Emergency Kit
Tips for packing an emergency preparedness kit?
We're repacking our 72 hour kits and trying to ensure that they will be useful to us if we do need to use them. What are some tips that we should remember? What should we make sure to include? What should we not include?
My husband and I do have an 18 month old toddler, so weight and ease of carrying are essential in case we have to carry our toddler and his kit.
I know this isn't really related to camping, but I'm hoping that campers will have some suggestions on what essentials to include and how to pack them.
Most of the time, your 72 hour kit will travel with you in your car. So, weight is not a problem there. If you have to hike out, then you have to consider weight in relationship to your physical condition. I would suggest using a "lawn wagon."
Home Depot and Lowe's has the wagon to assist with yard work. Since they are designed to carry weight (fertilizer, potted plants), I intend to purchase one for my family. I would think it would be easier to pull a wagon with some extra water and food, and maybe carry a small day pack, then to carry the whole load on your back.
Preparing a Family Emergency Kit in Plain English
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Gerber Gator
Gut hook knives help take some of the work out of skinning and dressing game. Every hunter should own at least one gut hook knife, and there are many to choose from when searching for the best one out there. Chances are, your not going to simply settle on one knife. There are 5 gut hook-hunting knives every hunter wants.
First, is a knife that is a must because it is a classic and has always been a popular knife; the Winchester 22-41789 Pakka Wood Large Fixed Blade Knife. This knife is a wonderful, reliable knife that is inexpensive. The blade is stainless steel and comes with a gut hook and a fine edge. The handle is pakka wood, which is a dark red colored wood that gives style as well as strength to the knife.
Another must have knife is the Gerber Blades 06932 Gator GH Folding Gut Hook Knife. It folds and locks back so the knife will never close on you. The blade is made from high carbon stainless steel and is a length of 3.75". It has an easy grip handle that is equipped with Kraton rubber for a better grip. The entire length of the knife with the blade open is 8.75". This knife is a full sized knife that folds, which is not very common and is said to be one of the best of its kind offered to the public.
Made by Gerber as well is the Freeman Gut Hook Hunter fine edge sheath knife-8465. The handle to this knife is pear wood that is strong and solid. It weighs 6.8 oz, with a blade length of 3.92". The entire length of the knife including the blade is 8.35". This knife was actually recognized in 2003 as one of the most favorable hunting knives ever made.
Another very popular knife that is a must have because it is so different and unique looking compared to the ordinary gut hook knife is the Cabela's outfitters series gut hook knife known as the trigger skinner knife. The edge of the knife is razor sharp and has a nickel, Vanadium and Tungsten in the alloy to enhance the capability of taking an edge very quickly. It has a small, fat, gut hook that measures 4 ½", with a 3/8" gap, and is 8½" length overall.
Last is the absolutely must have Kershaw Alaskan blade trader knife. It is equipped to switch to multiple blades; included is a AUS6A stainless steel gut hook blade for gutting that measures 6"; a 420J2 stainless steel blade for hunting that measures 3½", and a saw steel blade for sawing your game that measures 6". This knife is great because it gives you the opportunity to switch blades while using the same knife handle. The quick lock mechanism makes it easy and safe to switch blades in a matter of seconds. It also includes a leather sheath that is equipped with a holder for each individual blade. The overall weight of this knife is 11.6 oz. This knife is definitely top on my list of must have gut hook knives; and yet also includes two additional knives for sawing and hunting.
Right from my childhood, I loved knives. I roamed in jungles and had been on many wild ventures. In my opinion, hunting knife is the best companion when you are on any wild adventure trip. As there are many types of hunting knives available, the key is in selecting the right kind of knife. You are invited to visit http://www.huntingknivesreviews.net to learn more about hunting knives.
Gerber Gator II Knife Review
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Field Survival
What is a normal salary for System Administrator in US?
I have an experience of 10years+ in IT field as Systems and Network Administrator. I am looking out for a job in US in similar field. And want to know about the payscale including details like taxes, expenses etc. for not only survival but better than normal survival.
This might give you some idea of the numbers:
http://www.esj.com/enterprise/article.aspx?EditorialsID=2052
As far as living expenses, taxes, etc., it depends on the area of the country and laws since some states don't charge income tax and housing is far more expensive in some areas than in others.
Survival - Field of Vision
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Blade Drop
If you drop a lightsaber blade side down, would it cut through the world? What substance can't it cut?
It was my understanding that the only substance not able to be cut by a lightsaber is another lightsaber. Thus, if you drop one with the blade side down, what would stop it from cutting a hole straight through the planet you are standing on?
There actually are materials that a lightsaber cannot cut through, frik for example.
And you don't have to hold a lightsaber for it to stay on, infact it was up to the person who built it, in many cases the builder included pressure sensors that automatically shut off the blade had the user been disarmed (to prevent collateral damage and friendly fire if the wielder lost his weapon.) but that wasn't always the case.
Also, you have to consider that even though a lightsaber could cut through many things, it wasn't always easy. An example of this is episode 1, when Qui Gon was trying to cut through the blast door's lock. He had to slowly cut through because the metal had a high melting temp.
Lastly, while the lightsaber's blade was very powerful, the handles were often much more fragile. So if the lightsaber encountered a thicker metal, even if it was melting through, the molten metal would likely destroy the handle, stopping the blade.
Ryona Vorpal Rabbit -- Blade drop death animation
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Survival Rambo
good survival and war movies?
looking for good survival and war movies...like rambo types that show survival and some war ....or just plain movies of survival....
answers please and thankyou
Try Speilberg's 'Empire of the Sun' for a very different look at survival during war, and if you are fascinated with survival stories, you need to see 'Into the Wild' which has a valuable lesson for you to learn.
RAMBO 1 SURVIVAL KNIFE - HD
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