Unusual and strange gear in your BOB.

**tbkbtk123** · 09-11-2010, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by nakadnu

What unusual or strange gear do you have in your BOB or survival kit. I mean the kind of stuff that no one else would ever think of or might laugh about until you explained to them what it is good for. I don't really have anything too strange myself. I have an 8x8" square of soft leather. It can be used to handle sharp or hot objects, a placemat for small parts, a makeshift knife sheath or handle. I also have an assortment of different size and styles of nails. They can be used as nails of course or turned into arrow and minispear heads, spikes on a throwing stick and booby traps, fishooks or snags etc etc etc.

All things can be useful and multiuse with a little imagination and proper motivation.

I carry an old leather belt less the buckle, I use it to hone a final edge on my knife. Stand on one end and use it like a barber's strap.

**tommyboy4090** · 09-11-2010, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by tbkbtk123

I carry an old leather belt less the buckle, I use it to hone a final edge on my knife. Stand on one end and use it like a barber's strap.

I tried that i usually cut the shit out of the old belt. So what i started doing is i use regular sharpening stone then go to a norton 6000 grit finishing stone then use a ceramic or old hologen bulb to hone the knife get so sharp feels dull but slide it light down your arm and the hair falls off before the knife gets near it.

**tbkbtk123** · 09-12-2010, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by tommyboy4090

I tried that i usually cut the shit out of the old belt. So what i started doing is i use regular sharpening stone then go to a norton 6000 grit finishing stone then use a ceramic or old hologen bulb to hone the knife get so sharp feels dull but slide it light down your arm and the hair falls off before the knife gets near it.

I use the stone also but when doing the final honing, I keep the cutting edge up and hone downward to avoid the problem of cutting the belt. this just takes the final edge down.

**tommyboy4090** · 09-12-2010, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by tbkbtk123

I use the stone also but when doing the final honing, I keep the cutting edge up and hone downward to avoid the problem of cutting the belt. this just takes the final edge down.

Have you tried using the old cermaic fuses or a hologen bulb?? They work great.

**az1** · 04-13-2011, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Rocking_H_Ranch1886

A can of parafin wax. Lots of things it can be used for. And some 120 grit & 240 grit sandpaper. Sandpaper has alot of uses as well, can be attached to a handle to make it grip better, or to clean up a hatchet or knife blade, it works for alot of stuff. Oh and a small coil of Tie-wire. Tie-wire is great for all kinds of stuff, from making shelters, weapons(attaching a spearhead), its uses are only limited by the persons imagination.

I steal the wifes new emery boards...the ones with the foam backing are flexable
and you can sharpen your knife with them..and give yourself a SHTF pedicure.lol

**Skyowl's Wife** · 04-14-2011, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by tommyboy4090

The knife get so sharp feels dull but slide it light down your arm and the hair falls off before the knife gets near it.

Scares the hair right off your arm!

**hford** · 05-01-2011, 03:26 PM

Baking soda! Use it for cleaning teeth (cavities or an abcessed tooth when things go bad is dangerous) underarm deoderant, antacid, skin irritation from insect bites, poison ivy, or sunburn, put in boots to absorb odor and dampness, wash veggies, clean hair and laundry....endless possibilities. Plus, it's lightweight. Win-win.

**2Minutes** · 05-02-2011, 06:45 PM

Wallyworld (as I have revisited several times recently, thanks guys) sells an inexpensive mosquito net that is only for face/head. Packs small, and if I have to be out in the Piney Woods, there will be bugs. I can tolerate them and even sleep outdoors, but I hate having them on my face...

**Snow Walker** · 05-02-2011, 07:35 PM

For a quick shelter build I carry 14" black electrical ties.

I also carry 2 small broadheads for a spear point.

To keep the knees dry I will carry a piece of cordura which also works for laying gear out on.

And last, but not least I carry a glue stick which can be melted with a flame. I had a few of them in my archery box for broadhead adhesive.

**Echo2** · 05-02-2011, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Snow Walker

For a quick shelter build I carry 14" black electrical ties.

I also carry 2 small broadheads for a spear point.

To keep the knees dry I will carry a piece of cordura which also works for laying gear out on.

And last, but not least I carry a glue stick which can be melted with a flame. I had a few of them in my archery box for broadhead adhesive.

I carry some of the large zipties for cuffs or whatever.....glue sticks a good idea though....what's your method for melting?