Let's form a Survival Club--what do yall think?

[jimdana1942]

I was thinking maybe we could form a survival club thru BS. Do all of our Survivaling discussions thru the club forum. Help each other with ideas, news we hear, lend our expertise in certain areas that we have experience in.
Maybe even once a year have a one day get together somewhere just to talk, meet each other, show some of our gear, etc. How do yall feel about that? Any suggestions?

 

[cajungunslinger]

I'm down

 

[Witness]

i just want to go camping and drink a lot of beer

 

[Rahllin]

I'm down

According to the member map we can head up the Tiger Land chapter!

i just want to go camping and drink a lot of beer

+1

 

[LACamper]

I'll be happy to join in the discussions. Camping time is limited though, unfortunately.

 

[cajungunslinger]

According to the member map we can head up the Tiger Land chapter!

Hell yeah!

 

[jimdana1942]

I personally could use some input on putting together a "quick grab and go" duffle bag of stuff I would need. I don't mean food or guns that would need to go but all the other things one would need if they had to go and probably would never be able to come back. To me, that is the kind of info. a survival club could help with.

 

[Rahllin]

My grab-n-go bag currently has...

Extra mags and ammo for all my weapons
Nice sharp reliable knife
Few MREs
Couple changes of clothes including a light waterproof jacket
A 3 D-Cell maglite, mini maglite, and my surefire 6p defender SEVERAL sets of extra batteries for all
First AID kit
Super basic fishing supplies
A few boxes of waterproof matches
I know I have other basic supplies that I can't think of off the top of my head

 

[cajungunslinger]

I need to quit procrastinating and add more stuff to my bag.

 

[Rahllin]

I need to quit procrastinating and add more stuff to my bag.

I need to get a bigger bag more designed for my purpose. The bag I'm using is an old backpack that really just doesn't work very well... it would work in a pinch, but I plan to get one of these or something similar soon http://www.lapolicegear.com/macoba1.html

 

[Witness]

am i the only one with a full frame hiking pack?

i proudly rock my tinfoil benie

 

[CajunTim]

Quick grab and duffel bag dont really go together. There are a few pluses to a duffel, ok the only one I can think of is always having a place to sit with you. They are not very conducive to E&E.

 

[hot shot]

I need a bag, and to pack it up. Ive never been a big "survivor" guy, but thinking in this time and day, never know when/if youre gonna need the go-devil, bull eye, and stuff to make life easier. IE fishing stuff, extra batteries for flash lights, first AID kit etc. things to provide shelter, and a bunch of valium to put up with the ole lady, and all living sperm cells

 

[geauxbubba]

I am in, sharing ideas sounds like a good idea.

 

[LACamper]

I prefer internal frame packs, but I've owned both. I have a gregory gravity that I picked up on sale at either Campmor or The Backpacker...
sleeping bag & pad, Coleman propane camp stove ( tiny, about 6 oz), 1.5 qt pot set, MSR water filter, knife (swiss army & mid sized sheath knife), paracord, 2 nalgene bottles, first aid kit, plastic shovel, candle lantern, compass. Tent or tarp?
gun and ammo of some type, depending on where I'm going.
Probably other stuff I can't think of now.

 

[SeventhSon]

Count me in. I've been reading/participating in survival forums for the last few years and have a good grasp on what is needed for different situations.

 

[smith625]

I didn't build a fortress to go and run off, but any info would be good, and get to meet and greet some of the fine people on this site.

 

[IonicDOG]

Hell yeah i'm down tin foil and all. Jindana if you haven't already read it I suggest you check out the listening to katrina blog http://www.theplacewithnoname.com/blogs/klessons/index.html Its a very detailed documentation of things that this guy observed during and after hurricane katrina, very good read.

As always one shouldn't get all his sources from one place, I would also recommend the survival podcast http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/ I've been listening to his show for about 6 months now and he seems to know what he's talking about. He's also on itunes.

Also for those that have read Lights Out by halfast and those who haven't, great news Jack from the survival podcast is teaming up with halfast to record an audio book of lights out, I listened to the first 2 chapters and I think its gonna be really cool.

 

[SeventhSon]

Also for those that have read Lights Out by halfast and those who haven't, great news Jack from the survival podcast is teaming up with halfast to record an audio book of lights out, I listened to the first 2 chapters and I think its gonna be really cool.

Link? I love that short story.

 

[Ritten]

am i the only one with a full frame hiking pack?

Nope. I have a Kelty Redcloud 5400 that I keep packed up with my hiking/survival equipment. Most of it is Tier 2&3 stuff, but I know that if I need to get out quick I grab it, guns and ammo from the safe, and my BOB in my truck. It's an internal frame with more than enough room. I don't keep a firearm or ammo in it since it isn't locked up and there are nieces and nephews who are over on occasion.