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13 Survival Must-Haves You May Not Have Thought Of
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| November 2, 2009
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Posted on 11/04/2009 8:11:03 AM PST by ChocChipCookie
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To: ChocChipCookie
Roll of quarters. Handy for phone calls...! When was the last time anyone saw a payphone?
To: ChocChipCookie
Phew.
To: glide625
C4; Handgrenades; and Napalm!Add Det Cord to that...many uses...including entertainment.
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posted on
11/04/2009 8:57:40 AM PST
by
IrishPennant
(“If you can accept losing, you can't win.” ~ Vince Lombardi)
To: kidd
Though knife sharpener is handy, its just added weight, and something to keep track of. There are plenty of flat stones that can do the trick. (unless of course, you’ve never sharpened a knife with a sharpening stone or regular stone)
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posted on
11/04/2009 8:58:05 AM PST
by
mountn man
(The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
To: ChocChipCookie
Real silver coins.
They'll buy you things like a gallon of gas or bullets, should the fiat currency go worthless.
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posted on
11/04/2009 8:58:22 AM PST
by
dead
(I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
To: winnotwhine
I’m not Magyver! How to you make a compass from a watch?
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posted on
11/04/2009 8:59:53 AM PST
by
passionfruit
(When illegals become legal, even they won't do the work Americans won't do)
To: ChocChipCookie; Revolting cat!
Lightsticks. You can pick up one of these every time you wander into a Home Depot. They don't need batteries and can be hung around the neck with a string making it easier to spot everyone in your party when it gets dark. In an emergency, rave parties should be among the last things on the list.
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:03:24 AM PST
by
a fool in paradise
(I refuse to "reduce my carbon footprint" all while Lenin remains in an airconditioned shrine)
To: Mr.Pilgrim
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:04:34 AM PST
by
LadyPilgrim
((Lifted up was He to die; It is finished was His cry; Hallelujah what a Savior!!!!!! ))
To: ChocChipCookie; Slings and Arrows
What have I missed? Necessity is the mother of invention. Just ask Macguyver.
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:04:37 AM PST
by
a fool in paradise
(I refuse to "reduce my carbon footprint" all while Lenin remains in an airconditioned shrine)
To: strider44
What have I missed?Antibiotics
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:06:07 AM PST
by
paul51
(11 September 2001 - Never forget)
To: passionfruit
Hold the watch flat. Use a matchstick to cast a shadow on the dial. Rotate the watch until the shadow covers the hour hand. Due south is half way between the hour hand and 12:00.
It's sorta like a negative sundial...
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:07:41 AM PST
by
null and void
(We are now in day 287 of our national holiday from reality. - 0bama really isn't one of US.)
To: Trailerpark Badass
I do agree with you. One of my 300 weight fleece jackets has zippers under the arms, running down the sides. Except in literally freezing weather, these zippers are open to cool me down.
I have a friend who gave me something called a head sock. Sort of a neck gator/hood combo. Unless worn at 0 or below, that would cause my core temp to overheat in just minutes. Works great for EXTREME weather conditions.
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:09:14 AM PST
by
mountn man
(The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
To: Skenderbej
A watch makes a handy light when stumbling around in pitch black conditions. It can be used as a compass when the sun is out. It can give you an idea how much longer before sunrise or when it’s your turn to sleep. You may even want to celebrate your birthday after the the zombies have taken over the world, it’s hard to keep track of the days when you are in the field.
If it were a roll of silver quarters, it may have some barter value.
To: Sherman Logan
Of course I'm talking about price, and forget that my socks cost $20 a pair.
:)
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:11:22 AM PST
by
mountn man
(The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
To: ChocChipCookie
Wow, got some crankiness here. The title of the thread was “13 Survival Must-Haves You May Not Have Thought Of”......key words......May NOT HAVE THOUGHT OF.
Everybody has ideas on what to pack in your supplies, but it’s a great idea to talk about the stuff that you may have not thought of or have forgotten.
Hey, pimp your blog all you want. I’ve visited before and you’ve got some great info.
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:15:50 AM PST
by
BigBlueJon
("And shepherds we shall be....For Thee, my Lord, for Thee....")
To: ChocChipCookie
Wow, got some crankiness here. The title of the thread was “13 Survival Must-Haves You May Not Have Thought Of”......key words......May NOT HAVE THOUGHT OF.
Everybody has ideas on what to pack in your supplies, but it’s a great idea to talk about the stuff that you may have not thought of or have forgotten.
Hey, pimp your blog all you want. I’ve visited before and you’ve got some great info.
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:15:55 AM PST
by
BigBlueJon
("And shepherds we shall be....For Thee, my Lord, for Thee....")
To: fso301
Actually, a wool sweater would still be good. Its not always going to be warm. Especially after night fall. If you’ve been in warm weather all day, and temp drops to 80 at night, it can feel cold. Add wetness to that, and it can be worse. Thousands of people die of exposure even in warm weather. Never take the environment lightly.
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:17:25 AM PST
by
mountn man
(The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
To: ChocChipCookie
Ok, for most of the list but in a survival situation the last thing I care about would be a watch.
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:17:33 AM PST
by
mad_as_he$$
(Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof. V for victory)
To: ChocChipCookie
Hand charged flashlight.
Prepaid phone card.
Cliff bars or other meal bars.
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:18:40 AM PST
by
El Sordo
To: ChocChipCookie
“I have to admit that, yes, I am pimping my blog just a bit here. It has a completely new look as of Monday night, and I'm having a contest to give away a Survival Kit valued at $100. I'd love for a Freeper to win it! Contest runs until midnight on Monday.
Pimping aside, what other unusual must-haves should everyone have?”
How about the right stuff? I'm going to start by disagreeing with your first item. Lightsticks are OK for once-in-a-while use. They can freeze, and not work. They are expensive. They are one-time use, and they degrade with age. I used them extensively in the Air Force while doing equipment setup after dark and in a hurry, and they do have advantages over a flashlight, especially if you have a relatively large budget, but for long-term use, they are not really practical. If your survival situation is one or two days, maybe. A week or longer, get a rechargable-battery lamp with a built-in dynamo to recharge it. Or a 12VDC bicycle generator.
Add bicycles to your list, as well.
Also guns, ammo, and training in their care and use.
WRM, MSgt, USAF(Ret.)
The rest of the list is pretty good.
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posted on
11/04/2009 9:20:09 AM PST
by
Old Student
(We have a name for the people who think indiscriminate killing is fine. They're called "The Bad Guys)
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