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chevysoldier

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  1. Can't delete anything but I can move it if you want.... Or I could leave it hear for everyone to pester and mock you. Your call :)

    Leave it here B.

  2. Not for long term camping, but a weekend at the track, a jump box w/ outlet and a power inverter is a wonderful luxury...charge your electronics, blow up air matresses, etc..

    lol, Sorry but if you have an air mattress it's not camping. I make fun of people with RV's that say they are "camping" too. :lol:

    (no offense)

  3. MRE's are great to have. If you use the heaters in them for your food, you can use them as heat packs inside your shirt or for your hands. WARNING: They get extremely hot and the fumes are bad for you.

    I always kept water purifier tablets. Between boiling, tablets and knowing how collect water, you'll be set. A back up filter would be a good idea too. You can go longer without food than you can water so you'd better play it safe.

  4. Anyone have a good link to a book of plants that are edible in this area? I need to add a good survival book to my b.o.b.

    I have an old book, can't remember what the name of it is, but it's packed away right now.

  5. Puh-lease... Whoever did this graphic has no clue that the white birds can be launched at a wall and then drop their egg right before hitting the wall so that when they try to fly away they also hit the same wall. Double damage. :cool:

    This is spot on!

  6. Coffee Shop Visits- Don't drink coffee

    Incandescent Light Bulbs-Most all of mine are florescent

    Disposable Water Bottles-I reuse them or get plastic ones.

    Baggage Fees- I don't usually fly.

    Subscriptions You Don't Use- Only a couple that I do read.

    Baby Food-I hope not.

    Credit Score Fees-My score is effed so I don't care.

    Cable-Satellite.

    Landline Phones-What's that?

    Cleaning Supplies-Wait...we're not supposed to clean in 2012?

    ATM Fees-No fees with the ATM's I use.

    Home Repairs You Can Do Yourself- Yep, but landlord fixes the stuff.

  7. Don't sleep with socks unless it is very cold. Your feet need to air out or they'll get nasty.

    They talked about putting the next day's socks and underwear at your feet to keep them warm, I have done that with the entire next day's clothing.

    Cut weight where you can. Instead of an ax and a hammer, buy one with both on it.

    If you run out of clothing, hang them out in the sun and air all day to somewhat clean them.

    Keeping your boots outside is good but be sure to check them for animals before you put them on.

    Never leave your tent open, you'll get visitors.

    Always carry duct tape and rope. I prefer paracord, a million uses.

    Learn how to make lye.

    Carry at least one decent fixed blade, a folder and a multi tool.

    If you are back packing, get a good bag with sternum and waist straps and learn how to pack it properly.

    Red lenses on lights will help to keep your night vision but still allow you to see.

    MAKE SURE YOU TELL PEOPLE WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND FOR HOW LONG.

    You might not have cell signal.

    Carry a first aid kit with bandages, wraps, heat/ice packs, tourniquet, etc

    A set of work/mechnics gloves will come in handy.

    Inspect yourself for ticks, rashes and infections.

    Keep your feet dry and clean. Powder them if needed.

    Chap stick.

    Sunscreen.

    A hat, preferably one that covers your neck too like a boonie hat.

    Learn how to hunt, clean and cook animals, even if you bring food with you. You might get lost or run out.

    Know what plants are edible. Many survival books have pictures of plants for you.

    Can't think of anything else right now but I know I have more.

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