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Suunto A10 used to be the inexpensive basic base plate compass, though doesn't have a global needle variant. Have a Suunto MCB for a small backup mirror compass.
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Just carry some random ballpoint. But also have a 4 pack of STAEDTLER 318 WP4 Lumocolor Permanent Pen, Fine tipped. The case they come in that sets them apart. https://www.staedtler.com/uk/en/products...-pen-f-318-wp4/
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Originally Posted By: BingleyWhat do you guys do with your pen? My regular pens don't die so fast. They just keep working. Pilot, Zebra, & Sakura have all worked fine. My main EDC pen is a Tactile Turn with a Schmidt 9000 refill. I’m probably
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What do you guys do with your pen? My regular pens don't die so fast. They just keep working. Pilot, Zebra, & Sakura have all worked fine.
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I bought a black and blue twelve pack of these https://uniballco.com/collections/rollerball-pens/products/roller-rollerball-pens in college and still use some. I graduated college in 1995.
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For an inexpensive, highly reliable pen, I like Rite in the Rain, Pokka (particularly their all weather models, which are Rite in the Rain branded), and some Fisher pens are pretty cheap.
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George Clooney´s aunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mriXncI96lw
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Two words: Patsy Cline. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKTOvHw8qFM
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Or, if it's better to get Silva at the expense of a global needle, there's the Silva 123. https://www.survivalmetrics.com/store/Item/id-silva-123-compass-baseplate https://www.amazon.com/Silva-Starter-1-2...741&sr=8-91 Jeanette Isabelle
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I like the idea of a global needle, but it would price the compass beyond what I wanted to pay. However, since you brought it up, I decided to look, and though it's a different brand, I found a global needle at a price I'm willing to pay. https://ww
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I have a Silva Field and the Silva Ranger S. I am satified with both. I carry them in a pocket (one at a time). If you can afford it a compass with a global needle would be good. It makes use easier as it allows more room for error when leveling it.
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Compass
by Jeanette_Isabelle
@ 03/22/23 02:40 PM
What is a good, basic compass to throw in a survival kit? I want something affordable but more than a button compass I can count on in a survival situation. Jeanette Isabelle
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I like the large-tooth saws but where I live it's all pine, Larch, etc. Finer tooth saws are good for hardwoods like Oak, etc.
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Also, what pen won't let me down? Fisher is a tad expensive for a pen, so I've been looking at Rite in the Rain as an alternative. Jeanette Isabelle
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Among the folding saws, Silky and Bahco, which is more durable? Which blade length and teeth (fine, medium, or large) is best for cutting firewood? Size is a consideration for bug out. Edit: Looking at the Silky website, I should avoid the large tee
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Originally Posted By: Acropolis50The idea of using Heavy Duty Batteries with alkaline back-ups is interesting. Does anyone know which brands are true carbon vs alkaline batteries?. Does it say so on the battery cases? Yes, the best ones say "s
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Many thanx for everyone’s input. I already do use a battery tester and visual inspection 1-2 times a year. I also keep an extra set of akalines in a plastic zip-loc , as a backup. Digesting all the input, I’ve decided not to go to rechargeable.
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Originally Posted By: Jeanette_IsabelleI heard a lot of positive things about the Aurora fire starter. Does anyone have any experience with them? How durable are they? Jeanette Isabelle I have one but I haven't used it yet! I just got it this win
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I heard a lot of positive things about the Aurora fire starter. Does anyone have any experience with them? How durable are they? Jeanette Isabelle
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