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by butterbean
Sun Feb 23, 2014 4:40 pm
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: a mix of everything
Replies: 10
Views: 2772

Re: a mix of everything

something i forgot to mention, I'm wondering if any1 thinks the bushnell back track is any good, i think for my situation it would be a good idea for getting home but i don't want to waste my time or money on something that isn't any good. of course ill have my map and compass but the idea of is see...
by butterbean
Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: a mix of everything
Replies: 10
Views: 2772

Re: a mix of everything

as for a Bivvy not Divvy thats what us yorkshire folk call a thicko :lol: i did mean bivvy there, my laptop seems to want to auto correct each time i type it. we have a lot of divvy's by us in leicester, and thats a thicko as well those sleeping bags look brilliant, especially being able to add the...
by butterbean
Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: a mix of everything
Replies: 10
Views: 2772

Re: a mix of everything

thanks, some great stuff there, toilet paper is something i must add today, can't believe i overlooked something like that. i suppose it would be a good idea to get the basics like the water and food stores for home, i think I'm going to go shopping tonight now to get water and food for the ghb, onc...
by butterbean
Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:05 am
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: a mix of everything
Replies: 10
Views: 2772

a mix of everything

hi all this is just a long post with a mix of stuff I’ve spent the last month or so reading through as many threads as i can to try and get some knowledge behind me, after all these floods the uk has been having and the weather in general, i decided to stop thinking about prepping and actually attac...
by butterbean
Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: weapons
Replies: 84
Views: 10355

Re: weapons

I've come late to this conversation but here goes. As far as I can see from my scan of the thread, no-one has commented on the OP's original comment that he was stopped and searched. Why? What put you in a position to be stopped and searched? Were you in a bad area? Do you look like a druggie? You ...
by butterbean
Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:59 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: weapons
Replies: 84
Views: 10355

Re: weapons

Now Krav Maga is something I would love to learn, that's definitely a skill worth having
Just wish there was a place near me and I had the time to go
by butterbean
Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: weapons
Replies: 84
Views: 10355

Re: weapons

£45 is decent, if you find some where to use it I'm sure it'll provide some fun. It's better than nothing at the end of the day
by butterbean
Sun Dec 01, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Timekeeping/telling the time!
Replies: 28
Views: 3108

Re: Timekeeping/telling the time!

I bought a new watch yesterday from amazon, timex expedition thing with compass, got it for £30 in the sale, I needed a new 1 so thought go for something with that extra bit of practicality to it and this sale and my needs coincided perfectly
by butterbean
Sun Dec 01, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: weapons
Replies: 84
Views: 10355

Re: weapons

Thanks for all the advice, I'm glad I joined this forum, it's already giving me stuff to think about 2 days in. From a quick search online I've found out I live within a couple of miles of a gun club that does classes for people wanting to try it, so I'm going for a look down there. I didn't realise...
by butterbean
Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: weapons
Replies: 84
Views: 10355

Re: weapons

im definately sold on the idea, having a hobbie thats something different for me and is a skill does sound good.

looks like ill be going through all the old posts then


cheers




a prepping club would be brilliant