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Any fellow survivalists utilize their truck?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jez, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. Jan 9, 2012 at 7:22 AM
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    Zombie Runner

    Zombie Runner Are these black helicopters for me?

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    I just downloaded "one second after" on kindle :D
     
  2. Jan 9, 2012 at 7:27 AM
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    thats a lot of links!
     
  3. Jan 9, 2012 at 7:28 AM
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    its a whole lot more than the original page i found. i hope those work for everyone. seems like a lot of useful info
     
  4. Jan 9, 2012 at 7:39 AM
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    Well ill be more then happy now to get stuck with you lol
     
  5. Jan 9, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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    We discussed watches earlier in the thread...start on page 8 and see if that helps.
     
  7. Jan 9, 2012 at 1:49 PM
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    Haha anytime. If I go wheeling, I demand that there has to be a minimum of 24" of snow with ice underneath it, at least 5 miles into the middle of nowhere on a FS road that closes the next day, and only 4 hours of daylight left. Anything else just doesn't really satisfy me, ya know? :D
     
  8. Jan 9, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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    other than walking a straight line in the country I dont really see (my) the need for a compass.
     
  9. Jan 9, 2012 at 2:07 PM
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    Because with a compass, a map, and the proper skills to use them, you will NEVER get lost.

    People usually get lost when they are missing one of those 3 essential items.
     
  10. Jan 9, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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    very true. the stick and rocks method is also easy to do. so basically just carry a good topo/road map if youre ever in the woods hiking/camping/wheeling
     
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    I dont consider my self a survivalist, but I do like to be prepared, espeically doing desert trips where I could easily get stranded for some amount of time.

    I have first aid, water pouches, a bunch of tools, lighters, matches, magnesium sticks, blankets, TP, flash lights, glow sticks, like 10 MREs, a couple knives..and hmm thats all I can think of right now. This is my newest addition to the truck...I cant believe how perfect the box fit under my bed cage

    photo.jpg

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    Hittin an amateur radio club meeting tomorrow. I want the skinny on HAM (Ham?).
     
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    I've never found a book with photos or drawings that I trust enough to go out and try anything. A drawing of watercress looks just like every other thing growning in a stream to me. If you take a class, or have the hookup for a local guide, eating wild is easier and safer with less of a learning curve. Try not to die.

    I've basically given up on sourcing anything wild as far as plants go, beyond the very obvious berries/fruit. Cattails are easy to spot and offer a lot of fodder in the roots/shoots. Dandelion greens are easy to spot as well.

    Other than that I plan, and take it with me. If I'm ever in such a damn spot that I have to live for an extended period of time off of some type of shrub flour I grind from dried roots, for instance...well, I'm basically gonna be screwed. If you're stranded somewhere for a short amount of time, it might be better to focus on just getting out/home. You can live weeks without food and the amount of time and energy it takes to gather enough wild plants to eat just doesn't seem worth it to me.

    Again, if you're looking to simply supplement your diet with stuff from the wild so you can feel close to nature or whatever (not judging), ask any old woman (like, 90 at least) who grew up in the rual parts of your area. Chances are she gathered baby polk greens, or dandelion greens, or wathercress or whatever grows local to supplement her table during the depression. I know my grandma did.
     
  15. Jan 9, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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    Nothing wrong with being prepared! You might want to look into the lifespan of MRE's at certain temps. They are reduced quite a bit when they are stored in the heat for very long. Winter time should not be too much of a concern though.
     
  16. Jan 9, 2012 at 7:31 PM
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    Zombie Runner Are these black helicopters for me?

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    I was wondering the same thing. They don't look too comfy. The WO's I had where great!
     

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