermind. snort.
News up date....04-01-08
Wilderness survivor.... remains thought to be those of Marberry..... found under a large pile of gear....buzzards and scavengers had pretty much clean off the bones....
Had been missing for about a years after being dropped off to survive.
Located 100 ft from the road.
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Sorry couldn't resist.....
Geezer Squad....Charter Member #1
Evoking the 50 year old rule...
First 50 years...worried about the small stuff...second 50 years....Not so much
Member Wahoo Killer knives club....#27
Probably more truth to that than you know.
What about this?
I think you would be hard pressed to neglect something so simple yet so useful!!!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...5873667bd826dc
This is a perfect kit that is inexpensive but includes all the basics.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...d6235d789636bd
I love gadgets and these are not just cool they could save your life!
well everyone has got everything, if i have missed or anything id like to add mosquito repellent.
Thanks for the link, but I had to search for a bit to find the recommended list. the direct url I found it at: [URL="https://www.ready.gov/kit"]
That was a nearly thirteen year old post and it looks like the Feds changed their link. Lists are good to have but dependent upon the person and their needs and the type of problem they are planning for. Still, you have to start somewhere. Thanks for the updated link!
Good choice. But my opinion the list is still too long
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