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by Big Bear
Thu Nov 06, 2014 1:54 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: tarp size
Replies: 8
Views: 2701

Re: tarp size

Thanks guys
by Big Bear
Tue Nov 04, 2014 1:41 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: tarp size
Replies: 8
Views: 2701

tarp size

Me again.

Looking for a tarp to be used for shelter purposes. Do you guys have a rule of thumb for a size.
I have came across 7x7 , 7x10, 7x13.

Don't want one that will be too big

Cheers.
by Big Bear
Tue Nov 04, 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: rope
Replies: 13
Views: 3969

rope

Hello all........ First of all, apologies for the near 5 months absence. Issues sorted and glad to be back. Now to the nitty gritty. I have come across rope in b&ms. Looks like the type used for climbing and is only a few quid. Anybody came across this. If so, is it good quality? Is there a way ...
by Big Bear
Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Compared To 10 Years Ago...
Replies: 24
Views: 4145

Re: Compared To 10 Years Ago...

having spent 43 years living in and around a city(albeit a small one compared to some) and having experience of what the human animal is capable of and how it treats others of its species, having left the city 15 years ago and now living on the very edge of a small market town in the middle of the ...
by Big Bear
Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:49 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Flint and Steels Fire Lighter
Replies: 23
Views: 4062

Re: Flint and Steels Fire Lighter

Could any of you kind hearted people post a link for these ferro strike thingys on flea bay.

Tried looking for them but cant seem to locate them.

Thanks guys
by Big Bear
Tue May 20, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: B.O.B
Replies: 3
Views: 1426

B.O.B

Hi guy/girls.

BOB is coming along nicely. Was wondering though, should i be waterproofing my gear by putting it in bags or in the snap lock boxes you get for keeping food in.
Bags will take up less space but the boxes will be air tight.

Any recommendations

Thanks in advance
by Big Bear
Thu May 01, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: compass
Replies: 3
Views: 709

compass

Back in my cadet days, we used a silva compass for map/compass work.

Is there another model of compass that is better than this.

Should i just stick to what i know
by Big Bear
Thu May 01, 2014 6:54 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: bug out location
Replies: 12
Views: 3321

Re: bug out location

Cheers guys.

Have a few possible locations earmarked.

Will do a few dry runs to see which is the most suitable.

Will obviously pick the most secure location with the most access.

Thanks again
by Big Bear
Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:42 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: bug out location
Replies: 12
Views: 3321

bug out location

Hello people.

Is there a rule of thumb as too how far away your bug out location should be.

How many routes to and from should you ideally have.

Thanks in advance
by Big Bear
Thu Apr 17, 2014 12:38 pm
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: Good old map and compass
Replies: 5
Views: 3361

Good old map and compass

Haven't done this for a while(used a map and compass that is) and was wondering if anybody knew of any books/manuals they would recommend to help dust off the cobwebs.
Thanks in advance