Any fellow survivalists utilize their truck?

Yea and the blizzard right after didn't help. Some people in jersey were forgotten about,saw it on the news.

I guess having some 5 gallon cans of kerosene stashed would be good,for generator. But good ole wood stove would be a lot of help to many about now.

 

Hey guys, I could use some help with a Christmas present for my father in law. He is somewhat a survivalist and is into being "prepared". I was going to order a Crovel on the previous page but my wife shot that idea down. Any suggestions would be helpful.

 

what's the budget?

 

Budget would help - along with what level he is at now. General ideas would be a good first aid kit - solar panel for charging AA batteries for radio/phone - pair of FRS walkie talkies...if he has guns - magazines or a good cleaning kit. A pail of food from WalMart...just for some starters....I can provide links for any of that if it looks like it might be working...

 

Round $100, no more than 150. I was going to go with some MRE's but he has a large stash of those already and has moved onto buying bulk seeds.
Magazines are a good idea, he has multiple AR's and just bought a new Colt 1911 so possibly a new holster too.
Not sure if he has a Walkie Talkie so thats deff a possibility. Appreciate the help guys, wife had me so frustrated earlier that I couldn't even think of anything.

 

Good to help - here are some of the ideas with links...hint - maybe lay this around for a spouse/partner since Christmas is coming for all of us!!....

Goal Zero +10 Solar Panel with 4AA Recharg Batteries: http://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/132/Guide-10-Plus-Mobile-Kit/1:1

Pair of Motorola Talkabouts - with NOAA Weather Radio:
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-MR35...352700436&sr=1-16&keywords=motorola+talkabout

One of the better first aid kits - preassembled: http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/product.php?catname=Mountain&prodname=Weekender&product=87

Here are five flashlights (tactical series) that are all under $100: http://www.lightjunction.com/eaglet...l.html?zenid=f11069d04f0a277a7e6052d1630ebccb

This is my EDC folding knife and I like it a lot -- it is a little more than $100 but you can find it under if you shop a bit:
http://sogknives.com/store/TF-7.html


I suggested things I have, and use, understanding that there are lots of brands and other ideas out there...

Can't go wrong with MRE's or other stuff -- but a light, or knife, is a little more personal and makes the user think of you each time s/he uses it....all IMHO....

 

Anybody familiar with the knife sharpening section at bass pro? I'm needing a large 8x3or bigger Arkansas stone. I found one on eBay,but haven't pulled the trigger. EBay will keep me out of the store.

 

I have a few Arkansas stones but the wife got me the spyder co sharp maker system a year or so back and I freakin love that thing. Puts a nice edge on real fast. Check them out.

 

Sorry to hear about your truck!! That is a good choice of gun (IMHO) -- it is what I chose. I was just down at Federal Way Discount -- since they moved - WOW!! Threw a scope on mine -- happy!!!



Where do you shoot???

 

And you were right...Next underhanded or overt comment will earn 4 days off. Survival prep has nothing to do with politics.

 

Thanks. I got a gatco. It was good while I was doing ALL the guttin and cleanin. Now,I want my stones back. Besides,I have some knives that just don't fit. The KOA cleaver is one example.

 

Appreciate the help. I ended up buying him two new magazines for his Colt 1911 + ammo and a set of door handles for his Jeep. I got warned by my wife that buying him any type of "survival" gear would cost me dearly with my mother in law.

 

Kinda harsh for the few mundane comments that were made don't you think Brunes? I guess we all have to do what we have to do, don't we? Read on.

Actually politics does have a lot to do with survival prep. After all it is the politicians that make the decisions that will effect us all. They decide who gets the handouts and who pays for the handouts. They decide who we piss off in this world and who we help, which can bite us down the road. They decide on policy after policy that either positively or negatively effects us all. After this last election it even more important that we all buckle down and prepare that much harder for the coming times. Just sayin'...

The politicians and their decisions require us to look at said decisions and make changes to our lives so we can best survive and therefore thrive in the environment they create. My survival decisions start with assessing the state of the world and this country, and the politicians control, or attempt to control, where the world and the country move. And in my opinion it's moving backwards, or should I say, in a direction I don't believe we should be heading.

The takers just out voted the makers.

So I have to adjust my survival decisions accordingly in regard to the politicians who will be effecting my family and our future.

I Just paid off all my credit card debt, sold my Tacoma , bought a used camry and an old FJ62 , and refi'd the house. Lots more money for preps now and hardly any debt which will greatly help my chances in the future. Good luck to you all and God bless America.

 

Very well said. Thank you.

 

I read that whole thing and all I got out of it is that you want to talk about politics so you created an elaborate justification.
You can discuss survival equipment, techniques, and scenarios without bringing politics into it....And I highly recommend that you do.

 

This is a good thread, I was disappointed to have to read all the political BS. Survival prep really doesn't have anything to do with politics.

 

Time for new topic.

Anybody have one of those old " foxfire books "?