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Posted: 1/2/2007 9:07:06 PM
Yay I get to own page 5
 good post protus, I got a question, when you pack the ramen noodle things do you pack just the seasoning stuff or the noodles also? thanks |
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protus
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Posted: 1/3/2007 5:47:47 AM
the lipton noodles i pack as they are in a zip lock bag.. the seasoning is not in packs its all mixed togother from the get go. if i packed ramen, which i have,,i do keep the flavorpack seperate. |
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Posted: 1/3/2007 7:04:17 AM
bought a snugpak elite 2 for my bag today
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Posted: 1/3/2007 5:21:36 PM
when you say you keep the flavorpack seperate, do you just pack the flavorpack or do you pack the noodles also? Thanks |
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Posted: 1/24/2007 10:41:11 PM
bump
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Posted: 1/25/2007 3:14:32 PM
sorry didnts ee this., i pack both sometimes i leave out the flavor pack,,othertimesi just pack it seperate with my other spices. |
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Posted: 1/25/2007 4:02:39 PM
[Last Edit: 1/25/2007 4:12:20 PM by guns762]
I didn't read all 5 pages, so pardon me if it has been said already.
I include several(actually many) packets of oatmeal in my BOB. They are good/filling to eat, and easy to heat water and add to. They are also light and easy to pack. I saw that protus didn't include a hatchet in his BOB. I repect his reasons, but I think the benefits are often over looked. I actually cary one in my hunting pack, too, very similar to my BOB. The hatchet is an all encompasing tool, that is really, really handy if you have to quarter a large animal, pound tents stakes, make tent stakes, or cut firewood. Nothing splits a spine of a large animal like a hatchet will. Yes, a saw will do it, but it takes forever. They are heavy compared to a saw, and they take up more space, but I wouldn't leave with out one. I consider the hatchet one of my most important items in my BOB. Just my thoughts. |
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Posted: 1/25/2007 4:56:29 PM
guns,, i only listed a saw do to its stealth, light wieght and size. IMHO a good hacket /axe you can do way more. But for a BOB a saw wins hands down. Leave the axe at the BOL or a cache point.
i carry the instant grits, like em' better than oatmeal! |
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Posted: 1/25/2007 5:25:47 PM
For general cleaning, (more for the 5-10 day range) I have been thinking about "Drying out" Dawn dish soap, I believe I could get alot of cleaning power in a 35mm film canister that way. Im not sure if it will go all the way to crystals, or just a really thick Gel (Ill be posting on it later)
I use dawn to clean my hands/face/hair daily anyway. any thoughts? Morcoth |
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Posted: 1/25/2007 6:05:49 PM
you can buy powderd soap at most bacpacking sites ;p or soap strips like i sued in past. but yeah even with a shaved head after 3-4 days i need a bath/soap down to get that itch off ya ! LOL |
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Posted: 2/7/2007 10:38:09 PM
Did you go ahead with the "Drying out" test? How did it turn out? Oh, by the way, BUMP. smitty  |
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Posted: 2/8/2007 4:32:52 AM
I am having a crisis for my BOB. Sleeping bag vs. weight of bag.
Right now in IA its around zero degrees, but in summer 80-100 degrees. Obviously 2 bags would be ideal but alas I must make due with one. I have a sleeping bag not the most compact but good to +10 F. Could I get some recomendations on food? Mountain house and other dehydrated food, jerky, I do not like oatmeal much but anything tastes good when your hungry. Shoot some recomendations if you dare. Thanks. |
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Posted: 2/8/2007 6:28:20 AM
well in Fl. i have 2 bags a zero f rated and 50f rated. Ive found that the zero f is to big at times, but can be used up to 45f without to much discomfort. The 50 f does well to about 40-45f befor ei get cold or need my bivy bag. if i co uld do it over id still keep my 50f,, and get a good 20-25f bag. ifits gets that cold the two combined wouldnt be over 4lbs total weight. food wise,ivelisted mostof what i carry, mre, lipton rice/pasta sides. mnt house is to pricey imho. but good to have on hand for fast hot food, trail mix etc is godo to have and jerky if you rotate it. i also use grits instead of oatmeal at times. |
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Posted: 2/8/2007 3:35:35 PM
Why not use some of these Mainstay Food bars?
Seems like they would be a way to get the cals to keep going for 72 hours without the need to worry about the weight of water or heating to cook the stuff. Also in an area like mine (AZ) you are not wasting your water on re hydrating food. I'm guessing they don't taste great but in a 72 hour emergency your not going to expect luxury. In the longer term you obviously would want more treats to keep you sane but most folks will probably have more on their mind the first 72 hours. |
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Posted: 2/9/2007 12:01:56 AM
++ on the 3600 calorie bars.
5 year shelf life in the Sun supposedly (Coast Guard approved for life rafts) Taste is not all that bad, low sodium (salt) so you don't get thirsty. I bought 40+ for my SHTF and plan on doing 20 / yr ($100) every year so I am at 100 (which is 200 man days of calories at 1800/day) IMHO beats the crap out of having a separate building stocked with 5 gallon buckets of rice and wheat. Don't particularly like the taste of either, but don't have the room for the 5 gallon buckets. And they can't be as bad as those power bars that are rocks under 50 degrees and gooey mush over 65 degrees. DMOS PS - Point is that they are excellent weight to payoff for a BOB/BHB 3-7 day calorie provider. |
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Posted: 2/9/2007 1:20:12 AM
I haven't tried a powerbar in years but I was amazed they actually came in ass flavor. At least I'm pretty sure thats the one I had. |
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Posted: 2/9/2007 5:01:59 AM
Powerbars are outright disgusting regardless of flavor. If you want to go the bar route, go with Clif Bars.
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Posted: 2/9/2007 6:17:07 AM
not to de-rail,, but this really isnt smart. try eating those bars for meals for 3 days then get back with me! While for a BOB/GHB line 2 set up the bars may provide BASIC needs to stay alive, im more that 100% they wont go over well past meal #2. My reason for staying away from such "bars" as main food sources for the ghb/BOB's is Moral. Sorry but to sit down to ahot meal or a symbelance of real food can pick you up. The bars IMHO should be used for the run/EE or while staying low key. |
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Posted: 2/9/2007 6:57:37 AM
IDAHOIAN DEHYDRATED POTATOES! YOU CAN GET THEM AT SAFEWAY FOR 1.30 A POUCH 3 CHEESE IS MY FAVORITE, THEY HAVE BUTTER, SOUTHWESTERN,GRLIC,LOADED,AND HERB. ALL FLAVES ARE GOOD! ONCE AGIAN LIGHT WEIGHT COOKS WITH BOILED WATER IN MINS..
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Posted: 2/9/2007 8:45:23 AM
Protus;
New to the sight and I'm justing starting to put together what my family needs. Can you recomend a couple of framed packs that seem to work the best. Mike |
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Posted: 2/9/2007 10:29:30 AM
I was kind of thinking the first 72 hours after a real SHTF event you would either be to busy or in shock to really care. But your right after that good meal would be a must. Maybe I missed it but how do you get hot water for you rice mixes? |
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Posted: 2/9/2007 12:19:50 PM
s oda can stove with triox back up |
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Posted: 2/9/2007 1:15:28 PM
WORD brother. |
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Posted: 2/9/2007 1:30:45 PM
For those considering Mainstay Rations, please be aware that in the two weeks since I received my shipment from BQM, over have the packs have lost their vacuum seal.
I'll be calling BQM tomorrow to see what they'll do, but right now I wouldn't trust these rations long-term. FYI. |
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Posted: 2/9/2007 4:26:24 PM
that is crazy, considering the target market for the stuff. this is very good info. |
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