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My first BOBs
It's my first attempt at a BOB. Here's what I've done. The bAg itself is a Maxpedition Vulture II. I started out with a standard goal of three-day self-sufficiency. It didn't take me long to figure out...
View Article"How to be prepared for a breakdown on the trail"
Backcountry Repairs "How to be prepared for a breakdown on the trail" When going off highway you can never be totally prepared, or take everything you need to handle every breakdown situation. But if...
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Wondering if anyone knows about this show.
Okay, so recently I found a website that I can watch all of my favorite shows on for free. But I'm not going to share it unless someone asks. Anyways, as most of you are already aware of, I love...
View ArticleHelp wanted with survivalist story
I need a few pieces of advice. A planned book (two or so down the pipeline) will basically focus on a bunch of largely unprepared teenage kids who get stranded on a colonial planet after their aircraft...
View ArticleMore electricity...
Hand Crank Generators I haven't seen mention of these on the board and just purchased one so thought I would share the link. We have gas generator, small solar array, small windmill and a couple of...
View ArticleSurvival Gear DEALS: Made in the USA Only
Here's how this thread works: 1. Find any American made product(s) and post the information and link if possible. 2. Give your brief review, if applicable. 3. Share your ideas, but keep the chatter to...
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Long distance eyes
Was wondering what folks here were using for longer distance seeing? In other words, binoculars, monocular, telescopes, etc?? While you could use a rifle scope, it's also possible that not everyone...
View ArticleForce Multipliers?
I thought I would share a few ideas and solicit others. Perimeter alarms, and trip wires. Cheap and easy to use. Cheap and readily available driveway alerts. They give off a gentile tone to a remote...
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Another question, that's been 'digging' into me....
Pretty sure I want to include some sort of digging implement in my pack, but not sure which one. Gerber makes a couple nice ones, depending on your price range. The Gerber Gorge folding shovel runs...
View ArticleWhat Is Your Personal Every Day Carry
Many have to deal with certain laws in their particular areas so they can not necessarily carry a firearm. Curious what your EDC is, especially if you are without a firearm. Mine is listed below and...
View ArticleWell water
So we have had huge rains for the last 4 days. Extreme rain. My water is now coming out slightly colored and leaving dirt in the tub. The water is getting clearer but still not clear. We have stopped...
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The catcher--and spy---true story
Subject: TRUE STORY - Incredible Moe Berg: A second-rate baseball player but a first-rate spy. When baseball greats Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig went on tour in baseball-crazy Japan in 1934, some fans...
View ArticleSurvival or Doomsday vehicle
View attachment 13123 We would all like to have something like this when the SHTF and I have been thinking a lot about the questions of (1) I have a family to transport out of the hot zone. (2) Have to...
View ArticleFDA finally admits Arsenic fed chickens cause cancer in us
Finally after 60 years they finally tell us that we are fed Arsenic through chickens. It is a well known cancer causing poison. Knew it has been fed to hogs to make them fatten faster and retain...
View ArticlePouch questions
Was wondering if anyone has a Maxpedition Remora. I was thinking of using it as a canteen cover, but wasn't sure if a canteen, canteen cup and stove would fit or not. It looks like it would be big...
View ArticleArea Recon and Mapping- Static or Bug-out Planning
What I would like to ask is how Monkey's have addressed area mapping in their preparations? Are you doing this sort of planning including a detailed local/regional area recon and noting with maps as a...
View ArticleQigong views
Usually when I do qigong and taiji outside, I am treated to nice views. View attachment 13510 View attachment 13511 View attachment 13512 View attachment 13513
View ArticleHere's a BOV you might consider buying
One thing you can say about the US Army, they don't fool around when it comes to buying overland vehicles! Saw this, today, over at GovLiquidation.com. They say it starts and runs. If it's mechanically...
View ArticleSomething else to stock up on....
Some neighbors say Sriracha factory's smell is creating headaches - latimes.com By Frank Shyong, Hector Becerra and Jessica Garrison October 29, 2013, 7:47 p.m. Jesse Bracamontes is one of the legions...
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