Bugout Bag Item of the Day!

Something that you may already carry, but has a multitude of uses. Dental Floss! Yep, floss. I've used it for thread, fishing line, tent repairs, improvised early warning systems around camp and most importantly, cleaning my teeth. I try to keep one or two in my Bob and usually carry one in my pocket. Best $1 you can spend!

Steve

All these new guns!

It's been awhile since I posted anything but gonna make a New Year's resolution to try to make a least a post a day. We'll see how that goes. I'm like most other gun nuts in that I always drool both before and after in anticipation on what's coming out at Shot Show in 2012. The Israeli Tavor is something I've longed for since reading a review about one some years back. Charles Daly had spoke about bringing them in or having them manufactured here back in 2009 or 10. Now it looks like IWI (Israeli Weapons Industries) is putting a manufacturing plant in the US much like Glock did in the early 80's. damn, I'd love to see them manufacture a US made Uzi or Galil. But it does look like a US manufactured Tavor will arrive sometime around Sep/Oct 2012. Let's cross our fingers!!

Steve

Haven't posted in awhile. Almost forgot this blog existed. Been almost a year since the elections. Can't say if anything's better or worse for me personally but the nation could sure use a life ring! Do need to get out and brush up on some outdoor skills. Have to work next weekend but plan on getting some camping in the following week. Need to do some extensive field test's on a few new acquisitions including a Becker BK-2 and some Tramontina and Gerber Machete's. Last but not least, want to put a few rounds downrange from my Stag 2T. That's it! Take care till next time!

Been awhile!

Guess it's old news that our next president will be Mr Obama. I won't go into ranting or raving about this as it would only raise my blood pressure and serve no practical purpose. So lets change the subject. Everyone talks about stocking up on guns and ammunition but what about simple day-to-day items that are going up every day we take for granted? I recommend that you make a list of indispensable items with a loooong shelf life and start stocking up now. What items, you say?

Here's a list of what I would start with:
1) Toilet Paper
2) Dish Detergent or Dishwasher Detergent
3) Other toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors, ladies sanitary products and whatever else you use on a daily basis for hygiene.
4) Either extra light bulbs or switch to the fluroesent ones. Will save you money in the long run anyway.
5) Oil, oil & air filters for your vehicle. You don't change your own oil? Shame on you!
6) An emergency fuel and a way to heat your home if you life in a cold climate. I keep extra kerosene and propane. Why? Propane has an indefinite shelf life and kerosene will also keep several years and will heat a rather large sized structure depending on the type of heater you use. If you have wood, pellet or coal heat, lucky you! Just watch the ventilation!
7) Aluminum Foil
8) Several bags of charcoal and a Charcoal barbecue pit. (Just fired mine up last night as we has a several hour power outage here) Good time to put the lights out gear to work. You do have a box or container in a closet or other area of your home for you and family members in case of such an emergency. Flashlights, extra batteries, radios, board games, maybe a battery powered tv.
9) Batteries for all your little gadgets. Rechargables are even better. I've got solar charger that works great!
10) Laundry Detergent, Drier Sheets and/or fabric softener.


I can keep going but just use your imagination. Anything that can be purchased now keeps you from paying two or three time that price for it next month or next year. You may need that money for food if you don't already have some put away. If not, it's never to late to start!


Steve

BOB (Bugout Bag)

I found a good thing to put in a bugout bag after using it over the weekend. Chapstick. I'll bet your saying to yourself, Chapstick, probably good for chapped lips but what else? 

1.) Zipper Lubricant

2.) Firestarter

3.) Protective coating for Carbon Steel-Based items such as knifes, etc.

4.) Stop bleeding from a nick or cut from shaving.

5.) Use a improvised sunscreen as most chapstick is SPF15 or SPF30.

Good stuff to have in a kit for a buck or under!

Steve

Been Lost...

Haven't had a chance to post anything for a few days. Busy with work, the house, life in general. Been watching my 401K plummit, Democratic and Republican conventions and the overall downward spiral our country is in. Hoping something changes for the better and I say that without refering to either candidate. I will say I don't agree with Barack Obama on his liberal views and believing poor people cling to guns and religion. Was probably the straw that broke the camel's back but selecting Biden as a running mate was his worst mistake. As the author of the 1994 Assault weapons bill, I cannot or will not support ANYTHING that has Joe Biden attached to it!

So I guess I should put on here, go McCain/Palin! As if I have a choice....

That's it for now. Did go to a good wilderness survival class taught by a fellow East Ky Neighbor, Shawn Conn. He's young, but knows his stuff and really seems dedicated to the cause. That's good enough for me. He'll go far as a teacher if he decides that's his calling. Till next time...

Cheap Food for Bugging In.

Just some thoughts on cheap bugging-in food where weight isn't an issue.

1) Armor Potted Meat 3-4 years
2) Armor Treat Meat 3 years
3) Ramen Noodles 5 years or ?
4) Ravioli and Spagettio's 2-3 years
5) Peanut Butter 12-18 months
6) Tuna 5 yrs or longer
7) Matzo Crackers 4 years-?
8) Powdered Instant Mashed Potatoes 2-3 years
9) Lucks Pintos Beans 2-3 years
10) Armor Chili 2-3 years
11) Campbell's Soup (Any Variety) 2-3 years
12) Keebler and most other boxed crackers 1-2 years
13) Instant Sugar Free Iced Tea ???
14) Sugar Free or Regular Kool Aid


I'll add to this list later. Post any you can think of.

Steve