October is the end of the Tropical Storm season, and I've had a productive past couple of years of upgrades, thanks in part to the forum...
standardize batteries to D and AA...upgrade to Sanyo Eneloop AA rechargables and microprocessor charger recommended by AFLM...
GoalZero 7w solar panel, and Goal 10 battery pack
gift of 3500w electric start Honda generator and siphon fuel system....additional 12v battery for fans...Rigid portable drill
back up to propane grill and camp stove, and change wicks in Dietz lanterns to high grade kerosene
Sawyer .1 micron 5 gal water filter
vacuum food processor and vacuum pack 3months of staples...more next year...rearranged food storage so supplies are visible
new techniques to solar heat water, and small proof of concept solar water desal projects (still a little less than 200ml a day)
upgrades to EDC... light to Fenix E01 with lithium...separate out heavy items in car bag
accuracy testing of 9mm 147grain ammo after poor performance at Ft Benning 2010...new bolt carrier for carbine #2...dedicated CMMG upper for .22lr
upgrade trauma kit with hemostatic gauze, compression bandages, and nasal pharangeal airway
thanks for all the suggestions
for next year...more long term food storage, new glass for the AR10, AA Petzl headlight...try to locate a propane RV refrigerator
Edited by LesSnyder (10/05/11 02:58 PM)