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for sh!@s and giggles: tree bark.
I'm just going to list some in general.
Dyes (many)
quinine (cinchona tree. Did you know quinine gives Canada Dry it's bitter flavor?)
aspirin (willow bark)
tannin (many)
teas,poultices,laxatives (many)
food (many)
fuel (several)
very general
How definitive do you want? The instructions were "tree bark".;)
ziplock/duck tape and a bandanna makes a handy pillow:)
well u can always use it as a snare-like thing. Just place some bait onto the middle of a grid / mat of duct tape, and watch. the animal that tries to get the food will become stuck
or you could use it to make a hammock, its been done before ::)
Ok, you guys are the experts, but after 7 pages I was surprised not to see super glue mentioned. Wasn't it considered a staple for first aid kits?
I forget where I read it, but it was suggested to pack some 'party candles' since their supposed to re-light themselves when trying to make a fire under less than optimal conditions. I thought they would probably melt and just form a puddle in your gear. Haven't tried it, but was intrigued with the thought.
I suspect I might be watching to much tv and not enough reading the latest material available in print. :o
If you are going to carry super glue then make sure it is medical super glue. Most cyanoacrylate glues not designed specifically for medical use are formulated from methyl-2-cyanoacrylate, since it produces the strongest bond. It can irritate the skin and create heat during polymerization.
Adventure Doc - What are your thoughts on cleaning wounds where commercial super glue has been used?
I don't carry the party candles you mention but do carry tea candles as a backup.
Thanks. That was my next question. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
5 gallon buckets:
- Use as step stool
- Seat
- Table (if seated on floor)
- Haul water
- Store goods (5g buckets are mouse proof)
- Haul weeds to refuse pile
- Haul tools to worksite
- Store electric cord, rope, etc.
Tree bark:
- Can be used as tinder
- Sew into bowl, perhaps water proof edges with pitch
- Can hold a coal when moving campsite
I spend 75+ days/yr in the back country and have found...
Those Galvanized Eyelet screws from HD (two pieces weigh like 3 oz) are great for securing a cord between two trees this can be used to...
Build a Leanto or A-frame shelter using a tarp or trash bag
Drying wet gear
Hanging a lantern or candle
Tying of the end of a line for hanging food bags
Hanging my dromedary or camelback
Guying out a tent
Rigging traps
Rigging trip lines to KILL CHARLIE!
Enjoy
Why not just tie your cord around the trees? That doesn't injure the tree and it's one less item to carry.
Cause he knows all.
Rick ur right cord of itself is very useful and capable of multitasking. I find those little eyelets just as simple and have multiple uses though. They absolutely do not harm the tree however. Just as tapping a tree for syrup causes no harm.
"Civil disobedience is the highest form of protest"
In two days I have gotten like 3 posts/messages about toning it down or "know it all" All I said was eyelet hooks are useful! I also gave a post advocating Tom Browns books, and all I said was that anyone serious about gettign into wilderness survival should read them. That's controversial? I also gave my research findings on blade metallurgy ( i am a scientist) "As far as knowing it all". Humans really know very little, myself included.What's with all the political correctness? I refuse to be a domesticated human. Yes I have opinions and they are only mine, though some may agree. But I promise they are educated and vetted opinions. Example: Rambo type survival knives are a joke!
"Live Free or Die"
Ok, next one....flexible cable ties? What can they be used for?
How about a little less of the attitude,then we can ALL get along?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lost Lebowski
Cable Ties
Gear repair
Attach items to pack or belt
Loop handle for items such as flashlight
Expedient shoe lace (smaller size, pull through top eyelets)
Expedient pant or shirt button (same as shoelace)
Trouser blouser (especially in tick country)
Can we create a "attitude" thread elsewhere and not discuss it here? I would like to see this thread stay as an information thread for multi-use items.
Where the heck is Sarge? :confused:
What did you do to him Rick?:D:eek: