Henry Tubbs - Member - The Prepared

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Reply to: Which Go Bag backpack(s) do you like and why? Posted 2 weeks ago

With your bags nearly bursting, would you get a larger one next time if you had to replace one of these?

Reply to: [Official discussion thread] Best plate carriers Posted 2 weeks ago

Like I had mentioned on a previous thread, I still am working on my bag so don’t have many recommendations there, but I do remember a forum post from a few months ago that might answer your second question. My current plan is to have a plate carrier and a go bag. The military seems to be just fine doing that and they get used to it. The military also, from what I’ve seen, straps their pistol to their chest on their plate carrier.

Reply to: Townsend’s homestead videos – homesteading like it’s the 18th century Posted 2 weeks ago

I made ‘The simplest apple pie ever‘ from his video and it turned out pretty good. Definitely not as sweet or flavorful as one with dozens of ingredients but I am kind of on a diet and didn’t need any extra sugar anyways. I like recipes like this because it helps me to see what I can make with as few of ingredients as possible. One day I might not be able to get all I need from the store and may have to rely on less.

Reply to: Which Go Bag backpack(s) do you like and why? Posted 2 weeks ago

I still need to pick out a bag for myself, so I won’t be much help with a recommendation. But John Ramey’s comment here about not having weight far from your back reminded me of a little graphic I saw the other day that might be helpful to you While the different packs strapped onto the molle (I think it’s called) is handy and nice to be able to do, it seems like it is putting quite a bit of weight on the outside of your pack when the bulk of your weight should be as close to your back as possible.

Reply to: Life on Redneck’s homestead Posted 3 weeks ago

Thank you for the explanation

Reply to: Life on Redneck’s homestead Posted 3 weeks ago

Redneck, are you supposed to keep that tree that bushy? Would it benefit from some pruning?

Reply to: How long could you survive in the wilderness? Posted 3 weeks ago

Jack Bruck, I’d love to hear more about your hunting trip. Like what you did for water and shelter. What do you wish you had brought with you. And I’d love to hear about your ducks.

Reply to: What do you think about a modular bug out bag? Posted 3 weeks ago

I avoid a modular system and opt into getting my hands down into my bag more often. Every three months I pull everything out and do a check of what is relevant, what is expired, and what needs replaced. The more often I get in there the more familiar I am with what I have.

Reply to: How long could you survive in the wilderness? Posted 3 weeks ago

Without fire, it will be hard to survive long. That would be an interesting further experiment to give someone a cheap lighter and see if they would be able to create a sustainable fire over night. Fire isn’t too overly complicated, but many probably have never even made one.

Reply to: How long could you survive in the wilderness? Posted 3 weeks ago

AT, You make a good point about location. People in Florida with plenty of water and food sources will probably be able to survive longer than someone living in northern Alaska. (extreme example, but true) I’ve always been envious of the survival shows like Survivorman where they demonstrate surviving on a beach or in a bamboo forest with plenty of materials and resources. Some of us are not so lucky and some might only have sage brush to suck on. So many variables

Reply to: How long could you survive in the wilderness? Posted 3 weeks ago

Hikermor, I saw that story as well. It was frustrating because I wanted to know more details on how he survived, why he was out there, etc…

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Reply to: Which Go Bag backpack(s) do you like and why? Posted 2 weeks ago

With your bags nearly bursting, would you get a larger one next time if you had to replace one of these?

Reply to: [Official discussion thread] Best plate carriers Posted 2 weeks ago

Like I had mentioned on a previous thread, I still am working on my bag so don’t have many recommendations there, but I do remember a forum post from a few months ago that might answer your second question. My current plan is to have a plate carrier and a go bag. The military seems to be just fine doing that and they get used to it. The military also, from what I’ve seen, straps their pistol to their chest on their plate carrier.

Reply to: Townsend’s homestead videos – homesteading like it’s the 18th century Posted 2 weeks ago

I made ‘The simplest apple pie ever‘ from his video and it turned out pretty good. Definitely not as sweet or flavorful as one with dozens of ingredients but I am kind of on a diet and didn’t need any extra sugar anyways. I like recipes like this because it helps me to see what I can make with as few of ingredients as possible. One day I might not be able to get all I need from the store and may have to rely on less.

Reply to: Which Go Bag backpack(s) do you like and why? Posted 2 weeks ago

I still need to pick out a bag for myself, so I won’t be much help with a recommendation. But John Ramey’s comment here about not having weight far from your back reminded me of a little graphic I saw the other day that might be helpful to you While the different packs strapped onto the molle (I think it’s called) is handy and nice to be able to do, it seems like it is putting quite a bit of weight on the outside of your pack when the bulk of your weight should be as close to your back as possible.

Reply to: Life on Redneck’s homestead Posted 3 weeks ago

Thank you for the explanation

Reply to: Life on Redneck’s homestead Posted 3 weeks ago

Redneck, are you supposed to keep that tree that bushy? Would it benefit from some pruning?

Reply to: How long could you survive in the wilderness? Posted 3 weeks ago

Jack Bruck, I’d love to hear more about your hunting trip. Like what you did for water and shelter. What do you wish you had brought with you. And I’d love to hear about your ducks.

Reply to: What do you think about a modular bug out bag? Posted 3 weeks ago

I avoid a modular system and opt into getting my hands down into my bag more often. Every three months I pull everything out and do a check of what is relevant, what is expired, and what needs replaced. The more often I get in there the more familiar I am with what I have.

Reply to: How long could you survive in the wilderness? Posted 3 weeks ago

Without fire, it will be hard to survive long. That would be an interesting further experiment to give someone a cheap lighter and see if they would be able to create a sustainable fire over night. Fire isn’t too overly complicated, but many probably have never even made one.

Reply to: How long could you survive in the wilderness? Posted 3 weeks ago

AT, You make a good point about location. People in Florida with plenty of water and food sources will probably be able to survive longer than someone living in northern Alaska. (extreme example, but true) I’ve always been envious of the survival shows like Survivorman where they demonstrate surviving on a beach or in a bamboo forest with plenty of materials and resources. Some of us are not so lucky and some might only have sage brush to suck on. So many variables

Reply to: How long could you survive in the wilderness? Posted 3 weeks ago

Hikermor, I saw that story as well. It was frustrating because I wanted to know more details on how he survived, why he was out there, etc…