snipershotMar 11, 2009 10:15pm
[quote="Amateur Ninja"]Boiling, distilling, and various other methods only get rid of some of the micro organisms. You still haven't fully address the issue with possible chemicals.
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ZmacMar 12, 2009 3:30am
one quick question. what is a BOB?
hairy_appleMar 12, 2009 3:31am
[quote="Zmac4whohasmono"]one quick question. what is a BOB?[/quote]
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ZmacMar 12, 2009 3:49am
oh i see now like in case of a nuclear holocaust? or just 4 backpacking?
ZmacMar 12, 2009 4:09am
ohh i got ya now i. thats a really good idea actually.
robocop1051Mar 12, 2009 4:37am
You forgot a VERY important piece of modern technology, that no B.O.B. should be without...
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DoctorNMar 12, 2009 4:49am
I was originally planning on boiling water, but was going to use Iodine in case for some reason I couldn't get a fire going. From what I've read, boiling isn't that great.
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DoctorNMar 12, 2009 10:34pm
[quote="Retem"]aquamira frontier pro 20 bucks at walmart and most outdoors stores used by military
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EditorMar 13, 2009 12:48am
Nice kit! With todays fine technology I'd personally drop the spark kit and magnesium and go with batteries and steel wool;
DoctorNMar 13, 2009 3:48am
[quote="Editor"]Nice kit! With todays fine technology I'd personally drop the spark kit and magnesium and go with batteries and steel wool;
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EditorMar 13, 2009 6:23am
Good points. In that case there are hand crank devices and portable solar panels, some waterproof that could be essential for flashlights, cell phone, radio, etc.
RonnocMar 13, 2009 7:24am
[quote="Amateur Ninja"]Watched both videos. You have a good kit, just a few suggestions:
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EditorMar 13, 2009 7:49am
I like the idea of a filter and bleach combo in case boiling water isn't possible or practical.
mikemindt3492Mar 13, 2009 6:38pm
are you kidding me.... tp isn't necessary? is that what your implying?
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DoctorNMar 13, 2009 9:00pm
[quote="Editor"]Good points. In that case there are hand crank devices and portable solar panels, some waterproof that could be essential for flashlights, cell phone, radio, etc.
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RonnocMar 13, 2009 10:26pm
no he is right, a frame pack is way more desirable, especially with weight 40lbs and up, it does transfer the weight to your hips where you want it, and allows you to hike for longer periods of time with more endurance.
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Werewolf1021Mar 13, 2009 10:31pm
+1 to the external frame. You may be able to fit that stuff in your pack, but external frames make shouldering the weight MUCH easier allowing you to go further distances.
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DoctorNMar 14, 2009 1:54am
Yes, I know and agree that framed packs are lighter, but I obviously don't have one and don't want to spend a fortune more after buying my $130 Maxpedition and 2 expensive knives. If I were to get a framed pack, I would probably get the ALICE framed (probably med.) pack. I know it's not the best pack, but it's cheap, and durable, and I have a strict budget.
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mikemindt3492Mar 14, 2009 8:08pm
[quote="Ronnoc"]bleach and water does work....[/quote] ok so when your puking/dieing from putting too much bleach don't call me, i would just laugh, + do you even realise how bad that would taste? do you? and the pack he has is fine in a pinch, i think it's good as is
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