Originally Posted By: raydarkhorse
I personaly abuse the hell outta mine while my life dosen't depend on it, that way I know it will survive when I need it.


Great point Ray...Nicodemus had as his sig line for a long time..."Learn survival skills when your life doesn't depend on it"

I think a similar notion applies to gear...push it to the limit in every day life...so you know what to expect when your life does depend on it.

That's why I try to buy some gear just to test...an extra Heatsheet or Heatsheet bivy...I try to figure out how these things might be used in a survival situation...put it through extreme paces...see if it will work the way I think it should...to fit my needs.

Getting a bit off track now...great point Ray!
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