<![CDATA[Survival Forum & Disaster Preparedness SHTF Survivalist - GEAR]]> http://www.SurvivalMagazine.org/survival-forum/ One of the most important things next to knowledge en Sun, 19 May 2013 04:32:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.SurvivalMagazine.org/survival-forum/images/shades_of_green/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Survival Forum & Disaster Preparedness SHTF Survivalist - GEAR]]> http://www.SurvivalMagazine.org/survival-forum/ New Purchased Items for Prepping: http://www.SurvivalMagazine.org/survival-forum/showthread.php/9570-New-Purchased-Items-for-Prepping?goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 00:09:54 GMT *_ New Purchased Items for Prepping: _* 1. Photos (1 and 2) *A Water BOB *- purchased from Cheaper than Dirt for $19.95. It is $6.00 dollars off...

New Purchased Items for Prepping:


1. Photos (1 and 2) A Water BOB - purchased from Cheaper than Dirt for $19.95. It is $6.00 dollars off the E-Bay price. Price is only good for the month of May 2013.

A Water BOB is a FDA approved plastic water storage container that fits a normal size bath tub. It stores up to 100 gallons of fresh water with an attached fill tube, water proof cap and portable hand pump for drawing out the fresh water as you need it. This is a perfect device for temporary water storage prior to, during, and after a natural disaster. Here in Florida we can expect to be without power for up to 3 weeks when a hurricane hits the local area.

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2. Photos (3 and 4) A Camp Survival Tool purchased on E-Bay for $23.95. As seen in a few movies and used by a famous hunting guide. It is 1/4" thick, made of 440C grade knife steel, has a flat grind which is easy to maintain, handle is made of dark colored Camo Mica material, has 3 locking screws in to the handle, a stiff nylon sheath, a 5" belt loop on the back of the sheath, weight is about 1.25 lbs and it's functions include uses

Heavy Duty Knife
Hatchet
Fire Wood Splitter
Bark scrapper
Hide scrapper
Field Dress tool for large game animal
Saw


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What do you plan to purchase this month?
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]]> GEAR RICHFL http://www.SurvivalMagazine.org/survival-forum/showthread.php/9570-New-Purchased-Items-for-Prepping Has anybody used the Life Straw? http://www.SurvivalMagazine.org/survival-forum/showthread.php/9558-Has-anybody-used-the-Life-Straw?goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 20:28:38 GMT Has anybody here purchased/used the Life Staw? It is a small water filtration device that has great write-ups, and is supposed to be a super... Has anybody here purchased/used the Life Staw? It is a small water filtration device that has great write-ups, and is supposed to be a super product.

I have not been able to find them in any retail stores, and they may only be available for purchase in line. After failing to find them locally I gave up and bought the Aqua Mira version.

The Life Straw sells for about $20.00. It is small and ideal for hiking. I have seen different reviews on capacity levels; one said it could filter 18000 liters of water; another said 1000 gallons. You stick the straw into the water and drink. Doesn't get much easier than that.

The Aqua Mira version which I bought is supposed to be good for 30 gallons. O.K. for a hike, but no where near 1000 gallons. Prices were not that far apart.

Has anybody else used them? ]]> GEAR Morgan101 http://www.SurvivalMagazine.org/survival-forum/showthread.php/9558-Has-anybody-used-the-Life-Straw Trailers? http://www.SurvivalMagazine.org/survival-forum/showthread.php/9532-Trailers?goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:25:10 GMT Does anybody plan to use a trailer as part of their Bug Out gear? Any type? Pop-up camping trailer? Tear Drop? Utility? Is your Bug Out vehicle... Does anybody plan to use a trailer as part of their Bug Out gear? Any type? Pop-up camping trailer? Tear Drop? Utility?

Is your Bug Out vehicle equipped to pull a trailer?

I am curious, and have seriously thought about getting a pop-up.

I would like to hear some of the Pros and Cons from those who use them. ]]> GEAR Morgan101 http://www.SurvivalMagazine.org/survival-forum/showthread.php/9532-Trailers Do Chem-Lights (Light sticks) expire ...???? http://www.SurvivalMagazine.org/survival-forum/showthread.php/9522-Do-Chem-Lights-(Light-sticks)-expire?goto=newpost Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:04:51 GMT Attachment 7828 (http://www.SurvivalMagazine.org/survival-forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7828)Do Chem-Light (Light sticks) expire...???? When... CHEF1.gifDo Chem-Light (Light sticks) expire...????

When cleaning out our bug out bags I noticed that our Chem-Lights or light sticks (chemiluminescent), had an expiration date of 1-2011 on them. I have 4 boxes , 10 in each box Each stick has a 10 to 12 hour burn. I would hate to get rid of them. What do you think????

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