Survival backpack

I love it! thanks for sharing your tips.

 

Hey Able, by flint in post #20, did ya' mean one of those Magnesium fire starter blocks? if not, add that to the list, in fact get 3. Very useful stuff.

Very cool you found a Camelback for $40.

As far as plant guides go, search amazon for Edible and medicinal plants, theres a number of good titles. But as a warning, the army survival manual is a bit vague and generic on the subject i.m.h.o.

And another thing to consider when making use of wild plants as a food source, as these things are generally not a part of our typical diet, one never knows if they may have potential allergies to certain chemicals in these plants. So as a rule, taping a bit to yuor skin or simply nibbling a tiny piece for a while will give you a good idea if you're going to have a negative reaction or not (Rash, prickly throat etc.)

 

Loving this thread thank you some interesting info good idea on the waterproof matches
ohh and bin liners!
cheers
:hurray:

 

I haven't read the entire thread so maybe this has already been said, pack a plastic tarp, about six by eight should do. You can use it to make a dew trap, a shelter, a bag to hang food in a tree at night. The dew trap is especially important. Enjoy your trip

 

Most hard drives are housed in an aluminum housing that can be recycled, but you first need to remove all the screws, circuit boards, and other parts that will not be accepted by your local recycling center. The hard drive platters themselves are highly polished metallic discs that are nearly indestructible. In a survival situation, you will become a scavenger. http://bepreparedtosurvive.com

 

Available on the internet are the US Marine Corps winter & summer survival manuals, both contain BOB lists, and are filled with good survival information - from those who do it well.

 

depends on what you're trying to survive

 

...the list becomes endless...

When it comes to shtf type events, whats between your ears is much more important than what you put in your bag.