Ruger All-Weather Mini-14
Katadyn Pocket
Kelty Redwing 3100 (All Black)
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Ruger All-Weather Mini-14
Katadyn Pocket
Kelty Redwing 3100 (All Black)
Bran <><
Figured it might be fun to revisit this one.
My major change is in eyewear. I must live hard or something, because I trashed out my prescription eyeglasses. Bad.
Broken frame and lenses-that-look-like-they-took-a-round-of-birdshot bad.
Anyway, I hit on an option that saved on up front cost since I was still planning on getting to TN then (it will add up eventually, but eye pro is worth it imo), and should weather my lifestyle a lot better: Oakley's SI M Frame 2.0 Strike Array and a set of complimentary contacts with my eye exam.
The versatility of the M Frame has me impressed. The array came with a clear lens, a gray lens, the frame, a hard case, soft carry bag, head strap, and an antifog solution. The equivalent in RX eye wear would have cost me somewhere between $200 and $500+. I found these on ebay for $90, and they retail for $160-$190. Also, I wouldn't have been able to get ANSI rated lenses in anything other than clear - unlike the gray lens in the array.
Since I only use one eye, the ballistic and ANSI ratings were much of what drove my choice. As stated, I can get rough on glasses, and these should be equal to the task. The wrap around protection is another nice feature here.
Another advantage is I can get other lenses as time goes on. Amber for shooting, and most notably, prescription lenses. I can even get the prescription in a different lens style than the non-prescription if I want. The Hybrid lens looks good for this.
Finally, they're also designed for helmet and NV compatibility. I don't run around with a kevlar strapped on, but it'll be nice with my motorcyle helmet. I don't have NV yet either, but its one less integration issue I'll have when I do get some.
Consilio et animis
Essayons!
Ive got way more than 3 items that make me warm and fuzzy inside, Ive gone through great length in research and trying different things to get JUST THE RIGHT thing, whatever that "thing" is... so Ill pick 3 at random:
Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter... cause sleeping on the ground sucks, and bugs suck equally
Hill People Gear Kit Bag - Cause I just want my gun when I go out
Food grade buckets from Lowes - Storing canned goods right now, also first aid gear, comfort items, etc. etc. but Ill be doing some mylar soon. I can stack, store and move them around in the basement as I see fit... and if I do have to get the hell out of dodge, I can just put them on the BOT and wave bye bye.
EB
Don't really know if it qualifies as "gear" but hands-down the best purchase has been our whole-house generator. There is something extremely satisfying when the electricity goes out and after 10 seconds you hear the "vroom" and everything goes back to just the way it was. Number 2 would be my original Leatherman tool. I've used it hundreds, perhaps thousands of times in all sorts of situations and it has always come throguh for me. Third I'd probably go with my S&W Airweight J-frame in various versions. Haven't had to use it but it has given me a feeling of peace and confidence many times.
1- Masters of Defense CQD Mk I Knife, Duane Dieter Design. Hell of a knife, Ive owned 4 in my lifetime, they either get lost in IED blasts, or on Patrol. Blackhawk Inc took over MOD, and quality took a serious hit after that. I had to search for 7 months before I could find another one to replace the last one I lost. Some people may think its crazy to spend $500-$600 on a pocketknife, but I have to disagree, quality gear is quality gear, and to me thats all that matters.
2- Remington Model 11, I call her Big Bertha. Got her at a hardware store here locally for $100, cracked stock, barrel cut down to 18.25". I got another stock for her, and she runs like a crackhead from the cops, Eats whatever I throw in her, and comes back for more. Shes my go to girl when things are dicey close range.
3- Fox Books survival series. I cant get enough of these books! Ive read them, re-read them, and am currently reading them again. Knowledge is power folks, you can have all the gear queer cool guy stuff, but if you dont know how to apply non-gear related survival skills into your prepping, you arent going to last.
RELIGION IS LIKE A PENIS
Its fine to have one,
Its fine to be proud of it,
But please dont whip it out in public and start waving it around,
And PLEASE dont try to force it down my children's throats.
An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.
Storm is that Fox or Foxfire? If it is fox could you forward a link. Thanks
Its the foxfire series. I have all 12 of the original series and literally am trying to memorize them!
RELIGION IS LIKE A PENIS
Its fine to have one,
Its fine to be proud of it,
But please dont whip it out in public and start waving it around,
And PLEASE dont try to force it down my children's throats.
An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.
That is an excellent series Stormy. I have a few hard copies and the entire set in PDF somewhere. I need to track down the rest of the series.
BacPacker. . .OH WOW, you have it on PDF? Any chance you could look that up and send me a copy? Would love to put it on my SHTF laptop! Maybe we can work out a trade. . . I have Izzy come over and mow your lawn. . .wash your car/truck?
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RELIGION IS LIKE A PENIS
Its fine to have one,
Its fine to be proud of it,
But please dont whip it out in public and start waving it around,
And PLEASE dont try to force it down my children's throats.
An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.
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