Fieldcraft It's the small things that may matter

[Darryle]

Pondering this with a couple of coworkers today, 7 people at work and little else to occupy our childish nature, it turned to what if scenarios. Seeing the entire DFW metroplex shutdown because of what might happen, we discussed essential gear and I brought up the things that you might not consider as important.

This came about because of the Pynch Pulley. I recently became aware of them reading a back country hunting thread somewhere. I had never considered something so small as being potentially useful in a survival/shtf scenario.

With this in mind, and a full understanding this may derail into a cluster.

What are some small items or gear would you consider useful or potentially useful to have in a bug out bag? Something that other's might not necessarily thing of.

I have been listening to the "Borrowed World" series on Audible. This is just one of many "apocalyptic type series I have in my library, most are pretty cookie cutter, color in the lines type.

I want to hear from those that think outside the box, @sirhrmechanic and his thread on his motorcycle trip and his "hatchet" carry, made reconsider this and that is one thing I want to add to my inventory. I just can't decide if I want a "camp" or "tomahawk" defense style.

 

[Gunfighter14e2]

Baggie old ragged clothes. You can store your kit on you w/o it looking like you have anything. Properly done, appearing as a whine O or bag lady can get you places or within range every time.

 

[Edsel]

Pondering this with a couple of coworkers today, 7 people at work and little else to occupy our childish nature, it turned to what if scenarios. Seeing the entire DFW metroplex shutdown because of what might happen, we discussed essential gear and I brought up the things that you might not consider as important.

This came about because of the Pynch Pulley. I recently became aware of them reading a back country hunting thread somewhere. I had never considered something so small as being potentially useful in a survival/shtf scenario.

With this in mind, and a full understanding this may derail into a cluster.

What are some small items or gear would you consider useful or potentially useful to have in a bug out bag? Something that other's might not necessarily thing of.

I have been listening to the "Borrowed World" series on Audible. This is just one of many "apocalyptic type series I have in my library, most are pretty cookie cutter, color in the lines type.

I want to hear from those that think outside the box, @sirhrmechanic and his thread on his motorcycle trip and his "hatchet" carry, made reconsider this and that is one thing I want to add to my inventory. I just can't decide if I want a "camp" or "tomahawk" defense style.

Just look at what field workers carry in the “developing world.”

Our survivalist wet dreams are their daily fare…

 

[Gunfighter14e2]

What are some small items or gear would you consider useful or potentially useful to have in a bug out bag? Something that other's might not necessarily thing of.

Unless you are traveling with someone or a group, I'd suggest a simple alarm system/device while sleeping, assuming you can not sleep until you arrive at your destination. (Or pack, stay awakes for under 48-72hrs) A roll of simple picture hanging wire can be used for many things besides hanging pictures, like saving lives or the reverse. Course using most products outside of its intended use,... is against feral laws. However at that point with the ROL out the window, wake up calls will abound.

Always think out of the box,...