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13 Survival Must-Haves You May Not Have Thought Of
TheSurvivalMom blog ^ | November 2, 2009 | TheSurvivalMom

Posted on 11/04/2009 8:11:03 AM PST by ChocChipCookie

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To: ChocChipCookie

That watch should have to be wound.


81 posted on 11/04/2009 9:22:17 AM PST by School of Rational Thought (Most interesting man in the world.)
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To: null and void

A Sherpa guide


82 posted on 11/04/2009 9:23:13 AM PST by takbodan (.)
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To: strider44
Uh...let me see...HOW ABOUT A RIFLE? HAND GUN? BULLETS?!!

13 Survival Must-Haves You May Not Have Thougth of

Is there anyone who didn't think of firearms and ammunition?

83 posted on 11/04/2009 9:24:07 AM PST by School of Rational Thought (Most interesting man in the world.)
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To: null and void
"what have I missed"

An accordion.

84 posted on 11/04/2009 9:24:57 AM PST by driftless2 (for long term happiness, learn how to play the accordion)
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To: driftless2; Travis McGee
lol!
Plus a deck of cards to play Solitaire
85 posted on 11/04/2009 9:35:58 AM PST by investigateworld (Abortion stops a beating heart)
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To: mnehring

“Vodka, Vodka, and more Vodka.

So many uses. Disinfectant, water purifier, weapon, fuel, cleanser, etc.”

And Currency.


86 posted on 11/04/2009 9:43:28 AM PST by ConservativeWarrior (In last year's nests, there are no birds this year.)
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To: null and void

Try cracking open the First class requirements from the Boy Scout Handbook.

Analog dial types only need apply.


87 posted on 11/04/2009 9:56:24 AM PST by MrNeutron1962
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To: ChocChipCookie

Tyvek coveralls — available in paint dept — used to keep contaminants off clothing / skin. They are cheap and lightweight; could prove useful in any extreme event if you need to get to safety.

Also, n95 respirators. Help keep aerosolized nastiest out of lungs ; - )


88 posted on 11/04/2009 10:00:59 AM PST by NCCarrs (http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/12/30/quake.usa.editorial.reut/index.html)
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To: ChocChipCookie
"Roll of quarters. Handy for phone calls, but if you put it in a sock and wield it like a sling, you have a handy-dandy weapon!"

Are you counting upon finding an extinct payphone when the shiite hits? Better to take those quarters and put them towards a portable shortwave radio & a mega pack of AA alkalines...IMHO. Thats the only form of public info that would have a chance to get to you. And if you're concerned about communicating with relatives, get those carrier pigeons well-trained & ready! ;)

For a "carry" weapon, short of a pistol, I would prefer a long, heavy telescoping baton.

89 posted on 11/04/2009 10:49:25 AM PST by Beloved Levinite (I have a new name for the occupier of The Oval Office: KING FRAUD! (pronounced King "Faa-raud"))
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To: ChocChipCookie
I would not stoop to label you a "blog pimper". I have gleaned a lot of useful nuggets of info from your site. Keep up the good work.

This is info that everyone needs to prepare the Coming Hard Times.

That said, tampons drizzled with Vaseline make great waterproof fire starters.

For containers for caching, go to your local homebrew store. They get their malt in food-grade drums and either throw them away when empty or sell them cheap. I got mine for 8 bucks for a 55-gallon size. The beauty is the resealable, airtight aspect, and although they are plastic, they are very rugged.

A fun task for kids is making waterproof matches. You just take strike anywhere matches and dip the tips in melted candle wax. The candle wax forms a seal around the match head, and helps the match burn extra-robustly (is that even a werd?) when lit.

Cats are an excellent source of protein in times of scarcity.

90 posted on 11/04/2009 10:54:03 AM PST by I Buried My Guns (Buy Lots Of Ammo Today)
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To: Old Student
"...Add bicycles to your list, as well..."

Extra tires for the bike are a must, and for every tire you should get 10 extra tubes.

When you run out of tubes you can stuff the tires with almost anything soft, like old clothing to make the bike ridable. A mountain bike survivalist once told me that even grass works in a pinch when you're out in the boonies.

91 posted on 11/04/2009 10:58:14 AM PST by I Buried My Guns (Buy Lots Of Ammo Today)
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To: ChocChipCookie

Feminine pads = pre-packaged wound dressings with handy adhesive strips. Get the non deodorant.


92 posted on 11/04/2009 11:02:38 AM PST by listenhillary (A "cult of personality" arises when a leader uses mass media creating idealized/heroic public image)
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To: Salamander

How true. How true.


93 posted on 11/04/2009 11:06:35 AM PST by 95 Bravo ("Freedom is not free.")
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To: investigateworld
“Plus a deck of cards to play Solitaire”

That way if you get lost, you can sit down and start a hand of solitaire. Within five minutes someone will show up to suggest the next move.

94 posted on 11/04/2009 11:06:48 AM PST by El Sordo
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To: ChocChipCookie

Petroleum jelly - don’t leave home without it.

first-aid/lubricant/fire starter


95 posted on 11/04/2009 11:43:37 AM PST by listenhillary (A "cult of personality" arises when a leader uses mass media creating idealized/heroic public image)
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To: El Sordo

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! so true!!!!!


96 posted on 11/04/2009 12:02:44 PM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion,,,,,,the Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: ChocChipCookie

Bookmarking


97 posted on 11/04/2009 12:12:02 PM PST by FarRightFanatic (It wasn't an election. It was a socialist coup.)
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To: mountn man
You forgot THE most basic survival tool. A pocket knife.


98 posted on 11/04/2009 12:40:10 PM PST by Doomonyou (Let them eat Lead. Bonus tag line: FAIL 246, Obama 0)
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To: Old Student
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.

I thought so too, but we had a Trunk or Treat for the local kids at my church last weekend. Anyway, aside from candy, they were giving away mini-lightsticks that you could loop together for and make a necklace. The girl told me they got them for only 25 cents each, in bulk. I just did a google search, and some places sell them for as little as 3 cents each. Here's a site that sells all kinds.

The only problem I have with them is if I let the kids use them while we were evading and hunkering down, they'd be like lit up targets. The usage of these would require strict light descipline.

AB, SMSgt, USAF(Ret)

99 posted on 11/04/2009 12:45:22 PM PST by Alas Babylon!
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To: Salamander
A must for those who weren’t raised by hillbillies.

Ah, well, I don't have to worry then. ;^)

100 posted on 11/04/2009 12:46:43 PM PST by Just another Joe (Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
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