Posted: 7/14/2012 10:39:27 PM EDT
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so this month after drawing up bug out plans, writing up a packing list, etc I practiced my motorcycle bug out plan .
Wowsers learned alot. Using your gear sure is helpful. |
Thanks for the report and glad you learned something. I know with this stuff it seems like you're never finished, but I do have an Alpha stage of sorts to test a load out and wanna do some hiking/camping with it to see how the gear holds up as well as learning how to use it more efficiently. Every time I read someone's list I do a  I forgot that too!
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What kind of bike? Can't tell from the angle. looks like a scooter of some sort. while not what i would call an actual "motorcycle", it would certainly come in handy. i'm glad you realized the "guns and ammo" fail early on. far too many people "plan" to bring an arsenal when it's nothing more than a death sentence. looking at your method of starting fire: why not carry a lighter or two & some matches? i'm not going to tell you to give up matches, i keep a "strike (almost) anywhere" box of matches in my gear. i don't intend to rely on them to get the job done but to supplement my other fire starters. the small weight penalty for a bic lighter and small flint is well worth it to me. you mention bringing more water next time. do you have a way to filter water that you may find near your BOL? a small filtration kit or even a canteen cup to boil water will go a long way! |
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What kind of bike? Can't tell from the angle. looks like a scooter of some sort. while not what i would call an actual "motorcycle", it would certainly come in handy. i'm glad you realized the "guns and ammo" fail early on. far too many people "plan" to bring an arsenal when it's nothing more than a death sentence. looking at your method of starting fire: why not carry a lighter or two & some matches? i'm not going to tell you to give up matches, i keep a "strike (almost) anywhere" box of matches in my gear. i don't intend to rely on them to get the job done but to supplement my other fire starters. the small weight penalty for a bic lighter and small flint is well worth it to me. you mention bringing more water next time. do you have a way to filter water that you may find near your BOL? a small filtration kit or even a canteen cup to boil water will go a long way! hell, iodine tabs? I also agree with the BIC AND matches, but couldn't it be said that a zippo might be better as it is refillable? also agree with the looking for the guy who uses his stuff.....and using your stuff too, like you did, is good. |
Extra socks and maybe underwear. More water. Good for you for simulating a bugout and seeing what works and what doesn't.
Thanks for the AAR report...and yes, you will have more confidence in a real emergency situation by practicing. Of course, there is no way of breing prepared for anything. Simply prepare best you can...within your means....and take your gear out in real time. Like others, I rely more on 'Bic' type lighters along with striker type fire starters. Thanks for sharing that with us. 
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Some great advice, on the weapons side an AR broken down with a .22 kit couple of bricks of .22 LRHP in cardboard boxes with some .223 ammo not a lot of weight. Shoot the .22 for small game the .223 for bigger. Use the .22 kit to practice save your money for from the ammo for better gear and more training.
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5. Carry only one change of clothes instead of 4. I instead carry a t shirt or two. thanks for reading this post and providing any guidance and feedback. one change (or two) with extra t-shirts and underwear, and plenty of socks! Dry underwear and socks will help prevent fungus and youll feel MUCH better. |
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The only place in southern Nevada with trees like that are at Mt Charleston.
As far as fire starting I use matches out of MREs or flint and steel. The flint and steel method works great with just a little practice around the house. Several years ago when my son was in the boy scouts he was setting off fire works using his steel and flint. He would build up a small fire and lite them from the fire. Then it would burn out and he would repeat until all the fireworks were done. When hiking down here in southern Nevada or northern Arizona I find head lamp to be a GREAT tool. I rarely use a standard flashlight but the head lamp is just perfect. Also it is hard here to carry enough water so I use the Saywer water filter. I use to use the Katadyn but the Saywer works better for me. Good job on getting out there and trying out your gear. Finding out what works for you and what is just extra weight. |
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Some great advice, on the weapons side an AR broken down with a .22 kit couple of bricks of .22 LRHP in cardboard boxes with some .223 ammo not a lot of weight. Shoot the .22 for small game the .223 for bigger. Use the .22 kit to practice save your money for from the ammo for better gear and more training. Great start. That's the same advice and philosophy I employ in any "Best SHTF weapon" thread I see. The versatility of having an AR with a .22 conversion kit is unmatched in effectiveness. You can have 500 rounds of .22 and a 100 rounds of .223 and it doesn't weigh much at all. |