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drew1095hc

drew1095hc

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Jeff, in the spirit of getting back on topic.......What are the minimal Items you would "like" to have on you person before entering the Jungle....Others please chime in on this because I think everyone has something that someone else may be able to use in there own psk's. If you want to break it up into two lists....luxury and neccessity please do.
 
Mosquito net
Machete
Compass
Bandana
Fire starter
 
If I could have more than that then I would add:

Poncho
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Water bottle
 
good call on the net....could of used one last weekend at the lease.....but i just tried to stay in the campfire smoke..........this weekend i will have some type of repellent.
 
R.A.T. said:
If I could have more than that then I would add:

Poncho
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Water bottle
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I cheat and keep a box of those new wisp disposable brushes with the toothpaste already on them in my pack.......not exactly roughing it there am I
 
What type of hammock would you use? I have a Trek Light, but I wonder if that would just get torn to pits down there.
 
I can't speak for the jungle. But for the cold woods

4 inch knife
dry socks
wool hat
bic lighter

That'd be the min. Luxury,
20 oz pepsi/water bottle
jute
hachet
goretex gloves/ parka

for dress, loose layers, waterproof outer, light fluffy Inner, drywick base. Neos overboots.

Food will eventually be an issue. But water heat and shelter are easier than you'd think


I know it's slightly OT. But cold is my thing.
 
drew1095hc said:
I cheat and keep a box of those new wisp disposable brushes with the toothpaste already on them in my pack.......not exactly roughing it there am I
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You can do the same with repellent as well... Off and Ben's and a few others have the insect repellent in wipes now. Very easy to carry.

In addition to what has been mentioned, I would add a SAK or smallish folder. Only be cause I know when my hands get cold, I have a really hard time with the firesteel on a larger blade. While Jeff, Mike and Joe and a few others have no issues with the big steel.... me, I want to keep all my fingers attached properly. :)

And being the mabe pabe wuss I am, I think I would throw a flashlight of some sort into the group. Simply because I know my own skill level and what I feel I should have. Again, not required for those with a ton of jungle/bush experience, but for your avg Cup of Joe, could make a huge difference.

Cold is a different story, but the items stay a lot the same.
 
One thing to add, I always want a notepad and some writing utencils.
 
on my person ?
1. Tikka plus head lamp on my hat
2. Dan koster 3v Bushcraft knife on belt ,Izula as necker, Livesay RTAK in hand & SAK hiker in pocket
3. my PSK in otter box 2k
water container & poncho and jungle hammock
 
in the woods heat water and shelter are everywhere! I took it for granted living in wisconsin, but now that I live in a dryer, deader climate... it can be hard just to find bits of woody material to even burn. You'd have better luck accumulating massive piles of cow crap before you find enough wood to burn all night.
 
PayetteRucker said:
You'd have better luck accumulating massive piles of cow crap before you find enough wood to burn all night.
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Been there. East Tx flat no trees, boyscout trip was collecting for hours bc scout masters stove ran out of fuel. If you ever have to do it poke with stick before you pick up to test for soft centers
 
darkwaters said:
Been there. East Tx flat no trees, boyscout trip was collecting for hours bc scout masters stove ran out of fuel. If you ever have to do it poke with stick before you pick up to test for soft centers
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just out of curiosity, where in east tx is there no trees.....
 
Nail clippers and good gloves!

Seriously, hands are important to maintain for survival just like feet - I cant imagine having long fingernails in the bush - they get cracked and split and all nasty.

I keep a pair of mini stainless steel clippers in my altoid FAK.
 
Jeff

I see you added a water bottel ....... would you go with plastic or stainless .... Apart from weight, any downside to a SS bottle?

Regards from Africa

Aubrey
 
Aubrey said:
Jeff

I see you added a water bottel ....... would you go with plastic or stainless .... Apart from weight, any downside to a SS bottle?

Regards from Africa

Aubrey
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I'm hooked on these new stainless Klean Kanteen bottles: http://www.kleankanteen.com/

A little on the expensive side but they are super easy to keep clean and easy to carry.
 
Those look pretty cool. Bonus to stainless, you can boil water in it if need be
 
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