Any fellow survivalists utilize their truck?

Funny read. I agree 100% on the light thing. I don't buy strobes. And I don't buy a knife unless it's plain edge.

One thing I'll add is recurve blades. What does a recurve folder do except make it impossible to sharpen on a stone?

And I'll disagree on the tacpens, but only for flights. Airlines let them right through and they're comforting to have when you can't carry a knife of any type.

 

This thread owns. I will have to inventory/photograph my setup one of these days and post up.

 

here ya go, mines mounted to the drivers seat in my truck

http://www.batteryjunction.com/terralux-tle-300m-ex-s.html

edit i just saw they have this semi new released conversion head, holy S$%# i'm gonna go broke and my g/f is gonna break up with me!!

http://www.batteryjunction.com/terralux-tle-310m-ex.html

 

Tow strap,tools,gloves,red bull,Cold Steel Tanto, underfolder
Ak with seven loaded thirty round mags and 100 rounds of extra 9mm.

 

Ahh not a whole lot but I should take advantage of it. I want to use one of them for the diff breather mod but the others just hold a roll of plastic bags, a bike chain/lock, and some straps. How sick would it be to somehow line them and use them for extra fuel storage. I know it's not much space but should easily equate to a gallon or two!

 

1000 Lumen for around $120 (light + conversion head) isn't bad!

Fink

 

another interesting website: everydaycommentary.com
I am in schoold for a degree in disaster and emergency management and the more I learn about the govenments policies and the historical reactions of the public, the more I am convinced that I need the ability and knowledge to survive at least the first 72 hours (situation dependant). All the gear is pretty cool, but without the knowledge to use it, its a big waste of money. I really appreciate that I'm not the only one that thinks along these lines, my girl is even getting into it.
my ultimate job is to work for FEMA, and I know they get flamed for everything under the sun, but I feel their mission is a needed one when the situation dictates.

 

Kinetic 873 I do work for FEMA . I worked for the Fire Dept and in 2001 i happend to have the wrong Certs at the right time ( confinded space rescue ) anyways after 911 i was chosen from FEMA to be on what is called a FIRST IN TEAM . i am cross trained with just about everything you can think of . I am still a Firefighter but FEMA pays the Dept to rent me so to speek . There are 5 teams throuh out the US and i lead 1 of them . Basicly when bad things happen i go to work .

 

That is awesome! where do i sign up?

 

this^ knowledge is powerful and light weight brother never leave home with out it.

 

I downloaded an app for my iphone last night - survivalguide


I got a small vehicle kit put together for my wifes h3 last night. jumper cables, wool blanket, ice scraper, 30' tow strap, emergency poncho and blanket. I still need to add some water and food stuffs.

Ill try and get a picture of it tonight

 

i got my 1st smart phone (droid bionic) last weekend and still getting use to the apps thing.

your post got me to look for a survival guide app. good reading for when you're bored.

 

or on the toilet

see if your phone has the kindle app. Its easier to read a book when its on your phone since most peoples phones are always with them. Kindle books are cheaper than hardback copies too.

Just download the app. then go to Amazon to DL the books and your phone will sync up with it wirelessly.

 

i'll have to look for it. thanks

 

Ok, I just read this entire thread in one sitting. I have always carried basic gear in my truck for just about anything that would come up. I had to laugh at the earlier posts because I can't tell you how many times I have faced situations when out with my friends and said, "if I only had my truck (insert about anything you might need) is in the toolbox" Thank you all helping me find a cohesive strategy for streamlining my kit.

Also glad to hear there are people who are as crazy about flashlights as I am! Next project, BOB assembly! I can already see this thread is going to cost me some $$$

Keep up the great discussion!

 

i picked up a couple aquamarina frontier pro water filters for my g/f and i, gonna give it to her for christmas, i also got her a good fixed bladed knife, bothered me that all she has is a small folding pocket knife

 

I just want my first post to be in THIS awesome thread.

 

Welcome

 

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