I have been contacted by a member of our great community and this party has donated a prize for this contest. I'm not going to say what it is because I don't want to compromise the idea of this contest/practice. I will say this though - it will be worth your time!!
Contest:
This whole idea revolved around actually USING a Personal Survival Kit. Too many times we spend money and effort building these things to just post pictures of them online to look cool. I want to see the guys out there who are DOERS, not TALKERS.
Outline:
You are to set out into the woods using only the items you would normally have on your person, and your PSK. You are to use this kit to its fullest ability to sustain yourself out in the wild the way a PSK is intended to work.
Rules:
My other thread said "no rules" but since we are giving items away, I need to make a few basic parameters:
- There will be no limit to the size of your kit or its contents. That said, this should fall within "PSK" ideals and not be a loaded up gear bag. Feel free to use whatever you want, but practicality will earn you more points than just simply having the most stuff.
- You are to spend at least 24 hours in the wilderness with the items in your kit. You choose what to use and how to use it.
- You will be judged on taking care of your basic needs. Shelter, fire, food, water, signaling, whatever else you think is important. Obtaining food while out there will certainly earn you more points, but it is not necessary. Please abide by local laws while taking on this challenge.
- Please do not cheat yourself. This is practice for you as much as it will create a great thread on here. Dress appropriately for the weather, but do not 'gear up' for this trip. I think we can all handle an uncomfortable night in the woods to see where our skills really line up. If you wouldn't carry it in your normal day to day activities or in your PSK, please do not bring it. (Other than a camera).
- You must take pics of the kit and you using it. The better documented your journey is the better off you are at winning this contest.
- I am a firm believer in mindset and skills before gear. If you carry a basic kit because your skills and knowledge are excellent, don't fret. As long as you can 'get it done' with what you have you will be well on your way to a great prize. I will not be judging based on who has the 'coolest' kit.
Judges:
Me. Our donor liked the original thread and gave me the honors of being able to decide who this great gift will go to. I want to keep this fun and upbeat and not solely about the prize, so please keep that in mind.
Timeframe:
I know we're busy and weather is getting colder, so I will be putting a 1 month time frame on this contest. Entries will not be accepted past Dec 11th, 2008.
Cliffnotes:
Grab your PSK, spend a day in the woods with it. Take pictures of your experience and write an after action report with how it went, what you learned, what worked well and what didn't work at all. Whoever 'does it best' wins a cool prize.
Example:
My every day carry consists of:
- Spyderco or Leatherman clipped to my pocket
- Keys
- Wallet
- Cell Phone
- Surefire or Streamlight Stylus light clipped to other pocket
- Glock 19
Those are items I ALWAYS have. I will be dressed for the weather (but not overly geared up) and will grab my PSK, my camera, and head out.
Again, this thread should be focused on practicing your skills and learning what works and doesn't work. I don't want anyone to get upset because they didn't win a prize or thinks somebody else did something unfair. I will attempt to keep my judging as unbiased as possible and stick to the basics.
Good luck and any questions....just ask!!
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL WIN
Contest:
This whole idea revolved around actually USING a Personal Survival Kit. Too many times we spend money and effort building these things to just post pictures of them online to look cool. I want to see the guys out there who are DOERS, not TALKERS.
Outline:
You are to set out into the woods using only the items you would normally have on your person, and your PSK. You are to use this kit to its fullest ability to sustain yourself out in the wild the way a PSK is intended to work.
Rules:
My other thread said "no rules" but since we are giving items away, I need to make a few basic parameters:
- There will be no limit to the size of your kit or its contents. That said, this should fall within "PSK" ideals and not be a loaded up gear bag. Feel free to use whatever you want, but practicality will earn you more points than just simply having the most stuff.
- You are to spend at least 24 hours in the wilderness with the items in your kit. You choose what to use and how to use it.
- You will be judged on taking care of your basic needs. Shelter, fire, food, water, signaling, whatever else you think is important. Obtaining food while out there will certainly earn you more points, but it is not necessary. Please abide by local laws while taking on this challenge.
- Please do not cheat yourself. This is practice for you as much as it will create a great thread on here. Dress appropriately for the weather, but do not 'gear up' for this trip. I think we can all handle an uncomfortable night in the woods to see where our skills really line up. If you wouldn't carry it in your normal day to day activities or in your PSK, please do not bring it. (Other than a camera).
- You must take pics of the kit and you using it. The better documented your journey is the better off you are at winning this contest.
- I am a firm believer in mindset and skills before gear. If you carry a basic kit because your skills and knowledge are excellent, don't fret. As long as you can 'get it done' with what you have you will be well on your way to a great prize. I will not be judging based on who has the 'coolest' kit.
Judges:
Me. Our donor liked the original thread and gave me the honors of being able to decide who this great gift will go to. I want to keep this fun and upbeat and not solely about the prize, so please keep that in mind.
Timeframe:
I know we're busy and weather is getting colder, so I will be putting a 1 month time frame on this contest. Entries will not be accepted past Dec 11th, 2008.
Cliffnotes:
Grab your PSK, spend a day in the woods with it. Take pictures of your experience and write an after action report with how it went, what you learned, what worked well and what didn't work at all. Whoever 'does it best' wins a cool prize.
Example:
My every day carry consists of:
- Spyderco or Leatherman clipped to my pocket
- Keys
- Wallet
- Cell Phone
- Surefire or Streamlight Stylus light clipped to other pocket
- Glock 19
Those are items I ALWAYS have. I will be dressed for the weather (but not overly geared up) and will grab my PSK, my camera, and head out.
Again, this thread should be focused on practicing your skills and learning what works and doesn't work. I don't want anyone to get upset because they didn't win a prize or thinks somebody else did something unfair. I will attempt to keep my judging as unbiased as possible and stick to the basics.
Good luck and any questions....just ask!!
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL WIN
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