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#36315 - 01/13/05 06:35 PM Re: Underwear as Survival Signal
norad45 Offline
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Registered: 07/01/04
Posts: 1506
In an emergency I plan on setting mine on fire; I figure after wearing them for a couple of weeks in the mountains, the resulting column of smoke should be readily visible to any passing airliner. <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

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#36316 - 01/13/05 07:35 PM Re: My EDC
Polak187 Offline
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Registered: 05/23/02
Posts: 1403
Loc: Brooklyn, New York
At least somebody here has a sense of humor... <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Matt
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#36317 - 01/14/05 12:30 AM Re: Underwear as Survival Signal
Exploriment Offline
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Registered: 12/14/04
Posts: 36
Loc: Ontario
I think there is a notion that hunters are adept out in the woods.

In my own experience, I've encountered quite a few who are clueless dolts. Many of them see their annual hunting trip as an excuse to get away from the old lady, drink a lot of beer and shoot at anything that moves. They are often times any thing but experienced outdoorsmen.

When I was living up north I helped out on two occasions in searching for lost/missing hunters. One gentleman had tumbled down a small hill and busted his ankle in the process. He'd been drinking of course. No map, no compass, no real survival gear save for some paper matches. I ended up going back for help because there was no way I was going to be able to haul his 300+ pound out of shape ass out of the woods by my self.

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#36318 - 01/14/05 12:35 AM Re: Underwear as Survival Signal
Be_Prepared Offline
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Registered: 12/07/04
Posts: 530
Loc: Massachusetts
I read that article, it's amazing how many people go out without the most basic of items. I'm surprised that a hunter would go out without any blaze orange clothing, for example. On a lot of camo jackets and pants, the liners are blaze orange, so you can turn them inside out for visibility. Not that you wear it that way when you're concealed, but, most people wear something orange, especially on their way back out after hunting, so they are not mistaken for a "target". If nothing else, I always have a blaze watch cap in my backpack or in a pocket when I go out during hunting season. Of course, this guy didn't have a compass, flashlight, firestarter, anything...(well, he had a weapon I guess)
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#36319 - 01/14/05 05:06 AM Re: Underwear as Survival Signal
Burncycle Offline
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Registered: 09/16/04
Posts: 577
I don't hunt... but if I did, I've decided there is no way I'd leave without a decent PSK and first aid kit. There's just no excuse.

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#36320 - 01/14/05 02:30 PM Re: Underwear as Survival Signal
Glock-A-Roo Offline
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Registered: 04/16/03
Posts: 1076
Yes, that is the eternal question: "does my underwear attract attention because of the color, or the odor?!". <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

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#36321 - 01/14/05 08:13 PM Re: My EDC
billvann Offline
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Registered: 05/10/01
Posts: 780
Loc: NE Illinois, USA (42:19:08N 08...
Where's the pair with the survival tips, morse code, knots and edible plants imprinted on them? I want the link to Matt's BVD Cheat Sheet!

Of course, I can see the next headline:

Naked Hunter Found Frozen Trying To Read His Shorts
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#36322 - 01/14/05 08:56 PM Re: My EDC
Susan Offline
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Registered: 01/21/04
Posts: 5163
Loc: W. WA
Willie, you might have something there! True Survival-Wear... But I'd print it on a shirt or something. People are funny about guys wandering around without their shorts. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Sue

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#36323 - 01/15/05 05:42 AM Re: My EDC
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Registered: 11/14/03
Posts: 1224
Loc: Milwaukee, WI USA
Polak187:

Did you cut slots in the back end so that when you rotate them, you don't have to pull the leg part up to take care of business? <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Bountyhunter <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

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#36324 - 01/15/05 05:47 AM Re: My EDC
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Registered: 11/14/03
Posts: 1224
Loc: Milwaukee, WI USA
Billvann:

If they are brief(s), it shouldn't take long to read them.

If they are boxers, he might end up a little punch drunk.

If they are speedo's, he would probably be tired from running.

If they are thongs, he would probably be really strung out.

It all depends on your prespective.

Bountyhunter <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

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