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    Hello,
    My name is Brandon and I'm a newbie to the wilderness/survival world. I have camped out plenty of times as a kid, but have not had much teaching in the way of wilderness survival. I will be trying to learn any of the lingo that I can to help keep on pace. Each category of the forum world seems to have its' own specific lingo and abbreviations. I come from an exercise background that has no real bearing here, other than that my CV system should be primed for extensive abuse. I know things are a lot different in the wilderness than in the weight room, and I'm all ears.

    I have been watching and reading a lot of survival blogs, posts, articles and videos. Truth be told the first time I heard "bug out bag" I thought the article was referring to a bag that kept bugs out, and I now know it's an essential survival item when SHTF and I need to "bug out".

    I see there is a lot of content here and I will read as much as I can before chiming in with questions. Nobody likes it when the newb decides to forgo the "search" feature.

    I always like to know the meanings of peoples forum names, so my name of B-urban83 is B for Brandon, urban due to my living situation, and '83 being the year I was born.


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    Welcome Brandon, a lot of people are finally waking up to the need to be self reliant. You'll find a lot of good sound info here, and don't be afraid to ask questions.
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    Welcome to the forum, is a wealth of knowledge and good friendly people I am sure you will enjoy the comrade, and learning and teaching is a process that of course never ends, For LIFE IS A LESSON YOU LEARN IT WHEN IT'S DONE
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    Hello & Welcome

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    Cool Howdy from Sarge!

    Welcome aboard Brandon, I wrote this 6-part blog on Survival with people like you in mind; enjoy!

    http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ng-the-basics.
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    Welcome home. If a term or acronym throws you it can probably be looked up here:

    http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ions-and-Terms
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    Hello and welcome. I must say I'm a little disappointed int the meaning of your name. I was thinking bourbon with a proof of 83.
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    Welcome to the forum. Lots of good teachers in here, more then willing to help ya.

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    Hunter63, saying, Hey, and Welcome.
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    hello & welcome

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarge47 View Post
    Welcome aboard Brandon, I wrote this 6-part blog on Survival with people like you in mind; enjoy!

    http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ng-the-basics.
    thanks, i have this link loaded and ready to read
    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    Welcome home. If a term or acronym throughs you it can probably be looked up here:

    http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ions-and-Terms
    i also have this one loaded for a reference point, thanks!
    Quote Originally Posted by crashdive123 View Post
    Hello and welcome. I must say I'm a little disappointed int the meaning of your name. I was thinking bourbon with a proof of 83.
    sorry for disappointing, i had to think of something quick

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    also, thank you all for the warm welcome

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    Hello Brandon, and welcome on the forum!
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    Welcome my friend!

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    thanks again everyone!

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