Only 5 things

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This was done a while back, so I figured I'd resurrect it.

If you were limited to 5 things TOTAL (in addition to clothing, keyrings, wallets, etc.), and put into a survial situation, what would you take.

To make it situational, let's say a hike in a midwestern state, wooded, with a stream/river nearby. Time of year is any of the 4 seasons, your choice.
 
are these large items one is allowed, i.e., sleeping bag, or only those carried on your person, like a multitool?
 
I'll say if it's lonely without anyone around and do not have to walk
miles and miles, this means that it's not a "survival situation"
I'll opted for

1.A good axe (20 inch handle)
2.Fixed blade (4 to 6 inch blade) + sheath + stone
3.A goog lighter (if possible with stone reserv)
4.One gallon (or more) flask (new material or aluminium)
5.A good poncho (US army or swiss army)

But this will be only in the begining, depending how much time I'll have to stay, different tool and weapon will be made.
 
Here are my picks (if the stream is drinkable):

1. Tramontina or other cheap machete, modified with some filework on the spine to get a saw, and razor sharp all the way to the tip.

2. A 9'x9' heavy duty tarp.

3. A lot of 550 paracord (say 100' or more).

4. A good sleeping bag.

5. A Strike Force or similar fire starter.

Cheers,

David
 
Originally posted by thatmguy
If you were limited to 5 things TOTAL (in addition to clothing, keyrings, wallets, etc.), and put into a survial situation, what would you take.

To make it situational, let's say a hike in a midwestern state, wooded, with a stream/river nearby. Time of year is any of the 4 seasons, your choice.
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Well, if I'm reading this correctly I think it's assumed that we have our 'normal' EDC gear on us which for must of us (I hope) covers most of the basics, as well as appropriate clothing.

SO, what I'd take in addition to that would be:

1-A Good Rifle (scoped .308 bolt action w/back-up iron sights and plenty of ammo)

2-A Good Tent (a medium sized 4-season one, enought room to move around and stand up, but not so huge as to waste tons of body heat)

3-A Good Sleeping Bag

4-A Good Stove (with plenty of fuel and a large pot)

5-A Good Firemaking kit (probably an ultimate survival blastmatch with plenty of tinder)

I think that would do nicely (though I might change my mind later, this is pretty 'off the cuff').

-John

PS - My EDC stuff includes knives, a whistle, multi-tools, flashlights, etc...
 
RV with generator...
Diesel fuel
Supply of steaks
Couple knives...
Tools/spare parts

:D

Weather variable sleeping device
Locking knife
Fire starter
Water/purification method
Boots
 
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
Ultimate Survival Tool Kit (contains Blastmatch, tinder, saw, signal mirror, whistle)
Water filter or pot with water purification supplies
A warm sleeping bag or overcoat
Hossom Carolina Chainsaw

I've never been to that part of the US, but I would place my priority on being found by SAR teams and staying alive until then. If I were looking at long-term survival or trekking on my own to civilization, my list would change.
 
A good ceramic filter

A good large fixed blade

A good fire starter

A good Multi-tool/SAK

That's all. :D
 
1. Machete or Axe
2. Fixed Blade, 4"
3. Lots of cordage, 550
4. Pot, to boil water and cook, not what your thinking
5. And spoil me with a poncho or wool clothing
 
Water Container of some sort
Water Purifier
7" Knife
Firesteel
Fishing kit: Rod, line and some spinners

Could live quite happyly with that! :)
 
I'm assuming that we have whatever is in our pockets of our daily wear and that we are clothed appropriately.

Water purification filter

2 litre bottle

GI poncho

Longbow and quiver of arrows with assorted hunting heads.

Good fixed blade knife
 
5 things: a special forces medic, a navy seal, a delta force soldier, a forest ranger, and a very attractive knife maker
 
I have a list of five essentials for just about any situation. These are the smallest and lightest versions of those items that I've been able to find. I and a lot of my friends carry this minimum set any time we leave home.

  1. Knife: Is there anyone here who doesn't carry one at all times? My last-ditch backup is a Swiss-Tech Utili-Key
  2. Light: Nielson Labs Photon II Micro-Light
  3. First Aid: Adventure Medical Pocket Medic Kit
  4. Signal: Fox 40 Mini Whistle
  5. Fire: Four Seasons Survival Gear Sparklite
    [/list=1]

    Specific lists are obviously useful too. I just think there is something to be said for covering the basics for when you don't know what to expect. :eek:

    --Bob Q
 
Longbow, I'm interested in the different hunting heads. I'm new to archery [beat up 40lb recurve] and I'd like some info on tips for small game and fish. POOL
 
Nalgene water bottle
Busse Battle Mistress
Firestarter
paracord
either a small fishing kit or MSR miniworks water filter
Depending on just how dirty that stream is.
 
Hey Pool;

First, let me send you to a couple of great online message boards that'll get you on the right path for sure.

leatherwall

Trad gang

As for the heads that I carry whenever I hit the Bush:

Big game: Broadheads: 125g. 2 blade Zwickey Eskimo-scary sharp.

Includes turkey, coons, hogs, deer, marmot, elk and so on.

Jacks rabbits, varying hares, snowshoe rabbits and so on:

Magnus small game head, which is a 125g blunt slotted to accept flat tipped razor sharp blades.

Squirrels, cottons tails and other smaller game:

Ace hex head blunt.

I usually carry all of them when I hunt. Never know when a tasty morsel will pop it's head up out of it's den. :D

Some people like to use the Judo point on small game, but it just makes a mess as far as I'm concerned. I reserve them for stump shooting.

I started many years ago with an old recurve. Your draw weight is good to start with.

Hit those two sites, get registered and ask as many questions as you can. Lots of great folks on both of them to offer up their experience to a newcomer.

Have fun.
 
1. Mini Altoids kit, includes fire starter, fishing line, snare wire.

2. Large Khukri

3. Large tarp

4. Lots of paracord

5. Large pot to boil water and food.



preferably summer.
 
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