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- Fri May 17, 2013 10:22 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Messenger Bag for Bugging Out?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4601
Re: Messenger Bag for Bugging Out?
So can we stop reading "BOB" and assuming "INCH" at least while on ZS? I don't think anyone in their right mind is sitting there looking at a messenger bag thinking "This will carry everything I need to flee civilization and the zombie apocalypse for weeks or more at a time." Personally I think mos...
- Thu May 16, 2013 12:36 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Messenger Bag for Bugging Out?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4601
Re: Messenger Bag for Bugging Out?
I was mainly thinking of using a messenger bag because it's compact. Do you think that you can run very fast while wearing one? Will the bag be constantly hitting your thigh? As for water, I was thinking of having some potable aqua tablets, and a katadyn filter. 2 nalgene bottles seem sufficient fo...
- Wed May 15, 2013 6:53 pm
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: any cheap shoes for hiking/working/bugging out?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2629
Re: any cheap shoes for hiking/working/bugging out?
Guaranteed to have better luck than meBeowolf wrote:Hit a Goodwill or thrift shop. You're almost sure to find something.
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Also search sites and/or real surplus stores. Always a good deal on the web if you are diligent and look hard enough.
- Wed May 15, 2013 6:50 pm
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: ideal gear for word processing while camping?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1112
- Wed May 15, 2013 6:48 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Messenger Bag for Bugging Out?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4601
Re: Messenger Bag for Bugging Out?
No. But I have tried a day hike with a messenger bag before. It was not very comfortable. While not a messenger bag, I had a Maxpedition Sitka which is a one strap sling style backpack. I thought it would make a good dayhiking/SHTF tactical bag. The problem is once you put stuff in it of any meanin...
- Tue May 14, 2013 6:39 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Messenger Bag for Bugging Out?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4601
Re: Messenger Bag for Bugging Out?
No. But I have tried a day hike with a messenger bag before. It was not very comfortable.
- Tue May 14, 2013 10:55 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Does anyone not have food in the BOB?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3575
Re: Does anyone not have food in the BOB?
Re: Fasting Back in the day, I'd fast regularly. 3-5 days every 6 months or so. It was done for a "theological" reason. That fasting does not compare as you are still in relative comfort and know that facilities are avaialable to you if needed. On top of that you do have clean water. In Bangladesh, ...
- Mon May 13, 2013 6:48 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Does anyone not have food in the BOB?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3575
Re: Does anyone not have food in the BOB?
Home BOB: Jerky, nuts, dried fruit, some hot drinks, candy.
Work BOB: Same thing and an MRE entree pouch.
I got plenty to spare at my beltline, mostly for morale and to chase the pangs away.
Work BOB: Same thing and an MRE entree pouch.
I got plenty to spare at my beltline, mostly for morale and to chase the pangs away.
- Mon May 13, 2013 6:37 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Evrything old is new again, Hobo stoves
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1521
Re: Evrything old is new again, Hobo stoves
What a fine pie filling.


- Mon May 13, 2013 6:34 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Leatherman "Wave" vs Swisstool "Spirit X"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7227
Re: Leatherman "Wave" vs Swisstool "Spirit X"
I have a 1st or 2nd gen Wave (2004?) and it is fine. It lives in my general toolbox though as it was just too much for EDC. I used to pack it in the woods but it seemed to much for even that. I'm pretty happy with my Juice I carry EDC and woods. It's damn fine though. I hear the newer generations al...
- Mon May 13, 2013 4:58 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Leatherman "Wave" vs Swisstool "Spirit X"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7227
Re: Leatherman "Wave" vs Swisstool "Spirit X"
All the tools are available on the Swisstool Spirit X while the pliers are closed. Just no one handed (thumb) opening. I don't have one but have been looking at Swisstools as I have a bunch of Leathermen. Not one in my near future but I hear Swisstools MTs are very nice.
- Thu May 09, 2013 6:39 pm
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: ideal gear for processing wood while camping?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 6557
Re: ideal gear for processing wood while camping?
What I have found to be of most use for me and my wood processing: 15" (or so) axe, mine is a Wetterlings Hunter's. Sven Saw 21". Good knife that can baton, Mora here. Just last year, on some more intense winter trips (intense = more than one per year :P ) found the ultimate value of a full size axe...
- Thu May 09, 2013 4:21 pm
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: General Fitness Discussion thread
- Replies: 652
- Views: 54227
Re: General Fitness Discussion thread
I found my Fit Deck! I haven't seen the thing in a few years. It was in the box with my old jump rope.
- Thu May 09, 2013 1:15 pm
- Forum: Bushcraft
- Topic: Camp and Trail X - Watts and Wescott's sporadic blog
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1103
Re: Camp and Trail X - Watts and Wescott's sporadic blog
Is that tent one of them Whelans?
Will watch Joezilla and Watts this afternoon.
Will watch Joezilla and Watts this afternoon.
- Thu May 09, 2013 10:40 am
- Forum: Bushcraft
- Topic: Spring showed up!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1268
Re: Spring showed up!!
He saw the tattoo of his brother on your leg. He thought, "Hmmm, looks like a good place to land."
- Wed May 08, 2013 6:00 pm
- Forum: Longarms - Shotguns and Rifles
- Topic: Found me a Sub2000
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1485
Re: Found me a Sub2000
$600? Hrmm... you gotta' do what you gotta' do. I'm in the "lucky" position of wanting both, either a Glock or Berreta version. That "want" never going to be a "got" if they keep going at that price though, but that's me.
- Wed May 08, 2013 2:32 pm
- Forum: Bushcraft
- Topic: Spring showed up!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1268
Re: Spring showed up!!
Not this trip - this one was "vacation".
We hanged, drank coffee and tea, and ate. That's about it.
ETA: Oh, and everything I ware was cotton except my socks, which are bamboo rayon

ETA: Oh, and everything I ware was cotton except my socks, which are bamboo rayon

- Wed May 08, 2013 12:23 pm
- Forum: Bushcraft
- Topic: Bushcraft basics: Fire starting with Pine.
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10285
Re: Bushcraft basics: Fire starting with Pine.
That's it. It may not seem like a lot but imagine finding that bit on a rainy dusk and you know you will be staying the night out there with just your coat and a poncho. That small bit may be all you need to get some damp feather sticks dry enough to sustain itself while on fire.
- Wed May 08, 2013 11:56 am
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: General Fitness Discussion thread
- Replies: 652
- Views: 54227
Re: General Fitness Discussion thread
Can anyone point me in the right direction to info on weight/exercise/impact relations? Maybe even point me in the right direction here in this thread or start a "good exercise for fat people..." thread?** Basically, as I stated above, I know jogging would not be too good for me right now at 327 pou...
- Tue May 07, 2013 4:34 pm
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: Booby Traps On Utah Trails
- Replies: 116
- Views: 11056
Re: Booby Traps On Utah Trails
OK, less "how pot works" and more "be careful of booby traps" please.
It's only legal recreationally in 2 states right now, and for less than a year, so we've a ways to go before we are as comfortable with pot talk as we are with booze talk.
It's only legal recreationally in 2 states right now, and for less than a year, so we've a ways to go before we are as comfortable with pot talk as we are with booze talk.

- Tue May 07, 2013 12:51 pm
- Forum: Bushcraft
- Topic: Spring showed up!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1268
Re: Spring showed up!!
Better pics than mine, but I'll put some up later anyways.
- Tue May 07, 2013 12:01 pm
- Forum: Longarms - Shotguns and Rifles
- Topic: Turkey fields, "Original" Infantry Rifle
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3900
Re: Turkey fields, "Original" Infantry Rifle
Turkey loses. They jam all the time.
- Tue May 07, 2013 11:18 am
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: General Fitness Discussion thread
- Replies: 652
- Views: 54227
Re: General Fitness Discussion thread
Thanks Rambo Moe. I'm interested in "park workouts" as that seems to be a thing here in Portland. Good link. ETA: I also have some background, deep deep background (late 80s highschool sports and while in the Navy), in polymetrics. Even went to a camp for that stuff my Junior year in highschool, it ...
- Tue May 07, 2013 11:06 am
- Forum: Other Weapons
- Topic: a "backup weapon"?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 7581
Re: a "backup weapon"?
We Americans think we have it tough with the new assualt rifle ban pending. Canada has you guys carrying rolled up balls of nylon cord as weapons. You'd be better off with a set of Playschool scissors or maybe just taking a few self defense classes. If you are ever in a real situation where you hav...