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ironhand
ironhand
$10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 9:02 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 9:02 AM EDT
We will take EACH MONTH of the year and use a budget of $10 PER MONTH to buy gear for our kit. We will be discussing these items during the month. The discussion will focus on the items AT HAND and how to use them OR to help find alternatives to that month's purchases.

I hope you'll join me in this ONE YEAR workshop.
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timberrattler
timberrattler
1. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 9:29 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 9:29 AM EDT
"We will take EACH MONTH of the year and use a budget of $10 PER MONTH to buy gear for our kit. We will be discussing these items during the month. The discussion will focus on the items AT HAND and how to use them OR to help find alternatives to that month's purchases.

I hope you'll join me in this ONE YEAR workshop.
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Great idea! I like it ironhand.

So many times this site concentrates way too heavily on the firearms end of things. This challenge is for everybody. Everyone should be able to participate.

So often I see folks who have set thier eyes on the best assault rifle that they either can't own because of where they live, can't own because they aren't old enough yet or they can't afford because of limited finances.

This is the perfect challenge for everyone who doesn't have thier BOB fleshed out or someone who is looking for a template to go off of. Even an ol' tightwad like me can spare $10 a month and I'm always looking to learn a thing or two.

I hope everyone takes advantage of this. I know I will. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
kinelta
kinelta
2. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 9:57 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 9:57 AM EDT
I think I'll be joining you. I think my kids will be, too. I want them to learn how to use my things properly.

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OutlawJames
OutlawJames
3. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 11:28 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 11:28 AM EDT
"We will take EACH MONTH of the year and use a budget of $10 PER MONTH to buy gear for our kit. We will be discussing these items during the month. The discussion will focus on the items AT HAND and how to use them OR to help find alternatives to that month's purchases.

I hope you'll join me in this ONE YEAR workshop.
"
Oh yeah, I like it.
Gives us the oportunity to bring up less expensive alternatives or everyday substitutes to some survival gear that a lot of poeple wouldnt think of. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
Madurjafro
Madurjafro
4. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 4:20 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 4:20 PM EDT
Hmm I might try this, but I live in Britain, so should I convert (ovver the web) how many Pounds $10 is worth?
Or should I just use £10? Do you find this valuable?    
AlexHigginbotham
AlexHigginbotham
5. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 4:26 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 4:26 PM EDT
I think $10 is like 5.95 pounds. Do you find this valuable?    
3DayAsylum
3DayAsylum
6. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 7:04 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 7:04 PM EDT
Actually, £6.3 = $10. Do you find this valuable?    
ironhand
ironhand
7. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 7:15 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 7:15 PM EDT
Cool! This should be fun for everyone.

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AlexHigginbotham
AlexHigginbotham
8. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 8:53 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 8:53 PM EDT
"Cool! This should be fun for everyone.

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Wanna use the youtube channel? I will have the Fox knife review up before too long. Do you find this valuable?    
Maricely
Maricely
9. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 9:56 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 9:56 PM EDT
This is awesome ironhand! Do you find this valuable?    
ironhand
ironhand
10. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 10:04 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 10:04 PM EDT
"Wanna use the youtube channel? I will have the Fox knife review up before too long."
I'm looking forward to that, Alex! Do you find this valuable?    
Knuxz
Knuxz
11. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 11:06 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 11:06 PM EDT
Count me in. This'll help build my BOB. Do you find this valuable?    
LJ126
LJ126
12. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Jul 31 2010, 11:29 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 31 2010, 11:29 PM EDT
I'm glad that someone else thinks that a paring knife is a good camp knife. I think I suggested it in another thread a few weeks back regarding BOB's, though i wouldn't be surprised if I stole the idea from you, Ironhand! Since most paring knives have strong rivets, full or 3/4 length tangs and can take a decent edge, they're ideal for typical base camp operations.

Actually, making a functional wearable sheath out of scrap cardboard and duct tape is quite easy. Use the directions you list for your rudimentary "blade cover" as addressed in the article, and take a 6 inch strip of duct tape, fold it half longways, the whole length. Tape this to the back side of the blade cover, and voila - wearable sheath. In fact, I'm tempted to write up a little tutorial with pictures.

Ironhand, kudos for all the great articles brother! Do you find this valuable?    
ironhand
ironhand
13. RE: $10 x 12 Survival Kit Challenge
Sep 3 2010, 7:54 AM EDT | Post edited: Sep 3 2010, 7:54 AM EDT
Hi all, I've posted Sept's purchases for the $10 x 12 Survival Kit Project and a new thread for Sept's comments.

: )

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