$75-$100 gift for self.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - $75-$100 gift for self.

Posted: 12/14/2010 7:48:39 AM EDT

I want to buy myself a a nice christmas gift. I want it to be some sort of survival, prep, bob, ghb, type stuff. I have alot of stuff already and fairly equiped(bare minimum). I dont want any type of kits that i would need to put together. I want some type of quality built equipment. something to make life easier down the road. any ideas? Got plenty of pocket knives, flashlights, and ammo aleady. I am not new to the survival/prep so any ideas that are above a basic level would be appreciated.

Posted: 12/14/2010 9:51:13 AM EDT

[#1]

i bought myself a Sawyer water filter, and a whole bunch of other things for Christmas this year.

The filter has always been wanted, i just never got around to getting it. I have a fairly unlimited supply of water here. I may never use it, but its there incase.

this is the one i have but they have many other models too.

Posted: 12/14/2010 10:18:29 AM EDT

[#2]

sorry, over the years i've never seen any turnkey BOBs/GHBs that were not junk.

if you want something decent you kinda need to put it together from scratch to fit your needs in your AO, taking into account your skills. etc.

Posted: 12/14/2010 10:19:51 AM EDT

[#3]

+1 on a quality water filter..though if it's for a BOB, i'd suggest a more travel friendly one than the sawyer. Something by MSR or Katadyn.

Posted: 12/14/2010 12:07:21 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
+1 on a quality water filter..though if it's for a BOB, i'd suggest a more travel friendly one than the sawyer. Something by MSR or Katadyn.

how about some cheap night vision goggles?

Posted: 12/14/2010 12:20:34 PM EDT

[#5]

I was thinking more of something along the lines of a quality wetherlings hunters axe, or something of Fine quality and craftsmenship. something thats is always wanted but never would buy for yourself. Just one peice of gear thats qualty and not junk.

Posted: 12/14/2010 12:23:35 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
+1 on a quality water filter..though if it's for a BOB, i'd suggest a more travel friendly one than the sawyer. Something by MSR or Katadyn.

how about some cheap night vision goggles?

They're cheaper at Walmart in the toy section:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Spy-Net-Night-Vision-Infrared-Stealth-Binoculars/14699220

Posted: 12/14/2010 12:43:00 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
+1 on a quality water filter..though if it's for a BOB, i'd suggest a more travel friendly one than the sawyer. Something by MSR or Katadyn.

how about some cheap night vision goggles?

Wouldn't waste the money!

Posted: 12/14/2010 1:18:53 PM EDT

[#8]

Cheap night vision goggles are JUST THAT. Wait and spend 2-K on good NVG's.
(used, replacement tubes)
There was a previous post regarding water filters. It was on this board that I learned to build my own. I bought 2 candle type filters from http://www.pwgazette.com/gravity.htm and made two of them. I taught my family to set them up, and it was less than $100.

Work smarter....not harder.

I owe a LOT to so many here. I hope I live long enough to repay you all in some way.............

Posted: 12/14/2010 4:05:48 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I was thinking more of something along the lines of a quality wetherlings hunters axe, or something of Fine quality and craftsmenship. something thats is always wanted but never would buy for yourself. Just one peice of gear thats qualty and not junk.

well for 100 bucks not many things fit ito the catagory. I see you live in NY. do you own a pair of Carhartt Bibs? that is something that i wouldnt have bought for myself. i got them as a gift 10 years ago. WOW do they make a difference when working outside or just shoveling snow or riding an atv.

pac boots are another thing

do you have a M-9 bayonet for your AR? you can get a Lan-Cay for about 95 bucks. its a neat thing that i will never use, but it was a treat for myself this year.

Posted: 12/15/2010 1:46:59 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
I want to buy myself a a nice christmas gift. I want it to be some sort of survival, prep, bob, ghb, type stuff. I have alot of stuff already and fairly equiped(bare minimum). I dont want any type of kits that i would need to put together. I want some type of quality built equipment. something to make life easier down the road. any ideas? Got plenty of pocket knives, flashlights, and ammo aleady. I am not new to the survival/prep so any ideas that are above a basic level would be appreciated.

Buy a 3 to four year membership to arfcom.

Posted: 12/15/2010 2:15:05 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I want to buy myself a a nice christmas gift. I want it to be some sort of survival, prep, bob, ghb, type stuff. I have alot of stuff already and fairly equiped(bare minimum). I dont want any type of kits that i would need to put together. I want some type of quality built equipment. something to make life easier down the road. any ideas? Got plenty of pocket knives, flashlights, and ammo aleady. I am not new to the survival/prep so any ideas that are above a basic level would be appreciated.

Buy a 3 to four year membership to arfcom.

Posted: 12/15/2010 4:11:11 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
I was thinking more of something along the lines of a quality wetherlings hunters axe, or something of Fine quality and craftsmenship. something thats is always wanted but never would buy for yourself. Just one peice of gear thats qualty and not junk.

Fallkniven F1

Posted: 12/15/2010 7:18:34 AM EDT

[#13]

I can't suggest anything until I know what you have.
A BOB that suits you may not fit me and vice versa.
Consider operations and maintenance. Can you sharpen your super cool knife or Stitch a hole in your tent or BOB?
What good is a plastic bladder that leaks and can't be patched?
Multi use gear. Try to find tools that do two or more tasks. Toilet paper, duct tape, gun powder come to mind.

Posted: 12/15/2010 8:03:20 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
i bought myself a Sawyer water filter, and a whole bunch of other things for Christmas this year.

The filter has always been wanted, i just never got around to getting it. I have a fairly unlimited supply of water here. I may never use it, but its there incase.

this is the one i have but they have many other models too.

First post nails it again.

Water Filter. I got my son one for this Christmas. Useful when hiking, camping, and if there is an emergency.

Posted: 12/15/2010 9:20:38 AM EDT

[#15]

Water filter would be my vote also or a nice fixed blade knife.

Posted: 12/15/2010 2:55:10 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I want to buy myself a a nice christmas gift. I want it to be some sort of survival, prep, bob, ghb, type stuff. I have alot of stuff already and fairly equiped(bare minimum). I dont want any type of kits that i would need to put together. I want some type of quality built equipment. something to make life easier down the road. any ideas? Got plenty of pocket knives, flashlights, and ammo aleady. I am not new to the survival/prep so any ideas that are above a basic level would be appreciated.

Buy a 3 to four year membership to arfcom.

Posted: 12/15/2010 4:19:10 PM EDT

[#17]

Buy some needy kid a winter jacket, and warm yourself from within.

Posted: 12/15/2010 4:40:28 PM EDT

[#18]

Good gloves or a good water filter.

Posted: 12/15/2010 5:52:19 PM EDT

[#19]

Some ideas I had off the top of my head:

ESEE Rat RC-4 knife

Spyderco sharpmaker knife sharpener

Powerfilm AA/USB solar charger

Small shortwave radio

decent LED headlamp

rite in the rain kit, with pen.

Bahco laplander folding saw

small wetterlings axe

ENO hammock.

silnylon tarp

Posted: 12/15/2010 6:06:53 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I want to buy myself a a nice christmas gift. I want it to be some sort of survival, prep, bob, ghb, type stuff. I have alot of stuff already and fairly equiped(bare minimum). I dont want any type of kits that i would need to put together. I want some type of quality built equipment. something to make life easier down the road. any ideas? Got plenty of pocket knives, flashlights, and ammo aleady. I am not new to the survival/prep so any ideas that are above a basic level would be appreciated.

Buy a 3 to four year membership to arfcom.

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