Kroniks Survival Guide

Discussion in 'Survival and Sustainability' started by kronikcope, Jul 26, 2011.

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    kronikcope Active Member

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    Did you know Fritos corn chips make fantastic kindling when trying to start a fire? The oil in the chips let's these little chips burn incredibly well.
     
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    No I didn't. I know fix a flat works like napalm. If it is raining heavily you can spray that on wet wood and it will burn very hot for a long time... as an emergency quick dry.
     
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    I wouldn't burn a potential food source, unless there was no other way to start a fire.

    Fritos, though not nutritionally ideal...they do provide calories, and in a survival scenario...caloric intake is important; particularly in cold environs where maintaining core body temperatures is essential.
     
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    Has anybody mentioned a small mirrir that can be used for signaling as well as shaving. and a small magnifying glass that you can use to start a fire with
     
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    Which I completely agree with...

    Except for the portability. Might not be near the blanket.
     
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    1 Fritos chip, which will burn for a good 2 munites very hot, won't be the difference in someone starving to death. It will be the difference in starting a fire in many, many scenarios though and possibly avoiding freezing to death, drinking unclean water, or eating uncooked food.
     
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    I wouldn't burn a food source unless all other methods of starting a fire have been
    tried and failed.
     
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    Well, that's where it comes down to what you're starting a fire with. If you're using a bow drill, you're going to burn about 100 times the calories in that chip if you try and fail just once. If youre in an area with nothing but wet tinder, youre going to be wasting your time looking for something dry, when all you had to do was hit a frito with a good spark. It all comes down to circumstances.

    Another good way to get a fire going. Presume you have a dead lighter but it still carries a spark. Pluck the lint from your socks and roll it into a ball. This will take a spark extremely easily. Many people call this a prison match.
     
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    Yes, a small mirror is very portable. It is important to have those blankets though. Staying dry, warm, etc. often plays a big part in things.
     
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    I'll give some tips, as I recall them from SERE...obviously evergreens aren't found in a desert or deserted island...so this is applicable mainly for evergreen forests...

    In a wet climate look under evergreen trees for small dead twigs that are below the boughs with needles on them, they're good for kindling. A plain cotton ball is easy to start with
    a magnesium block or flint/steerl....coating the cotton ball with vaseline will also
    make it easier to ignite...
     
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    Sound advice Herk. Evergreens usually shelter small twigs and needles under their growth from moisture, and because these tress are less dense than most, the wood burns much faster and is easier to dry out.
     
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    We had a thread like this in the warfare forum. Anyways, some things you might want to add:

    -Waterproof/windproof matches because lighters are not always reliable
    -chapstick
    -insect repellent
    -foil
    -surgical tape
    -surgical soap
    -candles
    -Neosporin
    -Aspirin
    -Salt tablets
    -water purification tablets
    -surgeon needles
    -pliers
     
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    Gov....

    surgical tape, candles and pliers...?

    this is not what you take on a date..this is survival scenarios;
    get with the program please.
     
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    Foil is great. Takes no space and is very handy to have.
     
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    Useful for making a solar still, make shift bowl, or even boiling water if you had no other means.

    Char cloth is also nice to have in a pack if you don't feel like buying any highly combustable tinder. It's pretty easy to make, takes up no room, and takes a spark easily.
     
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    Fixed it for you.

    So Kronik is only talking about survival items essential to where he lives in Gummo, Ohio. What is the point of this thread?
     
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    Somebody's raggin.

    You addressed what I had in my bag, so I gave you a response. The point of this thread can be found in the OP. I can hold your hand and we can read it together, if you like.
     
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    You. Do not give some retarded reply and not expect me to put you in your place. Otherwise do not confuse intolerance with "raggin'."

    I gave a list of items that are necessary for survival assuming you were just listing items that you have that are important. I do not give an airborne (*)(*)(*)(*) what you tote around with you. Hold my hand? No, the only time I would ever need direction from you is to the nearest bait and tackle store in Bum(*)(*)(*)(*), USA.

    Also, this thread has been made before. Mushroom has one in the warfare forum. Situational awareness, brother.
     
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    Get a room you two.
     
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    If you feel like you put me in my place, awesome. Personally, I feel like you're just acting like a psycho (*)(*)(*)(*)(*) who's craving attention by derailing this thread. Let's get back to the OP please, the one you obviously didn't read.

    If you don't give a this or that, don't quote my posts where I clearly go over some items in the bag, then advise me of additional items I should be carrying. Direct your posts towards the room, not myself, if that's the case. Pretty standard forum stuff here. I'm not a mind reader. Now if you would like to contribute, please feel free to do so.
     
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    This is all you really need:

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    West Virginia chrome. It can fix almost anything.
     
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    Bump:

    Fits in a vehicle glove compartment or backpack with ease...
    and the tin has a water-resistant seal.

    Great short-term accessory for anyone with a will to live.

    Survival pocket tin...$35.00 on-line

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    Wt: 6.3 oz (approx)
    Size: 4.5” x 3.3” x 1.2” (approx)

    includes:


    (1) Weather Resistant Tin Container Includes Rubber Seal
    (1) Adventurer Button Compass NATO/U.S. Military Issue
    (10) All Weather Survival Matches NATO/U.S. Military Issue
    (1) Derma Safe Razor Knife U.S. Military Approved
    (1) Sewing Kit w/6 Safety Pins Assembled in USA
    (6) MP1 Water Purification Tablets U.S. Military Issue
    (1) Adventurer Survival Whistle SOLAS/NATO Approved
    (1) Mini Survival Fishing Kit Assembled in USA
    (1) Vinyl Tape Waterproof Kit Seal
    (1) Type 1A Utility Cord U.S. Military Approved
    (1) Brass Snare Wire Trapping and Equipment Repair
    (1) Emergency Signal Mirror Daytime Emergency Signaling
    (2) Beeswax Candles Made in USA
    (1) Compact Flint Fire Starter w/Striker Adventurer Series
    (3) Fire Starter Tinder Tabs Adventurer Series
    (1) Adventurer Fresnel Lens Fire Starter Adventurer Series (green version)
    (6) Band Aids/Butterfly Bandages
    (1) Pocket Wire Saw Made in USA
    (2) Industrial Grade Tie Wraps
    (1) Water Collection Bag
    (1) Survival Instructions Made in USA
    (1) Pencil Made in USA
    (1) Silica Gel Desiccant Moisture Absorber
    (1) Heavy Duty Laminate Packaging
     

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