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#95939 - 05/29/07 04:26 PM Re: Silver in survival kit. and other ramblings on [Re: Polak187]
Craig_phx Offline
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Registered: 04/05/05
Posts: 715
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
Originally Posted By: Polak187

And as far as the EDC goes... I realized that flashlights are not as handy as headlamps (packed up my surefire gear and never touched it), knives have nothings on multitools (striders gave way to the leatherman), good FAK is essential (got hit by a boulder, did right first aid and was able to walk), good clothes (good gore tex/fleece made sure I'm warm and dry), boots (more on it below) and socks (dry feet = happy polak), good sleeping bag (warm feet = happy polak).


This insight is gold!

Thanks!
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#96056 - 05/30/07 02:47 PM Re: Silver in survival kit. and other ramblings on EDC [Re: Polak187]
Misanthrope Offline
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Registered: 09/08/05
Posts: 156
Loc: Chicago burbs
Thanks, Matt.

The best info always comes from experience.

I've often wondered how many of the individuals on this board could carry, comfortably and for a distance, the gear listed in their woods bags or bobs. I tend to throw in everything I can fit, and then start parsing it down to a weight that is realistic. (Which means 1/2 my toy, ahem, gear stays home.)

Regarding the Miox, did you prefilter? Any issues regarding function and/or taste? I've run across a number of complaints posted on various boards regarding functionality. Personally, although boiling and chemical tx will render water potable, I prefer a filter rather than drinking water that tastes like beaver a$$.

M

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#96350 - 06/01/07 04:57 PM Re: Silver in survival kit. and other ramblings on EDC [Re: Misanthrope]
ssbauer Offline
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Registered: 11/03/06
Posts: 27
Loc: Ohio
I always carry a small tube of McNett Seam Grip. I have been able to use it to make several successful boot repairs for others as well as myself.

The problem is it takes awhile to cure, so any repairs need to be made soon after camp is setup to allow time to dry.

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