what did you do this week to prepare [Archive] - Page 7

RealPreppersWearPurple

03-18-2012, 04:06 AM

I read this entire thread and many others. Joined the site.
I changed the oil in my truck, 13 quarts.
Bought my first first-aid kit. I'm currently working on my first BOB.
Bought some throwing knives, axe and a book on throwing knives from amazon. Added a lot of items to my wish list(not all to be purchased there, but just to keep a list).
I've never though of growing my own veggies, but once I have the time and resources, I will now.
Knowledge is power

Wildthang

03-18-2012, 06:07 PM

Nada nothing zilch, been too busy woking on the laundry room, but then again, the only thing I can do to prep more than I already have is to store more food!

erunkiswldrnssurvival

03-18-2012, 10:43 PM

I wrote down 100 survival bushcraft project builds. they cover the major needs of someone in the wilderness. i think my favorite build is the two prod Father and Son Bow...

hunter63

03-19-2012, 11:22 AM

Gun show, added to stocks of ammo, brass, and Handi Rifles........

RealPreppersWearPurple

03-26-2012, 02:47 AM

Cleaned out my truck, organized my garage(I rent it), practiced knife throwing and sharpened my axe

FirstCavApache64

03-26-2012, 11:38 AM

Updated Bug Out Bag with stuff from the gun show two weekends ago. Zeroed the scope on my new 6.8 SPC AR15 and I think with some time I am really going to like that rifle. I finished reading the SAS Survival Handbook. Next on the list is prepping my garden beds and finishing planting onions and potatos for this year.

Johnnybugout

04-13-2012, 01:47 AM

I revised my emergency evacuation plan and my family and I practiced several different scenarios. I also purchased another 12 month food supply, so we are set for a long, long time!

el-amigo

04-13-2012, 03:34 AM

I just finished my urban light weight first aid kit. Planning to buy a good flint and steel...

kyratshooter

04-13-2012, 09:59 AM

Rebuilt the utility trailer. New floor and sides. It is a homestead necessity and replaces a pickup truck for me.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q553/DonaldStancliff/001-5.jpg

When the temp tops 60 I will apply paint.

hunter63

04-13-2012, 02:42 PM

Nice, .....Looks like hinges with removeable pins for take down?
One can never have too many trailers.....

crashdive123

04-13-2012, 03:35 PM

Don't forget to put the tent poles in the trailer.:innocent:

Wildthang

04-17-2012, 11:49 AM

600 rounds of PMC 9mm ammo in a dry box...............Glock food!

your_comforting_company

04-18-2012, 10:34 AM

Cleaned up our new land well enough to pitch tents and build a fire. Next step is to put out a fire ring and build a small clay oven for cooking. Hopefully by years' end we'll be able to put down a hand-pump well. It's two miles from the Creek, so the aquifer will be shallow, cold, and clean. We're going to start off with fencing in the front, garden right behind it (the property faces south) and let most of the rest stay woods except for a trail leading back to the "midway" where we'll start our "shack". The only area that is almost clean is in the very back and I'm going to set up a beehive or two back there to help pollinate all the huckleberries and muskadines. All the trees are really big so there aren't many herbs growing.
We've got a lot of work to do to make it livable, but make no mistake; we want it to remain mostly the thick woods that it already is!

tj922

05-29-2012, 12:45 PM

I added a cold steel tomahawk to my kit. Hit the dollar store for more peroxide, tuna salad, and first aid bandages.

kyratshooter

05-30-2012, 10:01 AM

The only area that is almost clean is in the very back and I'm going to set up a beehive or two back there to help pollinate all the huckleberries and muskadines.

You have muskidines???

One of my most pleasant and unforgetable memories centers around a cool April evening, a campfire, good company and a gallon jug of year old muskidine wine!

Wildthang

05-30-2012, 12:07 PM

I put together a small essential survival kit so when I dont have my BOB, I am at least have some of the essentials!

Spartan300

05-30-2012, 08:33 PM

Planted more squash, beans, and tomatoes. Added some new fencing on the upper field and fired up the generator for its monthly run.

el-amigo

05-31-2012, 12:40 AM

I just packed a simple survivor backpack in the corner of my room.
I put in ordinary survivor stuff, dry food, SAS Survivor Handbook, etc.
If I have to run in hurry I just grab it and go...

Rick

05-31-2012, 12:26 PM

Spartin - What kind of squash?

SQWERL

06-01-2012, 11:34 AM

I finally finished reading this entire thread. this week I have bought a magnesium fire starter, tested it out, started a simple exercise routine, am playing around with different EDC loads and packs, and purchased my first mora knife from safe zone. I got the classic number 3 and im looking to buy another one. I can't wait for it to come in. plus my dad gave me his old left handed bow. But I got to strengthen my shoulder the for the pull. I injured it in an accident back in october. I am done with physical therapy now I need to get the strength back.

crashdive123

06-01-2012, 12:27 PM

Don't rush the strengthening thing. Not sure of the nature of your injury, but muscles progress much faster then tendons. You might regain the muscle strength to progress at a pace that your tendons will not support. Slow and steady.

SQWERL

06-01-2012, 01:55 PM

No Crash nothing too crazy. Just some easy pushups against kitchen counter, some no weight squats, and some crunches. Rick, I got my mora its razor sharp! Thanks probly going to order another one soon.

SQWERL

06-01-2012, 02:22 PM

My accident was blown up crank on my vintage scooter. Got over to the shoulder, and made the mistake going into the grass. Bike flew out from under me and i smacked the grass at 40ish m.p.h. Crunched my knee and shoulder. Thank god I wear all the gear all the time. Doing good after p.t. Just cant lift real heavy stuff yet.

Rick

06-01-2012, 03:32 PM

Good luck with your recovery. Time is your friend in that regard.

crashdive123

06-01-2012, 05:45 PM

Hope your recovery is steady and complete.

SQWERL

06-01-2012, 07:28 PM

Thanks guys!

Jimmyq

06-01-2012, 07:54 PM

Picked up a surplus USMC MARPAT / Coyote tarp, need to fix a little nick in it but otherwise its in great shape and will be installed in the BOB / Camp pack. Still looking for a good poncho but that might wait till Fall.

crashdive123

06-10-2012, 05:40 PM

Split some wood and upgraded my wood storage area. Had to do this between rain drops - we've had well over 20 inches of rain in the last two weeks. It's much needed - so no complaints here.

Old storage "shed" was built with scraps that were handy. It was a bit rickety (no relation to Rick I'm told).

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Picked up and split some wood following Tropical Storm Beryl.

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Between the rains.

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New storage is better built as well as larger........gotta get ready for those harsh winters we have here.:innocent: Now to get some more storm blow downs to finish filling it.

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Jimmyq

06-10-2012, 06:50 PM

Picked up a fishing pole (a basic Zebco rod and reel) for my son, his first, and a ball glove, also his first. :) I love garage sale season. Still on the hunt for a few more cast iron cooking implements, they seem hard to come by.

Rick

06-10-2012, 10:11 PM

Check Goodwill. I've actually picked up quite a few skillets there. You can check Craig's List for ovens and other cast iron. I picked up a Dutch Oven through Craig's List. Just shy away from the advert that says, "Cast Iron for sale. Looking for unsuspecting buyer with lots of cash in his pockets."

nell67

06-10-2012, 10:25 PM

Bought a new 8000w electric start genset for $600 at an estate auction,still in the box,only time it had been started was just before the auction started,they pulled it out of the box,FILLED it and started it up. THe poor gentleman bought it a year ago on June 2nd,and passed away before he even took it out of the packaging.

Jimmyq

07-03-2012, 09:13 PM

now up to 4 cast iron skillets thanks to goodwill and sally anne stores although still looking for the perfect dutch oven, each under 9$. Due to my career as a landscraper I end up hitting the green waste dump almost daily, right next door is a lumber yard, they have a wonderful free firewood bin next to a big table saw they do custom cutting on. I have been buttering up the yard boss with idle chatter and lollipops (which I get for free at my storage facility) and he has been holding up some good finds for me. Yesterday I got 27 - 18" 2x6 and today I got 68 - 1 foot 2x6 to add to my camp/prep pile. Will continue to check in a couple times a week with him to see how much I can get, free :D

Rick

07-03-2012, 10:48 PM

Congrats on the skillets. That Dutch Oven is going to be a little harder to come by. Folks don't give those up too easy. Yard sells might be your best bet or keep an eye on Craig's List.

Free wood is about the best price going. Nice score!

Jimmyq

07-03-2012, 11:03 PM

yup, still looking but I have the fallback of a few retail stores if I cave, around $50 for the 4 qt model I am interested in.

natertot

07-08-2012, 08:15 PM

The past few weeks I have accomplished alot in general preparedness.

1) Built a better reloading bench, although have not had the chance to try it out.
2) Upgraded my EDC chain by adding a pocket sized knife sharpener, p-38 can opener, and a paracord lanyard.
3) Learned how to make a paracord lanyard using a cobra braid. (Thanks to Parachordist!)
4) Replaced the brakes on the car.
5)Bought a Presto 16qt pressure canner.
6) Canned 7 pints of green beans, 7 pints of carrots, 5 pints of dill pickle slices, and 4 qts of dill pickle spears. The new pressure canner works well!
7) Assembled a basic power outage kit containing three flashlights with extra batteries, two packs of matched, a lighter and 32 candles rated for three hours each.

Lot's more to do, but a little at time doees it!

Rick

07-09-2012, 08:46 AM

Ya dun good!

ranger2187

07-09-2012, 04:21 PM

Still pretty new to the whole prepaing thing, but I have been pretty busy (thats to sites like this filled with good advice and knowledge).

Past 2 weeks I bought:
Katadyn water purifier
Water purification tablets
N95 masks
fire starter "kit"
blood clot
israeli bandages
2xback packs
tomahawk and machete
Marlin 795
Glock 19
Remington 870 tactical express
Couple of boxes of ammo for each
range time for the family

Still have more to do, but cannot make the wife to upset...so baby steps here on out ;)

Rick

07-09-2012, 04:28 PM

Sounds like you did a lot. Never make the wife mad. Survival rule #1.

grokh5499

07-16-2012, 10:27 AM

I joined this forum and finally finished reading this thread. It is nice to see so many different approaches. I just printed the disaster preparedness plan. Skimmed through some of it the other night. We have a lot of the items recommended, they just aren't rounded up. My main priority right now is to get water for 72 hours for the family and pets - hubby, two kids, 3 dogs and a cat. We had a sewer beak in the water mains in town last year. Restaurants were closed and all the bottled water was gone! Luckily my water service was through a different company so it didn't affect our family, but just 2 miles away my daycare lady had to by bottled water to stay open. My daughter played with some of the stock and then we had a leak in a line to our hot water heater in our rental so we had to go without water for about 9 hours. That water stock made it much easier! - Also have the katidyn pen, iodine tablets, bleach options available until I get that water stock back up to snuff.

Rick

07-16-2012, 04:23 PM

If you can set aside some money each payday in your budget for those things you want to get. Start with the items that provide the most protection the quickest (smoke alarms, CO2 alarms, weather radios, etc.). Whatever is important to you and your family and whatever you need the most. Then expand out. You don't have to do it all at once just slow and steady and you'll get there.

On the water outage. Don't forget you have water stored in your water heater.

ranger2187

07-16-2012, 04:50 PM

This week I practiced shooting my various weapons, bought a box of 12g and 9mm, repacked my get home bag, bought some gallon water jugs, oatmeal, beans, and got more multi-vitamins.

grokh5499

07-16-2012, 07:11 PM

Ah man I totally forgot about that, I knew that, but forgot. How would I access it? I mean I have drained them before for routine maintenance but most hoses are lined with lead, and how would you control the water pressure so as not to waste it? Mine is not cranked up crazy high but burns are still a concern as I have a two daughters two and ten, and burns aren't fun to begin with no matter what the situation.

Rick

07-16-2012, 07:33 PM

If your water is off for an extended period of time then either shut off the breaker to the water heater or close the gas valve depending on whether it's electric or gas. If it's gas it helps to know how to relight the pilot light, too.

Shut off your water at the main valve. This will either be at the meter or a valve of some type used to isolate the house. You need to know which and where they are located anyway.

I'm not sure what you mean by the hose being lead lined. If you are talking about a garden hose then no, they aren't. If your water heater sits on the floor you will need a hose. If it's elevated then you should be able to drain it into a container of some type. The water will be the temperature the thermostat is set for so it will be 125F + depending on what it is set at. Just attach the hose to the drain bib and turn the bib on. This is usually done with a screwdriver. Once you have collected the amount of water you need then turn it off. Allow the water to cool or use it as is if you are using it for hygiene. There will be no pressure. It will drain by gravity.

There is a pressure relief valve on top of the water heater. Once you have drained some of the water you can open that valve so you don't create a vacuum inside the water heater. Opening the valve will allow air to flow in as you drain water out.

When your water comes back on close your pressure relief valve. Make certain your bib is closed. Turn your water back on at the main valve. Allow the water heater to refill. Open your faucets to allow any air in the lines to escape. Don't forget to do this to the washing machine, too. After the air has cleared the lines then close all faucets. Once the water heater has refilled you can turn the breaker back on or turn your gas back on at the water heater and relight the pilot light.

If I missed anything someone jump in. I think that's it.

SQWERL

08-01-2012, 12:33 AM

bought new fletchings for my arrows, bought ammo for my rifles, learning to use my mom's old sewing machine (going to try to make a quilt), still dialing in EDC and BOB, repurposing milk jugs and soda bottles for water storage. the jugs are also great to put in the freezer to use in the cooler.

Jimmyq

08-01-2012, 12:59 AM

probably a minor effort but I spent 20 minutes making breadcrumbs from the last few weeks dried bread ends and stale buns. :)

sofasurfer

08-03-2012, 04:30 AM

I bought a Coleman stove. I will finish up my pickel barrel composter tomorrow. Getting ready to buy a handgun. And hears a good one that I hope everyone opens their eyes to...I am studying up on the "Constitutional Sheriff". Seems that under the Constitution, the local sheriff is THE HIGHEST AUTHORITY IN YOUR COUNTY. This means that he has the authority to stand tall against the federal government. The sheriffs oath is, not to the government, not to the state, not to the law. His oath is to the U.S. Constitution (the highest authority in the land) and the State Constitution. His duty is to protect his citizens from all enemies, FOREIGN (U.N.?) and DOMESTIC (abusive federal laws?). I know a lot of people will say, "what the...?". But for the sake of having hope for America, that this "situation" can be turned around, Go to www.cspoa.org and go to www.youtube.com and search for "cspoa" and "Sheriff Richard Mack". There ARE American heros.

Celticwarrior

08-03-2012, 05:09 AM

"This means that he has the authority to stand tall against the federal government."
LOL. If you have ever watched a local sheriff (not the deputies, but the actual sheriff) for a county have to try to get a word in edgewise between state, federal and local law enforcement over jurisdiction, you wouldn't think they have that much power.

sofasurfer

08-03-2012, 06:20 AM

That is my point. Many Sheriffs spend their careers not taking the trouble to think about the oath they took. And whats worse, they think they work for the law. I contacted one of our local sheriff candidates and he told me that as far as he knows, federal law IS the supreme law of the land. I won't be calling him for help. The CSPOA (Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association) is an organization of sheriffs who take seriously their oath to "uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States". These are "Constitutional Sheriffs", not just sheriffs. The sheriff is the only law enforement official elected by the people and he is answerable ONLY to the people who elected him.
Please take the time to watch these 2 videos (for starters)... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3hS8cNWdhg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4ygEk7lvvg
There are many videos (search "cspoa" and "sheriff richard mack") from the Jan 2012 CSPOA conference.
By the way, Sheriff Mack sued the feds over the Brady bill and won.
I truely believe in this as a tool for the survival of America.
If your just a sheriff, your part of the problem. If your a Constitutional Sheriff, your part of the solution.

BENESSE

08-08-2012, 12:52 PM

hunter63

08-08-2012, 09:28 PM

Service the wheel bearing, tires (including spare) and such on the covered "job"trailer....added X tire iron to be carried with floor jack in trailer.....don't need to get into the truck to change a tire.
I bet the lug nuts haven't been off in a year, added a can of WD-40 an flashlight to rear tool box....everything "smooth now".

grokh5499

08-08-2012, 09:49 PM

Since my last post on this thread about about three weeks ago I have, repurposed water jugs, got the running leak fixed in my master toilet, read a lot of threads on this forum, practiced a few different ways to start fire- I learned I am rustier than I thought I was, let my daughter-10, start a fire! She did awesome!, froze a few tomatoes, got a cavity filled, had blood work drawn, continuing to potty train our youngest, (we are actually done with diapers but still fine tuning), and found two alternate ways home from work. I am currently temping so my workplace has been changing a lot lately.

Kosuki

08-09-2012, 02:10 AM

This week, did nothing to prepare, been very busy with stuff. I will do something next week ^^

grokh5499

08-12-2012, 07:06 AM

Just ordered 2 sealed buckets of freeze dried Wise Foods 60 serving entrees.
They were on sale (better price than Wise website) and I'm happy it's all vegetarian.

A nice addition to MH #10 cans I already have.

(Mr B's gonna kill me.)

Ms B. have your tried that brand? I haven't tried that brand and was wondering if you actually like them.

crashdive123

08-12-2012, 11:32 AM

I have tried the Wise Food brand and liked it. Like any other food that you buy for long term storage, make sure you look at the serving size, calorie count and nutritional information to make sure it suits your needs.

BENESSE

08-12-2012, 04:11 PM

Ms B. have your tried that brand? I haven't tried that brand and was wondering if you actually like them.

I tried a couple of free samples Wise sent me as a promotion last year. Liked them but didn't buy any until now. The price is right, the sealed bucket to hold it all is a great idea and I love the fact that I can forget about it for +-25yrs. Rotating is fine but can be a pita with my type of setup where it's not easy to get to stuff.

The only negative I see with this type of food is that the sodium content is excetionally high; (that's why it tastes good) but in a SHTF scenario that'll be the least of your problems.

SpecWar

08-22-2012, 12:30 PM

Picked up some tether cord & mini sol lights from County Comm
new to me Randall #15 Airmen knife (Awesome Blade)
MH & Coleman meals
Misc First Aid supplies
3k of Zombie ammo (never enough)
4 HP Streamlights for mounting on AR's

1stimestar

08-22-2012, 01:33 PM

Purging 3 bedroom house full of crap to fit into a small cabin, again. That has to count for some type of preparedness!

hunter63

08-22-2012, 01:59 PM

Yes that does and a job it is.......
Spent some time yesterday cleaning out and checking water collection system on the taj ma shed....cleaned and flushed both barrels, bleached, and flushed again.....transferred 50 gal from collection drum to pump equipped drum, flushed water heater, and lines....made sure mice hadn't eaten wiring.

Installed solar shed light, started up 4 wheelers, gen sets and mowers......needed battery service on a couple of units........

hunter63

08-22-2012, 02:00 PM

It has come to my attention that the more stuff you have the more time and money is needed to keep up with it all..........

1stimestar

08-22-2012, 02:19 PM

That's what I love about cabin dwelling. You only can keep something if it is really, really important, and you can find a space to put it. Cuts down on the detritus of life.

Hunter, I looked in my 55 gallon water barrel and it looked clean. Do you think I should bleach it out before using it for drinking water? It was about 1/3 of the way full and I would hate to waste that water since I am hauling it in by 5 gallon jugs. I also put a board over the top. Wouldn't want any varmints falling in. They tend to try to come inside when it gets cold.

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hunter63

08-22-2012, 07:41 PM

Actually it looks just like the ones I use, but I'm getting my water for this system from the shed roof and gutter system.

I wouldn't think it would have near the problems of keeping it clean as I do, mine being out side and all.
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As long as the water is clean when you put it in the drum,.....should stay that way, I think you are good to go.

Jimmyq

08-22-2012, 08:21 PM

Would you think electrical that close to water should be GFI? I am pretty sure thats building code around these parts, all outdoor outlets and any near a sink are that way for years now.

your_comforting_company

08-22-2012, 08:58 PM

Nice setup H. We just sit buckets in the corners of the valleys and collect that way.
I need to set up something like this that will reach the garden.

1stimestar

08-23-2012, 02:45 PM

What is this "building code" of which you speak? Bwahahahhaaaa!

Sourdough

08-23-2012, 03:21 PM

What is this "building code" of which you speak? Bwahahahhaaaa!

Building Codes, Alaskans don't need no stinking Building Codes.

hunter63

08-23-2012, 04:19 PM

Yeah well, there 'really" isn't any electricity in the shed either......that's just an illusion.....besides my electric company guy says that the fog in the valley trips the GFI anyway....if you know what I mean......Thats when the mice don't chew the wires.

Oh yeah, you can take as long of shower as you want....but you will only have 2-1/2 gal of hot water.......

silvergma

08-24-2012, 12:51 AM

moved some of our preps to the mag leaders house,, we are going to be staying there for awhile while things get changed ... tightening up and tweaking tomorrow and creating soup mixes for the stash..

kyratshooter

08-24-2012, 11:51 AM

Hunter, I looked in my 55 gallon water barrel and it looked clean. Do you think I should bleach it out before using it for drinking water? It was about 1/3 of the way full and I would hate to waste that water since I am hauling it in by 5 gallon jugs.

Hey 1TS, think about getting a 12V RV waterpump. You can plug it into the electric of your vehicle and pump water directly from one tank to the other. No hauling of 5gal containers at 50 pounds each.

I once had a system like yours/hunter's only with 2 barrels outside and one inside, one barrel stayed empty for the transport duty. Even a plastic garbage can would work for the hauling. 150 gallons would last me 2-3 weeks.

I pumped from my spring into barrel #1, transported and placed in tower tank #2. The whole system gravity fed from there.

I found that my Zodi shower unit would give a very good shower on 2 gallons of water. Soak down, lather up, spray off and you are good for another month!

You want to learn how a shower unit works take it to a rondy mid summer in TN! I know exactly how many showers you can get from a single 1# propane can, how much water it takes for shower/hair washing (as seperate or continuious activities) and the exact temperature it needs to be to prevent the Misses from smacking you up side of the head when she comes out of that little tent!

crashdive123

08-24-2012, 01:40 PM

1stimestar - unless you know for sure - I would recommend disinfecting the barrel.

hunter63

08-24-2012, 02:46 PM

Mine get doused with chlorine from time to time....just did that.....These weren't made to drink but for the shower.
Shower started with "The hanging solar bag", moved to the Zolar, in the location the present set up is in.....slanted roof was to clear the propane Zolar heater....(you can't shut it off, or it will over heat, so in between hose and nozzle get dropped back in bucket to recirculate).

My Zolar pump was powered by 4 D-cells, and was self contained.

The progression from the "pump in the bucket" to "pump in the drum"...12 volt sprayer pump (w/addaptor from 120 to 12 v)with pressure shut off, shut off nozzle, pump would shut down(shut off not working right now)....water from drum with long hose..but still used the Zolar heater......

Next moved to the electric water heater, w/out mixing valve.......worked well and still does very well.
You can see the shower curtains that closed off the "shower porch"

I used to transport water from neighbors pump and fill the drum.....then added the rain catchment gutters.

Didn't use it last year, so had to do the service work, and make sure it still was working well.

My transport drum went with the Zolar kit and was sold to the neighbor to the east.....he hasn't used it yet.

hunter63

08-24-2012, 02:49 PM

Would you think electrical that close to water should be GFI? I am pretty sure thats building code around these parts, all outdoor outlets and any near a sink are that way for years now.

The switch in the pic is 12v and is in a Bell box now, runs the pump.......yeah does look odd.....

1stimestar

08-24-2012, 03:25 PM

Hey 1TS, think about getting a 12V RV waterpump. You can plug it into the electric of your vehicle and pump water directly from one tank to the other. No hauling of 5gal containers at 50 pounds each.

I once had a system like yours/hunter's only with 2 barrels outside and one inside, one barrel stayed empty for the transport duty. Even a plastic garbage can would work for the hauling. 150 gallons would last me 2-3 weeks.

I pumped from my spring into barrel #1, transported and placed in tower tank #2. The whole system gravity fed from there.

I found that my Zodi shower unit would give a very good shower on 2 gallons of water. Soak down, lather up, spray off and you are good for another month!

You want to learn how a shower unit works take it to a rondy mid summer in TN! I know exactly how many showers you can get from a single 1# propane can, how much water it takes for shower/hair washing (as seperate or continuious activities) and the exact temperature it needs to be to prevent the Misses from smacking you up side of the head when she comes out of that little tent!
I thought about an actual tank that could just ride around in the back of my 4 runner and one of those little pumps. My main problem with that is that in the winter, my back window doesn't work. I think it needs a new switch. But yea, I will be looking into the pump because these stairs are steep to haul water up and it's only going to be more difficult after it snows.
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1stimestar - unless you know for sure - I would recommend disinfecting the barrel.
Yea, I've pretty much resigned myself to add bleach to existing water, use it for cleaning and run it out. Then start with fresh water that I can be sure of.

1stimestar

08-24-2012, 03:55 PM

Here's my old shower set up. I also belonged to the gym and took most of my showers there.
http://cloud9doula.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_2423.jpg

hunter63

08-24-2012, 05:01 PM

The transfer pump i use to pump one drum to the other, is actually a 120 v pump for emptying water beds.....
Now if you were to pull up as close as you can, drop a hose in the drum in the truck, then plug in in the house, transferring the water to your inside tank.

Before gutters, I hauled a drum in a trailer behind the 4 wheeler, then transfer it with that pump....like this one.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-marine-utility-water-pump-94639.html

Mine is 120 volts, this one is 12 volt so could plug into vechical to load and un load water.

Funny on how little water you use in a shower....if you have to haul it 5 gal at a time....LOl

Jimmyq

08-24-2012, 08:33 PM

Hunter, gotcha.

1stimer, cool, I think I have 3 of those 5 gallon showers and a one gallon one for backpacking, they have been handy in years past for a warm cleanse of camp funk.

tj922

08-31-2012, 12:39 PM

Well I got my Jeep running, (Electrical issue). I picked up 3 more five gallon water containers for water storage. bought more ammo.

1stimestar

08-31-2012, 03:34 PM

Prepping as a state = good.

Remote Alaska to stockpile food, just in case

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska is known for pioneering, self-reliant residents who are accustomed to remote locations and harsh weather. Despite that, Gov. Sean Parnell worries a major earthquake or volcanic eruption could leave the state's 720,000 residents stranded and cut off from food and supply lines. His answer: Build giant warehouses full of emergency food and supplies, just in case.

For some in the lower 48, it may seem like an extreme step. But Parnell says this is just Alaska.

In many ways, the state is no different than the rest of America. Most people buy their groceries at stores, and rely on a central grid for power and heat. But, unlike the rest of the lower 48, help isn't a few miles away. When a fall storm cut off Nome from its final fuel supply last winter, a Russian tanker spent weeks breaking through thick ice to reach the remote town.

Weather isn't the only thing that can wreak havoc in Alaska, where small planes are a preferred mode of transportation and the drive from Seattle to Juneau requires a ferry ride and 38 hours in a car. The state's worst natural disaster was in 1964, when a magnitude-9.2 earthquake and resulting tsunami killed 131 people and disrupted electrical systems, water mains and communication lines in Anchorage and other cities.

"We have a different motivation to do this, because help is a long ways away," said John Madden, Alaska's emergency management director.

The state plans two food stockpiles in or near Fairbanks and Anchorage, two cities that also have military bases. Construction on the two storage facilities will begin this fall, and the first food deliveries are targeted for December. The goal is to have enough food to feed 40,000 people for up to a week, including three days of ready-to-eat meals and four days of bulk food that can be prepared and cooked for large groups. To put that number into perspective, Alaska's largest city, Anchorage, has about 295,000 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and Juneau, its third largest, about 31,000.

Read the rest of the story here:

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-08-29/remote-alaska-to-stockpile-food-just-in-case

Wildthang

09-01-2012, 04:25 PM

I started up both generators and let them run for a few minutes, filled up a bunch of gas cans along with 5 gallons of kerosene.

crashdive123

09-01-2012, 08:39 PM

I started up both generators and let them run for a few minutes, filled up a bunch of gas cans along with 5 gallons of kerosene.

While starting them ensures that the engine runs - plug something in to them to make sure the generator part is still working.

hunter63

09-01-2012, 08:43 PM

Yeah, and make sure it not surging with volt meter.

Started the small 2.5k gen set in shed last week, old gas, started up but would only run on have choke, light plugged in bright /dim, bright/dim.....
Drain it out (did have Stable in it)....freash gas and ran just fine.....
Left it run for 1/2 hour.

Wildthang

09-02-2012, 11:57 AM

While starting them ensures that the engine runs - plug something in to them to make sure the generator part is still working.

I have a generator receptacle on my pole barn that back feeds into the house and barn electrical system, so I just open the main breaker in the pole barn panel, and let the generator run the pole barn lights and whatever else is on at the time. So I did do a load test as well.
My pole barn is super insulated and heated, so even in the winter, it never gets below 45 degrees. This keeps the gas in my generators and motorcycle from the moisture and temperature changes that happens in a noninsulated building, so gasoline with stanilizer lasts a very long time in there.

jfeatherjohn

09-02-2012, 09:20 PM

Well, I wrapped a few more things with orange duct tape. I dropped by the local CAP ranch st sqore and found a deal on an orange beenie and vest (the old ones were pretty old). I finished the set up on what I think will be my new primary knife).
Oh, I stopped by thr trading post and bought some snakeshot for my new 22LR Mare's Leg...I was meaning to do it, but it kept skipping my mind.
I have been having a running argument with a really old buddy of mine about my basic first aid kit...its a long story...I've got some more advanced stuff coming
(Amazon), cause if I don't, he's not going to shut his mouth.
God bless him...

Rick

09-03-2012, 07:24 AM

Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Bulk up that 1st aid kit!

blkhawk21

09-05-2012, 05:16 PM

Canned and canned and canned this past weekend. Tomatoes, jam and apple sauce. Still need to do beets and some other veggies. I also bought a 22lr pistol hopefully will shoot this coming weekend.

Nui10

09-07-2012, 12:00 AM

for what ever lies ahead, i want this thread to get thousands of posts and veiws i would like everyone every week to say what they have done no matter how big or small, did you store one more bag of beans or did you purchase the 30,000 dollar wind and solar package or like me i started at a new church this week first time in a long time and i am not religous and this is a non denominational church but it is full of folks who are farmers and such so for me it is about networking and bartering with my plumbing and heating background i can possibly trade offf some of these skills for a calf or someting like that
so what did you do this week to prepare?

Newbie novice,I've joined the forum and started reading up on all the great ideas here so I can get started. Wow so much to learn. Appreciate any pointers. What should i focus on first

grokh5499

09-07-2012, 05:20 PM

I dusted off my pressure cooker to cook some rice in a hurry for my daughter who is sick only to have my presto pressure interlock assembly gasket break when I went to put it all together. So everyone get out your pressure cookers if you haven't used them for a while and check your rubber! And buy extra so you won't be stuck in the middle of a bad situation frustrated that your gaskets won't seal because they have dried out!

http://www.pressurecooker-outlet.com/prestointerlocks.htm

crashdive123

09-07-2012, 06:36 PM

Good advice. I know that several members use the All American Pressure Cooker/Canner that does not use a gasket.

Jimmyq

09-10-2012, 02:09 AM

did a last minute 2 night camp out with my son this weekend, BOB's with a few extra groceries. had fun and did fine, he didnt know it wasnt just a last minute camping trip :) 8264

BENESSE

09-20-2012, 06:00 PM

In a couple of weeks Mr. B and I will be taking a six hour "Boots On The Ground" course on Basic Wilderness Survival. (gotta start somewhere)

Here's a description of what we're supposed to learn:

SHELTER - A debris hut, works in 90% of the wilderness and is 90% effective in most weather. Learn how to build it. Just one of the many survival shelters.
WATER - Simply - location and purification
FIRE (http://www.mtnscoutsurvival.com/Classes/Fire.html) - ‘Fire-by-friction’ is truly a great skill to have. Fire keeps us warm, cooks our food, guides us through the dark and keeps us company.
FOOD - Learn some of the resources out in the wilds, whether it be plant or animal.
PLANTS/TREES - WE will discuss some of the medicinal and utilitarian uses of the plant life around us.
PRIMITIVE SKILLS (http://www.mtnscoutsurvival.com/Classes/PrimitiveSkills.html) - These are the skills one must learn while in the bush. Example - cordage, proper knife techniques, baskets, traps, etc...
TRACKING (http://www.mtnscoutsurvival.com/TrackerStudyPath.html) - Patterns, sign tracking, and the science of ‘pressure releases’.
AWARENESS - Nature observation, meditation, concentric rings of communication.
MOVEMENT - Learn to be stealth. Stalking, Fox Walk, Weasel Walk, and more!

So excited!!!

BENESSE

09-20-2012, 06:06 PM

A bit about the school:
http://money.cnn.com/video/smallbusiness/2012/03/27/sbt-doomsday-survival-school.cnnmoney/?iid=HP_LN
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/28/arts/in-central-park-learning-to-survive-in-the-wild.html?_r=3&scp=1&sq=mountain+scout&st=cse

hunter63

09-20-2012, 06:29 PM

That is pretty cool, I guess I wondered about stuff like this in the cities........Good on you.

How did you find it?

BENESSE

09-20-2012, 06:37 PM

That is pretty cool, I guess I wondered about stuff like this in the cities........Good on you.

How did you find it?

Didn't even know this school existed until one of those Groupon deals showed up on my radar.
They have enough stuff to keep me busy for a long time. At least now I don't have to fly to South Dakota to practice.

hunter63

09-20-2012, 06:52 PM

I hear ya......Very cool, should be fun.

I watch the paper, seems a lot of outdoor programs at the local museum, library and wildlife areas......mostly for kids, but take how I good hooked up with the archaeological society.

Checked out the Groupon deal....giving it a try....Thanks

Wildthang

09-20-2012, 07:25 PM

Wildthang

09-20-2012, 07:30 PM

Oh, I bought $500 bucks worth of Augusen Farms staples, like flour, onion flakes, cheese, baking powder, rice, beans, and more dehydrated milk, brocolli, tomatoe powder, awwwww heck, I can't even remember what all I bought but it was a bunch of stuff. I wanted long term storage ingredients so we can cook garden veggies and fruits. It makes sense to me that just dehydrated meals would get old in a hurry!

crashdive123

09-20-2012, 08:10 PM

Good deal B. Have fun.

Rick

09-20-2012, 10:10 PM

That's outstanding, B. I expect all sorts of knowledge to be flowin' from Gotham in a few weeks.

crashdive123

09-20-2012, 10:12 PM

And pictures.........or it never happened.

BENESSE

09-20-2012, 11:29 PM

I am really psyched! Hope I can do half as well as Intothenew's grand kids. Mr. B (who doesn't know we're doing this...surprise, honey!) is a highly decorated boy scout so it'll probably be like riding a bike for him. Me, if all else fails, I can probably use my short fuse to start a fire. Pictures will be taken no matter what.

Jimmyq

10-02-2012, 07:44 PM

So I am driving back to the job site after a burger lunch today and notice smoke, a LOT of thick black smoke, as the crow flies its about 13-15 miles away ( I know this after I heard where exactly it was on the radio) so I decide work can wait, time for a drill! I wanted to see how fast I could get back (while obeying traffic laws in general ) to my atorage area where I have an NBC US surplus gas mask with a bunch of other 'stuff'. Took me about 12 minutes on the road and 6 minutes in my storage locker to get to where I had the mask boxed up, under other boxes, behind an old pickup headache rack, next to a lawn mower... you get the picture. Too long once at the storage area, I am planning to do a remove, rethink and repack of that storage area in a couple weeks when I have most of a weekend free.

Also considering getting the wife and kid masks and possibly one for the vehicle kits. Also I need to get some functional screw on filters. The one I have was a gift from a US airman buddy of mine that had to retire it because it was expired, originally issued to him for the first desert conflict.

Crash, since you only seem to believe things you see, here is a pic.

http://www.globaltvbc.com/Pages/PhotoGallery.aspx?id=6442726631

and I took several stills at arm's length, I thought I looked most fierce in this pic even though I am making a duckface under the mask.

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Echo2

10-02-2012, 07:48 PM

Stopped by an office sale....got a FAK, 1/2 case TP, 200+ #2 pencils, 15 reams of paper, and if it's not leased....a portable defibrillator. Should find out tomorrow.

Rick

10-02-2012, 08:21 PM

a gift from a US airman buddy of mine that had to retire it because it was expired

Um, if it's expired then........how long can you hold your breath?

8390

crashdive123

10-02-2012, 08:56 PM

I'm shocked that you think I would "need" pictures. Want on the other hand......

Keep in mind that for a fire event, a gas mask may give you a false sense of security. While it may filter out some of the nasties in the atmosphere, it will not help you in an oxygen deprived environment.

Jimmyq

10-02-2012, 09:33 PM

Rick, its a mandatory retirement age, doesnt mean the unit is not good, he said he actually wore it two or three times in training exercises, inside the hospital he works at, if the filters are new then I dont see a huge problem. For the small chance that I may use it.

Crash, indeed, for this they were evacuating on a fear of toxic gasses in the smoke cloud, something I would likely be scampering away from I would be hoping the mask would give me enough edge to get clear rather than looking at entering the hot zone for any reason. Could be as simple as a car wreck on the freeway with a tanker or a train derail, a mask in the truck might be the edge I need to survive and escape close quarters.

I'm shocked that you think I would "need" pictures. Want on the other hand......

And pictures.........or it never happened.

Also, I like the Darth Vader sound I made when I was breathing, my kid would love it. I might wear it with some camo and such for Halloween, last year I got all my ACU stuff on and a dad I bumped into looked at me for a minute or two then said ' you really get into this eh?" I said, yeah, for my kid. Sucker. lol
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Echo2

10-04-2012, 09:03 PM

They are discontinuing the original Leatherman Multi-tool.....:(

So I got on ebay and found a few of them....

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y484/echo26c/leathermans_zps06a6fe22.jpg

Been wanting to get one for the kids BOBs

intothenew

10-04-2012, 09:15 PM

I bloused between the 3rd and 4th eyelet. Lol

Wildthang

10-11-2012, 01:47 PM

I found a used medium military Alice Pack for $10, and a new Cold Steel knife for 14$. I am putting a BOB together for the girls whether they want it or not!

kyratshooter

10-12-2012, 10:40 AM

Since I am already at where you guys with the Bug Ot Bags can only hope to get, I installed a new wood stove on the back porch.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cast-iron-boxwood-heater-stove-32058.html

Caught it on sale and had a 20% cupon so I escaped for only $130.

It is already set up and has the stink burned off of it. Ready for heavy duty marshmellow/hot dog roasting and coffee perking. It can also be pulled in the house and hooked to the flue for inside heat if necessary.

zombiemomma175

10-12-2012, 10:59 AM

purchased another hundred pounds of rice, and placed in air tight buckets.

Echo2

11-10-2012, 06:17 PM

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y484/echo26c/reels.jpg

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y484/echo26c/fishing.jpg

nobody

11-30-2012, 06:06 AM

I bought more ammo, candles, matches and lighters. Have all but the go to place. Forest fire two years ago took out 90% of the forest where I live, dead trees still standing everywhere. Kinda afraid to start something in those areas as logging may begin and I don't want a log skidder falling into my underground shelter, so am still looking for the right spot. Would like to have a place hidden near my home so I can walk to it without much problem if need be. Have most of my stuff in an underground concrete bunker on my property, 10ft long, 6ft high inside, and 5 ft wide, all under 4 ft of dirt, but want something away from the house in the forest.
Besides food, water and cooking utinsels, I have stoves, lanterns, both candle and propane, bed rolls, 1 two man tent, tarps, cordage, firearms and ammo, fishiing stuff, knives, axe and hatchet, files and whet stones, and can't remember the rest. Shovels and picks, bowsaw, tools, and two years worth of garden seeds.

kyratshooter

11-30-2012, 11:22 AM

I bought the last pack of twinkies on Earth.

Felt like Charlton Heston looking at the Statue of Liberty.

hunter63

11-30-2012, 02:29 PM

Recieved the Dec. "Spam can of the month" installment.......(and Brown brought it to the house)

1stimestar

11-30-2012, 03:06 PM

This week, I went to work. I worked my butt off in order to achieve an even higher level of job security! Does that count? How about tomorrow? I'm learning to smoke salmon. I know the premise, but have never actually done it.

1stimestar

11-30-2012, 03:08 PM

kyratshooter

11-30-2012, 04:45 PM

deleted...

Wildthang

11-30-2012, 05:38 PM

I put the scope on my .223 vamint gun. Ready for long range zombie hunting now!

Wildthang

11-30-2012, 05:39 PM

deleted...

Why:whistling:

kyratshooter

12-01-2012, 12:46 AM

Cause if I told you Crash would send people wearing black hoods and kelvar to my house!

Just kidding..

Yea, right...

hey look, puppies...

:drunk:

Truth is, I thought I was on another thread and the deleted post made me look crazier than normal.

ElevenBravo

12-01-2012, 09:09 PM

Practiced fly fishing. I need waders, and I still suck at casting.

cwi555

12-07-2012, 10:28 PM

Got stuck at work for 14 hours, but did get in a shipment of 6 Victorinox spirit mulitools, 20 more buckets with gamma seals, which will be packed tomorrow with groats and rice that have been waiting in bags for the buckets.

dutch hermit

12-07-2012, 10:58 PM

Making a sh*tload of charcloth, that's what i did this week :wacko:

Walking Bear

12-08-2012, 10:13 PM

Thee are those who would say "If I told you. I would have to kill you!" but I would not say that!

SpecWar

12-28-2012, 04:39 AM

Well, since August I have picked up another Randall knife, #16. Ordered and received 1k of 10mm ammo, 10 Beretta 96 HI-Cap mags, several other HI-Cap mags, still on order, 1k of 9mm +p+ ammo. Gonna hit the gun show this weekend and see what all is still available at a reasonable price. Have several handguns that I am not shooting, gonna see what I can get in trade.

Rick

12-29-2012, 12:43 AM

I revised my winter survival bags for the vehicles. Changed out some hotties hand warmers, added some wool clothing and checked the bunny boots over for any problems. Added some wool gaitors to both bags.

I also gave all my kids first aid kits this Christmas. It's the same kit I've posted on a couple of times. Pretty robust with a lot of gear. I also gave them instructions to take a first aid class or refresher class, whichever applied, so they would know how to use the stuff.

endurance

12-29-2012, 01:31 AM

Last weekend I decided to go through my car kit and my day hiking kit. In the process I discovered my day hike kit had no secondary water purification (I use a Sawyer SP121 inline filter on my camelbak most of the time, but anything can fail), it was missing a AAA battery to back up my Fenix LD01, and I found my car kit lacking a heat source despite having a bottle of chicken bullion cubes that would sure taste better with hot water. All easy cures, but a good reminder that kits need to be checked out from time to time for missing items.

BTW, it's been a while since I've been around, but as I'm planning a through-hike of the Colorado Trail next summer, I'll likely be poking around here more often again.

Fishin' Fool

12-31-2012, 01:12 AM

I've been experimenting with thermos bottle cooking for a while. Soups, stews, steel cut oats and pasta have all turned out very tasty.

I got a food dehydrator for Xmas and it is great. So far this week, I've dried some veggies for future soups or stews, made 2 batches of ground beef jerky and best of all, so far, turned a slimy ol' pike into fantastic fish jerky.

Between the dehydrator, vacuum sealer, and the thermos bottle experiments, I've got lots to keep me occupied on cold days.:banana::chef:.

1stimestar

12-31-2012, 01:32 AM

I got my first pair of cheaters. Does that count? I'll be able to read all these new survival books I just got. *hanging head

1776

01-01-2013, 11:28 AM

Shot a hog two days ago, 200lbs gutted, now I have the flu and my wife is all wigged out that it is the swine flu. She really isnt all that worried about me she is thinking that she is next and some mention about cross species infection as she worries that I have infected the dogs. No amount of reasoning has yet to prevail so I am humbly taking the blame. Happy new year.

Wildthang

01-01-2013, 08:34 PM

I rearranged my work shop and wired in my new welder the girls got me for Christmas. I went through a lot of ols boxes and found many things that will come in useful. I bet I found 30 pounds of nuts, bolts, washers, wood screws, sheet metal screws, and drill bits. I have wondered where they were for the last five years.
My shop is finally organized the way I want it, and it is one of my main preps. Having a shop with the tools and materials to darn near fix anything is a handy thing to have when the Chit hits the fan!

Winnie

01-02-2013, 04:12 PM

SpecWar

01-02-2013, 10:06 PM

Ordered a dozen more Beretta 96 mags, another HI-Cap drum for an important prep to be put back. Revising my vehicle bags for colder temps, got the Hummer H2 back, back window exploded for some reason coming home the other nite. Looked like something was shot at it or thrown at it; due the impact point on the outside of the window, but this was in the middle of nowhere coming home on a deserted road. Very strange.... Have since varied my routes coming home for the past week to see if I am being followed or what. Got both of my daughters to get their Lifetime Gun Permits and will be working with them to get them the weapons that they feel comfortable shooting and carrying before too long. Prepping is never done... :punk: :punk:

Wildthang

01-05-2013, 02:56 PM

BushTech

01-07-2013, 04:18 PM

Bought a Savage Axis .308 + Tasco 3x-9x + 200 rounds (as if that would last). Dug up several Greenbrier roots and I must say, I've never found a bigger one. This thing was about 2 ft across.

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Wildthang

01-08-2013, 05:24 PM

[QUOTE=Wildthang;376706]I rearranged my work shop and wired in my new welder the girls got me for Christmas. I went through a lot of ols boxes and found many things that will come in useful. I bet I found 30 pounds of nuts, bolts, washers, wood screws, sheet metal screws, and drill bits. I have wondered where they were for the last five years.

Now, this is what my shop looks like since I rearranged it. I don't have a before picture but beleive me, it looks a lot better now!

http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy16/Rocketman14/shop_zps770f126e.jpg

crashdive123

01-08-2013, 06:17 PM

Waaaaaaay too organized. You'll never find anything.

Stiffy

01-08-2013, 06:26 PM

Got a new Mora 860 heavy duty and a stainless canteen cup from Safezone, got my new .22 bolt action repeater, and got several hundred rounds of ammo. It was a good week.

Wildthang

01-08-2013, 06:28 PM

Got a new Mora 860 heavy duty and a stainless canteen cup from Safezone, got my new .22 bolt action repeater, and got several hundred rounds of ammo. It was a good week.

Way to go Stiffy! I have been after some more .22 ammo and it is all bought out around here!

hunter63

01-08-2013, 06:50 PM

Stiffy

01-08-2013, 07:49 PM

Way to go Stiffy! I have been after some more .22 ammo and it is all bought out around here!

I got some at Walmart (all they had left was CCI CB shorts, and Federal bulk ammo); ordered some from Cabelas (I hate paying the shipping, but their shipping was much less than other internet sites I checked), and picked up some more at the gun shop in Pueblo where I got my rifle. For some reason, they still have a nice selection there.

For now, I've got a variety, everything from 710 fps shorts to CCI Velocitors. I want to see what works in my gun, before I go buy a lot of ammo.

kyratshooter

01-09-2013, 12:03 AM

Wildthang

01-09-2013, 07:02 AM

Well I freely admit to having a sick mind, and you guys can spend hours digging through useless junk if that's what makes you happy:eyepoke:

crashdive123

01-09-2013, 07:23 AM

There is no such thing as useless junk......just things I don't need at the moment.:innocent:

Wildthang

01-09-2013, 08:29 AM

There is no such thing as useless junk......just things I don't need at the moment.:innocent:

If you can only find it:eyepoke:

kyratshooter

01-09-2013, 04:24 PM

There is no such thing as useless junk......just things I don't need at the moment.:innocent:

I prefer to call it materials inventory for proposed projects.

crashdive123

01-09-2013, 05:56 PM

Works for me.

Wildthang

01-10-2013, 07:01 AM

I prefer to call it materials inventory for proposed projects.

Even purposed material / junk can be organized:smartass:

Stiffy

01-11-2013, 09:11 PM

Today I bought another 550 rounds of .22 ammo. My gun shop in Pueblo still has a selection. But that about does it for me for awhile. At least until my wife's new sofa is paid for.

Wildthang

01-13-2013, 10:13 AM

I found 200 rounds of Target grade .223 yesterday. Just a little more zombie proof now!

grokh5499

01-13-2013, 04:55 PM

I pulled out my single burner butane canister stove and boiled some simple canned soup for lunch in the back yard. I let my 10 year old daughter do it all. I didn't feel comfortable fighting with the phone for picks since my three year old was outside with us. I let the three year old play with a sterno foldable stove- not fuel of course, while we cooked lunch so she wouldn't be around the cooking table. We had fun! It is always good to make sure more than one person knows where things are, how to setup, use, and take down equipment before trouble happens! And oh so much better than playing barbies.

Stiffy

01-13-2013, 05:34 PM

Fishin' Fool

01-21-2013, 12:33 AM

This week I got the result I've looked for after making some lifestyle changes.

A number of years ago, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. At the time my systolic was 164( I don't recall my diastolic#) and the quote from the Dr. was "You are a stroke waiting to happen."

I started to make some diet changes and brought my BP down some , but didn't really get serious till a few months ago. I cut out all alcohol, almost all red meat, as much salt and white sugar as I could and started consuming a lot of bulgur wheat, honey, and steel cut oats.

I've lost 20 pounds and my blood pressure is now down to an average of 113/74 and I am completely off of all BP medication. I hope to be around to be a Daddy to my little girl for a long. long time. :-)

BENESSE

01-21-2013, 12:56 AM

This week I got the result I've looked for after making some lifestyle changes.

I've lost 20 pounds and my blood pressure is now down to an average of 113/74 and I am completely off of all BP medication. I hope to be around to be a Daddy to my little girl for a long. long time. :-)

CONGRATULATIONS!
It's the most valuable prep you could have done not just for yourself but your family as well.

crashdive123

01-21-2013, 07:11 AM

Congrat FF.

Faiaoga

01-21-2013, 09:20 AM

:no: With a little bit of time on my hands and A Few Pennies More (I have to leave A Few Dollars More to Clint Eastwood), I have been revising my belt pouches and Every Day Carry to make it accessible, light weight and not in the way. For example, I have tried to make a small first aid pouch that I can carry easily. I am also checking I have basic tools with me that fit what I might run into. Surprisingly, there is a lot of useful gear available in general hardware and other stores that can be purchased inexpensively. Today, I found a set of Phillips and straight slot screwdriver bits (1/4 insch drive) that fit a magetic holder I also found. These will handle about 90% of the household and auto repair needs I have, but are not expensive. If the exact same items were labelled "survival" or "emergency preparedness" the cost would be much higher.
Faiaoga
:sleep:

grokh5499

01-26-2013, 09:07 AM

Hey Everyone!,

Yesterday I braved the aftermath of an ice storm to go attend a FA/CPR/AED with Babysitter INSTRUCTOR cross over training!!! Starts in a few hours!!! I'll be using my skills to teach Girls Scout Leaders and Girls Scouts these skills in my own AO!!!

Stiffy

01-26-2013, 09:36 AM

Found a three by five by two inch, nineteen dollar belt pouch at Walmart for five dollars. I'll fill it with the usual stuff and throw it in my wife's car.

And I got a three by nine scope and mounted it on my .22. I was planning on just using the iron sights, but I found out that my eyesight isn't what it used to be.

welderguy

01-26-2013, 09:37 AM

I have been restocking the ALS med kit, All close to or expired gear is being replaced.

Echo2

01-26-2013, 10:02 AM

Sent a .223 Bolt Gun out to have barrel threaded.

Installed new flood lights (1000w each) at three corners of house.....have them on wireless remote fobs.

Received call from friend....will meet him in February to get 6 half sheets of bullet proof composite panels.....about 1/4 retail.

Tested true life span on COMMs two-way hand helds.....through 3 charging cycles. With 1/4 hourly chatter for 1 minute.....5.5 days. was hoping for a week...but that will work.

Found out the AR Drone (RC camera, 4 prop aircraft) Works well within 200+/-ft of controller....and resolution is about a 6 out of 10.....would be a OK recon device....until shot...

Got 6 more 6v deep cycle batts and another smart charger.

Looking for another 3k pure-sine inverter.....if anyone has one to get rid of.

Highhawk1948

01-26-2013, 08:02 PM

Bought a used rifle and 6 more boxes of rounds/cartridges.

Echo2

01-28-2013, 09:25 PM

got a dozen of these....

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y484/echo26c/staples_zps1b3adddd.jpg

welderguy

01-28-2013, 09:46 PM

got a dozen of these....

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y484/echo26c/staples_zps1b3adddd.jpg

I am thinking of getting a set. but I have never used them so would need trained.

Echo2

01-29-2013, 08:02 AM

I am thinking of getting a set. but I have never used them so would need trained.

We're getting trained by a surgical nurse.....on a couple hams...:)

collyottfarms

02-11-2013, 05:42 PM

Well I can't say I added anything to my larder this week - we're broke - only 1 income and it's not much - but I tried not to waste time by reading lots of survival material, I'm getting ready to print remedies, reference information etc and creating my own survival book and making a plan for stocking will be donating a small amount to stocking each week - planting lots more this year to can/store and we've been building pens for 2 new dairy goats we've bought that are bred and due to kid in a couple of weeks - so even when you can't BUY I think you can stay active in your preparations

Oh yeh, traded a box of rocks aka flint, chert, butter, etc for a pair of running shoes.

Gonna start running and get in shape to run in the Ranger run. Gonna do it this year.

collyottfarms

02-11-2013, 05:42 PM

what is this?

crashdive123

02-11-2013, 07:06 PM

what is this?

What is what?

BENESSE

02-11-2013, 07:35 PM

Who's on second?

Rick

02-11-2013, 07:50 PM

If you are referencing the white gun looking thingie in Echo's picture it's a medical staple gun. You guys are more gung ho than me. Call me when you install those staples. I'd like to watch. Oh, no wincing.

randyt

02-11-2013, 07:53 PM

Aww shootfire Rick, here in the sticks we use hog rings and hog rings pliers instead of a medical staple gun.

Rick

02-11-2013, 07:54 PM

My grandkids are getting more and more into sports and I take a medical kit to every softball, basketball, volleyball, etc. game. I finally broke down and ordered a trauma bag. My medical kit is getting too small.

Rick

02-11-2013, 07:55 PM

Randy, my hat is off to you, sir. I was also wondering why your voice was a bit higher lately. Asked and answered it appears.

randyt

02-11-2013, 07:58 PM

gee I'm flattered you noticed LOL. Hog rings are used for staple up cuts, rubber bands are used for other thangs and I don't mean a rubber band hong LOL.

Rick

02-11-2013, 08:05 PM

10 Steps to a really bad cut.

1. Scream like a girl
2. Curse....freely
3. Bleed
4. Figure out your bleeding and find a shop rag to stop the bleeding so you can find your first aid kit to stop the bleeding.
5. Bleed on the carpet on the way to the bathroom to wash the blood off
6. Reach under the bathroom sink with one hand while trailing blood all over the counter top because you can't watch under the sink and on top at the same time.
7. Dump entire contents of first aid kid in floor.
8. Use both hand to pick up contents forgetting about bloody cut.
9. Look up to see wife glaring at you
10. Stick hand back in sink and beg for help.

randyt

02-11-2013, 08:08 PM

old tee shirts are better than a shop rag

Rick

02-11-2013, 08:09 PM

Old T shirts ARE my shop rags. Old underwear too. That's why no one borrows my shop rags.

crashdive123

02-11-2013, 08:22 PM

Neighbor: Hey Rick - you been using these rags to sop up lemonade?

Rick: No. Haven't used em yet. Why?

Neighbor: Never mind - gotta go.

hunter63

02-12-2013, 02:23 PM

Wash old under wear if gonna be used for shop rags.......Per DW....I don't know why?

kyratshooter

02-12-2013, 06:21 PM

Put a roof rack on the Caliber. A rack is not offered as an option and there are no factory aftermarket racks for this car. Probably because the front of the roof is 6" wider than the roof over the rear. Makes the rack taper.

I raided the local junkyard and came up with this. It comes pretty close to looking "normal".

I just about can not get by without a roof rack on any vehicle I own. Never know when granny might kick the bucket like in Family Vacation.

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/Mortblanc/002_zps7e1df231.jpg

hunter63

02-12-2013, 06:36 PM

Looks good to me....really good fit and appearance.

I find roof racks a valuable addition to any vehicle...
I prefer the removable units, and a spare pair of mounts one each truck make it nice.

crashdive123

02-12-2013, 07:14 PM

Looks like it belongs there.

Rick

02-12-2013, 07:29 PM

Super job on the roof rack. Looks factory to me.

I'm always on the look out for new medical stuff and came across the Hyfin Chest Seals today. From what I gather the medics like them better than Asherman or Bolin because they seal better. Picked up a couple. In this day and age you never know when they could be used. I have Halo Seals, too.

http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=hyfin+chest+seal&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

http://www.haloseal.com/

COWBOYSURVIVAL

02-12-2013, 07:31 PM

Nice Job Kyrat! That's the kind of ingenuity I like!

kyratshooter

02-13-2013, 11:20 AM

We have a place here where you can go in and pull your own parts. That unit cost me $40 tax and all. Took about 2 hours to trim and fit to the vehicle. We had a super nice day yesterday and I could not pass up the chance to accomplish something with the weather 50 degrees and sunny.

Good thing I did! It is freezing and snow falling this morning.

ATT also junks out their old vans there. They are F250 fords with the huge sturdy racks that bolt to the van roof gutter. There must have been 25 of them lined up in there It almost made me wish I had a van!

hunter63

02-13-2013, 03:52 PM

Ah, yes reminds me of the old fashion "junk yards"....we used the extensively as kids and a little older.
The guy would be in his shop, making hay wagons out of old car frames....remember when cars had frames...LOL. Anyway, we would ask him for a part, and he would direct us to the location of car/truck that would fit, and lend us his 'yard car".....beater that had the roof caved in with the tanks, red & green 'wrench" laying on the roof, and a selection of tools....away we would go.

When we came back he would charge us a price that reflected on how greasy and how bad we were bleeding....LOL...Then go back to BS with his buddies and taking nips for the 1/2 point in his cover-alls.

Yeah, I remember those days...and am supprised at how things have changed, and the willingness of some one that would let you into the yard.

bacpacker

02-13-2013, 07:51 PM

I spent Saturday doing preventative maintenance on my tractor and mower, getting them ready for the coming season. Also got most of my garden seeds ordered and already have them on hand. Started planning our garden for the year. Should be ready by the time planting season is here.

Rick

02-13-2013, 08:45 PM

LOL. I don't know why but I read that as primitive maintenance the first time. I've done quite a bit of that myself. Usually involves giving something a good bash with whatever is handy or a swift kick if nothing else is.

bacpacker

02-13-2013, 08:55 PM

Yeah just gotta keep a roll of duct tape and baling wire handy.

:)

hunter63

02-14-2013, 08:43 PM

hunter63

02-14-2013, 08:45 PM

While at the Valentine store Wednesday, ordered a copy of Cody Lundin's book 98.6 Degrees.....free shipping.

Winnie

02-16-2013, 04:42 AM

Snagged a couple of 200l plastic barrels from my nephews workplace a while ago, he delivered them last night. They will become rain barrels at the allotment once I have rinsed out the Pineapple and Raspberry flavouring and cut out the top. :)

birdman6660

02-16-2013, 08:16 AM

put down another 60 lbs of pork in jars !
put 50 lbs of fried green peas in storage room !
got 10 more blades for bow saws !
have acquired 3 goats !

birdman6660

02-16-2013, 08:18 AM

correction ... DRIED green peas !

jerrynj

02-16-2013, 04:42 PM

I bought more 5.56 ammo and another magazine. I also bought a pellet gun for small game. Tomorrow I am kayaking out to an island overnight to work on my survival skills. My main focus will be finding differant sources of drinkable water. I also need work on my edible plants.

1stimestar

02-17-2013, 05:01 AM

I fed hundreds of people over a weeks time using a 3 burner propane stove top, a wood stove, a coleman lantern, and a generator with no running water. Bacon, eggs, halibut, salmon chowder, moose soup, and lots and lots of coffee.

Wildthang

02-17-2013, 10:28 AM

I bought 400 rounds of .22 magnum ammo for my new Ruger Single Six, and that's about it!

Stiffy

02-17-2013, 10:43 AM

Went by a local thrift store and found a stainless, one pint pot for a dollar. I'll toss it in one of my packs, it's perfect for Ramen or instant oatmeal.

birdman6660

02-20-2013, 12:04 AM

dried 50 lbs of onions last two days in huge wok on woodstove ... they toasted up nicely ... also canned several jars of whitefish and bass ... 23 small jars total ...this preppin stuff ain't cheap but it happens to be on top of our priority list !

BushTech

02-27-2013, 06:01 PM

Bought a signaling mirror and a Gerber Gator Machete.

gunaroo

06-03-2013, 01:07 AM

Couple bricks of Federal .22.
A pile (100) CR123A batteries.

Ken

06-03-2013, 01:11 AM

Spam was on sale @ 2/$5.00. I bought 40 cans.

gunaroo

06-03-2013, 01:21 AM

Also, 20 lbs of quinoa. Balanced amino acids in a grain. Awesome!

Echo2

06-03-2013, 07:53 PM

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y484/echo26c/gasmask_zps48246246.jpg

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y484/echo26c/cuffkeys_zpsfed51595.jpg

Ken

06-03-2013, 10:29 PM

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y484/echo26c/cuffkeys_zpsfed51595.jpg

Now THAT one made me chuckle!

grokh5499

06-11-2013, 07:37 AM

Hey Guys! How is everyone?

I just picked up an evening job at a local grocery store. My 9-5 temp office jobs keep cutting me loose for lack of work. Hopefully, this little part time job will help us stay afloat better in this economy. And even though I cook a lot for my family, I have never formally had any jobs with food service/deli/bakery areas so this means new skills and an increase in my network!!!

crashdive123

06-11-2013, 03:22 PM

Good luck with the new job.

rebel

06-11-2013, 08:50 PM

I cut and split a couple weeks worth of wood.

Winnie

06-13-2013, 10:23 AM

I put a tin can stashed with a few essentials at the allotment. If the house burns down, or the sky falls down, I have copies of stuff there.

hunter63

06-13-2013, 10:45 AM

Found a Bulk box of .45 APC Brazer Brass, 200 rds.
Had a rule two little boxes or one big box, .....well duh.

Anyway, they did have CCI Stingers, .38 rat shot, .45 APC, .380.....that I was interested in.....\

Also, 9mm, .223, .357, .38's.

But had to pick one......what a PITA.

Wildthang

06-19-2013, 05:11 PM

hunter63

06-19-2013, 06:34 PM

I got a brand new Rambo knife with the handy little survival kit in the hollow handle. A friend got it for a gift and thought I needed it worse that he did. He thought he was giving me something quite valuable and I tried really hard to act like I was way excited about my new knife. Man it was all I could do to not laugh after all of the posts on here about those knives!
So I threw it in a drawer out in the shop, and will give it to somebody else some day:whistling:

Throw it in your truck......so if TEOTWAWKI happens you can impress all the wannabes on how cool you are and sell or trade it.....LOL

This week has been replace gas lines on several gas powered tools....chainsaws (2), weed whips (1)....and added 2 ft of spare gas line to the carry along tool box.

Old GI

06-20-2013, 08:36 AM

Ruger has BX-25 mags in stock as of yesterday. That's 25 round mags for 10/22 family. Got four more just before the ban on 1 July.

Ken

06-20-2013, 10:15 AM

Spent a few hours yesterday cleaning all of my guns, and then spent another hour doing an inventory of my ammo supply.

And wouldn't you know it? :sneaky2: I woke up this morning and discovered that both of my 600 lb. gun safes had been stolen. :innocent:

welderguy

06-20-2013, 10:37 AM

mistersir

06-21-2013, 01:16 PM

i am new to the community if you guys have any tips i would appritate it

Echo2

06-21-2013, 11:04 PM

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y484/echo26c/primers_zps86a35267.jpg

Cleaning brass begins....

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y484/echo26c/brass_zps24fd1997.jpg

Ghilli kit....

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y484/echo26c/ghillikit_zpsa9bed5b0.jpg

Ken

06-21-2013, 11:24 PM

Cleaning brass. *groan*

Echo2

06-22-2013, 08:36 PM

Cement mixer....stainless steel media....dawn liquid soap.

hunter63

06-22-2013, 10:27 PM

Cement mixer....stainless steel media....dawn liquid soap.

You don't fool around......Get-er done....

randyt

06-23-2013, 07:00 AM

A few years back I did a pipe job on a island. Needless to say there was no storage and all the pipe fittings were left out in the weather. The leftover fittings got tarnished, to tarnished to sell as new. I thought about a cement mixer to clean them up a bit. I might try it.

crusher

06-23-2013, 08:52 PM

that would be a loud tumbler

hunter63

06-23-2013, 09:01 PM

Back in a previous life, we had those big media viberators to polish SS fittings.......worked good.
Have a smaller one now, but only use it if they are really dark......usually just washing out with dawn and water, let them dry and start in with the case check, case length etc.

timjones922

09-05-2013, 10:14 AM

My wife's get home bag was stolen from her car at work. I went and got her a 25L pack with a belly strap, a survival blanket a compass, ( It took a while, but taught her to read one, maps are next). I made a stop at the dollar store, and got her matches, hand cleaner, body powder, basic bar soap, a brush, a tooth brush, and toothpaste then dirty rice, dehydrated noodles, tuna salad, and about 4 separate trail mixes as well as cashews, sunflower kernels, and a couple of Mountain house dehydrated meals. I also included an extra Gerber multi tool, and rigged an area for her bow which is a breakdown 25Lbs, a thermal blanket, and (2) large trash bags, a small Flashlight, and a 10 pack of AAA batteries, an old soup can, 50 foot of 550, a water bottle, and water filter straw.
She knows if something happens, that I will find her if I am still alive. She should be able to survive for a few days on that. Anything else? She is not very big, and I tried to keep the pack under 20 lbs. I will add a fishing kit, and a cheap emergency tent.

hunter63

09-05-2013, 12:07 PM

Dollar stores have 4 pack of Bic type lighters for a buck......didn't see fire making gear.
Good knife......
Otherwise good kit.

timjones922

09-06-2013, 10:56 AM

Dollar stores have 4 pack of Bic type lighters for a buck......didn't see fire making gear.
Good knife......
Otherwise good kit.

Thanks Hunter. I added the lighters, and a 8 pack box of wood matches. I always figured that if you have only one way to start a fire, you may be in trouble. I also put a magnesium fire starter block with a flint, and a blade attached in there.

Nighthawk01

09-15-2013, 01:56 PM

This week I have started to learn how to use my catapult. I seem to remember being a lot better as a child. But getting better day by day. Hopefully next week I will actually hit the barn wall :whip: This may not be I giant step for your kind , but it is for me :online2long:

Rick

10-15-2013, 10:24 PM

My preps are pretty much done but I did pick up some additional road flares today. In the words of a famous naturalist and pyromaniac. Road Flares...when you really really need to start a fire.

M.Demetrius

11-18-2013, 09:13 AM

I read through many (not all!) of the pages in this long thread. It's interesting to see how many things we used to be able to get are no longer available--like bricks of 22LR--and how the prices have changed in the 5 years since its first post.

I added a multitool and some energy bars/crackers to our belly pack emergency kits. Continued to dehydrate and vacuum bag foods. The food bank gave away bags of carrots. The ugly, lumpy and mal-shaped ones. They slice and dehydrate just fine.

Harvested a bunch of goldenrod (the tops turned brown after the 1st freeze last Wed) so we just took the leaves. Good for coughs and colds when made into tea.

Began the process of testing and figuring out which of the old theatre walkies still work. Some were put away with batteries in them. Never do that. Alkalines go awful in the battery box. Never, never do that.

Plan to get a solar/hand crank radio/battery charger when the money comes in next month, plus a batch of rechargeable batteries. It's not a permanent fix for communication, but it might get us a year or so down the road if the whole thing breaks...and it looks more and more like it will. More likely sooner than later.

Found a good church that's just a simple, Bible preaching environment. Won't be able to make it there after the Fall, but until then, it's good for us.

M.Demetrius

11-20-2013, 08:56 AM

As for kitchen matches, have you guys heard that they're not making them any longer?

It's only because they're long enough already

BENESSE

11-24-2013, 05:12 PM

hunter63

11-24-2013, 06:48 PM

Took a CPR class w/Mr. B this afternoon. Passed the test (100%), a certificate will be mailed. Even got a little prize for the effort--Keychain CPR mouth barrier kit.
Ordered 6 ADC ADSAFE Pocket Rescusitators from Amazon for office and various bags.

Next on the list is First Aid.
And down the road, CERT.

Congrats......always a great idea.......
I really need to get recertified, been about 3 years....used to do both first aid and CPR every year.

Rick

11-24-2013, 07:52 PM

Good for you. You never know when a loved one might be the recipient of your training. Congrats on completing the course to both of you!

crashdive123

11-24-2013, 09:05 PM

Well done B.

BENESSE

11-24-2013, 09:19 PM

Here's what surprised me. It's not as simple as I thought. It can also be quite physical doing compressions and making sure you're doing them right. As far as those AEDs go, we had 3 different models and we rotated using them all. Very helpful in finding which features make sense to you. One of those babies is on my Santa list in not too distant future.

sofasurfer

11-25-2013, 04:21 AM

Started getting involved with Oathkeepers www.oathkeepers.org
Specifically wanting to get involved with starting a Civilization Preservation Team http://oathkeepers.org/oath/2013/10/21/oath-keepers-is-going-operational-by-forming-special-civilization-preservation-teams/ in my county. I think that all in all this is one of the best options we have. If all this SHTF stuff happens there is no one who will be safe or able to survive on their own. If communities are trained and prepared at least there is a chance of defending ourselves from whatever lurks.

Batch

11-25-2013, 10:05 PM

Spent some time with my brother.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/bigcypress/1453392_10201197116353327_171728438_zpsc3c68408.jp g

Wildthang

11-26-2013, 01:34 PM

Bought 2 Remingnton 700 BDL SS rifles in 30/06 caliber. Don't really need them but got them both in the original boxes for $500. Just couldn't pass them up! Can sell each gun for that:smartass:

Pepper

12-10-2013, 10:02 AM

New here but I went to an auction Saturday bought about 4 dozen canning jars for less then 15.00 (kerr , mason ect) bought some older bits braces ,every time I go to the store I buy 4 to 10 (depends on expenses ) canned goods , some 1 pound bags of different beans (cant find the weirder beans in bigger bags ) I then vacuum bag them at home with a oxygen obsorber .I also buy the .88 cent bag of instant potatos different flavors I put them unopened in a vacuum bag (water proof )I try to water proof all our food beans rice spices ect ... I bought a 454 casull it was cheap and will shoot a 45 L/Colt which I hand load for !

Crab pot

12-22-2013, 11:10 PM

Bought another box of 30-06...someone once told me to buy a box of ammo everytime you go somewhere that sells them. Wish I had started doing that before ammo became harder to find up here in MD.

BushTech

12-23-2013, 01:46 AM

Picked up a 15 liter dry stuff bag, 50ft nylon chord, couple rooster tails, a pack of lead worm weight sinkers and some more waterproof matches.

NVRDONE

12-23-2013, 12:01 PM

Got 30 rounds of 3.5" 00 Buck Mag. First time I've seen it in stock in a long time.

I might be coming home later with a crossbow. My grandpa bought it +/- 5 years ago. He said I could shoot it a couple times and if I like it, its mine. I'm taking my archery hunting permit this spring. It will add 2 months to my deer hunting. Opening Sept 14 instead of Dec 2.

Edit: I'm now the proud owner of a Barnett Wildcat C5. I also got 12 bolts, 8 broadheads, a ton of field points, and other assorted stuff. I need to get a case, sling, and maybe a new scope for it. Looking at the new Nikon.

whitedog420

01-07-2014, 06:25 AM

Over the last week, I have just been reading and researching on anything and everything preparedness.

Infoholic

01-18-2014, 02:15 PM

Learned about oil lamps after picking up a couple at a garage sale. Gotta say it was well worth it.

aflineman

05-25-2014, 11:59 PM

I did some repacking of my "day" pack. Actually I completely moved stuff over to my old Alice pack. More room does NOT mean I need to pack more stuff (I REALLY need to keep telling myself that). As it sits now, by total pack weight increased by about 1 lb (about 15 lbs total), but it carries a bit better than my old day pack (camel Back HAWG) and stuff is distributed a bit better. I also have the space to add a down blanket and vest.
I will probably pare down and use the HAWG again during hunting season. But this works well for day hikes, and a quick overnight. Plus, I already had it in storage.