If you could only take one item on a wilderness adventure, what would it be?

Greg Davenport

Greg Davenport

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I would like to hear the forums response to this question:

If you were going to go on a 7 day off trail wilderness adventure and could ONLY TAKE ONE ITEM (besides the clothes on your body), what would it be (you have to be able to carry it...no cars)?

Note: Think about it...I believe that (if possible) all items in a survival kit should have multiple uses (thus the one item should provide many uses).

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Greg Davenport
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[This message has been edited by Greg Davenport (edited 03 December 1999).]
 
No question... a 3/4 single bit ax, razor sharp. You can chop, skin, make sparks, build a shelter, you name it.
 
A semi full of goodies like T-Bones, gas grill, bar, lots of beer, etc. I am counting the semi as one thing!
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Oh shoot, you got to be able to carry it!

A good all around multi tool or SAK of good quality with all the bells and whistles, a saw included in the piece. If not that one of my SRT survival knives with parasite options that include a small knife and metal match. Nuf said.



[This message has been edited by Rob Simonich (edited 04 December 1999).]
 
Greg,

I would Want a SAK knife with Saw, Awl, Blade.
Are you going to tell us what you would bring?.
Where is your class held?.
I'm haveing problems accessing the site.
Because my computer keeps haveing to load plug ins or something like that to run properly.I'm not to good with computers.
I think I will E Mail you my address so you can send a brochure to me.

Jeff Sanders
 
Desert, I'd bring water
Winter, I'd bring a Sleeping bag
Summer, I'd bring flute
Spring, I'd bring a hammock
Fall, I'd bring a rifle
Mountains, I'd bring binos
Jungle, I'd bring Ron :-)
 
Hi Jeff,
Not sure what the problem is on access...maybe my server is down. Try http://www.ssurvival.com - if that don't work then go to Ron's site http://www.survival.com and into his links page (you can click on me there). If neither work send me your full name, mailing address, phone number, age, area of interest, when you are thinking of coming, and a little about yourself.

ANEW is offering a 15% discount (approximate) for members of this forum for our January trip. Perhaps you'd like to attend. It runs from January 20 - 23, 2000. The class price covers transportation to and from a hotel near Portland international airport, transportation to and from our static site to the field, all food and lodging during the trip, and instruction with a 1:4 instructor to student ratio. The regular price is $599 but for members of the forum we are reducing it to $500.

this offer is open to all members of the forum. It stands until December 20th, 1999. Space is limited so let us know ASAP if you want to come. Call at 509-427-4340, or email me personally, or visit our site. :>)

I would take a folding blade knife. I can cut, build fires (will need to find a good flint), kill, skin, harvest cambien from a tree, etc. etc. This is a personal preference. Could someone point me to a picture and description of the SAK knife. I'd like to check it out.


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Greg Davenport
http://www.ssurvival.com
Are You Ready For The Challenge?
Are You Ready To Learn The Art Of Wilderness Survival?

 
Hi Greg,

The SAK is just a Swiss Army Knife of your likeing ,the features you like most my favorite as per Ron Hood's advice is the Rucksack model.It has a bigger blade and saw
and the blade locks,it fits in your hand better and is slimmer and more comfortable.
I really would like to take your class next year Jan. is to early for me.your prices are more than fair.I've taken a week long class with Bart and Robin Blankenship of Earthknack where I learned to make primitive bows ,Brain tan Hides,some flintknapping( My neighbor Allen is one of the best Knappers there are),Quiver,arrows and a whole lot more.The classes you and other's Offer can Excell your survival skills so much I really don't think people realize how much you can learn.The class I took taught me years worth of material in one week.

Good stuff
I would like to meet people in my area to share skills and practice.

Jeff Sanders
Tucson,AZ
 
Jeff, thanks for the kind words. Sounds like you have picked up some great primitive skills. Keep it up.

Best

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Are You Ready To Learn The Art Of Wilderness Survival?

 
I would hire you or Ron as a guide and hope like hell you bring some cool ****!

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I would bring Shania Twain Because she's not heavey she's hot and would attract loads of attention!
 
I have to agree with Rob.., I'd take my SRT w/ Parasite. Unfortunately, my SRT doesn't have the metal match option..., but I've already strung a metal match on the lanyard
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If by one item, though..., if you specifically mean *one* item (with no "extras" attached)..., I'd have to choose a good, solid sheath knife, with a 4-5" blade, 1/8" thick.
 
My FIRST thought is a good fixed blade or lock blade knife.

After reading the responses above, I may redirect that to a multitool or SAK.

Either way, give me a way to cut things and I'll be on my way!

EDIT: After 15 years of "doing" My first or only item would now be a reliable fire starter! A metal container for boiling water and a cutting implement would be third!


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Most places I'd take a knife. I'd take the one normally in my pocket, and that I feel rather vulnerable without. However, having just come back from an arctic course, I think I'd swap that for a good sleeping bag. Even if I was able to make a fire with only a knife with over two feet of snow on the ground, I'd be hard pressed to last one night sitting up by the fire trying to stay warm. 7 days would be a killer. But given my choices, I'd not do the arctic thing with only one tool.
 
Hi Stryver,

Did you attend the USAF Arctic Survival School? We're you ate Eagles pass or just behind the base? I taught a couple of classes there back in the late 80's. One of the classes I taught was a group consisting of the USCG, Navy Survival Instructors, and Navy Seals. We did it at eagles pass and Baro (sp) point. it was cold. it only takes about 10 seconds off of the bus to appreciate what cold really is.

Memories.....

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Greg Davenport
http://www.ssurvival.com
Are You Ready For The Challenge?
Are You Ready To Learn The Art Of Wilderness Survival?

 
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