I didn't get the feedback, but the folks that did respond (and thank you for the responses!) gave me great advice!
So everyone that respond brought up some simple things that I have completely looked over. The simple things usually get looked over completely. So here are a few things that folks brought up and some things I thought of.
1. A compass.
I have a compass. Its an app on my iPhone. ...Obviously, I cannot rely on that.
2. Duct tape.
Who the hell doesn't have a roll of duct tape!? Me. But not for long. I'm going to fix that.
3. Solar lights.
These can be found pretty cheap and would be really nice to have in a no power situation. ...as long as the sun doesn't burn out I have a reusable resource.
4. Fishing kit.
I have one, BUT I've been meaning to expand it.
5. Water purification system.
I don't have one. ...Thats silly. I'm going to work on that.
6. Eating utensils.
No plate, bowl, cup, fork, knife, or spoon. I'm a little surprised that I've overlooked that.
So we're going to fix those things. I'm going to keep working on other stuff. I've got some other things I want to learn. I'll update everyone with that later! but for now, I'm off! Its back to normal grind tomorrow!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Physical Gear Inventory
I decided I wanted to go through my gear so I can see a full list. This is going to be the list of what I have on my shelves. I'll make a post later this evening after I've made my decisions about which direction I want to go. SO here is it!
1 Power Inverter
1 Hand crank radio/flashlight
2 AAA Battery powered LED flashlights
1 AAA Battery powered LED Headlamp
20 AAA Batteries
10+ Lighters
10+ Boxes of matches
5 Bricks of Triocane
50+ Tea light candles
3 Bandanas
1 Shemagh
1 Pair of leather gloves
12 Pairs of latex gloves
1 Drop Holster
2 2-quart canteens
1 compressed fleece blanket
5 Heavy-duty contractor bags
100+ Feet of 550 cord
1 Fully stocked gun cleaning kit
1 Fully stocked sewing kit
2 Fully stocked first aid kits
1 Fully stocked tool kit
1 Minor electrical repair kit
1 Duffel bag
1 Backpack
2 Compressed nylon bags
2 30 caliber ammo cans
1 Etool
Various bottles of vitamins
Various manuals
Various local/county maps
1 Kubaton
26 12 gauge shells
2000+ .22LR rounds
260 7.62x39 rounds
200 5.56 rounds
10+ Various knives (including metal, poly, folding, and fixed)
2 Pairs of handcuffs
I also have my primary, secondary, and hand to hand weapons.
I'd let to get some feedback on this so I can get a different view point before I post my second post tonight.
1 Power Inverter
1 Hand crank radio/flashlight
2 AAA Battery powered LED flashlights
1 AAA Battery powered LED Headlamp
20 AAA Batteries
10+ Lighters
10+ Boxes of matches
5 Bricks of Triocane
50+ Tea light candles
3 Bandanas
1 Shemagh
1 Pair of leather gloves
12 Pairs of latex gloves
1 Drop Holster
2 2-quart canteens
1 compressed fleece blanket
5 Heavy-duty contractor bags
100+ Feet of 550 cord
1 Fully stocked gun cleaning kit
1 Fully stocked sewing kit
2 Fully stocked first aid kits
1 Fully stocked tool kit
1 Minor electrical repair kit
1 Duffel bag
1 Backpack
2 Compressed nylon bags
2 30 caliber ammo cans
1 Etool
Various bottles of vitamins
Various manuals
Various local/county maps
1 Kubaton
26 12 gauge shells
2000+ .22LR rounds
260 7.62x39 rounds
200 5.56 rounds
10+ Various knives (including metal, poly, folding, and fixed)
2 Pairs of handcuffs
I also have my primary, secondary, and hand to hand weapons.
I'd let to get some feedback on this so I can get a different view point before I post my second post tonight.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Pre-Winter Inventory
So as you may remember my Pre-Fall inventory was a little painful. I didn't realize how much I DIDN'T have. Needless to say, at the end of that day I was feeling a little like a beat puppy.
Since that day, I made some lists and some conscious decisions to make some changes. SO without further ado, I present my Pre-Winter Inventory:
(1) Camp Stove
(1) 3 Gal. Drink Dispenser
(4) Cans of Sterno Fuel
(3) Bottles of propane
(48) Bottles of water (stored)
(9) Boxes of Mac and Cheese (Requires Milk and Butter)
(16) Cups of mixed fruit
(8) Boxes of assorted dry pasta
(2) Jars Spaghetti sauce
(2) Bottles of ketchup
(1) Bottle of BBQ Sauce
(2) Boxes Mac and Cheese (Requires nothing extra)
(1) Carton bread crumbs
(34) Packs of Roman Noodles
(3) Cans of Dinty Moore Beef Stew
(4) Cans of assorted soups
Its still not my target but it is WAY better than before. From here I'll be making additional lists and some more decisions about what is going to be useful.
As for plans for the following couples months, I've made a list of things I'd like to accomplish. This is the list in no specific order:
1. Learn how to properly pickle. As a first test, make pickles.
2. Reform my decisions in the gym. Starting with my lack of gym time.
3. Learn how to make bread.
4. Continue my stockpiling.
5. Reform my finances.
6. By the end of the winter, I would like to own my first shotgun.
I don't think that any of that is unreachable. But that list is ever changing and currently it is not prioritized.
For now, that is it. I'll be working on my physical inventory of non-food items and eventually post it. I know there are a few small kits that I would like to finish before I post it.
Since that day, I made some lists and some conscious decisions to make some changes. SO without further ado, I present my Pre-Winter Inventory:
(1) Camp Stove
(1) 3 Gal. Drink Dispenser
(4) Cans of Sterno Fuel
(3) Bottles of propane
(48) Bottles of water (stored)
(9) Boxes of Mac and Cheese (Requires Milk and Butter)
(16) Cups of mixed fruit
(8) Boxes of assorted dry pasta
(2) Jars Spaghetti sauce
(2) Bottles of ketchup
(1) Bottle of BBQ Sauce
(2) Boxes Mac and Cheese (Requires nothing extra)
(1) Carton bread crumbs
(34) Packs of Roman Noodles
(3) Cans of Dinty Moore Beef Stew
(4) Cans of assorted soups
Its still not my target but it is WAY better than before. From here I'll be making additional lists and some more decisions about what is going to be useful.
As for plans for the following couples months, I've made a list of things I'd like to accomplish. This is the list in no specific order:
1. Learn how to properly pickle. As a first test, make pickles.
2. Reform my decisions in the gym. Starting with my lack of gym time.
3. Learn how to make bread.
4. Continue my stockpiling.
5. Reform my finances.
6. By the end of the winter, I would like to own my first shotgun.
I don't think that any of that is unreachable. But that list is ever changing and currently it is not prioritized.
For now, that is it. I'll be working on my physical inventory of non-food items and eventually post it. I know there are a few small kits that I would like to finish before I post it.
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