tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post2289444448456756999..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: web gear 1 of 2James M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-78509529820172128412017-01-04T14:04:26.475-08:002017-01-04T14:04:26.475-08:00Look at Commander Zero. I love the dude, but he i...Look at Commander Zero. I love the dude, but he is SOOOO Survivalist Specific for all his tools. I mean, really, you can't think of a much cheaper alternate to a $35 candle lantern? He makes fun of the homemade alternates and never thinks five hours wages is insane for a low probability tool such as a broke down car heater. He revels in his expensive toys. Me thinks most preppers are just like this.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-22821063336619108902017-01-04T07:58:51.219-08:002017-01-04T07:58:51.219-08:00That whole "attract attention" nonsense ...That whole "attract attention" nonsense bleeted about on every other "me too" survivalist blog is just plain retarded to anyone even slightly situationally aware of their surroundings. Is it not probable that a person with an everyday pack will have means of laying waste inside just like the person with the camo pack?ghostsniperhttp://www.deadcenter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-9829066526230653802017-01-04T04:31:42.995-08:002017-01-04T04:31:42.995-08:00With the military, everything does tend to be disp...With the military, everything does tend to be disposable by its very nature. This includes its people at the lower, non-management, level of things. Yet survivalists think their magazines need to last two lifetimes, as well as their ammunition and everything else. You don’t stockpile paper cups for the Apocalypse ( for long term use ), yet you want all other disposable items for defense and To Thrive ( being such a special snowflake ).James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-57176456298662269822017-01-04T00:45:25.573-08:002017-01-04T00:45:25.573-08:00I read somewhere about rifle magazines, specifical...I read somewhere about rifle magazines, specifically AR type magazines.<br /><br />The advice was that military magazines were made to be used and replaced on a regular basis. Fire away maybe drop the magazine whilst reloading to unleash more hell on the enemies of Democracy. <br /><br />Whereas for TEOTWAWKI survivalist, durability and reliability are vital. Maybe an endless supply of ammo but hey, the article / comment was just about magazines. <br /><br />I think that is something survivalists need to keep in mind. We / they are not the military. Don't have the same needs nor share the same supply chain. <br /><br />I read a comment on another forum and a group went out for training / a bit of fun for a few days. Stopped in for a bite to eat on their way home. One of the lads was all decked out in camo and he stood out and apparently it was a bit awkward. The other lads were in "normal" but at the same time, appropriate (earth tones, durable but civvy) and didn't stand out. <br /><br />I have a few bags (I should be a Sheila) and unfortunately more than a couple were purchased when I thought that "tactical" was the same as practical. However I think that they are a bit to much for what I want. Should SHTF they'll attract attention. Hell one of the bags isn't military, it's a high end hunting pack (BADLANDS) but it'd stick out as well. <br /><br />Sucks to be me :-PDingonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-45169445606815746832017-01-03T16:25:33.564-08:002017-01-03T16:25:33.564-08:00My Swiss surplus rain gear is awesome. But their ...My Swiss surplus rain gear is awesome. But their mittens are NOT never warm. So a mixed bag with me.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-89195623854902071372017-01-03T16:23:59.069-08:002017-01-03T16:23:59.069-08:00I've bought surplus metal latch buckles, but w...I've bought surplus metal latch buckles, but was issued the plastic quick release one, which I did prefer. Sometimes the military accidentally improves a piece of equipment.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-15494432154998738522017-01-03T10:32:06.291-08:002017-01-03T10:32:06.291-08:00The M60 jacket is one of my favorites, but I agree...The M60 jacket is one of my favorites, but I agree, not the warmest jacket out there. Wear a wool sweater underneath the jacket and you will get way more warmth from the dead air insulation. This of course dictates the jacket is sized to suit - I wear a 2XL on my XL frame, just for those occasions.<br /><br />Military Surp durability has become much more lax with late stuff. Those German wool jackets / pants that bend like sheet iron and wear like them too are much warmer and durable.<br /><br />I've had good luck with Swiss military surplus. That alpenflauge M70 jacket with pockets up the wazoo (even has a built-in sniper veil in collar zip pocket) is heavy, but damn, who needs a pack with that thing. I bought two of them, one with sleeves removed for spring / fall wear.<br /><br />Thanks for the post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-36458447335151161082017-01-03T09:06:18.674-08:002017-01-03T09:06:18.674-08:00You brought back memories on carrying gas masks. W...You brought back memories on carrying gas masks. We had the MCU-2P that rode pretty nice on the left leg after you got used to it, but had all kinds of straps, buckles and clips to make it fit right. The little bastard was the M258 decontamination kit we had to carry with it. About the size of two packs of cigarettes taped side by side, it was clipped to the gas mask holder and just dangled off a nylon ribbon that would wrap around anything you were trying to maneuver around and I suspect strong enough to rappel with. We had one girl get trapped upside down on a boat ladder because of that.<br /><br />I have had limited experience with alice gear, but prefer the ouick release buckle over the old metal one so I can shed the gear if need be just because of one piece of crap add on like that. Wrenchr2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03970779022776650104noreply@blogger.com