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by QUAID
Thu May 01, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: compass
Replies: 3
Views: 711

Re: compass

stick with a good old silva.... you cannot go wrong
by QUAID
Thu May 01, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: bug out location
Replies: 12
Views: 3325

Re: bug out location

It doesnt really matter how far your bug out location is..... as long as:

you can get there
It is out of the 'threat zone' that made you bug out of youre primary property in the first place
you can sustain yourself until you arrive at your BOB
by QUAID
Sun Apr 27, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: Water
Topic: Water Starvation?
Replies: 4
Views: 1444

Re: Water Starvation?

That was a great article from 'Well Gal', as she says, you are basically drinking 'essentially lifeless water'. Definately something to think about. I currenltly harvest water and treat it myself, but in case of bug out, i have some Lifesaver bottles... Might be worth dropping the manufacturers an E...
by QUAID
Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:06 am
Forum: Water
Topic: Water Starvation?
Replies: 4
Views: 1444

Water Starvation?

Now ive heard and experienced Rabbit starvation to a certain degree http://yearzerosurvival.com/protein-poisoning-or-rabbit-starvation/ But when it comes to water????? My question is - Are modern water filters fixated on ultra filtration and at what cost? We all want to get rid of and filter out deb...
by QUAID
Fri Apr 04, 2014 8:07 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: MRE's
Replies: 14
Views: 6180

Re: MRE's

It's either US or British ones. US ones have a lovely flavour range, have lightweight food heaters and come in handy thick plastic packaging, on apearance are smaller and lighter, but take into account the number you need for a day, then they are on par with the UK ones. (You dont get much toile pap...
by QUAID
Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:59 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Tent advice for bug out.
Replies: 12
Views: 5855

Re: Tent advice for bug out.

I would always go for a tarp or basha with bivvi bag and sleeping mat, they are simple, much lighter than a tent, more adaptable than a tent and can be repaired easily.
by QUAID
Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week
Replies: 5086
Views: 711700

Re: What Preps are you doing this week

Now looking for a good flouride filter!
by QUAID
Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: First job
Replies: 13
Views: 2124

Re: First job

Assess your most immediate threats in the area you live. Gather as much knowledge as you can and do some reading.... Knowledge does not weigh anything and will last. Word of warning there are too many 'experts' and 'doom mongers' out there! Be realistic and take on board a basis of knowledge from so...
by QUAID
Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: My BOB List comments welcome
Replies: 15
Views: 2244

Re: My BOB List comments welcome

You don't seem to have any first aid kit or pain releif in your bug out bag?
by QUAID
Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: My BOB List comments welcome
Replies: 15
Views: 2244

Re: My BOB List comments welcome

There are many variables in someones bugging out methods. What are you actually bugging out to? Sounds like your gonna be in 'Refugee Mode'. If you are bugging out on foot you should be aiming at at least 3 days self sufficiency (the longer the heavier your bergan gets). Your gear sounds a bit too h...