Corny
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Post by Corny on Apr 15, 2010 15:03:07 GMT -5
What would your equipment in the post-apocalypse include? I'd try to be loaded lightly. Not because it's more comfortable, but because I presume that I might have to run a lot - I'm neither overly muscular nor a skilled marksman. I probably will have to skip some scavenging opportunities that way, but I guess that's a price I'd pay... Carrying with me (Either in pockets, on the belt or in belt pouches and/or in a shoulder bag) - Knife and/or Multitool
- Notebook and pencil
- Map and compass
- Flashlight
- Matches / lighter (or other ways to make fire if I have them then)
- Sunglasses
- Watch
- Binoculars
In addition to that, maybe - A rifle or pistol + ammunition (I’m not well-trained in using firearms, but I'm able to fire a rifle. Just in case...)
- Crowbar / Fire brigade hatchet (could be a close combat weapon, but I'd plan to use it for breaking into buildings or vehicles)
- Gas Mask (Maybe it comes in handy, but on the other hand, it could be quite cumbersome to carry. At least I have one already )
- (Emergency) radio
- Geiger Counter
Saddlebags, vehicle or similar - Little first aid kit / Medication
- Water
- Some food
- Toothbrush
- Spare ammunition (if I carry a gun)
- Loot of the current scavenging tour
Home / Camp / Wagon - Food
- Cooking utensils
- Water / Water filters
- Sanitary articles
- Clothing
- Spare weapons and ammunition
- Specialized tools
- Electric generator / solar panel
- Trading goods
- Other loot
What would you pack?
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Post by MegaDude on Apr 15, 2010 17:28:25 GMT -5
One of the first things I'd go looking for is one of those small solar panel things that recharges gadgets. Then grab a handheld GPS with a bunch of rechargeable batteries and you'd be good to go for maps.
What kind of apocalypse are we talking? Maybe raid a civil defense office for a geiger counter?
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King of the Wastes
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Post by King of the Wastes on Apr 15, 2010 21:24:04 GMT -5
My kit: SL8 Gas Mask and Filters Ammo Survival Guide Geiger counter rope wire swiss army knife binoculars water filter(it isn't to terribly hard to make one yourself, but using it is time consuming) AC(great for making homemade weapons even if it's of the government watch list, would be very helpful after the event) IPOD multiple headsets ipod battery charger or hand charger ar-15 modified maps shotgun and ammo watch heavy weather gear as it can't hurt to be prepared flint double headed axe whet stone combat knife night vision goggles body armor combat helmet caps portable ham radio antibiotics(you WILL need this as a simple scratch can kill) my machete pellet gun for small game hunting pellets bow and arrows(though it helps if you know how to make them, I sorta learned by myself when I was a kid) extra mags for my guns toothbrush dry foods(but there is a drawback to these, you have to consume more water to eat these over non-dried food) can opener freeze dried food(can last hundreds of years) Tactical training flares plant book(to tell what plants can help you, and what can kill) water bottle(you need 8 8oz cups of water a day, you can't carry all the water you need to survive for long trips so it's best to constantly be on the search for water, remember to filter it as well) first aid kit magnetically charged flashlight(these only have to shake to be charged, very helpful when you are low on batteries.) A knowledge of the stars for direction Combat training(will help you to survive by a lot) a small mirror(for long distance communication) walkie talkie a vehicle that runs on diesel. a knowledge on how to make bio-diesel Tent(a dull color that is hard to see at a distance would be best) Sleepy bag blankets chapstick string portable stove propane or butane gas something to read match's extra shoe's fishing pole and string camelback gloves extra socks some sort of hat(best would be one that covers the back of the neck) baseball bat board games(to try to have a little relief) gameboy advance or color(this could be a live saver as idle hands wander) games for GBA and GBC a human companion a canine companion that is also trained for hunting and attacking
This is some of the things that you should have I think, though more will be needed for sure, and some could be taken off. I prefer to be prepared though.
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Corny
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Post by Corny on Apr 16, 2010 0:48:36 GMT -5
What kind of apocalypse are we talking? Maybe raid a civil defense office for a geiger counter? No particular one, I'd say. One of the first things I'd go looking for is one of those small solar panel things that recharges gadgets. Then grab a handheld GPS with a bunch of rechargeable batteries and you'd be good to go for maps. Hmm, I didn't include the possibility of using electrical energy. But now that you mention it, I wanted to buy an external battery for my navigation system so I can use it as a GPS device for Geocaching. Maybe I find one that can reload via solar energy? There's already a solar panel available for my cell phone (LG GD510) which I want to buy on ocassion. Sadly, the GD510 doesn't have GPS, otherwise I wouldn't have to buy extra energy for my navigation system. By the way, King: Caps? Bottlecaps?
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Post by King of the Wastes on Apr 16, 2010 1:39:31 GMT -5
Of course, though I do believe that coins or ammunition could become a source of currency till paper money starts being made by individual communities again. Can tabs could also become a currency as they are fairly light and easy to come by.
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Post by Corny on Apr 23, 2010 7:20:02 GMT -5
Where would you store all that? In a little camp / stash? In a vehicle? Or would you try to carry most of it with you?
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Post by King of the Wastes on Apr 23, 2010 11:51:58 GMT -5
Horse's would be best, though a diesel powered vehicle would be the best. They are strong and it's easier to make fuel for them from what I have seen. Eventually I would make a camp, away from other people more than likely. Possibly in a old abandoned town.
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Post by Corny on Apr 23, 2010 14:31:14 GMT -5
Hm, I don't know which I'd prefer. But one thing is for sure - if you scavenge a lot, a bag or rucksack won't be enough. And if you're on the move, you probably want to bring along more stuff than fits into a hiking rucksack... On the other hand, if you're on a journey that's "short" enough to bring your own food, I'd strongly advise to keep equipment and loot in different locations (e.g. equipment on the belt, loot in a bag) so you can always drop the bag and run without losing all your precious equipment. Also, there might be many scenarios where you can't bring a pack-animal or vehicle with you - or you simply don't own one.
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Post by King of the Wastes on Apr 23, 2010 15:44:44 GMT -5
Like the guy in the Postman, he had one of those little hipbag things in which he kept things he would need if his other stuff got stolen(like it did). A little pistol in it would be a good idea(like what he did).
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Post by Corny on Apr 23, 2010 15:50:39 GMT -5
Neither watched or read that one. Do you have pictures?
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Post by King of the Wastes on Apr 23, 2010 19:49:13 GMT -5
Not of the postman, of other stuff yeah. Only postman pic I have is in the thread I made for it. It's a good read, not so good of a movie though.
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Post by sob on Dec 6, 2011 2:59:27 GMT -5
Weapons R5 (carbin version of the R4 witch is a copy of the galil witch is sold in America has the Golan) 9mm pistol Combat knife
In battle jacket. 12 35 round magazines, compass, first aid, 1 rat pack (3 meals plus snakes) map in water proof sleeve, 2 liter camel pack, weapon cleaning kit. Lighter and matches protected by condom, pencils and erasers. Torch, radio. Binoculars and parra cord.
In back pack. Sleeping bag, ground sheet, 10 rat packs, 4 2 liter water bottles, spare ammo, batteries, flares. Trip wire flares. Spare clothes. Toiletries. 50m rope.
Vehicle(a boat). Sola generator. Long rang scoped rifle. Spare clothes spare boots. Radio spare ammo. Small craft to get to shora. Standard boat gear.
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Post by jimpi on Dec 6, 2011 10:54:32 GMT -5
Like the guy in the Postman, he had one of those little hipbag things in which he kept things he would need if his other stuff got stolen(like it did). A little pistol in it would be a good idea(like what he did). Here's the bag I'm using for that purpose. www.survival-gear.com/tactical-shoulder-bag.htm
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Post by Morg308 on Dec 6, 2011 20:22:04 GMT -5
I tried an East German bag with a padded shoulder strap once...I wasn't carrying that much, but I was not impressed. In fact, it was uncomfortable as hell and I was hurting by the end of the hike. Frankly it sucked.
Think about it - the same weight you would have distributed over two shoulders is now digging into one. It's a great concept, but for carrying any distance, IMO it just doesn't work very well.
I did recently just buy a Coyote Brown duffel with a wide strap, and I like the way it carries, but haven't loaded it up and tried carrying any weight in it - I have the feeling it would have the same issue. Short term is one thing, but long term - long distance I'd stick with a pack. Just my .02
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Post by sob on Dec 7, 2011 13:15:17 GMT -5
i can say from experience that distributing over both shoulders is better than one a lot better
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