Survival gear crazy for EDC?

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dialton

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquake

Check out some of the places people were at when things went bad. On a train, driving their car, working on the dock, in a automobile factory, airport, at home, etc: Just basically anywhere in these affected cities. Might not be an earthquake or Tsunami in my area but lots of things can turn ugly in a hurry.

Having a few select items near can make a difference. Carrying a bag and being prepared is not off the deep end. Course I don't have to tell you folks that!
 
Sounds like you need an inflatable life vest and a motorcycle helmet in you BOB to have a chance to survive that one. Pray for them.
 
i almost always have my maxped jumbo with survival/hiking gear with me or at the very least in my jeep, you would be surprised how often the stuff in my kit comes in handy for day to day stuff even
 
I wouldn't be too surprised. I have a lockable tool box bolted into the bed of my truck with some very handy items in it. If I have the truck, I am good to go for most things. If not, I have a bag in it that is always reasonably well packed. I can grab it, quickly transfer a few select items and then proceed. This tragedy in Japan has me thinking, if you survived but were stranded somewhere right now, what would help you get through. I feel for those folks.
 
I don't go out the door anymore without my knife, a light and a lighter.
...and generally quite a bit else. My friends view me as a harmless eccentric. I think they're slightly nuts for not following suit.

Some day it's not going to be "over there", it's going to be 'here'
Events like those is Japan shows that it doesn't take more than a twitch from Mother Nature to toss a well run civilized country into complete disarray for an indefinite period.
 
Joben said:
Events like those is Japan shows that it doesn't take more than a twitch from Mother Nature to toss a well run civilized country into complete disarray for an indefinite period.
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Yes. And it's amazing how many people walk about on automatic pilot, convinced that nothing could ever interfere with their day-to-day, except in a good way of course.

Andy
 
dialton said:
I wouldn't be too surprised. I have a lockable tool box bolted into the bed of my truck with some very handy items in it. If I have the truck, I am good to go for most things. If not, I have a bag in it that is always reasonably well packed. I can grab it, quickly transfer a few select items and then proceed. This tragedy in Japan has me thinking, if you survived but were stranded somewhere right now, what would help you get through. I feel for those folks.
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Yep same here get to the truck
 
JFinny said:
Yep same here get to the truck
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I've been thinking about getting an ammo can to bolt down in my truck to put some things in. Water tight and lockable. Though I do carry most things I would need in a bag most of the time.


My wife seriously thinks I'm way off my rocker with the stuff that I do and carry with me. She is convinced that nothing will ever happen, but when something does she will be glad that I'm there with all my "craziness" to help her.
 
Yes, and my girls think me crazy for emergency food and water in the house.
Good for at least three days
 
MyWifeThinksImCrazy said:
I've been thinking about getting an ammo can to bolt down in my truck to put some things in. Water tight and lockable. Though I do carry most things I would need in a bag most of the time.


My wife seriously thinks I'm way off my rocker with the stuff that I do and carry with me. She is convinced that nothing will ever happen, but when something does she will be glad that I'm there with all my "craziness" to help her.
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I suppose to some, any of it is unnecessary. Just one or two times of pulling something out of your hat when she needs it may ease that a bit over the years.
Food and water are basic needs for life. Something as simple as just having your electricity go and stay off for a few days can make you very uncomfortable if it happens at the right time of year. I had 5 days worth of that one year following a storm. The next bonus I received from work I bought a new generator. I borrowed one that first year. It kept my refrig and freezer from going south and I closed the door to my bedroom and had a window unit a/c so I could sleep. It gets hot in Texas and these houses are not built to catch any breeze. Two other friends have used my generator for similiar issues. Small things can help greatly.
 
dialton said:
I suppose to some, any of it is unnecessary. Just one or two times of pulling something out of your hat when she needs it may ease that a bit over the years.
Food and water are basic needs for life. Something as simple as just having your electricity go and stay off for a few days can make you very uncomfortable if it happens at the right time of year. I had 5 days worth of that one year following a storm. The next bonus I received from work I bought a new generator. I borrowed one that first year. It kept my refrig and freezer from going south and I closed the door to my bedroom and had a window unit a/c so I could sleep. It gets hot in Texas and these houses are not built to catch any breeze. Two other friends have used my generator for similiar issues. Small things can help greatly.
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Very true.

We came home one night to all the power in the neighborhood being out. The crank up flashlight that she wanted so bad, didn't work. But wait a minute; I have flashlights that work. The next day she said that I might not be so crazy, but she is right back to it calling me crazy again.
 
dialton said:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquake

Check out some of the places people were at when things went bad. On a train, driving their car, working on the dock, in a automobile factory, airport, at home, etc: Just basically anywhere in these affected cities. Might not be an earthquake or Tsunami in my area but lots of things can turn ugly in a hurry.

Having a few select items near can make a difference. Carrying a bag and being prepared is not off the deep end. Course I don't have to tell you folks that!
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I recently came back from Mexico and i have been to Mayan ruins. Since then i was doing research on different things and with all what is happening in the world right now it scares the shit out of me.

I started buying good knifes, parachute cord, flit for fire, compass.
Planning to take a first aide class.

Started watching survival shows.

Man vs Wild will not teach you much.

Survivorman with Les is good, but still not much educational.

Now if you really want to learn things watch The Woodsmaster (www.survival.com) it is not entertaining, but will teach you things.

Who can give me any advice on what should go in survival pack and where can i get supplies for good price?
 
saintalex... there are a lot of good vids... I like the YouTube vids by Beast12101 on equipment, and Dave Canterbury of wildernessoutfittersarchery and Tony Nester of Ancient Pathways for skill set and equipment.... The Patriot Nurse and USNERDOC for meds
 
saintalex said:
I recently came back from Mexico and i have been to Mayan ruins. Since then i was doing research on different things and with all what is happening in the world right now it scares the shit out of me.

I started buying good knifes, parachute cord, flit for fire, compass.
Planning to take a first aide class.

Started watching survival shows.

Man vs Wild will not teach you much.

Survivorman with Les is good, but still not much educational.

Now if you really want to learn things watch The Woodsmaster (www.survival.com) it is not entertaining, but will teach you things.

Who can give me any advice on what should go in survival pack and where can i get supplies for good price?
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Everyone has their own ideas and criteria. Your survival pack will depend on what you are preparing for. In most instances I dont buy into the bug out scenario that plans for you to go out into the wilderness, build a shelter, fish and hunt for your food. I have moved away from that mentality and more to the idea that my preparation and bag need to contain items for whatever is most likely to occur in my area and help me evacuate, stay in for the haul, or make it a few days until the storm blows over and I can resume my norm. I live in a huge metroplex of 6+ million people. Lots of opportunities for disaster round here. My advice would be to realistically determine what is most likely to happen and have basic items to help you comfortably thru those situations. I think that depends on your area of the country and how populated it is, whether you have a nuclear facility, military base, industry, refineries, financial centers, and such near you. I'm not sure you can prepare for everything so pick out what is most likely to happen near you. Prepare your home, car, and person. Basics for any bag IMHO are a good quality long lasting flashlight, multitool, first aid kit, seasonal change of clothes, couple of basic hygene products, cell and charger, pen and paper, personal protection items of your choice, all necessary medications in their correct bottles, water filter or purification method, light amount of food and water, and things like that. Its always a good idea to have some cash with you and as full of a tank of fuel as you can realistically maintain. I am not worrying too much about a shelter and fire. If I come out of a tuff situation in good health, my bag is intended to help me get to a safe haven of some sort. You may just be heading to a friend or relatives house for a while, to a motel, shelter, sleep in your car, or ???? What are you going to need to be more comfortable and safer? Use the folks that had to endure the more recent hurricaines, tornados, floods, mud slides, wildfires, and things like that as an example and place yourself in their shoes. I think you will find that the same basic set of items will help you survive in much better fashion. Heck the bag has useful things in it even if something simple like your car breaks down or an ice storm knocks out power.

As far as buying those items goes, you are in the right place. Once you decide what you need, there will most likely be a current or previous thread on Bladeforums to discuss those items and you can usually get an idea there or a link. You can also find lots of threads here about whats in or what should be in your bag.
Search is your friend.
Just my opinion
 
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I am live in Toronto Canada.

Can someone tell me a good place to buy outdoor/survival equipment?

Ebay? Some website?

thx!:thumbup:
 
saintalex said:
I am live in Toronto Canada.

Can someone tell me a good place to buy outdoor/survival equipment?

Ebay? Some website?

thx!:thumbup:
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You don't need much in terms of gear but most can be bought at Canadian Tire or any of the surplus stores or my favorite Labaron Sports. There is a Bass Pro just north of TO.
 
Lots of places in T.O. to buy survival supplies:

MEC - Toronto/Barrie/Burlington
Europebound - Mississauga/Toronto
Canadian Tire - Everywhere
BassPro - Vaughan
Various Army Surplus stores

My situation is fairly good because I live very close to work and often bike or walk. I carry a few things on me. Enough to get home to my larger store of items. Car also has larger amount of items like water, food, etc...
 
I have a generic fatboy that goes every where with me and a daypack if I get farther out . Usually my wife just rolls her eyes when I start going through them . Today I was putting my daypack back behind the seat of the truck she made the comment that a lot of people in Japan would love to have that bag tonight......
Roy
 
I carry a knock off maxped jumbo as my EDC / dayhike bag. It also doubles as my lunch box, so I have a reason to carry it to work.

The car has a dedicated GHB - its main function is to change me from white collar guy to 'gray man' and improve comfort for walking / hiking.
 
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