]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:32:36 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240984#Post240984 Posted by unimogbert:
Underground aquifer would be safest and not even need any treatment. If you've got that then there's little reason to work on this angle of (...)]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:07:21 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240982#Post240982 Posted by unimogbert:

Originally Posted By: haertig

These are not heavy items. I hadn't thought about the fire paste though. That sounds like it might be a good (...)

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:31:04 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240973#Post240973 Posted by JIM:
IMO these are the ultimate PSK water containers:

http://www.survivalmetrics.com/id_nasco-whirl-pak-whirlpak-sterilized-water-bags]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:13:32 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240968#Post240968 Posted by CANOEDOGS:
i don't want to carry on the gun thing as byrd huntr said it for me,however when i got out of the Army in 1969 i did not like the idea of (...)]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:26:06 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240943#Post240943 Posted by Finn:

Originally Posted By: bacpacjac

The older, and more arthriticie I get, the more I appreciate a good sleeping pad!

That's my thinking exactly!]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:51:23 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240900#Post240900 Posted by hikermor:
Might also the definition of "shelf life' be involved? I am not sure, but I could imagine food being not so yummy, but still having (...)]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:51:50 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240893#Post240893 Posted by dougwalkabout:

Originally Posted By: BruceZed

"Good lesson learned!", but who learned it except for them and us?

Hard to say. For some, it will roll off like (...)]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:54:11 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240876#Post240876 Posted by kd7fqd:
This is on their Disclaimer page
"Material on this website, including text and images, is protected by copyright law and is copyright to Zornes (...)]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:32:10 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240828#Post240828 Posted by BruceZed:
I often use plastic Spice Containers. They are wide mouthed, of a decent size and have good strong lids. I have made a number of fire lighting (...)]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:48:18 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240792#Post240792 Posted by Phaedrus:
I've found you can get Tinder-Quik wet and light it with the supplied Spark-Lite device. Even when the outside gets wet, moisture doesn't (...)]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:15:02 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240786#Post240786 Posted by Aussie:
For real security I think that a solid barrier is best.
I attach sleeping mats and jackets to the passenger side of the barrier with elastic (...)]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:11:19 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240742#Post240742 Posted by hikermor:
In my experience, a very common scenario starts with notice of an overdue party, typically toward sundown on a Sunday evening. SAR responds (...)]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:02:16 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240724#Post240724 Posted by ILBob:
given that most russian news media is about as reliable as the star or enguirer, I would not put much stock in the story, especially with no (...)]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:22:17 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240678#Post240678 Posted by Russ:
Phaedrus +1 -- Even with survival gear, we are still discussing a 14yo on his own in the wilderness. Maybe he has skills we normally do not (...)]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:37:52 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240671#Post240671 Posted by AKSAR:
A family from Girdwood, Alaska was on the Costa Concordia and has told their story in a local publication. (Girdwood is a small town about 35 (...)]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:12:56 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240666#Post240666 Posted by Phaedrus:
USNERDOC has some great vids. I think he's also selling his kits as well. Really knowledgeable guys, so far as I can tell with my limited skill.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:12:19 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240662#Post240662 Posted by Phaedrus:
That Candlelier looks pretty cool but I bet you can hear quarters dropping while you burn it! 3 candles at a time is $4.50 per burn at the (...)]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:42:12 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240607#Post240607 Posted by MostlyHarmless:

Originally Posted By: ki4buc

In all fairness, everything is only "water resistant". I thought I read somewhere that "waterproof" should only be (...)

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:18:28 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240599#Post240599 Posted by dougwalkabout:
Ah well, dweste was only having a bit of fun.

There's dressing out, and dressing up.

Dressing up any animal (in tutus, and painting their nails) (...)]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:10:52 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240528#Post240528 Posted by hikermor:
That indeed is a good example of an Altoids kit, but like all such assemblages, it has limitations. No map, and no water. Yes, it has a (...)]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:51:45 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240520#Post240520 Posted by TeacherRO:
Avalance survival....]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:54:45 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240464#Post240464 Posted by GradyT34:
If you're going to get the compact (3.25 X 4.5 X 0.9 inches) SAS Survival Guide for each family member's BOB, be sure to get the 384 page (...)]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:07:29 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240455#Post240455 Posted by jshannon:
M&M tubes come in two lengths. Shorter ones I have found at dollar stores. The longer ones have been seen at Walmart.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:53:21 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240450#Post240450 Posted by NightHiker:
True BUT if you're prepared for zombies, sharks, aliens, and roving bands of disgruntled bagel chefs then you're probably pretty well situated (...)]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:35:07 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240448#Post240448 Posted by TeacherRO:
Of course the best "prep" is to watch the weather and change travel plans as necessary. "Blizzard" is usually a good clue that starting (...)]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:03:08 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240441#Post240441 Posted by Run2The9:
Man that would be my worst fear, stuck in a cave alone...]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:23:17 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240440#Post240440 Posted by Run2The9:
I always keep a few button compasses stached in my gear for redundancy.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:22:26 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240439#Post240439 Posted by Run2The9:
Good Stuff!]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:20:52 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240399#Post240399 Posted by jshannon:
Very nice ki7he.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:26:07 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240374#Post240374 Posted by hikermor:

Originally Posted By: AKSAR

If your buddy is buried, you are the rescue party. Going for help almost always means going for help to recover the (...)

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:54:08 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240369#Post240369 Posted by Aussie:

Originally Posted By: Blast

I give DW that information whenever I'm going out on an adventure. I also include:
-what time to start worrying if I (...)

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:14:42 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240356#Post240356 Posted by THIRDPIG:
the googles may protect your eyes from smoke, but you won't be able to see through smoke. 22 years and 100's of fires I've yet to see through (...)]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:08:36 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240317#Post240317 Posted by Finn:
I found a few more resources through "Countryside" magazine...

http://wildfoodsummit.org
218-935-0417

www.wildfoodadventures.com
503-775-3828

Great (...)]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:36:56 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240304#Post240304 Posted by IzzyJG99:

Originally Posted By: Russ

I wonder what the operating temperature limits is for the various Garmin receivers. Wearing a receiver on your arm (...)

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:03:23 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240254#Post240254 Posted by Outdoor_Quest:
Joseph,

This looks really nice. Great work.

Blake]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:42:36 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240216#Post240216 Posted by comms:
Hikemor, I speculated the same thing. From my exp. of growing up in Seattle area, a lot of groups getting ready for the Himalayas will do Mt. (...)]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:31:28 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240194#Post240194 Posted by chaosmagnet:

Originally Posted By: chaosmagnet

I've pledged at the $15 level. If it gets funded, and if they produce a product and get it to me as promised, (...)

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:20:59 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240140#Post240140 Posted by chaosmagnet:

Originally Posted By: Mark_R

Is there a syndrome or other diagnostic for this type of behavior? When poking about as to what Chris McCandless (...)

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:11:04 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240134#Post240134 Posted by JerryFountain:

Originally Posted By: Oware

I don't know why they waited so long to make it available in the
US.

Possibly because it has been in use (the (...)]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:35:28 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240099#Post240099 Posted by MostlyHarmless:

Originally Posted By: Bingley

By contrast, many people get upset even just thinking about the possibility of things going wrong. The stress is (...)

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:12:12 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240093#Post240093 Posted by dougwalkabout:
It's funny at first glance. (And I love the rental car comments.)

But actually she's lucky it was only a runoff containment pond and not an (...)]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:37:37 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240045#Post240045 Posted by MDinana:
Holy thread revival, Batman!]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:30:02 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=240027#Post240027 Posted by nursemike:

Originally Posted By: MDinana

Originally Posted By: nursemike

Originally Posted By: MDinana

Good story, but I am NOT going to EDC a shovel!

MD-the (...)

]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:58:18 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=239971#Post239971 Posted by Aussie:
There is so much to fire preparation it’s a vast topic. The general advice is to plan in advance and stick to your plan.

In Australia the (...)]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:45:22 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=239930#Post239930 Posted by Run2The9:
I like Dave Canterbury, and love his videos, having said that I'm not a fan of the sling bow concept. Even In Dave's own words in a survival (...)]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:01:53 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=239919#Post239919 Posted by hikermor:
I have seen Herrero's statistics before and they are pretty convincing. It is also very clear that one needs to be scrupulously clean when in (...)]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:00:18 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=239886#Post239886 Posted by Byrd_Huntr:

Originally Posted By: Richlacal

I think they copied that from their cousins,The Karen people of Burma

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:36:17 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=239748#Post239748 Posted by TeacherRO:
thanks - I'll look them up]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:13:31 UTC http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=239747#Post239747 Posted by hikermor:
My cold weather skiing has been in plastic shell double boots designed for mountaineering and compatible with ski bindings. For really cold (...)]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:12:13 UTC