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ironhand |
Aug 2010
Jul 31 2010, 10:03 PM EDT
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Purchased Items: Bic Lighters (2 pack) $2.00 Matches (10 box pack / 32 per box) $1.00 Farberware 3.5" Paring Knife $6.00 Free (scrounged) Items: Tin Can (soup can) Plastic Bottle (2 lt Coke) Coat Hanger (wire only) plastic grocery bag (from store with purchased items) pill bottles (vials or plastic) What did you find like these for $10? comments and discussions about this month's items? Do you find this valuable?
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DerSchatten |
1. RE: Aug 2010
Jul 31 2010, 10:46 PM EDT
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OutlawJames |
2. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 1 2010, 11:27 PM EDT
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Tramontina 3" paring knife $34 pack Disposable lighters $3 matches, kitchen 250 $2 and 1 candle $1 ( melt candle in tin pot, dip individual matches in melted parrafin and lay out to dry, Viola homemade waterproof matches) candle $1 ( for use as camp light or to warm or heat small amounts of water or food) Scrounger freebees: Tin or steel cans ( from red beans) 1 and 2 ltr plastic bottles Aluminum chinese takeout containers, (can be flattened or formed into bowl to use as makeshift cook surface ) 1/4 pound spool of small diameter bailing wire( found in tool shed) use for snares ADDING: empty pill bottle. wife just emptied and let me have it. ( mediumish size) 1 snap top vitamin bottle 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
AlexHigginbotham |
3. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 1 2010, 11:49 PM EDT
Signaling mirror and magnesium firestarter, $8.94 at Wally World.
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OutlawJames |
4. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 1 2010, 11:58 PM EDT
"Signaling mirror and magnesium firestarter, $8.94 at Wally World."You still have $1.06 to spend you slacker :o) Do you find this valuable? |
RUPREPARED |
5. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 2 2010, 12:40 AM EDT
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A roll of Hand line ($3) + a few hooks and tidbits from shedTeaLights (20c) A pack of matches+Bic Lighter ($1) Cheap Brickies Line ($4) Tube of super glue (24 for $1) Cheap LED torch (from china for about a dollar) Two tin cans (resealable Coffee Can and a Soup can) One of those Mint tins (Eclipse) 2 roller bangages and some Alcohol swabs (Free courtesy of St Johns) A small Bottle of bleach (From under the sink) All of this is for a small Hiking kit I put together (to Go Hiking with, go figure) Technically alot of that stuff was only free for me but Meh No knife but i dont think i would ever use a <$10 Knife Do you find this valuable? |
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ironhand |
6. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 2 2010, 8:33 AM EDT
I like the paraffin "waterproofing" idea, Outlaw : ) That's a popular way to do it. Another way for waterproofing your matches is to use finger nail polish. I'm lazy for my general purpose matches and I just find something to put them in for waterproofing. Do you find this valuable? |
Madurjafro |
7. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 2 2010, 8:50 AM EDT
Man has everybody already got everything? damn I was gonna wait till the middle of August Mainly my B-Day so I can get some extra monies.Although Freebies would include: a Duffel Bag a couple of those slightly bigger bottles of Pepsi & Dr Pepper (600ml) Lighter (Almost mine) Spare batteries and an old bike helmet and some knee & elbow pads and some more stuff I'll find later Do you find this valuable? |
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OutlawJames |
8. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 2 2010, 10:38 AM EDT
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"I like the paraffin "waterproofing" idea, Outlaw : )Thanks, I have seen people do the nail polish one also. But I prefer the Paraffin way because it has the dual purpose of waterproofing and adding a small amount of extra fuel to the initial flame. longer burn time for starting fire. Nothing wrong with waterproof container way :o) Oh, I meant to ask before, are we allowed to do more than one $10 list per month?? I have loads of ideas and seems ashame to wait. Also did you want us to keep it along the same lines as your list for each month? Do you find this valuable? |
kinelta |
9. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 2 2010, 5:22 PM EDT
Farberware 3.5 paring knife, $6.972 pack lighters $2.00 250 matches $1.25 (overspent by a quarter, although I've had the matches for about 6 months) 2 lb coffee can (Is this okay? I've got the kids after all. Otherwise I've got a regular tin can.) wire hanger empty vitamin bottle 2 liter bottle x 2 grocery bag Do you find this valuable? |
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ironhand |
10. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 3 2010, 7:49 AM EDT
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"Thanks, I have seen people do the nail polish one also.Outlaw, Sorry for the delay in responding to this : P You can purchase as you like, but the idea to is to work on things similar to what I'm buying, giving insights into ways YOU have found to use that equipment or how to modify it (like your waterproofing idea) or alternative uses for the gear. (Like Why Alex prefers the magnesium fire block to matches and the lighter OR I had money left and so I bought a candle and why.) Also, I am going to suggest ways to practice with this gear to improve your survival skills. We WILL get on to discussing other things as each month WILL be different as I lead us through the process of how to pick out your gear. In the end, anyone that is following along will have a great survival kit, have some working knowledge of the gear and gain from the experience of others (as a group) - which is the most valuable point. So yes, you can move ahead in advance if you want, but let's try to keep the discusses each month on the gear I've purchased (as a focal point) for that month. In the end, I will have a general discuss for anything that folks want to add to the kit or feel we've missed along the way. Do you find this valuable? |
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OutlawJames |
11. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 3 2010, 7:53 AM EDT
"Outlaw,Ah, excellent, thank you for the clarification. Do you find this valuable? |
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ironhand |
12. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 3 2010, 7:53 AM EDT
"Farberware 3.5 paring knife, $6.97Actually, for a family, - the 2 lb can makes a better pot for more than one person. You will also be able to pack in the can too : ) I like the larger can for rain water collection as it's easier with the larger container. nice work : ) Do you find this valuable? |
Filadog |
13. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 3 2010, 10:11 PM EDT
I bought Sunday at the Flea Market a GI surplus Rain Poncho with it's liner [ the classic "Woobie" ] in excellent condition... $5 the pair....The poncho can be rigged as a shelter or with the liner as a sleeping bagToday I stopped by the Goodwill and bought a Camelback pack for $5, don't see a model but is a medium size pack. Is black and has somebody name wrote on it but really doesn't show any signs it was ever used. The bladder still has the insert and I am sure it was never filled....Thinking about fitting it out for a bag to keep in my car trunk.. Do you find this valuable? |
JunkCollector |
14. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 3 2010, 10:45 PM EDT
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This what I found at the local dollar store today for $10.Kitchen Helper 4 inch boning knife with plastic sheath and built in sharpener [what ever you need a knife for] 5 pack disposable lighters [fire] 2 AA flash light with 4 batteries [light] Sauce pan [cooking/boil water] 1 pound macaroni [food] 4 pack dry soup mix [mix with macaroni, for flavor] 6 pack 16.9 oz bottle water [water & reusable] 4 pack shammies [washing, drying, and water filter] Duct tape 2 inch X 10 feet [handy man helper] Travel size toiletry set (bar soap, tooth paste, tooth brush, small shampoo, 6 pack baby wipes) [cleaning] 2 plastic shopping bags (free) [supply haulers - short term] Cash register receipt and packaging (fire starter) [easier than twigs] I think that this is a good starter BOB for almost any one. Do you find this valuable? |
Jive13 |
15. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 4 2010, 10:20 PM EDT
wow. i really like this idea. i started a Scramble bag yesterday everything scrounged so far.small camping/hiking bag 3 in cleaning knife and larger hunting knife small maglight (extra 2 AA batteries) a couple Bic lighters and matches (i smoke so i always got a few laying around) old baseball cap and due rag small tool kit 4 fresh water bottles bottle of pain pills travel size soap,toothpaste chap stick deodorant(bought 2 pack last month had an extra) gloves hiking socks old pair of jeans, t shirt(never know might at the beach or in bed) under armor(light weight ,doesn't take up much space, warm) road map small note pad(taking notes/starting fire) few cheap pens think thats about all i've found laying around the house. still working on the coffee can.hahah Do you find this valuable? |
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OutlawJames |
16. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 4 2010, 10:26 PM EDT
"wow. i really like this idea. i started a Scramble bag yesterday everything scrounged so far.Your supposed to spend $10 or less, and try to see if you can purchase similar items to Ironhands. Do you find this valuable? |
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Jive13 |
17. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 5 2010, 12:45 AM EDT
true. the lighters where bought for $4 and the skinning knife was bought at a yard sale for $5 everything else was found laying around my house. so i only spent $9. not my fault i found alot of useful things laying around
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queenofdoggs |
18. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 5 2010, 3:31 AM EDT
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I love this so much! Today from target: ~5 pk lighter bic ( I'm debating on whether or not to open the plastic to store in different kits since there is 5) $3.99 ~First Aide Kit (as compared to johnson and johnson?) $4.19 (I plan on buying a bag one from online that has more items though) ~Water Proof Camp Matches (Comes with 4 pks, and each pk has 40 matches.) $ 1.99 Still need to get a knife, but I'm not exactly sure what kind yet. (Either a swiss or folding one, either to start off with.) Freebies: ~ 3 wired hangers (Gonna start more than one kit) ~3 Plastic Grocery Bags ~Tin Can (Going to get more once I use the food that's inside.) ~Tennis Shoes (Never use them, so might as well pack them) [EDIT] Got 2 pairs of gloves and small gauzes for my first aide kit at the doctors office today! I did spend more, but it's about what fits yourself personally and I thought a first aide kit was really important. I do plan on getting a knife sooner or later in the month, so that'll add to my total later so I'm going to estimate $20-$25 will be spent. ~Pill bottles I plan on getting later as well once I use up my medicines. ~Plastic bottles will awsome come later once I settle into my new apartment. Do you find this valuable? |
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ironhand |
19. RE: Aug 2010
Aug 5 2010, 7:11 AM EDT
"true. the lighters where bought for $4 and the skinning knife was bought at a yard sale for $5 everything else was found laying around my house. so i only spent $9. not my fault i found alot of useful things laying around"Jive had a very good point here..... If you know what you are looking for, you can find MUCH better quality knives in yard sales for 50% or less of their price and "lightly" used. I found my Buck 103 Skinner in a yard sale for $10 used. It had been sharpened several times, but the make and steel are made to last. So keep this option in mind when you're looking around for a knife as this is really a good venue to get a great knife cheap. Do you find this valuable? |
