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A good tarp makes for getting shelter a lot easier as well. The pack I have is a old military pack that has two straps on the bottom, I rolled up a wool blanket in my tarp to keep the blanket dry...
Liked On: 10-26-2014, 09:55 AM
Once you get a stove and something to boil water in, add a dozen packs of ramen noodles to your list. Should cost a couple bucks at most. Get a hat that can block UV exposure. Sunscreen and bug...
Liked On: 10-26-2014, 09:54 AM
that is a nice start kuron..
Liked On: 10-26-2014, 09:54 AM
Remember to rotate out those energy bars, especially if your BOB sits in the hot car. Change em out every month if that's the case.
Liked On: 10-24-2014, 02:39 PM
Someone mentioned cotton balls in vaseline. I wouldn't pre-mix them. Instead of vaseline, take a tube of chapstick. It does the same thing and it much more versatile (less messy). Also, beware of...
Liked On: 10-24-2014, 02:39 PM
I like the pack and your first steep First point, set up a "fire kit" a small waterproof container that contains all the important fire making materials Then a little propane fueled hiking...
Liked On: 10-24-2014, 02:39 PM
Great knife with a fire starter Amazon.com: Light My Fire Swedish FireKnife with 9.5 cm (3.75 Inch) Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade and Swedish FireSteel Fire Starter, Red: Sports & Outdoors...
Liked On: 10-24-2014, 02:39 PM
You'll get lots of good suggestions on content, so all I'll say is consider a different knife for your bob. If that is a U.S. made Schrade, they're hard to find and expensive. If you lose your...
Liked On: 10-24-2014, 02:39 PM
Mole skin as in a bandage for bad skin areas. If your not used to walking your feet will take a beating. This will help them heal and take that beating. Socks depending on climate. Maps for where you...
Liked On: 10-24-2014, 02:39 PM
Well good start...now focus on those things you need near term...water storage...either a canteen (2 quart) or bottled water. some energy bars. Then maybe something to purify water... something to...
Liked On: 10-24-2014, 02:39 PM
Socks!!! Mole skin. Hat, poncho, map, compass, TP, cotton balls covered in vaseline, food, water, lint inside TP tubes makes great fire starters, meds...
Liked On: 10-24-2014, 02:39 PM
Rigged together a shower. Works off a garden hose. Problem is, it's cold. So VERY cold lol. Also picked up another job. Guy and girlfriend have 2 horses that they need the stalls cleaned. $20...
Liked On: 10-21-2014, 09:46 PM
Not gonna brag, but I make longbows: 7204 Three on the left are complete, two on the right are yet to be finished. Red handled one is on the rack right now.
Liked On: 10-16-2014, 12:42 AM