What should be included in a survival pack? - Page 3 - The Firearms Forum

HunterAlpha1 · 10-23-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by netexasemt

As stated previously, the dumb idea of the 5 items was to see what different people see as their most important 5 items.

Not trying to make it a realistic scenario. Just curious as to what people rely on most.

oic got it

Claudius Valarium · 10-23-2011, 08:16 PM

Anyone include body armor or gas masks with that BoB?

jack404 · 10-23-2011, 08:19 PM

got M17 a1's at the rally point and a few NBC suits as well

vytoland · 10-23-2011, 10:18 PM

snicker bars, guinness, S&W "N" frame .44 magnum revolver, matches, clean undies.

Buckshot · 10-24-2011, 03:15 AM

It has everything to do with your environment, or the environment you expect to find yourself in at a given time. The season makes a huge difference as well, and you may find yourself swapping out some items as the seasons change. My daily carry bag, as well as the extra gear kept in my truck are geared toward survival in the city, and toward getting home. Not much use for a snare or a fishing rig here. If I were in a more rural environment the stuff my vary considerably. Though your basic needs may be more or less the same, how you go about satisfying them may be radically different based on the environment. The daily highs here in the summer can be 85 degrees higher than the winter lows. I have to change out some things accordingly.

Basics include plenty of water, and a way to carry and make safe a lot more. Really good footwear is a must. You never know when shank's mare is all that's going to get you where you're going. Good quality tools - knife, multi-tool, etc. More than one good quality flashlight. Any essential medication. Extra eyeglasses if you are so afflicted. Cash. Extra clothing for winter. Extra water, sunscreen, hat, bandana, etc. for summer. The list goes on much farther than you can carry it...

netexasemt · 10-24-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jack404

got M17 a1's at the rally point and a few NBC suits as well

That's an excellent idea. I was an NBC Specialist in the Army but they didn't teach us any secondary backups for our issued gas masks. They made sure we understood the importance of having ours nearby at all times and making sure it was kept clean as well.

Redhand · 10-25-2011, 01:02 PM

And last but not least toilet paper, in case we have to use it before we kiss our arse Goodbye.

popgun · 10-25-2011, 10:24 PM

Mulit-tool

jack404 · 10-25-2011, 10:34 PM

netexasemt, there aint no backups depending on the agents

CS no worries swap ya filters , you may get a bit "stingy" but thats ok

blood reagents or transcutainious nerve agents ( most of the persistant ones are transcutainious ) , no hope other than making a clean area , but one transfer and its atropine all round

stuff like mustard gas or chlorine based you clear out of the area and change , but its not likely to be fatal if you dont ,
the troops on the western front swapped over their filters when they got wet the gas was so thick , most of then did ok , a few ( lots actually , but compared ) fouled up the change over and got a lung full , , but its doable

and making a positive pressure area tent is not hard , 4-6 filters set up on a intake over 2 Computer fans is enough to keep a 11x11 ( army ) tent as a positive air pressure area

here if anything it'll be CS or a variant D2-11 or similar ( puke gas)

but if i'm smart i'll never need em as they'll never figure where i am to use it ..

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10-23-2011, 08:16 PM	#53
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10-23-2011, 08:19 PM	#54
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: What should be included in a survival pack? got M17 a1's at the rally point and a few NBC suits as well

10-24-2011, 03:15 AM	#56
Buckshot Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Southern AZ Posts: 884	Re: What should be included in a survival pack? It has everything to do with your environment, or the environment you expect to find yourself in at a given time. The season makes a huge difference as well, and you may find yourself swapping out some items as the seasons change. My daily carry bag, as well as the extra gear kept in my truck are geared toward survival in the city, and toward getting home. Not much use for a snare or a fishing rig here. If I were in a more rural environment the stuff my vary considerably. Though your basic needs may be more or less the same, how you go about satisfying them may be radically different based on the environment. The daily highs here in the summer can be 85 degrees higher than the winter lows. I have to change out some things accordingly. Basics include plenty of water, and a way to carry and make safe a lot more. Really good footwear is a must. You never know when shank's mare is all that's going to get you where you're going. Good quality tools - knife, multi-tool, etc. More than one good quality flashlight. Any essential medication. Extra eyeglasses if you are so afflicted. Cash. Extra clothing for winter. Extra water, sunscreen, hat, bandana, etc. for summer. The list goes on much farther than you can carry it... __________________ United States of America - Born July 4th, 1776 - Killed by 50 million brain-dead zombies November 6th, 2012 Mack: Shame what this town's come to. Charley Waite: You could do something about it. Mack: What? We're freighters. Ralph here's a shopkeeper. Charley Waite: You're men, ain't you? Mack: I didn't raise my boys just to see 'em killed. Charley Waite: Well you may not know this, but there's things that gnaw at a man worse than dying. - Open Range MOLON LABE

10-25-2011, 01:02 PM	#58
Redhand Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 610	Re: What should be included in a survival pack? And last but not least toilet paper, in case we have to use it before we kiss our arse Goodbye. __________________ LAMH DERG EIRIN ABU

10-25-2011, 10:24 PM	#59
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10-25-2011, 10:34 PM	#60
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: What should be included in a survival pack? netexasemt, there aint no backups depending on the agents CS no worries swap ya filters , you may get a bit "stingy" but thats ok blood reagents or transcutainious nerve agents ( most of the persistant ones are transcutainious ) , no hope other than making a clean area , but one transfer and its atropine all round stuff like mustard gas or chlorine based you clear out of the area and change , but its not likely to be fatal if you dont , the troops on the western front swapped over their filters when they got wet the gas was so thick , most of then did ok , a few ( lots actually , but compared ) fouled up the change over and got a lung full , , but its doable and making a positive pressure area tent is not hard , 4-6 filters set up on a intake over 2 Computer fans is enough to keep a 11x11 ( army ) tent as a positive air pressure area here if anything it'll be CS or a variant D2-11 or similar ( puke gas) but if i'm smart i'll never need em as they'll never figure where i am to use it .. Last edited by jack404; 10-25-2011 at 10:44 PM..