#77789 - 11/22/06 05:07 PM
A sixth category: Information
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Some people ( Doug, for instance) seperate gear into 'functionality' groupings;
signaling,
emergency devices ( tools),
medical,
water & food,
misc. & multipurpose.
I'd like to suggest a sixth grouping --information -- to include everything from phone numbers, maps, first aid books, useful frequencies, bus schedules, tide charts, contents listings ( with expiration dates) etc.
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#77790 - 11/22/06 05:28 PM
Re: A sixth category: Information
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signaling,
emergency devices ( tools),
medical,
water & food,
misc. & multipurpose. Your forgetting Personal Protection/Shelter
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#77791 - 11/22/06 06:03 PM
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Loc: MA
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Great point. I consider any day that I learn something to be a good day.
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#77792 - 11/23/06 04:32 AM
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Absolutely. I wouldn't think of a long term bug in without things like my PocketRef and Pocket Handyman, Where there is no Doctor, and all the others. Even for kits made with mobility in mind, I think you're right, we should have another catagory. Most of us have something in there, but we just consider it Miscellanious.
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#77793 - 12/06/06 11:43 PM
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Registered: 11/09/06
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In my shelter plan, I have positions for the following: Ops Officer, Communications/Intel officer; Medical Officer, Engineering Officer, Food Services Officer, Supply Officer, Weapons Officer, Education Officer (includes all levels/ages), Morale Officer! I use the basic organization of a warship since that is my experience base.
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#77794 - 12/07/06 09:03 PM
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Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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or if youre from California (like me):
Ops Dude, Comm Guy, Medical Dude, Munchies Man ...
Edited by DBAGuy (12/07/06 09:04 PM)
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#77795 - 12/09/06 05:43 AM
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Good thought, I've been thinking along the same lines for awhile myself. A PDA with several extra 1GB memory cards could carry a lot of valuable info with very little weight or space cost if someone comes up with a way to recharge the battery with no access to a household or 12v power source.
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#77796 - 12/09/06 06:15 AM
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Registered: 11/26/06
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… if someone comes up with a way to recharge the battery with no access to a household or 12v power source. Done! Just do a search for "PDA Solar Chargers". They even have PDA cases that double as solar chargers.
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#77797 - 12/09/06 05:22 PM
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Even 4GB SD cards are quite cheap now.
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#77798 - 12/09/06 06:23 PM
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tho I like paper -- small books and essential papers in waterproof zips...
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