Worst Top Ten Essential Survival Gear.... Your opinion.....AT!

jimmyjam · Jan 7th 2017, 2:37pm

TrafficJam wrote:

I got a test strip bottle, now what survival essentials go in it?

A shot of good whiskey.

jimmyjam · Jan 7th 2017, 2:40pm

TrafficJam wrote:

I got a test strip bottle, now what survival essentials go in it?

But seriously I guess some matches, maybe cotton balls with vaseline, needle & thread, crazy glue?, duct tape on the outside........ I dunno.... shot whiskey is sounding good to me right now as I have been out shoveling snow.

Mountain-Mike · Jan 7th 2017, 2:48pm

TrafficJam wrote:

I got a test strip bottle, now what survival essentials go in it?

TP , small deck of cards & a condom. Try the TP first. If nobdy stops by while you are squatting pulll out the cards & play a game of solatare. Before you know it somebody will be standing behind you saying this goes there.

JimBlue · Jan 7th 2017, 4:12pm

I had a book of 200 solitaire games in the Navy. I could point out which variation I was doing and shipmates would still tell me I was doing it wrong.

max.patch · Jan 7th 2017, 4:30pm

Mountain-Mike wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I got a test strip bottle, now what survival essentials go in it?

TP , small deck of cards & a condom. Try the TP first. If nobdy stops by while you are squatting pulll out the cards & play a game of solatare. Before you know it somebody will be standing behind you saying this goes there.

they'll say the same thing if they see ya using the condom.

Wise Old Owl · Jan 7th 2017, 6:08pm

Five-in-one survival whistle? Gram Weenie Whistle more like it.
[IMG:http://www.blackriveroutpost.com/assets/images/Coleman-Survival-Whistle-2000016442.jpg]

Wise Old Owl · Jan 7th 2017, 6:16pm

Ok this is interesting 4-in-1 Dynamo Flashlight
I wouldn't want to try it. I guessing you can put a small charge on it for five minutes - but would end up cranking it for two hours to get the phone going.

SXXXX Enterprises 4 in 1 Dynamo Emergency Radio Flashlight offers a
bright flashlight with 3 LED bulbs, an AM/FM radio, cell phone charger,
and a loud siren. The cell phone charger uses a USB port which can be
used with ANY cell phone as long as you have a USB charger for it. This
avoids the hassle and frustration of having multiple connectors that
may or may not work with your phone.

Most flashlights & radios use batteries which have a limited storage life & usage time
but the dynamo crank charger allows you to charge your device any time
of the day or night. This is the perfect gift for your loved ones to
keep in their glove compartment or in their night stands and it's a
great addition to any emergency kit. You don't have to wait until an
emergency to enjoy the many uses of this item. It is ideal for power
outages, hunting, hiking, biking, camping and traveling.
[IMG:https://www.moreprepared.com/media/ss_size2/sona_4_in_1_radio_flashlight.jpg]

Astro · Jan 7th 2017, 6:28pm

Wise Old Owl wrote:

Five-in-one survival whistle? Gram Weenie Whistle more like it.
[IMG:http://www.blackriveroutpost.com/assets/images/Coleman-Survival-Whistle-2000016442.jpg]

Popular gift at Boy Scout Christmas parties.

Wise Old Owl · Jan 7th 2017, 6:33pm

Astro wrote:

Wise Old Owl wrote:

Five-in-one survival whistle? Gram Weenie Whistle more like it.

Popular gift at Boy Scout Christmas parties.

Yea I understand - its still a toy, and useless. A real compass would be better, storm whistle a Solar Flash and learn how to use it.

CoachLou · Jan 7th 2017, 7:52pm

Astro wrote:

Wise Old Owl wrote:

Five-in-one survival whistle? Gram Weenie Whistle more like it.
[IMG:http://www.blackriveroutpost.com/assets/images/Coleman-Survival-Whistle-2000016442.jpg]

Popular gift at Boy Scout Christmas parties.

I would imagine if I got one of those, I would still have it somewhere :thumbsup:

CoachLou · Jan 7th 2017, 7:55pm

Traffic Jam · Jan 7th 2017, 8:37pm

jimmyjam wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I got a test strip bottle, now what survival essentials go in it?

But seriously I guess some matches, maybe cotton balls with vaseline, needle & thread, crazy glue?, duct tape on the outside........ I dunno.... shot whiskey is sounding good to me right now as I have been out shoveling snow.

didn't someone post that they carried fish hooks, line, and other stuff in a diabetic test strip container? I already carry balls, lighter, and whiskey.

Socks · Jan 7th 2017, 9:22pm

jimmyjam wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I got a test strip bottle, now what survival essentials go in it?

A shot of good whiskey.

You need a samall "barrel a monkeys" barrel for that.

Wise Old Owl · Jan 7th 2017, 9:28pm

CoachLou wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

jimmyjam wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I got a test strip bottle, now what survival essentials go in it?

But seriously I guess some matches, maybe cotton balls with vaseline, needle & thread, crazy glue?, duct tape on the outside........ I dunno.... shot whiskey is sounding good to me right now as I have been out shoveling snow.

didn't someone post that they carried fish hooks, line, and other stuff in a diabetic test strip container? I already carry balls, lighter, and whiskey.

Hi TJ at some point I will start or someone will post the positive aspects of ten essentials - I have a lot of material, and again it is just opinion. The real answer should be - "What would you like to put in that bottle?"

Traffic Jam · Jan 8th 2017, 10:09am

Wise Old Owl wrote:

CoachLou wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

jimmyjam wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I got a test strip bottle, now what survival essentials go in it?

But seriously I guess some matches, maybe cotton balls with vaseline, needle & thread, crazy glue?, duct tape on the outside........ I dunno.... shot whiskey is sounding good to me right now as I have been out shoveling snow.

didn't someone post that they carried fish hooks, line, and other stuff in a diabetic test strip container? I already carry balls, lighter, and whiskey.

Hi TJ at some point I will start or someone will post the positive aspects of ten essentials - I have a lot of material, and again it is just opinion. The real answer should be - "What would you like to put in that bottle?"

Probably nothing but might put together a fishing kit in case I get an opportunity to fish. Was just wondering what other people put in theirs.

Wise Old Owl · Jan 8th 2017, 10:24am

A small selection of pre- tied hooks, lead weights, two flies, a spinner and a two thin Bobbers.

I own, but never used a 4 piece backpack ugly stick. I will have to break it out sometime.

Traffic Jam · Jan 8th 2017, 10:29am

Wise Old Owl wrote:

A small selection of pre- tied hooks, lead weights, two flies, a spinner and a two thin Bobbers.

I own, but never used a 4 piece backpack ugly stick. I will have to break it out sometime.

I don't think all those things will fit in this container.

I know very little about fishing but used to live within walking distance of the Rappahannock River so would take the kids fishing sometimes. We never caught anything but I still have my tackle box, I'll look through it this week.

Wise Old Owl · Jan 13th 2017, 8:56pm

SarcasmTheElf wrote:

This horrific bit of Native Advertising/camping tips showed up in my Facebook feed recently...

buzzfeed.com/h2/fbac/bacardioa…erm=.keWWjWRnz#.kuBmkmJPG

Oddly enough, while the advice on the page is worthless, the "click here for more info" link directs to Andrew Skurka's site, so whoever made the page must have had some clue.

They have your email address and are now using mind control to make you wear the latest Jeans and hang out with bears.

Wise Old Owl · Jan 13th 2017, 9:12pm

I guess me making a point is there is a ton of junk out there that you would not haul up a cliff, if you knew better. This took me a long time to realize what we are imparting on our kids is either outdated or flat out wrong. Yes you can make a survival tin or prescription bottle of little things in a pinch. Would you know how to use it? Well that is up to us individually. The first person to rescue you is not 911 or a cell phone, it is you. Something that got me into a little bit of trouble when planing strategy withing a group. I was planning exit strategies if I ran into trouble and I did not at that time.

You cannot do an UL trip if you haven't tried it at home then did it on a go there and back to the car. Just test and test again.

Just it may work for others may not work for you. Below is a picture of don't do this. FYI this is for new folks most of us are enlightened.

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WanderingStovie · Jan 25th 2017, 7:47pm

CoachLou wrote:

You guys!!!!!!!!

This does not fly, you have to make sure it's folded so TSA doesn't take it!

On Parris Island we call this a 'John Wayne'

No MRE for you!

WanderingStovie · Jan 25th 2017, 8:40pm

Mine is bigger than yours.

JimBlue · Jan 25th 2017, 10:32pm

Forget where I bought it but I found a package of 2 yellow whistles that claim to be over 90 decibels.

Wise Old Owl · Jan 27th 2017, 7:41pm

WanderingStovie wrote:

Mine is bigger than yours.

Uh AHHHHY, Canadian coins clearly don't count! Pass the bear Bro....

WanderingStovie · Jan 27th 2017, 9:46pm

Wise Old Owl wrote:

WanderingStovie wrote:

Mine is bigger than yours.

Uh AHHHHY, Canadian coins clearly don't count! Pass the bear Bro....

I thought it was appropriate, since the can opener is stamped "made in Canada."

BTW, the U.S. and Canadian pennies are both 19.05 mm in diameter.

Wise Old Owl · Jan 31st 2017, 10:11am

CAMPING KITS - are products designed for one purpose, to provide you "max comfort" while in the outdoors. Which usually consist of a cozy tent for a shelter, a nice sleeping bag for warmth, a sharp axe for cutting firewood, pots & pans for cooking, a lantern for night time use, etc. Or if you're one of those weekend "Davy Crockett" hikers or campers, your kit might consist of some booze, snacks, a cd player, slingshot, an MRE meal and a big ol'Rambo knife you probably never used but looks really cool. For some, this is what is called "roughing it." That is until the booze & snacks are gone, your cd batteries go dead, the MRE tastes terrible and so you decide to pack up and go home. Right?
In my opinion this is the most worthless [so call] survival kit on the market. Though it states on the package "..contains 38 essential items. " Most of it is nothing but a bunch of garbage & cheap trinklets. But what's really amazing about this kit is how long it's been selling on the market. Or I should say it's amazing how many idiots have been purchasing this kit and that's the real reason why it's still on the market. But I have to admit, it sure looks pretty in the wrapper, don't it?

And so when it comes to buying a survival kit shop around first. Don't buy the first kit that looks pretty and comes with a lot of stuff or you just might wind up with something worthless like this one
[IMG:http://www.survivaloutdoorskills.com/images/image010.jpg]

Remember, most survival kit manufacturers & sellers are only marketing their kits with one thing in mind - to make $$$$. And some of them could care less if their survival kit saves your @ss or not in a survival situation, like this worthless Coghlan Survival Kit-In-A-Can.

Traffic Jam · Jan 31st 2017, 10:40am

I carried waterproof matches for my first few hikes, until I tried to use them and the tips broke off and only 1 in 15 would light.

JimBlue · Jan 31st 2017, 11:19am

Gotta keep your matches dry. Posting from Cheaha.

Drybones · Jan 31st 2017, 9:12pm

TrafficJam wrote:

I carried waterproof matches for my first few hikes, until I tried to use them and the tips broke off and only 1 in 15 would light.

I'm sure Murphy has a law for that........you sure those weren't childproof matches?

Traffic Jam · Jan 31st 2017, 10:43pm

Drybones wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I carried waterproof matches for my first few hikes, until I tried to use them and the tips broke off and only 1 in 15 would light.

I'm sure Murphy has a law for that........you sure those weren't childproof matches?

whatever they were, they sucked.

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