tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post7386004589493992139..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: light infantryJames M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-43472160949971844532016-11-23T07:10:56.230-08:002016-11-23T07:10:56.230-08:00It was my understanding that 20 minutes was the mi...It was my understanding that 20 minutes was the minimum time for maximum cardio.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-10062526654454374852016-11-23T00:41:19.974-08:002016-11-23T00:41:19.974-08:00Part of my work out to stay middle-aged is to walk...Part of my work out to stay middle-aged is to walk 15 minutes wearing a 60lb weight vest. That's on level pavement and it sucks. 45lbs is the max for youngsters, not old geezers. <br /><br />Maybe subtract your age from 65. That's the most you can carry without dying a slow, painfully death....blahhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952040619277412344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-18397313296292749162016-11-19T15:32:05.389-08:002016-11-19T15:32:05.389-08:00Pushing a bike sucks. The pedal keeps bruising yo...Pushing a bike sucks. The pedal keeps bruising your shin. It is for Po Folk use only.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-40016664635768502142016-11-19T09:41:24.729-08:002016-11-19T09:41:24.729-08:00I suppose that wouldn't be a bad alternative J...I suppose that wouldn't be a bad alternative James, but it would seem like it would be slightly awkward compared to the wheelbarrow, since you would have to steer and balance the load on two inline wheels at the same time. You would have to rig something to hold your gear, or have saddle bags for the bike. The Chinese wheelbarrow was actually used to transport people at times, but of course you would need two people on your journeys, and it could then come into use if one of you were to fall sick or become injured. I'm not very handy, but it looks like it would be fairly easy to fashion one.<br /><br />I saw in one of the early episodes of “Dirty, Rotten, Survival” (Dave <br />Canterbury's new show) where the British military engineer used a hand truck with a box strapped to it, and it actually served him pretty well. It's kind of an interesting show. They start by going into a general store or a hardware store (sometimes military surplus) and gather everything they need for a weekend outing. They can only use what they can find in these specific non-outdoors outlets. You can learn of some good, low cost alternatives from watching this show. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-58234447812193392212016-11-19T07:39:53.807-08:002016-11-19T07:39:53.807-08:00Remember, the 45 lbs is a MAX, and that is WITH tr...Remember, the 45 lbs is a MAX, and that is WITH training. Carrying 45 lbs on my bicycle kicks my ass after an hour and I am in top muscular condition ( at the time, cardio was suffering slightly-now I might do better ).James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-69459414474914372962016-11-19T07:36:59.986-08:002016-11-19T07:36:59.986-08:00Too bad he discovered a life and dropped the blog....Too bad he discovered a life and dropped the blog. But still posted-and don't forget all the post-apoc fiction reviews.<br />http://reflexionesfinales.blogspot.com/James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-88753117715150332292016-11-19T07:34:42.475-08:002016-11-19T07:34:42.475-08:00And of course, if you lack extra funds, you can ju...And of course, if you lack extra funds, you can just bury a bicycle under your load ( then have transport back and forth if needed ).James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-91488507589907322692016-11-19T06:57:41.087-08:002016-11-19T06:57:41.087-08:00Well maybe it's me then. Or there are a whole ...Well maybe it's me then. Or there are a whole lot of Batman's in this group.<br /><br />I'm 61, 6' tall, 190+- lbs and not a stranger to hard manual labor out here in deep ruralville. Yeah, I have a little extra around the middle but not bad. <br /><br />Monthly I carry (5) 40 lb bags of cat litter, softener salt, and dog food about 80 feet from my vehicle in the driveway to the laundry room in the house and it's kicks my ass sideways. This is on non-flat, uneven terrain, gravel, and decks and steps.<br /><br />The wilderness terrain around here is pretty rough, not much flat land anywhere. I've heard that 1 mile in wilderness like that is like 5 miles on flat pavement and I agree. When doing my regular walks on the road I can get about 3-4 mph out of it but out in the sticks it is way, way less. <br /><br />You guys that are talking about carrying 40+ lbs, not to mention that illusory 200lbs, need to strap on and get out there and do it, then get back with us - after you get out of the emergency room.<br /><br />I carry 200rds in the butt pack, along with a 20 oz bottle of water and a couple reeses pb cups, and my cell. On the pistol belt-H suspenders is 2 ammo pouches, 1 canteen, first aid kit, cell phone, bayonet, over my shoulder is my AR and my 92F is on my right hip. My pockets have all the regular everyday carry stuff. With that load out I am in long range (5-8 miles out)patrol mode and I stay in the woods unseen. I do this about once every 2-3 months just for the helluvit and it ruins a whole day, and most of the next from recuperation. <br /><br />If I tried to do this with an extra 40 lbs or more I shudder to think what condition I'd be in. For certain, I'd be in no condition to carry on full fledged battle.ghostsniperhttp://www.deadcenter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-1240333052911945132016-11-19T02:43:49.227-08:002016-11-19T02:43:49.227-08:00Russell/Black Cat's blog had some good light i...Russell/Black Cat's blog had some good light infantry info. blahhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952040619277412344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-24331015843334213022016-11-18T19:32:41.579-08:002016-11-18T19:32:41.579-08:00“Taking weight off of your knees is a good overall...“Taking weight off of your knees is a good overall strategy. This can be with a 26000 pound RV, car with trailer, bicycle, or hand-cart, or all of them.”<br /><br /><br />Some time back, a minion posted something on the Chinese wheelbarrow. To be honest, I was unaware of how this contraption differed from the conventional wheelbarrow that is standard here in the west. In short, it's a much more efficient means of transport since the load is strategically placed directly over the wheel, so all you're doing is directing the load. <br /><br />This was actual quite helpful to me, since for the longest time now I have been wanting to flee to the woods for long periods of time during the warmer months, but I didn't really have any idea of how I would pack the heavier loads that would enable me to stay out for longer periods of time, and I did not want to have to deal with pack animals. This contraption will be just the ticket for what I want to do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-76562239346647024412016-11-18T14:12:35.765-08:002016-11-18T14:12:35.765-08:00I think my next research topic will be the French ...I think my next research topic will be the French Foreign Legion, masters at the long march. See where they sit in all this.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-66286618423490435612016-11-18T12:39:19.914-08:002016-11-18T12:39:19.914-08:00Taking weight off of your knees is a good overall ...Taking weight off of your knees is a good overall strategy. This can be with a 26000 pound RV, car with trailer, bicycle, or hand-cart, or all of them. The 45# carry weight is weapons and bare short-term survival, while the weight carried on wheels is for longer-term or longer-distance travel. As always, knowledge/training travels lightest. <br /><br />pdxr13Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-60345621199339148772016-11-18T05:08:55.937-08:002016-11-18T05:08:55.937-08:001st rule of the zombie apocalypse-cardio.1st rule of the zombie apocalypse-cardio.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-27619597837692249182016-11-18T05:08:10.180-08:002016-11-18T05:08:10.180-08:00Bugging out to caches, or to avoid initial die-off...Bugging out to caches, or to avoid initial die-off, okay. Not that you should be in a subpar location to begin with. But, yeh, just not the best strategy to begin with. I think I could carry 200 lbs about 2 blocks.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-5744517198783721902016-11-18T00:36:03.426-08:002016-11-18T00:36:03.426-08:00In the Falkland Islands conflict, after the brits ...In the Falkland Islands conflict, after the brits lost most of there choppers they were forced to lurp across the Island carrying 200pounds or so (from memory) and the kicked butt when they got there. Just saying, but that's defiantly the exception to the rule. <br /><br />You can carry some pretty serious weight IF you don't try to go to fare. I recon I could carry 200 pounds if I only had to go 2 or 3 miles in a day( and didn't have to take on the Argentinian army when I got there)<br /><br />I have never been a big fan of the whole bug out senerio. I'm staying put bareing being in a radio active fallout out zone (highly unlikely in my area) or the off chance 2 opposing armies choose my particular area to square of and have a set piece battle on(also highly unlikely). We should always keep bugging out as a option, but its a really bad option and probably only going to post pone your iment dearth by a few weeks. <br /> Aussie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-63737154685928766002016-11-17T20:07:58.002-08:002016-11-17T20:07:58.002-08:00Gut weight and pack weight are the same to your kn...Gut weight and pack weight are the same to your knees. Gut weight is even worse for your back than pack weight. Gut weight makes you a slow-moving target for cannibals, while a skinny man with a rifle is merely dangerous. <br /><br />pdxr13Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-59043419282815680282016-11-17T18:21:57.085-08:002016-11-17T18:21:57.085-08:00Hey I resemble that remark!!!!Hey I resemble that remark!!!!Sir Lord Baltimorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-11338780941778110642016-11-17T15:10:39.566-08:002016-11-17T15:10:39.566-08:00oh I meant 45lbs as absolute maximum. better still...oh I meant 45lbs as absolute maximum. better still to have alternative transportation for anything over about 15 lbs more than your clothes (that basicly means a weapon and butt pack.)JJGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708302086326564665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-62678778765986344382016-11-17T14:42:53.320-08:002016-11-17T14:42:53.320-08:00Law Of Diminishing Returns shown in vivid detail.Law Of Diminishing Returns shown in vivid detail.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-13792087246029189742016-11-17T14:37:46.777-08:002016-11-17T14:37:46.777-08:00Subtracting for extra gut weight for most people w...Subtracting for extra gut weight for most people would leave barely enough weight for one Top Ramen and one round ammo.:)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-73497267242943157972016-11-17T13:21:11.404-08:002016-11-17T13:21:11.404-08:00This 45# weight that is mentioned is very similar ...This 45# weight that is mentioned is very similar to 1/3rd optimal body mass for an average 5'-6" 135# man. I would add a supplemental formula that subtracts pack weight for extra gut weight that should be shed. The 6'-8" beast-man and Igor carry the M240 while ammo is in every pack as group load. If you are 20# heavy in non-muscular body mass, you should subtract that from your load. Men only formula. The ladies and children should be 25% loaded if pretty fit, and walked slower for shorter distances. An 80# very fit 4'-6" woman may not be able to keep up (or worse- gets hurt from the weight) if her pack is 25#, so weigh everything and fix it. <br />pdxr13Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-85506340666169053792016-11-17T13:10:45.498-08:002016-11-17T13:10:45.498-08:00Weight vs. Durability: don't forget cost in th...Weight vs. Durability: don't forget cost in this triangle. You can get durable lightweight stuff, and the first couple pounds of shaving is inexpensive vs. WWII era canvas gear (free! with torture.). After a while you are paying $10/oz saved/shaved to get lighter equal durability gear. Everything starts to become aramids, carbon fiber, and titanium. Inevitably, some of this is prestige/luxury stuff to impress your hiking buddies. When this happens, it's time to re-think about caching to reduce weight cheaper. Water never-ever gets lighter, even if you spend $150 on 72gram carbon fiber titanium 2L bombproof bottle (saved 179 grams over stainless- whoo hoo!). The water is still 2000 grams, no matter what. A $20 water filter may reduce need to carry lots of heavy water. Hexamine tablet micro stove ($7 with tabs) or a tiny wood-burning stove (#10 can hobo stove?) may save 2 pounds of super-awesome kerosene burner and be "just right" unless you are in a sub-alpine winter. Even better is to find a Boy Scout troop with strong boys to carry your stuff as unit gear. <br /><br />pdxr13Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-71043752559192267742016-11-17T05:14:09.390-08:002016-11-17T05:14:09.390-08:00I'd always go with durability over weight. A ...I'd always go with durability over weight. A toilet paper tent wouldn't weight much. Perhaps the better strategy would be paring down to essentials.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-84845690947638456192016-11-17T05:12:45.240-08:002016-11-17T05:12:45.240-08:00Of course, I also have issues with batteries I use...Of course, I also have issues with batteries I use every day ( near enough-depends on season ) on my bicycle flashers. They suddenly aren't doing a very good job. But I don't do a "pre-flight check" on them, either. I think it is just a waste/cost issue.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-40039569582061505592016-11-17T05:09:32.471-08:002016-11-17T05:09:32.471-08:00Right, the training was needed, then 45 lbs was fi...Right, the training was needed, then 45 lbs was fine. However, no matter how much training you get, going over that weight is never anything other than counterproductive insofar as end combat effectiveness. It is like eight years of college not being able to cure stupid.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.com