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- Thu Dec 13, 2012 12:41 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Speedy Stitcher or sewing awl, right for my needs?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9485
Re: Speedy Stitcher or sewing awl, right for my needs?
In that case, a large needle and Sailor's Palm /heavy thimble may be that is needed. (One source - http://www.knotandrope.com/Store/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) Access to a heavy duty sewing machine would make putting together your project a lot faster. I have a sewz-all like in...
- Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:05 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Nalgene + Nested cup = Scrapes
- Replies: 35
- Views: 7303
Re: Nalgene + Nested cup = Scrapes
You should polish the rivets. Don't grind on them to change their dimension at all, but hit them up with some like 400 grit sandpaper.
- Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:22 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: ILBE mods: Cutting the Fat *2018 update*
- Replies: 122
- Views: 56504
Re: ILBE mods: Cutting the Fat
Nice job, always glad to see someone willing to do some modifications on their gear.
- Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:12 pm
- Forum: Bushcraft
- Topic: Desert Bushcraft
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6714
Re: Desert Bushcraft
lick your shit clean as soon as you're done eating - that way all it takes is a very small amount of soapy water to actually clean your stuff (or you can just not wash it after, hardcore mode.)
- Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:31 pm
- Forum: Eats and Drinks
- Topic: Egg questions, from silly city boy
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1393
Re: Egg questions, from silly city boy
I get flats of like 5 dozen eggs from the grocery store, and just keep them on the cabinet shelf for a couple-3 weeks while I eat them all. They've all been just fine. Gonna go make some now, in fact! 

- Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:25 pm
- Forum: Eats and Drinks
- Topic: Cast Iron Skillets for Everyday Use and Beyond.
- Replies: 138
- Views: 36943
Re: Cast Iron Skillets for Everyday Use and Beyond.
I love my cast iron skillet, use it erryday. I just bought one from the hardware store a couple years ago when I first needed one. And I use olive oil with everything I cook these days (although I should pick up some bacon next grocery store visit
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- Tue Nov 23, 2010 3:29 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Anyone use work gear? (Carhartt, Dakota, Dickies, ect?)
- Replies: 50
- Views: 10479
Re: Anyone use work gear? (Carhartt, Dakota, Dickies, ect?)
Carhartts are great in the cold and dry.
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:25 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: 1000 d. Cordura Tipi
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2893
Re: 1000 d. Cordura Tipi
Thats pretty damn cool. Too bad the camo pattern obviously isn't designed for that large of a surface area 

- Mon Nov 22, 2010 1:13 pm
- Forum: Urban Skillz
- Topic: cooking in the can, safe or unsafe
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10983
Re: cooking in the can, safe or unsafe
Also keep in mind that, at least in my experience, you never actually need to COOK the food that comes in cans - its already pre-cooked in the can and only requires warming up. Obviously you should read the label to make sure before you go eating it. If so, you shouldn't be getting anywhere near hot...
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:00 pm
- Forum: Urban Skillz
- Topic: My Urban Preparation.
- Replies: 96
- Views: 11086
Re: My Urban Preparation.
Where's the write-up? Awesome fucking thread, OP - I wish I had the cajones to do something like this.
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:33 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: DIY Backpack Beavertail (For Camelbak Tri-Zip)*picture heavy
- Replies: 89
- Views: 34733
Re: DIY Backpack Beavertail (For Camelbak Tri-Zip)*picture h
If you don't get hired by a gear manufacturer, I have no faith left in humanity. Holy fuck dude, all of that by hand!??
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:16 am
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: USGI rain poncho fail...no longer waterproof
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4065
Re: USGI rain poncho fail...no longer waterproof
Are you 100% certain that the issue wasn't just condensation which can be a problem for any non breathable raingear (sometime even breathable too) given the right set of circumstances. This? its surprising how much condensation a human can generate all by themselves, although usually not enough to ...
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:09 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Kifaru E&E setup and loadout
- Replies: 96
- Views: 15528
Re: Kifaru E&E setup and loadout
Got any pics with this on you? Looks like the CG is way too far away from your spine/you'd be un-balanced towards the ass to me...HBAR wrote:
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:05 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: BullOnParade's Bug Out LBV - Pic Heavy
- Replies: 40
- Views: 11407
Re: BullOnParade's Bug Out LBV - Pic Heavy
fruit cup made me wince.. If it were my gear, that would get squished and make everything icky, or would spoil and be rather alcoholic by the time I got around to eating it.
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:20 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Favorite piece of gear you've never used?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2921
Re: Favorite piece of gear you've never used?
Chalk up another one for the water filter. Brand-new MRX miniworks(? I think?) that I've never actually used.
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:03 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: B*O*B Quasi-dialed in...
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3360
Re: B*O*B Quasi-dialed in...
You should try, it was an eye-opening experience when I started using poles. going uphill is so much easier, faster/can go longer etc.. Plus multi-use items ftw
- Tue Jun 08, 2010 1:32 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: B*O*B Quasi-dialed in...
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3360
Re: B*O*B Quasi-dialed in...
Dedicated poles? Can you use trekking poles for tent poles?
- Tue Jun 08, 2010 1:26 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Shoes / Boots in BoB?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2628
Re: Shoes / Boots in BoB?
another option: a 2nd bag (maybe one of those cheap gym bags you can get for $1 at the thrift store) with a full change of clothes, including shoes. House on fire? throw the bag out the window along with your bob and follow them... change when you hit the ground. Awkward? yeah... Fast? yeah. This^....
- Tue Jun 08, 2010 1:22 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Trekking pole Science
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1019
Re: Trekking pole Science
I started using trekking poles last year day-hiking. It was quite impressive; I was able to go up significantly steep sections of trail a lot faster than before and not even getting winded, compared to going up the same trail without the poles where I'd get winded and have to stop and rest every cou...
- Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:57 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: What is it with 3 and 5 day packs?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2830
Re: What is it with 3 and 5 day packs?
What is it with 3-5 day packs? Well, 3-5 day packs are for when you think you'll need gear for 3-5 days. If you'll look around the forums a bit more, you'll see that people have kits that range from small pocket survival kits that are too small to have a timeframe attached all the way up to 7500 cui...
- Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:36 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Superglue to strengthen custom sewing / molle webbing etc?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3856
Re: Superglue to strengthen custom sewing / molle webbing etc?
Or, you know, you could just learn to sew 

- Sun May 09, 2010 2:35 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: lets talk hiking pants...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2693
Re: lets talk hiking pants...
... especially since with lighter synthetic fabrics it's easy to simply roll the legs up as necessary. This, right here. Especially so since the weight and bulk of a zipper is so much more noticeable on lighter weight pants. Plus what happens when your cheap-o zip-off pants zippers break (cause hon...
- Sat May 08, 2010 10:47 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: tear mender
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1691
Re: tear mender
Carry some real needles and some decent thread and learn to sew. Its not that hard. And it means you can actually fix your stuff with your repair kit, which is kinda the point isn't it?
- Sat May 08, 2010 10:57 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Get Home Bag, Practical Test and Challenge
- Replies: 94
- Views: 12415
Re: Get Home Bag, Practical Test and Challenge
While Glennbo has a point, that you don't actually need all that much more than some good footwear, proper clothing, and some water to walk a long long ways(its kinda what we're genetically/evolutionarily designed to do as humans), thats kinda the point of ZS - being prepared for as much as possible...