Tensions continue to build between the US and Russia. Hopefully things will cool down soon.
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I never carry or wear a watch. Primarily due to always having my phone with me. None of my kits/packs have a watch either. Need to correct this. I have an old Casio G-Shock with a broken strap around here somewhere.
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My area is supposed to get a few inches of snow tonight into Saturday. Needless to say people are freaking out over not much more than what would be called a dusting in some areas. Love me some snow. We rarely get any. Can’t wait.
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Pathetic the wave of actions the Obama administration is doing so close to the change in power. 4 dangerous detainees transferred from Gitmo. Special Forces sent overseas in response to Russian movements. Crazy. I am really curious to see the list of people that receive pardons on Obama’s way out.
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Jake the Beast!!!!
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Hope everyone has a great weekend!!
Love my g shock JR. Look into a Casio Pathfinder. Solar powered but also has an altimeter and a barometer, good info to know if you are looking at a long distance shot.
Keep up the good work. Love reading this blog.
O is just stirring up trouble to dump into T’s lap and as he’s spinning his wheels O will just sit back and laugh like a typical spoiled little brat who didn’t get their way. Look at today’s news – Fed now say’s that they may have to “Speed up” rate increases AND add a couple more to the already planned 3 this year? For 8 years Rates were artificially kept at zero or near zero and now suddenly they need to rise to fight inflation just after the election? Something stinks to high heaven on that.
I went 3 months not wearing a watch and got sick of always looking at my phone so went and bought a new Ironman. Can’t beat my last timex Ironman, wore it for 8 years straight 24/7 until the band broke and found out they tweeked the design just enough that new bands don’t fit it. I have a much nicer automatic winding watch for more dress up adult gatherings though. One of several things my old school survivalist mentor told me, two things you should always have on you – a watch and a knife.
Rourke- may you enjoy the snow !!!! Thanks for the reminder.I usually rely on my
clock in my vehicle. I will get a watch !! Very cold up here and some ice and snow but farther north NYS is getting 3 feet !! Hope all of you in the south that dont usually get snow will fare well. We lost our phone for 5 days due to icy on the lines.
JH I agree -The Democrats are truly behaving in a ridiculous sty;le but they are also distracting from other more important issues..
Lightning
I put back a few watches some time back. Get a wide canvas or ripstop and velcro band with a cover to hide the glow or reflections. Timexes cant be beat for cost.
D, good choice, though I’ve had good service from my old Casio.
Looks like Jake can’t wait to play in the snow as well.
Every time i see photos of Jake i am touched by the presence seen in his eyes…beyond the beautiful and perhaps even ornery fellow we see, there is someone special looking out of those peepers. Thanks for sharing him….
I have over 40 years experience repairing watches, so here is my opinion.
Preppers usually prep for the long term.
Electric watches use batteries and/or rechargeable capacitors for power.
Neither are long term solutions.
I recommend manual or automatic mechanical movements.
Most mechanicals will run years without repair and can be repaired when needed.
Excellent point Jim!
You also should consider that the “olde fashioned” mechanical watches would be an answer to any form of possible EMP – naturally occurring or otherwise…
Yep, supposed to get snow tonight and tomorrow morning. Not enthused. I spent the last half of my career working as a construction manager in the upper tier…Minnesota thru Massachusetts including New Jersey. I’ve worked sites where we were drilling auger cast pile for a steel mill in Cleveland and we could not see the drill rigs it was snowing so hard. The wife saw her first major snow in Hopkinton, Mass when working there. Even saw thunder snow. I’ve seen enough snow to last a life time. For anyone who likes it, I hope they enjoy it. I don’t need to numb hurting fingers and toes any more. Just call me an old grouch.
Updated my BOB by the bed this weekend. ( I do have a watch strapped to the top of it. Its solar so I wanted it to get some light.)
Backpack
36 inch splint
Signal mirror
Signal mirror case
Storm whistle
Bug repellent
Israeli bandage
Folding shovel
Machete
Hatchet
Folding hand saw
Gorilla duct tape
Pocket saw
Suture needle and twine
Spoon and fork combination
Waterproof matches
P 51 Can Opener
Iodine tablets
Small Tactical knife
Magnesium fire-starter
Heavy duty emergency sleeping bag
Hot hands hand warmers
Sunglasses
Rain poncho
Back support belt
High-powered reading glasses
Beanie
Waterproof ball cap with earmuffs
Earplugs
iPhone
iPhone earbuds
Nine our candles
Outdoor scissors
Leather working gloves
Mechanics working gloves. Black
Large exam gloves times 12
Small water running pack with Bladder
Mountain house freeze-dried food
Dust proof goggles
ESBIT solid fuel sticks
Quick stove fire starter tabs
Quick stove
Metal animal trap
Sighting compass
High powered LED CAT portable light
10 100 cal energy gels
MRE chili and macaroni
Coffee sugar and creamer times four
Roll of toilet paper
Bar of soap
Container of baby wipes
Parell hand sanitizer x2
Tube of antibiotic cream slingshot
First aid kit airborne lighter
Lip chap
Playing cards
Vaseline hand moisturizer
N 95 face masks x4
Steel cup and nesting cups
Casio pathfinder tough solar watch
Ziploc bags
Trash-bags
Sawyer mini water filtration system
Icebreaker mints
Beef and chicken bullion cubes
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Dental floss
Razor
Potassium iodide tablets
Caffeine tablets
Claritin allergy medicine
USB pocket power charger
Charging cables
Small pry-bar
Noah emergency radio hand crank
Small Gerber multi tool
Large Leatherman multi tool
AAA headlamp
AAA and help flashlight
Extra batteries
Zippo lighter flints
Condoms
Running shoes with inserts
Two pair heavy duty socks
Heavy duty military belt
T ban compressor
Right in the rain Notebook
Pen
Sardines in olive oil
Deodorant
Alka-Seltzer
Anti-diarrhea pills
Pain Medicine
SPF 70 sunscreen lotion
50 feet of Paracort 550
100 rounds 22 ammo
50 rounds 9 mm ammo
30 rounds 40 mm ammo
Two Glock magazines
Safety light stick
Road flares
Mosquito head net
Two-person hammock
Hammock suspension system
Hammock bug net cover
Hammock gear sling underneath
Hammock LED can lights
Emergency sleeping bags x2
KA –BAR knife
Emergency mouth to mouth cover
5.11 pants with knee pad inserts
Underwear and T-shirts
Long sleeve hoodie
Long sleeved waterproof jacket
Money pouch
Emergency cash and change
Wow, I’m wondering what all this stuff weighs?
Not enough rope. Too much non-renewable stuff and battery powered stuff.
Why hump all that weight to just have it run out in a month or so.
Nice on the tools. Light on the water boiling and transporting.
There are 29 items on this list that I wouldn’t carry or replace with more last forever items. Replace your TP with washable wash clothes.
Learn some bushcraft.
Regards, D.