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- Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:33 am
- Forum: Logistics and Transport
- Topic: Using bicycles if shtf
- Replies: 61
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Re: Using bicycles if shtf
http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/TacAir/bike1.jpg These panniers hold as much as my large ALICE ruck and a bit more. The bag on top holds the stove, FAK and bike tools. The odd pack on the handle bars hold about 4 days of food. If pedaling all day long (common here in Alaska) you can easil...
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:22 am
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: Which radio?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2122
Re: Which radio?
As posted I passed Foundation and am doing Intermediate in March. I am looking to cover both HF and VHF bands. Any suggestions as to choice of transceiver? 4 children means money is an issue. Not got a huge garden so antennae have to be discrete and space is at a premium so no big shack. Trying to ...
Re: Candles
How about a oil candle? Called a canoil, they burn kerosene. I got the optional heater ring - it will make water hot enough for a cuppa - takes 20 mins to heat 8 oz of water.
Fun stuff, but no longer sold...
Fun stuff, but no longer sold...
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:53 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: portable washing machine
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10347
Re: portable washing machine
https://www.lehmans.com/c-235-washing.aspx
We here in the Colonies have a few sects that eschew modern devices. Lehman's has nearly everything for off-grid/no electricity .
Some of these may be available in the UK. Interesting to look at anyway.
We here in the Colonies have a few sects that eschew modern devices. Lehman's has nearly everything for off-grid/no electricity .
Some of these may be available in the UK. Interesting to look at anyway.
- Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:32 am
- Forum: Logistics and Transport
- Topic: Using bicycles if shtf
- Replies: 61
- Views: 35505
Re: Using bicycles if shtf
http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/TacAir/bike1.jpg These panniers hold as much as my large ALICE ruck and a bit more. The bag on top holds the stove, FAK and bike tools. The odd pack on the handle bars hold about 4 days of food. If pedaling all day long (common here in Alaska) you can easil...
- Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:23 am
- Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
- Topic: Urban Survival Tin
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5723
Re: Urban Survival Tin
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mZN4ZwBdloXEP7Vcs0nCPMQ.jpg I carry an older Basset 'nail tool" even with a 'blade' I've never had a problem, even on US aircraft. I guess it's all what you think you would use the knife for in the kit. I carry a packet of Aspirin, a triple antibiotic pac...
- Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:19 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: parrafin and other heating options?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1239
Re: parrafin and other heating options?
Even obsolete wicks can be had, often at reasonable prices. This fellow (link below) has the most information on Kero heaters and the care of same that I have seen on the Web. Lots of images and drawings on how to set up, use and store these heaters. The site owner also wells wicks and related items...
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 7:28 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Folding camp beds anyone?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3366
Re: Folding camp beds anyone?
Hi, Looking to get 2 maybe 3 of these, has anyone got any recommendations on buying one, a decent one too. Thanks Having spent too many nights sleeping on one of these (called 'cots' here in the colonies) may I suggest picking up some wool blankets to go over the camp bed and allowed to hang down t...
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 7:19 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Modify an Esbit stove
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2310
Re: Modify an Esbit stove
Although it's not great for items of large weight, the Esbit is designed to half-open at 45° for smaller diameter containers - the inside-rear jaw of your 2nd photo shows this. That said - I like your mod, OP and will spare a couple of tentpegs/nails to give it a try ^^ cheers Jeggie. Wizard! You c...
- Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:17 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Modify an Esbit stove
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2310
Re: Modify an Esbit stove
is there any difference in this that is better than the gelert version? also 20 mins to boil 900 ml of water on the gelert is that about average? Water is funny - it's all about mass. If you put 1 cup (`230mL) in a wide bottom pot, one tab will boil the water and still keep going 2 cups (~470 mL) a...