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<SLV> | 04-09-2009 12:21 PM
The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack Let's face it, there are a lot of things that would be nice to have in a "bug out pack" (survival backpack), but what things would you consider to be absolutely essential. These things must be compact, lightweight, inexpensive, and maintenance free. I'll start with a couple things I'm eyeing: BlastMatch fire starter http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/uplo...tMatch_big.jpg Berkey "Sport Berkey" http://www.berkeywater.com/SportBerk...Blue-1-Low.jpg Marlin Papoose http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/marlin_70pss.jpg

Twisted Avatar | 04-09-2009 12:28 PM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack 1 Attachment(s) You MUST have a good knife http://www.benchmade.com/about_knives/our_blades.asp

mocha | 04-09-2009 12:32 PM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack Waterproof matches/Lighter http://www.omotivo.com.au/shop/image...rm_lighter.jpg

<SLV> | 04-09-2009 12:34 PM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Avatar (Post 1669987) You MUST have a good knife
Your missing the point. I'm looking for the best value, not the highest quality. I would be possible to carry a $15 Winchester hunting knife from Wal-Mart with a simple Rapala fillet knife sharpener. Any wilderness survival situation would only last a couple weeks tops anyway.

<SLV> | 04-09-2009 12:36 PM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack Quote:
Originally Posted by mocha (Post 1669995) Waterproof matches/Lighter http://www.omotivo.com.au/shop/image...rm_lighter.jpg
Too complex. Mechanical things like that fail. I think the survival back pack should be simple and basic tools.

electric-amish | 04-09-2009 12:58 PM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack Warter purifier and canteen type deal is a must. Environmental Protection job 2. Food job three. Combination of Plastic, steel, Brass, copper and lead job 4. All of these usless, unless Gods will is your Survival. E-A

Canadian-guerilla | 04-09-2009 04:15 PM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack are you looking for the ULTIMATE in backpacks ? <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1nM6wfjuirE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1nM6wfjuirE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

Jimfrancisco | 04-09-2009 04:21 PM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack A roll of suture, and a needle to use it. Fishing line if needed, sew you up if not. A pack of Celox or similiar for more severe injuries.

MetalManiac | 04-09-2009 04:35 PM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack Quote:
Originally Posted by <SLV> (Post 1669980) Let's face it, there are a lot of things that would be nice to have in a "bug out pack" (survival backpack), but what things would you consider to be absolutely essential. These things must be compact, lightweight, inexpensive, and maintenance free. I'll start with a couple things I'm eyeing: BlastMatch fire starter http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/uplo...tMatch_big.jpg
I have a BlastMatch. It sparks LIKE CRAZY!!! :ok: Will probably last a lifetime too. Here's a review... You Tube
You Tube
FIRE STARTING TIP: Drier LINT is a great fire starter. Fires right up! I put some in a ZipLock bag and stuck it in my BOB.

Fullpower | 04-09-2009 05:33 PM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack Knife. Flashlight. matches and/or lighter. pistol, 357, 45 or 9mm spare ammo spare socks spare hat spare gloves ear plugs liter or two of WATER bag of beef jerkey, 6 cliff bars, 3600 calorie datrex or mainstay ration toothbrush, aspirin, first aid kit,etc if space permits.

Golddust | 04-09-2009 05:37 PM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack P38 can opener Mil can carry on key fob

AgAuGal | 04-10-2009 12:12 AM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack Quote:
Originally Posted by MetalManiac (Post 1670330) I have a BlastMatch. It sparks LIKE CRAZY!!! :ok: Will probably last a lifetime too. Here's a review... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYRKzdSXH34 FIRE STARTING TIP: Drier LINT is a great fire starter. Fires right up! I put some in a ZipLock bag and stuck it in my BOB.
Looks to me like you need a hard surface to get that to strike. Guess ya got to carry a rock with you.

<SLV> | 04-10-2009 10:03 AM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack Quote:
Originally Posted by AgAuGal (Post 1671014) Looks to me like you need a hard surface to get that to strike. Guess ya got to carry a rock with you.
I think it strikes internally - it appears spring loaded. Either way, a rock shouldn't be too hard to find.

<SLV> | 04-10-2009 10:07 AM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack I wouldn't carry any in my pack any firearm that wasn't .22lr just because of the weight of the ammo. In a true survival situation .22lr should be enough to deal with just about anything. I'm not talking about trying to hide from a SWAT team, however.

gasilat | 04-10-2009 12:23 PM
Re: The ESSENTIALS of the survival back pack 1 Attachment(s) thats a tough order to fill cause the highly compact and lightest weight gear is typically high end stuff... but people carry waayy more than they need... here is primer on the philosophy... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultralight_backpacking and here is a very low cost approach... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandma_Gatewood She hiked the trail in 1955 at the age of 67, wearing Keds sneakers and carrying an army blanket, a raincoat, and a plastic shower curtain which she carried in a homemade bag slung over one shoulder it doesn't say here, but the shower curtain was basically her shelter...but i like this better...and it looks like they named it after her... http://sixmoondesigns.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=45 but a person could always bypass the yuppie high dollar gear and go military surplus... my summer base pack weight is super-ultralight @ 5 pounds but it does not qualify as low cost...about 5 days food and total weight of 15 pounds...i do not carry a stove or water...but i can cover a lot of distance for an old guy... :) ......

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