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Horse with no Name
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:56 AM Original message |
Minimal tool kit everyone should have on hand in their survival kit |
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htuttle
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
1. You are missing the two most important tools! |
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Horse with no Name
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:57 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. There you go! |
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One_Life_To_Give
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:55 AM Response to Reply #3 |
40. Bailing Wire! |
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fed-up
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:04 PM Response to Reply #1 |
56. www.72hours.org Fantastic Disaster Preparation website |
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maine_raptor
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
2. Leatherman, Swiss Army Knife |
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LiberalEsto
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
4. transistor radio & batteries |
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Wed Sep-07-05 11:01 AM Response to Reply #4 |
44. they have hand-crank radios that don't need batteries |
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Wed Sep-07-05 04:03 PM Response to Reply #44 |
71. Great link! Thanks. nt |
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BiggJawn
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:29 PM Response to Reply #4 |
79. You must be as old as me... |
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BlueEyedSon
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
5. Small flashlight |
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Mairead
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:07 PM Response to Reply #5 |
57. That doesn't require batteries |
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Lars39
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
6. Crowbars |
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Webster Green
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
7. Duct tape and tie-wire... |
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phantom power
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
8. chlorine bleach, for disinfecting water. |
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truth2power
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:14 AM Response to Reply #8 |
16. Where do you get a hand crank flashlight? I saw one that you shake |
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Lex
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:19 AM Response to Reply #16 |
21. See Post #10. nt |
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phantom power
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:33 AM Response to Reply #16 |
29. The "shake flashlight" works. I got one as a gift. It's a bit annoying |
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Lisa
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:00 PM Response to Reply #29 |
75. I like mine better than the "squeeze" type |
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Rainbowreflect
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:58 AM Response to Reply #16 |
41. Try here. We bought a crank radio with spot light from them |
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Silverhair
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Wed Sep-07-05 01:43 PM Response to Reply #16 |
55. I have one. It works. |
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gauguin57
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:40 PM Response to Reply #16 |
63. I saw hand-crank flashlights at Restoration Hardware ... |
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Squatch
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:16 AM Response to Reply #8 |
18. Better yet, a Miox water purifier. |
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phantom power
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:31 AM Response to Reply #18 |
27. Those are cool, although more expensive than bleach. |
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phantom power
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:36 AM Response to Reply #8 |
30. Frame backpacks, for authentic "refugee action". Good hiking boots. |
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sendero
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Wed Sep-07-05 08:47 PM Response to Reply #8 |
89. Bleach... |
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MojoXN
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:43 PM Response to Reply #8 |
102. Vitamins. |
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truebrit71
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
9. A four-week supply of beer... |
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leveymg
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:39 PM Response to Reply #9 |
81. I liked the one in Dr. Strangelove that made B-52 Pilot Slim Pickens say: |
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htuttle
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:41 PM Response to Reply #81 |
83. "Survival kit contents check...." |
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leveymg
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:56 PM Response to Reply #83 |
87. You already have yours stocked up, I see. |
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bottomofthehill
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
10. LL Bean |
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truth2power
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:31 AM Response to Reply #10 |
26. thanks. n/t |
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Mist
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
11. Matches (in plastic bag), flashlight and batteries, canteen |
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woodsprite
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:20 AM Response to Reply #11 |
22. Double up on the plastic bag -- zip locks are not created equal. |
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rainbow4321
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Wed Sep-07-05 01:21 PM Response to Reply #11 |
53. Note on the matches... |
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Libby2
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
12. Thanks for starting this topic |
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Mist
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
13. First aid kit! |
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Squatch
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:14 AM Response to Reply #13 |
17. Seconded. I recommend the ones from Adventure Medical Kits |
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Lex
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:17 AM Response to Reply #13 |
20. In a gallon ziplock bag . . . |
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Horse with no Name
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:38 AM Response to Reply #20 |
33. Add some peroxide to that |
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Dolomite
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
14. How about |
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Mairead
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:10 PM Response to Reply #14 |
58. A 'space blanket' might be better: more compact, reflects heat |
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tabasco
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:38 PM Response to Reply #14 |
80. Good idea ! Army type ponchos or tarps for hasty shelter. |
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Squatch
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
15. One small .357 revolver |
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Squatch
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:17 AM Response to Reply #15 |
19. And a case of MREs & bottled water |
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Be Brave
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:48 PM Response to Reply #19 |
103. Where can one buy MREs? n/t |
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maine_raptor
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:23 AM Response to Reply #15 |
23. I prefer a 9mm glock |
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Squatch
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:26 AM Response to Reply #23 |
24. In mud and gunk, nothing beats a revolver. Just point and shoot. |
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maine_raptor
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:39 AM Response to Reply #24 |
34. True on the mud and gunk |
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RamboLiberal
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Wed Sep-07-05 11:26 AM Response to Reply #34 |
47. Glocks function well even in mud and gunk |
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sendero
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Wed Sep-07-05 08:51 PM Response to Reply #47 |
91. Have a Glock.. |
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Mythsaje
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:15 PM Response to Reply #47 |
94. A friend once referred to them |
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slackmaster
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:37 AM Response to Reply #15 |
32. Use only handguns in calibers that begin with '4' |
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OrlandoGator
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:41 PM Response to Reply #32 |
82. Glock 21 in .45 in my hurricane kit. |
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Dolomite
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:49 AM Response to Reply #15 |
39. What about the Makarov? |
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solinvictus
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:19 PM Response to Reply #39 |
95. I've got a .32 ACP & a 7.62x25 Tokarev... |
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MojoXN
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:42 PM Response to Reply #95 |
99. I also own a Yugo SKS... |
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Mairead
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:14 PM Response to Reply #15 |
59. Better a long-barrel .22 |
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BronxBoy
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:09 PM Response to Reply #59 |
76. A shotgun |
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Zynx
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:42 PM Response to Reply #59 |
100. Shotgun better than any rifle if you're starting from scratch |
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feminazi
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
25. what is the purpose of the JB Weld? |
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maine_raptor
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:33 AM Response to Reply #25 |
28. JB Weld |
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mtnester
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:37 AM Response to Reply #28 |
31. Just used some of that to seal an exhaust leak in a tailpipe |
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slackmaster
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:40 AM Response to Reply #25 |
35. Great stuff! I used it to fix a broken cleanout on my home sewer drain |
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Horse with no Name
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:41 AM Response to Reply #25 |
36. Just for instance |
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phantom power
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:42 AM Response to Original message |
37. Supply of surgical masks and latex gloves. Think "avian flu." |
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pointblank
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
38. Dont forget the plastic sheeting for your windows... |
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fed-up
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Wed Sep-07-05 11:21 AM Response to Reply #38 |
46. I have 3 large lidded tubs that are stocked w/emergency evac stuff |
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starmaker
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:51 PM Response to Reply #46 |
86. Bottle of Greens Plus |
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Horse with no Name
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Wed Sep-07-05 01:09 PM Response to Reply #38 |
51. What I have been doing (and have posted it here as well) |
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Pobeka
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Wed Sep-07-05 04:17 PM Response to Reply #51 |
72. I hope you are aware your "make-do" water jugs are probably not safe. |
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Horse with no Name
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Wed Sep-07-05 04:35 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. I know not to use these for drinking water. |
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Pobeka
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Wed Sep-07-05 04:53 PM Response to Reply #73 |
74. OK. Just wanted to be sure people knew. Can you edit the the other post? |
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zalinda
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:22 PM Response to Reply #51 |
78. You can use 5 gal pails for toilets |
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Draill
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Wed Sep-07-05 08:49 PM Response to Reply #51 |
90. I've been doing this, too |
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mccoyn
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:37 PM Response to Reply #38 |
62. Fill the bathtub before a potential emergency. |
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Misskittycat
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Wed Sep-07-05 08:38 PM Response to Reply #38 |
88. Yahoo or Google "disaster supplies" - lots of sources there. n/t |
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wellstone_democrat
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Wed Sep-07-05 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
42. 40.00 hand crank radio flashlight combo by Grundig |
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StayOutTheBushes
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Wed Sep-07-05 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
43. My toolbox... |
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chopper
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Wed Sep-07-05 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
45. most important tools... |
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jmowreader
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Wed Sep-07-05 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
48. Of course I have things to add! |
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Sven77
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Wed Sep-07-05 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
49. some products to add |
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Bluebear
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Wed Sep-07-05 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
50. Manual can opener!! |
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rainbow4321
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Wed Sep-07-05 01:14 PM Response to Original message |
52. A *week's worth* of whatever medicines you take.. |
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Spike from MN
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Wed Sep-07-05 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
54. I only need two things in my kit. |
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:16 PM Response to Reply #54 |
77. Add small denomination GOLD coins, 1/10 Oz and some big, 1.0 Oz ones. |
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Mairead
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
60. A hand drill and drill bits, a church key and can-lid-remover |
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HoosierClarkie
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
61. For us |
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Horse with no Name
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:40 PM Response to Reply #61 |
64. Insulin can be stored at room temperature |
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Mairead
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:44 PM Response to Reply #61 |
66. Something like this might do? You'd have to carry a 12v crank generator |
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Ganja Ninja
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
65. AK47 and several hundred rounds of ammo. |
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txaslftist
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Wed Sep-07-05 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
67. A hacksaw and a web cam/phone of some kind... |
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Catherine Vincent
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Wed Sep-07-05 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
68. Bookmarked for reference. |
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redtapeblues
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Wed Sep-07-05 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
69. Solar panels and a .22 cal rifle and/or pistol |
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MojoXN
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:25 PM Response to Reply #69 |
96. .22? |
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Thu Sep-08-05 09:01 AM Response to Reply #96 |
107. I have a couple of shotguns... |
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Wed Sep-07-05 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
70. you forgot the best one! |
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Piperay
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
84. Guns |
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Jersey Devil
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Wed Sep-07-05 05:47 PM Response to Original message |
85. I recommend a Sea Monkey starter kit to prevent boredom |
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sendero
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
92. Wife and I .. |
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MojoXN
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:38 PM Response to Reply #92 |
97. Now THAT's preparedness! |
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MojoXN
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:39 PM Response to Reply #92 |
98. Now THAT'S preparedness!!! |
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Guaranteed
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:57 PM Response to Reply #92 |
105. If the shit goes down, I'm moving in with you. |
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MojoXN
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
93. A hand drill, a hacksaw, and 100 mile an hour tape... |
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DistressedAmerican
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:43 PM Response to Original message |
101. One Of Those Flashlights That You Shake To Charge Up. |
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Wed Sep-07-05 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
104. Buy a Leatherman or a Gerber Multitool |
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Wed Sep-07-05 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
106. Satelite phone |
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