A High-Mobility 72 Hour Kit

03/24/2010 | noumenon

[Grunthor]

You pinged?

[MWestMom]

Congratulations on your pending nuptials! God bless you both. And thank you for your good advice.

[Grunthor]

Thank you.

[Noumenon]

Bump and BLOAT - turn ammunition into skill...

[meadsjn]

Here's some links for those who might get stuck between hither and yon, or get driven out into the hills. While the internet is up, it's entertaining and informative to spend some time getting more tips and tricks for the outdoors.

Wilderness Outfitters - Pathfinder School - Youtube clips on tons of survival and bushcraft topics

Or just go to Youtube and search for clips on "survival" plus any of shelter, fire, water, bushcraft, fieldcraft, knives, nets, fish traps, traps, snares, stoves, gear, lashing, knots, etc.

If nothing else, you can see how many people across the country are learning, doing, experimenting, planning, practicing, and sharing info on how -- to survive.

[Darnright]

>Isolated rural properties became targets of the most horrific attacks imaginable. Invaders would stalk, snipe and attack, then stay for days torturing family members into revealing the locacation of hidden valuables, if any.<

Zimbabwe is another shining example of what can happen to those on large agricultural holdings.

[divine_moment_of_facts]

I still believe the best way to go is a well fortified stone castle complete moat and a knight in shining armor.. A girl can dream, can’t she?

[DuncanWaring]

5.LED Flashlight and extra batteries. If you’re smart, your radio, flashlight and any other device you might carry will all use the same batteries. Preferably AA.

All the LED flashlights I've seen run on AAA batteries.

There is, however, an adaptor to convert a "two AA" MagLite to an LED bulb.

Alternatively, a half-dozen AAA batteries (two sets) are pretty minimal in space and weight.

[tacticalogic]

2 pairs of vise-grips. 7 inch, curve jaws, w/ wirecutters.

They'll cut though heavy wire and chain-link fence, and get you past a wide variety of fasteners.

[DuncanWaring]

Four-month anniversary today, and people are still posting on it.

[Noumenon]

Good idea. I keep a set of 24” bolt cutters in the vehicle, but a it’s definitely a good and worth the added weight to carry a small set with you. Plent yof belt space and BDU pockets for that. Now added to the list.

[handmade]

LDS don’t believe in self-defense at all

Consider yourself corrected. You might want to tell my grandson that- he will come home from Afghanistan in May- first tour was Iraq.

[Joya]

Thanks !!!

[the rifleman]

Another good place to get antibiotics is the pet shop. Particularly for fish tanks, they use amoxicillin and other stuff to treat them for ick. Good thread!

[Noumenon]

Let’s just say that we have a good working relationship with our large animal vet. Often, what’s good for the horse....

[packrat01]

So THAT’s where my missuz gets my horse pills.

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