#176749 - 07/18/09 04:38 AM
coffee serve practical purpose in survival
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Does coffee serve any practical purpose in survival situation?
my mind is drawing a blank on this one.
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#176750 - 07/18/09 04:48 AM
Re: coffee serve practical purpose in survival
[Re: picard120]
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Yes. Both caffeine and nicotine are not something one wants to be going without "cold turkey" in an already stressful situation.
Having inadvertently tried it once, I can tell you the headaches are bad, and I was ready to kill every living organism in sight.
Also, it can serve as a morale boost. I remember my first care package during Desert Storm. It was a simple box of Tic-Tac candy. I know it is simple, but that little box of candies addressed to "Any Soldier 101st Airborne Division" helped to the point I rationed them out for days.
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#176751 - 07/18/09 05:19 AM
Re: coffee serve practical purpose in survival
[Re: Desperado]
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Caffeine is a mild stimulant and helps with focus, attention and endurance. It's about as mild an energy boost you can get without significant side effects. It's a diuretic for some people so in a survival situation it's use might lead to slightly accelerated dehydration but this depends on the individual It's a morale booster as well.
It can also have barter/trade value as a commodity. If you're packing some in your survival kit, the filters can be used to pre-filter brackish water before treatment.
I can quit coffee any time I want. Besides, I only drink enough to make the headaches go away...
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#176756 - 07/18/09 05:47 AM
Re: coffee serve practical purpose in survival
[Re: picard120]
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Does coffee serve any practical purpose in survival situation?
my mind is drawing a blank on this one. Perhaps your mind is blank because you haven't had your coffee today? You may as well ask me if toilet paper is necessary.
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#176759 - 07/18/09 08:07 AM
Re: coffee serve practical purpose in survival
[Re: comms]
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Yes it does. As does tea, chocolate or the hot drink of your choice. As hot and sweet as you like.
You cannot overestimate the value of getting a hot drink in to some one who is cold, wet and stressed out.
As most viewers of this forum are aware: Boiling water is the only certain way to make it drinkable. Unfortunately boiled water is not exactly the most enjoyable of drinks. So there is a strong argument, for maintaining moral if nothing else, for having something to add to it.
For myself: Coffee, instant soups, chocolate bar's, instant noodles, peanuts. Takes up very little room in your bag and works wonders in terms of maintaining your moral.
As for the diuretic issues? Forget them. Unless you are particularly susceptible.
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#176762 - 07/18/09 10:24 AM
Re: coffee serve practical purpose in survival
[Re: Desperado]
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Also, it can serve as a morale boost. I remember my first care package during Desert Storm. It was a simple box of Tic-Tac candy. I know it is simple, but that little box of candies addressed to "Any Soldier 101st Airborne Division" helped to the point I rationed them out for days. I know this is off topic, by sending something to "Any Soldier" can be a very fun thing to do, as well as a very nice thing to do. Some of the responses I have received were great, too. You can get addresses at anysoldier.com.
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#176775 - 07/18/09 04:42 PM
Re: coffee serve practical purpose in survival
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Not to stray too far from the best topic ever, that being coffee but as an addition to it. If you're going to carry some teabags, peppermint tea is a real nice idea if you're prone to any sort of congestion or sore throat issues. It's also good for the digestion.
I always bring some with me because as much as it pains me to admit, coffee can't cure every ill.
Excuse me, gotta go get a refill now...
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#176793 - 07/18/09 08:29 PM
Re: coffee serve practical purpose in survival
[Re: picard120]
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I am not a P.P.o.W.
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Try not having any for a week. I have caffeine pills in my BOB and Emergency kit
Edited by Stu (07/18/09 08:32 PM)
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#176815 - 07/19/09 01:44 AM
Re: coffee serve practical purpose in survival
[Re: Stu]
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Yes. Besides the idea of it being a flavouring for boiled water or a stimulating drug to boost energy there is a very good use that comes to mind right away. When you are lost, nervous and on the edge of panic brewing a cup of tea or a mug of coffee then sitting and drinking it gives you time to relax and let your brain start to work again. (If you are outdoors it also means you have sheltered a bit and lit a fire. Both nice things to do if it is wet and cold out)
Often the 15 minutes or so brewing up takes will be enough for you to properly take an inventory of your situation and start to resolve your plan. It sure beats running in circles and shouting panic.
Edited by scafool (07/19/09 02:10 AM)
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