check out rei-outlet, sometimes good closeout deals on backpacks
I have been popping into Army Navy stores to see what they have for Mole equipment, that is a good idea.
That is a great idea.....
That's what I have..... MUCH better than a condom! LOL!
Also I use a NATO style rucksack for my stuff. I think I paid >$30.00 for mine..... Works great for me. If you do use one, avoid the cheap ones, they're junk.
Oh cool, that is totally within my range and looks stout.
I have been getting lots of e-books and library books on survivalism as well as from survivalist forums. I'm currently trying to learn as much as I can about wild edibles in the desert which is where i'd bug out to in an emergency.
You can boil water in the canteen and cook in it but it also holds A LOT of calories if you combine it with wild edibles/game/ etc.
I try to follow the rule of 3s for my important functions. 3 forms of water purification, 3 forms of fire/warmth, 3 forms of shelter, 3 forms of obtaining food, 3 forms of mending wounds. etc.
Humans can survive fine without food for a few weeks to months, but you get in big trouble without vitamins and minerals and water, hence the multis. Grind em up and mix them into water, better absorption during starvation. I'll be adding more, maybe a powder form to save space/hassle.
Another thing I am going to add on my run to Home Depot is super glue. You can glue small to medium wounds together with it, make makeshift weapons stronger, patch holes in clothes and shelters, etc. Plus, some are very flammable. You can also use it to mend thoes platypus bladders. Also going to throw a few nails in there for traps and building shelter.
I just downloaded this chart that has degrees of declination, I folded it up and keep it in my BOB. I have memorized a few DODs for the areas I live and frequent often. I'm getting better at using my compass and topo maps. My next investment will be paper topo maps (I have been using my GPS).
I met a guy who keeps a small folding bike attached to his BOB for quiet escapes. He taught me how to make a bow drill, but that crap is wicked complicated and tough for fire.
Oh, I forgot to add I keep instant coffee and tea in my BOB. Everyone says it's weird but I just could not do without my coffee and tea even when SHTF.
Oh, one last thing, I just bought one of these to attach to my seat belt, every over lander should have one or two, or three! The window smasher looks kinda crummy so I am on the lookout for a better one I can lanyard to my seat buckle.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Swiss-Tech-BodyGard-5-in-1-Emergency-Tool/15135621