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    Okay, here's my first post. I don't claim this idea is original, in fact I've read similar ones on this site, but it's just a daydream type of idea I've had for a long time so let me throw it out there.

    Let's say you win/purchase a "Robinson Crusoe" vacation. The idea is you will be marooned on a deserted island for let's say 60 days. The island is tropical, or at least sub-tropical. Due to the climate, cold weather should not be a factor however rain and storms would be. The island offers good fishing (crabs, kelp, clams, etc.) plenty of firewood and shelter material, a source of impure water (must be boiled), maybe some bird-life, but little else. The deal is you may take anything that will fit in a waterproof tote, say 24"X12"X8" deep. You're not going to be able to fit too much in that space so you must pack carefully. You cannot take any communication, electronic or mechanical items. Aside from the items in the tote, you may only take the clothes on your back. What do you take?

    I would probably divide my things between food, tools/utensils, and personal/hygiene items. I would certainly take a pot of some kind to boil the water. I have other ideas as to what I would take, but I'm interested in yours. What do you think?


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    Cool I Think....

    You need to go to the "introductions" page under "General Chat and introduce yourself properly before jumping in with a new thread. Tell us a bit about yourself, an idea of your age and where you're from, experience, etc., OK?
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    Kelp does not grow in sub-tropical waters but I see where you are going ..Me just some hooks , line , knife ,cast net , fire starter kit , axe, ads, sleeping bag ,rice would be nice I like rice with my fish . been years scene I did any diving so no diving gear for me but if your good at free diving fins and a Hawaiian spear , mask.. Me I lived in Hawaiia. Long time ago so I know the inlands .. You all may laugh but it can get cold there once you get use to the temp there a drop of just a few degrees will same cold to you
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    dont forget toilet paper:-P

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    Cool Well now...

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    A waterproof tote, say 24"X12"X8" deep? Now that is a lot of room. I could get my BOB in that size box.

    Besides my usual, on person, carry. I think some TP would have to go and my Colt Steel shovel. Also a hatchet and my one a day vitamins. I can see where plastic sheeting, a couple throw net and 100Ft of 550 cord and a spool of 250 feet of spiderwire could be handy to have.

    The rest of what ever room is there, I would want my army canteen set, instant coffee and rice!

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    Talking Rethinking.....

    Probably BOTH Bear & the necklace. Bear knows where the best motels are and he has a cute tush for an SAS guy....(Well, there's no women, right?)
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    How can I get my semi load of stuff in that small of a space? I ain't going'!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smok View Post
    ..... fire starter kit , axe, ads, sleeping bag .....
    We just can't live without those advertisements, can we. Need to put one or two in every unused space, and anybody will feel right at home
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