Message from @Cowboy

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2020-05-03 19:06:10 UTC  

How much stuff are you planning on carrying?

2020-05-03 19:07:51 UTC  
2020-05-03 19:08:32 UTC  

Well I’m new to packing my own shit. Used to having a layout for gear. Weight isn’t as much a problem. Was a 13F while in so I’m used to having a heavy ruck. I’m just looking to get a bag together that’ll last me at least 3 days off grid

2020-05-03 19:08:38 UTC  

Thanks man. Gonna watch that right now

2020-05-03 19:12:52 UTC  

For 3 days I'd say invest in a quality assault pack and learn to live longer than 3days with what you can carry in there in your AO. Even if you can ruck a huge pack all day no sweat, there's no sense weighing yourself down more than necessary. My two cents.

2020-05-03 19:19:55 UTC  

Exactly. I can ruck it but i’d prefer not to. Video was super helpful by the way. I’m just starting to build up my bag but so far I’ve got radio, water filtration (tablets and a portable filter), poncho with grommets, 550 cord. Im sure I’ve barely scratched the surface so if you have any recommendations i’d love to hear them.

2020-05-03 19:20:50 UTC  

Also working on building up a med bag (gonna have my girl carrying that gear, besides my IFAK, because she’s in the medical field) but I’m pretty sure I’ve got a good idea on what I need for that

2020-05-03 19:21:38 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/705834966776414246/706586285443121212/Screenshot_20200325-1539062.png

2020-05-03 19:22:17 UTC  

Add or take out based on need, basic checklist I use

2020-05-03 19:42:27 UTC  

Thank you brother. Exactly what I was looking for @nomadzls

2020-05-03 20:08:36 UTC  

@Pat.Henry I highly suggest you go check out Hill People Gear’s videos on levels of equippage

2020-05-03 20:12:27 UTC  

@Crye_Salesman thank you man I’ll check that out too

2020-05-03 21:34:50 UTC  

i'd say imaboouot 10% through that list

2020-05-04 00:56:22 UTC  

If you need any help with that medical bag list, feel free to contact me.

2020-05-04 01:08:35 UTC  
2020-05-04 01:08:54 UTC  

10/4

2020-05-05 00:26:05 UTC  

Red Green show is a great inspiration for large off grid projects

2020-05-05 00:26:53 UTC  

I watch a lot of Corporal's Corner.

2020-05-05 03:01:32 UTC  

Red Green is to give you inspiration and let you figure out how to do it better

2020-05-05 03:02:39 UTC  

Just like how your textbooks don't show you everything, you gotta get the last bit by yourself

2020-05-06 01:12:34 UTC  

@Sparrow I love Cpls Corner. He just has a way of making everything simple and easy.

2020-05-06 01:12:53 UTC  

Oh yeah for sure. And he just enjoys his time out there, it's great.

2020-05-06 13:16:45 UTC  

https://youtu.be/rcihSMpsDn0 check out this guys videos, he shows how to make several different types of shelters. Figured it'd be worth a look for new ideas

2020-05-06 20:28:35 UTC  

Can offer anyone bushcraft survival in the NC area, let me know

2020-05-07 22:19:25 UTC  

almost read it as full sniper shelter for a sec

2020-05-07 23:40:14 UTC  

I mean, you could pretty easily retool it as one

2020-05-07 23:40:33 UTC  

But yeah, that guy has some great stuff

2020-05-09 07:13:01 UTC  

A good way to keep mud and stuff out of your boots and protect your legs are puttees. They're pretty cheap and are pretty darn good in almost every circumstance

2020-05-13 14:05:49 UTC  

Anyone used a life straw?

2020-05-13 14:22:51 UTC  

Where’d you buy yours man?

2020-05-13 14:31:31 UTC  

> Anyone used a life straw?
@GRANITE I have. They work very well for what they do. I used it when I was riding motorcycles in Madagascar, and in Cali, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado rivers.

2020-05-13 14:33:15 UTC  

Awesome. Yea I got a 3 pack to have in the GO bags.

2020-05-13 16:55:29 UTC  

I haven't used mine yet, but picked one up

2020-05-13 16:59:19 UTC  

The Sawyer Mini filters quite a bit more water than the LifeStraw, I would recommend the Sawyer

2020-05-17 20:42:18 UTC  

I see a lot about shelter and projects and such, but how many of you are intimately familiar with edible plants, fungi, and animals within your region?

2020-05-18 17:07:49 UTC  

@TwiddleDick Just fried a bunch of frogs and bluegill the other night. Haven't really looked for morels though.

2020-05-18 17:08:48 UTC  

Oh yeah, spring turkey season tasted good too. lmao

2020-05-18 17:09:03 UTC  

Green briar’s young shoots are also edible. Sand plums and wild blackberries are also around

2020-05-18 17:10:36 UTC  

Yeah I got to get me some blackberries. I'm growing my own stuff though.

2020-05-18 17:11:57 UTC  

Actually I should just plant some blackberry bushes instead of looking around for them.