Jeeps: YOU rock. Ummm... got the ziplocks. Got a set of Motorolla Talkabouts. Lots of ponchos, but I'll get some trash bags. I have good water containers. 3 canteens, 2 of those nalgene type bottles, and a heavy duty 7 gal (?) jug. I'll check out the Aqua Mira and add that. I should get some cash out. I do have a calling card. I need to dig out my small maglight. I do have a waterproof fishing style hat. I really need to get the wife and kids situated though. 2 sets of extra batteries for the GPS, but I'm going to add another dozen AA's or so tonight. Instead of a saw, I'd grab the DF! My cravats in the first aid kit work as bandanas as well. I need to get sunblock. I also need towels. I do have a big roll of blue "shop towells" and baby wipes. I only have 1 roll of TP, so I need more of that too.

Thanks a lot for the tips buddy. Those additions will be made shortly!!

I'm hearing more and more are opting for the AA battery flashlights, smaller and just as bright now and way lighter! Like the fenix series. I also have the gerber exchange a blade and they say it last and does the job.

All very good idea's jeeps, I like the plastic bags, I try and have a lot in mine.

hey Dice, me again and I was thinking, rope? twine? para-cord? 1/4 inch nylon? and/or heavyer stuff you could hang from (not full out climbing rope and harness, but something for thoes few poo-hitting-the-fan monments)?

yeah, where's the paracord bundles to hoist your beer to keep away from bears and play cops n robbers with the misses?!

Thanks guys. I've got about 40 feet of twine and 25 feet of paracord in there too. I usually have more paracord, but I'm in need of a resupply. Going to be doing that shortly!!

yeah, I buy it in the 1000' spool! but your pretty set for most things bro, great kit(s) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I just did a changing of the Guard w/ my steel. I pulled the Yard Hook, and replaced it with my Ontario RAT7 (D2/combo), and pulled the Ontario RAT5 and replaced it with one of my Dumpster Mutts (got my Leatherface kydex sheath for it today). I figure that I don't want the recurve in a survival situation due to the pain the the @$$ sharpening issue, and the D2 RAT7 will stay sharp forever, and has serrations for cutting line/rope/cord whatever. And, since I got rid of my "heavy" knife, I figured that the DM would take care of prying duties since the RAT7 can do the cutting. I kept the CS Voyager for small cutting chores, and the CS Bushman for spear making. I pulled the big sharpening systems and went with a small diamond stone and a small arkansas stone - I no longer need the rod system of the Spyderco Sharpmaker since I pulled the Hook.

I'd definately be taking the Dogfather with me as I was running out the door, so that I have something for chopping and splitting - but I use it so much that I decided not to leave it in the bag. In case I forget, I also have an Ontario RTAK II and Ranger RD7 that are loose in my truck.

Choosing blades has been the hardest thing for me when setting up my bag. If any of my logic seems way off, someone, anyone, give me some pointers!!

I know what you mean about which ones to pack and stow. Since I have several bags of course I keep one or two in each and the rest have a special heavy tool bag. Heavy as in something I wouldn't carry on me but would stow in the car, or some other place. It is also good to rotate your blade to get use to them, their cons and pros so when you do need them, you'll have a better idea of which is best for each need.

I came this close to getting that CS bushman but then I read that it's better to make a spear with your knife than use it as one. If you use it as a spear and lose it in a throw or buried in an animal or down the lake/water, what then! A spear is easy to make (several even) and you still have your knife on you.

Good call on the spear. I figure that the Bushman is essentially a "throwaway" since I've got at a minimum the DM and RAT7. I'd likely snatch up the RD7 and DF as well, so I won't feel bad about possibly "wasting" the Bushman if it came down to it. I'm taking the DF and DM out on Monday for a little wilderness family BBQ. My mom and dad, one of my brothers, one of my sisters, and the wife and kids are all meeting at some Hot Springs around here. My brother and his girlfriend are riding their bikes (the pedal kind) the 70 miles to the "spot," and the rest of us are driving. We're dropping them some gear, and then feasting, and coming home. I'll try to remember the camera. The plan is to split some firewood w/ the DF and dig a little pit w/ an E-Tool, and I'll probably use one of my fire starting tools from the BOB to get some practice with that. Likely a magnesium/flint combo and some dryer lint on some tinder (provided by stick shavings from the DM). My summer is just getting started though, and I plan on doing a lot of camping!!

I made a spear once when my buddy and I were stuck guarding a wrecked vehicle in Korea w/ the Army. Tried catching a bird under an MRE box w/ a prop and a string. didn't work. Tried hunting birds w/ rocks, and the spear. No luck. It was fun though.

wow sounds like a good time heading your way! yes do take the camera, share with your brothers my friend! they say when you make a spear, harden the tip in the fire, not direct flames but from coals or stones to get a dark brown color (you probably know this) and to sharpen the point away from center because some centers are slightly hollow. Camping and family BBQ! u lucky dog, yearn...

Yeah - I knew to harden the tip, but I didn't know that you shouldn't use open flame. Thanks for the tip.

I'll take some pix for sure.

yeah, flames will char it and make it brittle.