#171835 - 04/22/09 10:40 PM
List of tool capabilities for urban bug out/ bug i
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Journeyman
Registered: 05/03/03
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Here is my first list of tool capabilities for a urban bug out and bug in bag. Please comment.Some are names of tools. What do you recommend adding or deleting? Knife Blade Sharpener Wood Cutting saw or ax Metal Cutting saw Tin Snips Pliers Bolt Cutting Digging Prying Wire Cutting Phillips Screw Drivers Flat head screwdrivers Can opener Toothpick Tweezers Nail Clippers Current Sniffer Dental Pick Restraints Weapon Repair/ Maintenance Tubing
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#171836 - 04/22/09 11:18 PM
Re: List of tool capabilities for urban bug out/ bug i
[Re: survivalperson]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 12/18/08
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Loc: Muskoka
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It is all good, just keep in mind that you might have to carry it at some point, so you want to keep it as light as you can. What to add? A bit of wire. The stainless snare wire is pretty good stuff, but the brass can be handy too. It is light and easy to carry and has many more uses than just making snares.
You have some items that I don't understand, like restraints and a current sniffer.
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#171837 - 04/22/09 11:22 PM
Re: List of tool capabilities for urban bug out/ b
[Re: scafool]
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Journeyman
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The current sniffer sniffs for alternating current so you dont electrocute yourself on wires. The restraints are like plastic cuffs or hand cuffs for restraining people to keep them from harming themselves or yourself. Most of that stuff can be had with a leatherman. Bolt cutters are heavy but worth the weight when bugging in.
Thanks for the advise. I forgot to add wire, which I carry daily.
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#171844 - 04/23/09 12:46 AM
Re: List of tool capabilities for urban bug out/ bug i
[Re: Paul810]
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Journeyman
Registered: 09/15/07
Posts: 81
Loc: SoCal
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I would add:
- a hammer to that list or some sort of impact device. - some 1 inch webbing, rope, or even paracord, you never know when it could come in handy. - Also consider some cheap clear swimming goggles. They are small and light weight and can keep dust out of your eyes. - some ear plugs.
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#171845 - 04/23/09 01:03 AM
Re: List of tool capabilities for urban bug out/ bug i
[Re: stevenpd]
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Crazy Canuck
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 02/03/07
Posts: 3238
Loc: Alberta, Canada
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FWIW, survivalperson, I find it easier to make equipment lists by asking "what tasks will I possibly need to do?"
It's easier to see overlapping tools/capabilities from that angle.
My $0.02.
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#171850 - 04/23/09 01:46 AM
Re: List of tool capabilities for urban bug out/ bug i
[Re: dougwalkabout]
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Stranger
Registered: 04/18/09
Posts: 1
Loc: SoCal
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Nails to go with your hammer.
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#171857 - 04/23/09 04:05 AM
Re: List of tool capabilities for urban bug out/ bug i
[Re: MDinana]
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Registered: 10/08/05
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I have to ask, why Tin Snips?
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#171859 - 04/23/09 04:38 AM
Re: List of tool capabilities for urban bug out/ bug i
[Re: survivalperson]
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Old Hand
Registered: 11/26/06
Posts: 724
Loc: Sterling, Virginia, United Sta...
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Wire strippers. You can make due with a regular knife, or a light touch with regular wire cutters, or even your teeth (make sure the wire isn’t live… hurts), but having to strip multiple wires will become annoying tedious doing it the hard way.
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