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Originally posted by Stanton Dowd
I recently bought a SOG powerlock multitool, which I am currently modding to accept jig-saw blades - like on the gerber pro-scout.
I use a pocketpc GPS, which, although civilian GPS would probably go down in a sit-x senario it is bloody useful EDC and a damned site quicker than paper maps - though I can still use them and keep them for more detailed study.
I've been aquiring short range radio equipment for communications between my household and two other houses nearby should something happen when mobile phone networks go down and you don't want to risk going out (or can't).
As I live in the UK decent LEGAL weapons are hard to do so I plan on getting a good crossbow (before they're banned) - I'm now well trained in budo taijutsu and can look after myself with or without a weapon but whatever you can get surplus is always good.
Don't forget entertainment
Lastly if I could afford one I'd buy a decent night scope.
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...Mhua hahahaha...
Originally posted by The Utopian Penguin
...Equals ?...
Have you considered beer bottle bottom napping ?
www.wildernessoutfittersarchery.com...
Napping ?
Originally posted by dainoyfb
Originally posted by The Utopian Penguin
So... what does it equal, and how does it relate to this thread? Please explain.
Lets explore the limits of modern technology. This is after all a high tech era.
You'll have to explain how the CNC machine relates to this topic though... you lost me on that one.
According to your OP, You want make the ultimate thread on the best equipment.
Originally posted by The Utopian Penguin
My post doesn't stroke your EGO ?
That Radio is crap,it's huge,And it's not durable.
Each unit I presented is extremely functional.
You can modify them and make them more useful.
I not telling you about the modifications I did.
My IPOT is awesome.
That surveillance system has been modified.
It's cached
Your radio is barely functional and it's huge and limited.
I mean,that radio is great,if you want to go camping with A brick.
You tell me your carrying that around ?
I have to explain to you the functionality of A dremel based CNC ?
You can fit in bucket ?
Your broadheads are Amazing, Your A master of design !!!!!
But are they useful,Have you tried one ?
How is that above and beyond ?
Originally posted by dainoyfb
reply to post by The Utopian Penguin
As related to survival and camping.
Less durable than the $35 dollar solar razor you posted? Crappier than the $20 crank charger you posted? I find it suspicious that they didn't even mention output power on it. The last crank charger I tried put out 1.6 watts max and that was with my arm feeling like it was going to fall off after 30 seconds. You're the electronics guy. You tell me whats wrong with the math there. Have you even tried this stuff or are you just posting stuff you don't have any clue about again.
I chose that radio because it was cheap, light and it works great. Its much smaller than a canteen of water but I carry one of those to my camp site. I'm going to guess it is smaller and lighter than a hatchet too, but I carry one of those as well. I think it is smaller and lighter than a CNC machine and the laptop and power supply needed to run the CNC too. Another thing I like about it is that the circuit board is all beefy, easy to fix through hole components and there are few parts to fail.
Each unit I presented is extremely functional.
You can modify them and make them more useful.
Well if we don't know why they are modded and we can't mod them anyway then how is it relevant to us and why did you post them. The same goes with your radios. Why are you posting them. Pictures alone don't help if we don't know why they in particular are something we should be considering.
One of my concerns is that if we continue a narrow view of what we take into the bush (or wherever) we will miss out on possible improvements.
My radio receives shortwave from around the world which is exactly the function I bought it for. It also has AM, FM, a built in flashlight and charger so in fact it is more functional then I require. It is also smaller and several times lighter than a brick at 0.98 of a pound. It is however nearly the same price as a brick which was one of the main appeals since I wanted one for each of my caches.
In comparison none of the radios you provided a link to pick up short wave at all and the radios you posted have a range of only 28 miles.
I'm not sure why you are comparing my radio to yours at all.
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Yes I have tried them. I am an avid archer and have used several. They've been through a number of improvements up to this version. As far as useful, they are to me because I can't knap to save my life. As for others, well there are a lot of survival types out there who's improvised weapon of choice is the bow.It is an item above and beyond the typical items that a survival kit normally contains. I'll edit the OP to clarify what that means.All of the broadheads in the link you just posted are for modern threaded shafts, an issue I just mentioned in the previous post. Do you now anything about archery or are you just scowering the web for things to argue with me about.I like the Solar Gorilla charger that you posted. At 550 ma max its not going to run anything but its a nice size and format for trickle charging. I use a small sealed lead acid battery for transferring power between my solar panels at camp and my video equipment when I'm hiking (lead acid because they can take a real electrical and thermal beating) and a solar charger like that would be nice for keeping it topped up.
The BCD396XT comes equipped with Uniden exclusive features like Advanced Dynamic Memory System, Close Call RF™ Capture Technology, and GPS compatibility. * TrunkTracker IV (Motorola APCO 25 Digital, Motorola, EDACS, LTR) * 25000 Dynamically Allocated Channels * Close Call™ RF Capture Technology Instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters * Location-Based Scanning * Fire Tone-Out * Multi-Colored Display Backlight * Alpha Tagging * 100 Quick Key System Access * Band Scope Graphically finds radio activity * Continuous Band Coverage* 25MHz to 1.3GHz Excluding UHF TV and Cellular * Compact Size * Audio AGC * Automatic Digital Threshold Adjustment * Temporary Lockout * Search with Scan * NAC Decoding for conventional P25 channels * DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode Instantly Detects and Displays the Subaudible Tone So You Can Quickly Determine the System Settings. * S.A.M.E. Weather Alert Specific Area Message Encoding - During a NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert, a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area. * PC Control/Programming (Free Download) * Public Safety Scanner * System / Channel Number Tagging provides rapid access to a specific system or channel * Compatible with BC-RH96 Remote Head * Individual Channel Volume Offset * Priority ID Scan on trunked systems
Trilobis 65 is a semi-submerged dwelling environment. Reaching 20 metres in length designed by Giancarlo Zema for habitation by six people at sea. It is ideal for living in bays, atolls and maritime parks. The main aim of the project is to allow anyone to live in a unique environment through a self sufficient, non-polluting dwelling cell in unison with their ocean surroundings.
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Jelly-fish 45, designed by Giancarlo Zema is a floating dwelling unit for up to six persons. It's spacious dimensions are 10 metres high with a diameter of over 15 metres. The Jelly-fish 45 would be ideally situated in sea parks, atolls, bays and seas rich in flora and fauna. The Jelly-fish 45 allows the sea dwelling owners to live either above or below sea level in perfect harmony with the ocean environment.
ADS Newt Suit is available for lease only for the serious diving contractor ( non-factory privately owned). Offered as a pair of submersible fully articulated atmospheric diving suits and two thruster packs. The ultimate alternative to costly saturation diving operations without the extra cost and associated risks.
Originally posted by dainoyfb
reply to post by The Utopian Penguin
Sorry dude/dudette. I really need to spend the rest of my time responding to the people that care about the quality of material on this thread. Thanks for contributing.
Originally posted by jibeho
reply to post by The Utopian Penguin
Are you that bored that you must make ill attempts at derailing survival threads on a regular basis? What gives with you? This isn't a political debate. You are reducing this forum to the level of middle school smart @#$ playground antics.
You know if your in thick bush or It's a cloudy day there pretty much useless.Those panels are useful ,but are not the best solution if your on the move.
BACK ON TOPIC.
I certainly believe that technology can certainly play a role in a survival situation. Just ask any back country skier who has been caught in an avalanche and has been rescued due to the use of an Avalanche Rescue Beacon.
As a sailor who has frequented open ocean waters we always maintained a well stocked ditch bag equipped with a portable EPIRB in addition to an EPIRB mounted in the vessel. We also kept a Katadyn Survivor manual desalintor pump in the bag as well. Luckily, I never had to use it or the EPIRBS.
It all depends on your survival situation. For a land based BOB, a good addition might be a Brunton Solar Roll charger. www.brunton.com... I haven't used it but it is a well regarded piece of equipment. The larger unit can even charge a car battery.
Solargorilla’s 24 volt and 5 volt USB socket make it the ultimate renewable power source for your notebook/laptop, mobile phone, iPod and any other digital gadget which operates under 24 volts.