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by Steve268
Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Family restrictions
Replies: 14
Views: 4566

Re: Family restrictions

Been thinking more about this, and have come up with some interesting ideas! I started thinking about what will become surplus, in a situation where we have to baten down, it's quite amazing how much 'comfort' there is in a house! For example, each of the kids has their own bed - although maintainin...
by Steve268
Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: The Bargain Thread........
Replies: 35
Views: 8815

Re: The Bargain Thread........

Asda are selling plastic fuel cans (5l I think) for £1 !!
by Steve268
Thu Jan 02, 2014 1:14 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: New member - Manchester
Replies: 9
Views: 1437

Re: New member - Manchester

Thanks for the welcome Danny.

Was it you that recommended Nicks Kit on another post?

Just been in and spent a few hard earned pennies stocking up!

He has 24 hr rations (full box) for £10
by Steve268
Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Family restrictions
Replies: 14
Views: 4566

Family restrictions

Hello Peppers, Since an early age I've been interested in survival and anything outdoors, I have 10 years military service, and a bounty of add on skills. Whilst i fully acknowledge that i have more to learn (as everyone) i would consider myself as a having a 'fair' level of experience and preparedn...
by Steve268
Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:04 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Kit review , MOD Survival Knife.
Replies: 8
Views: 6687

Re: Kit review , MOD Survival Knife.

I've had one of these for years, issued in 97 when I still served. The knife is tried and tested as a multi use - it's heavy and solid to allow for the heavier work and has a sharper edge toward the handle. It's probably not the best out there- I have managed to snap one side of the wooden handle, w...
by Steve268
Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: A good place to store survival rations or bug out kit
Replies: 8
Views: 3427

Re: A good place to store survival rations or bug out kit

I agree prepbug, as you say, common sense needs to be used. It's about the only place I have available that is secure, and out of the kids reach, so I use it a lot. My main concern is that it becomes my main area, and I naturally gravitate toward it in a bug in. I'm sure there's plenty of discussion...
by Steve268
Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Wind up torch JD sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1016

Wind up torch JD sale

It's not the best I've ever bought, but, JD Sports have the following in their outdoor section for £8 http://www.fishpond.co.uk/Sports_Outdoors/Proteam-To1096-Wind-Up-Emergency-Travel-Torch/9999641255166 It's a wind up torch, with DC output (5.1v - 100-250 mA) Seatbelt cutter Glass breaker Emergency...
by Steve268
Mon Dec 30, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: A good place to store survival rations or bug out kit
Replies: 8
Views: 3427

Re: A good place to store survival rations or bug out kit

I was thinking of using my loft space, as there's acres up there! I've now decided on all non essentials and non perishables. As Su said, the heat can be an issue, particularly with your heating on, or during summer. It's a good idea, but just be aware of what you store. Food storage for me is an is...
by Steve268
Mon Dec 30, 2013 2:29 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: DIY solar powered radio
Replies: 4
Views: 2408

Re: DIY solar powered radio

What a fantastic idea! I'll be giving this a go :)
by Steve268
Mon Dec 30, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: New member - Manchester
Replies: 9
Views: 1437

Re: New member - Manchester

Thanks for the welcome everyone, look forward to getting involved