...another Midlander says Hi.

[Bilbo]

Greetings from a fellow newbie

I know its very addictive buying prepping stuff, I have a long list but i'm also saving to put a ring on my lovely gals finger

What have you got in your basket so far ?

Bilbo Baggins

[essgee23]

seems to be taking a long time for my replies to get added...is this the norm or just because its christmas and people are busy?

[preppingsu]

seems to be taking a long time for my replies to get added...is this the norm or just because its christmas and people are busy?

Yes.

[essgee23]

ok no worries, thought it would be that

in my basket so far:

SAS Survival Guide: How to survive in the Wild, on Land or Sea (Collins Gem)- John 'Lofty' Wiseman; Paperback

Patrol MOLLE US Army Assault Pack Tactical Rucksack Backpack Bag 50L Black- Mil-Tec

CAMO CAMOUFLAGE TARPAULIN TARP 2.7M X 3.5M WATERPROOF- OV

Mora Companion Green Handle - Stainless Steel Camping Fishing Knife- Mora

Bridgedale Everyday Outdoors Coolmax Liner Twin Pack Men's Sock - Grey, 9-11.5- Bridgedale

BCB 50 Foot Paracord- Outdoor Value

Bahco Laplander Folding Saw (396LAP)- Toolbank

would love to get the crovel extreme and looking for a hatchet/axe and some other bits.....

oh and need new walking boots, looking at salomon.


Any good stuff in here????

[Bilbo]

Hi,

I haven't checked out any of those specifically but one thing to consider is weight if you are bugging out on foot.
I have heard Mora knives keep their edge well.
Tarp is extremely versatile but you need to learn how to create the different shapes to be effective, lots of arguments on the internet about tarp vs tent. You may come unstuck in extreme weather with a tarp if your not really familiar with it.
Some useful kings here about tarp:

http://www.trailspace.com/forums/beginn ... 20382.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzJHuWlEAtk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/DD-Tarp-3m-Ligh ... 178&sr=8-2


Some camping knives that seem to get good reviews are Ka-Bar Becker 2 ($60) and Shrade SCHF9 ($39)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_B0SRsP_ag

Hope that helps:

Bilbo

[essgee23]

luckily have mr mears and mr grylls books to get learning with the tarp, itll only be used for hikes and things i hope, and a small tent is going in the car

will get some good woodland walks in ealry next year to practise with it.

i think im more concerned about a GHB than a BOB....

will check links, cheers.

[essgee23]

whats the 'area' numbers?

[The Ace of Spades]

whats the 'area' numbers?

This explains it:

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=1989

Ace.

[essgee23]

thanks ace.

appears im in area 7