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by jonb
Mon Dec 28, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Realistic BOV choices
Replies: 28
Views: 14651

Re: Realistic BOV choices

All good points. My own point of view is two vehicles , van set up for carrying kit , motorbike for scouting the way ahead and "shopping". Flexibility is key if it all goes wrong and keeping your options open, however as mentioned you must use what you have at the time. As an ex 4x4 owner ...
by jonb
Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: couple knives i made
Replies: 20
Views: 3867

Re: couple knives i made

MJ

Those are very impressive looking knives , excellent work !

If you produce more I'm sure they would sell like hot cakes , I would definitely be interested in purchasing one

regards

Jon
by jonb
Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: The Anti-prepper prepper
Replies: 73
Views: 12493

Re: The Anti-prepper prepper

A very interesting and thought provoking thread........ Lots of very good points , certainly about the "marauders" and "gangs". This forum is full of people who have practical skills or are acquiring them, most of us born in the seventies (showing my age now :D ) can make and fix...
by jonb
Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Who will rebuild? And with what....
Replies: 53
Views: 7400

Re: Who will rebuild? And with what....

Very Curious post , lots of very valid points for us all to consider. Knowledge is power , consider night schools for short courses in some of the building trades , or if you know a person with skills you lack offer to assist them in turn for tuition. As mentioned start this process now, rather than...
by jonb
Thu Nov 14, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Gloves
Replies: 12
Views: 2931

Re: Gloves

Hi Check out BACA UK. Its a work wear clothing store here in Northampton but have a web site and deliver. They sell a huge range of work gloves. My own preferences are : Nitrile for fine work / oily ( much stronger than latex ) Leather for heavy general Your so right about hands ...... Mess your han...
by jonb
Wed Oct 16, 2013 6:29 pm
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: I finally got a BOV.
Replies: 45
Views: 13957

Re: I finally got a BOV.

Hi A friend of mine had a 16v petrol one and I use to service it for him. Quite a heavy vehicle , in a good way , solidly built. As mentioned its Isuzu based , in my view Jap stuff is excellent ( my L200 has just done 152,000 on just service items) , the only thing I found was the petrol Frontera ve...
by jonb
Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Best preppin' tip. Don't announce it.
Replies: 37
Views: 9303

Re: Best preppin' tip. Don't announce it.

Interesting thread. We all work hard on our preps , from food storage and equipment to new skills. Keeping them secret makes them safe from others who do not have our mind set. The problem is if the SHTF occurs , the moral questions kick in concerning others and those that have not prepped. Do you h...
by jonb
Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Snow chains
Replies: 15
Views: 6305

Re: Snow chains

Hi I would choose snow chains over snow socks. Although another point to bear in mind is ballast ! Seriously , my L200 has four wheel drive and is great in snow but as with all picks ups has little weight over the rear driven wheels. A couple of bags of sand (or other weight) in snowy conditions in ...
by jonb
Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Why we prep....
Replies: 2
Views: 2031

Re: Why we prep....

Sorry to hear of your gearbox problem Charlie 5.

Looking on the bright side ( as preppers should ) you were ready, able to cope and be self reliant.

You could even treat it as a rehearsal for future events ;)
by jonb
Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Does anyone use CB?
Replies: 100
Views: 28488

Re: Does anyone use CB?

Hi All Funny I was thinking about CB the other day ( what an exciting life I lead ! ) . On ebay there are quite a few basic sets for sale for around the £50 mark although I'm no expert on quality. From my lorry driving days, some of the guys had them mostly the "Midland" brand. In SHTF , i...