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by spindrift
Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Multi tool suggestions
Replies: 22
Views: 2627

Re: Multi tool suggestions

Yes both of them have locking blades.
by spindrift
Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:21 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Multi tool suggestions
Replies: 22
Views: 2627

Re: Multi tool suggestions

I used to always carry my leatherman/gerber multi tool back when I wore the cheap green suit. But as has been mentioned here a few times, the blades lock so your buggered if you get stopped. I would always go with the Victorianox range. I usually had the spartan which proved very useful until i want...
by spindrift
Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:57 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Small square cooking pot to accompany my hexamine stove?
Replies: 19
Views: 3774

Re: Small square cooking pot to accompany my hexamine stove?

What they said :) Use the smaller one and you can use the bigger one as a decent lid. Just be careful taking it off when your ready. I used to use my spork opposite the handle.
by spindrift
Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hello from deepest darkest Lancashire
Replies: 12
Views: 1192

Re: Hello from deepest darkest Lancashire

Howdy and welcome, im from Burnley area myself and mental health as well!
by spindrift
Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: A beginners thoughts on what I think I need to do for preps
Replies: 18
Views: 2612

Re: A beginners thoughts on what I think I need to do for pr

Hi there Combat Squirrel, and I have to agree...sweet name! All your preps sound damn good, and your definatly ahead of me in terms of your outdoor preperations. The question is, what have you done already? I know how you feel about it being overwhelming but I found a post on another web site useful...
by spindrift
Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Using aircraft
Replies: 9
Views: 2782

Re: Using aircraft

What about learning to fly a microlight? Very short take off and landing distances, no dedicated landing strip needed, uses normal unleaded and you dont need a huge hanger to store it. Admittadly they have a very very limited weight/storage capacity but certainly worth it if you needed to get to ano...
by spindrift
Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Self defence
Replies: 26
Views: 3883

Re: Self defence

Been doing some form of martial art most of my life (though not lately) and I have to say ju-jitsu/judo/akido have to be up there with my favourites. And in a SHTF scenario id say they would be the most effective as you dont have to be a man mountain for it to be effective. This was also born out by...
by spindrift
Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hello. I am from the North West
Replies: 4
Views: 516

Re: Hello. I am from the North West

Hi and welcome! No one from our little corner of gods country could be an annoyance, unless your a Blackburn fan!

Tons of useful information on here and good luck.
by spindrift
Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Medical advice from a nurse
Replies: 3
Views: 1168

Medical advice from a nurse

Stupid subject title i know. But whilst perusing a few US sites I stumbled on this lady on Youtube. She goes by the name of thepatriotnurse. Her advice on a whole range of subjects is fantastic, and I found it really helpful. Thought id share. http://www.youtube.com/user/thepatriotnurse?feature=resu...
by spindrift
Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Excellent step-by-step container house
Replies: 5
Views: 1871

Re: Excellent step-by-step container house

That place looked fantastic, would love to do it myself but land in the UK is soo damn expensive!