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Comment on The Bug Out Bag by Michael

Michael — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:29:48 +0000

Two bits of kit I always take while hiking, camping etc. Inside my pack I have a Dry Bag as an extra precaution agaonst stuff getting wet. In an emegency you can always fill it with water. The other thing I have is a GME brand MT410G PLB. Personal Locator Beacon with GPS location. This thing will transmit you position. It is light, waterproof and has a strobe. Here in Australia it is registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority as a land based beacon. Similar organisations exist in other countries. Four Hudnred bucks for the unit and worth every penny IMHO.

Comment on Folding Knives by Michael

Michael — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:23:01 +0000

I have over a hundred knives. Benchmade, Al Mar, Emerson, MOD, Cold Steel, Kershaw, Kabar etc. But for years I carried the CRKT M16-14LE at work in addition to a Victorinox Swiss Tool. Mine is an older one with a Teflon coated blue blade and manual LAWKS. Brilliant knife! It is the most abused knife I own. I have hammered into a door to cut out a lock. Scraped BBQ dregs and rust off hot plates. Broken glass with the butt. Cut all manner of materials. I retired after 25 years in the Police and I retired it still in full working order (like me lol). These days I carry a Leatherman Charge Ti because of the extra tools and I don’t have a duty belt to cart them around on.

Comment on Ka-Bar Mule Folding Knife by Michael

Michael — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:08:30 +0000

The Mule is a great knife. Solid as a rock. Aus 8 is a decent Japanese steel. Never had any issues with it. Great grip. Not a highspeed fanboy mall ninja blade. A cheap functional strong lockback with one of the best pouches around. Mine has front velcro as well as a snap stud. Do the new ones have the stud as well?

Comment on My First Aid Bag by Michael

Michael — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:59:53 +0000

Maxpedition sure make some great gear. I must admit I REALLY like their stuff much to my wifes chagrin. Thanks for the email with the First Aid Kit list. Great list.

May I suggest you include ‘Steri-Strips’ these are what they are known as here in Australia. They replace the need for sutures for some wounds. Come in small and large sizes. Obviously won’t do for a massive gaping wound. I have used these for years and they are used in private hospitals here. Generally not used in the public system due to sutures being cheaper. The smallest pack has four in it so I guess there would be some wastage the bean counters would not like. Having said that they are quite cheap to buy. Matter of fact I am using them at the moment. Broke my finger and have a deep split across the pad.

The other thing I include in my first aid kits is a small knife like the Gerber Paraframe or CRKT KISS. They are light and the open frame design makes for easy cleaning and sterilising.

Comment on The Combat Survival Knife – Our Top Picks by A-Poc

A-Poc — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:49:43 +0000

Thanks Michael,

We just wish we had more time to update the site!

Comment on The Combat Survival Knife – Our Top Picks by Michael

Michael — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:35:55 +0000

Thanks guys for a wonderful website. Love the straight forward useful approach untainted by ‘mall ninja’ mind set.
Thumbs up on the LMF. Great knife. Built in sharpener and a handy size. The tang does go through the handle almost the entire way. There is a spacer between the end of the tang and the butt. This is to keep the metal tang touching the metal butt because the design calls for the knife handle to protect the user from electrical shock. I have a few of these and keep them permanently attached to some back packs.

My old Carbon V USA made Recon Scout and Trailmaster have been going for years. No problems with the guards or handles as some have said. Both have abused and still work perfect. I keep them in custom leather sheaths and lube the blades so over the years the leather has soaked up plenty of oil. Leather not considered by some ‘tactical’ enough, but seems to work well for me and has done so for many over a millenium or two

Comment on Sig P220 Combat .45 ACP by Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:04:54 +0000

I have personally fired this weapon and no were on it does it say P226 its a P220 100% positive

Comment on Fixed Blade Knives by A-Poc

A-Poc — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:12:25 +0000

I’ll weigh in with my two cents. If it were me, I’d probably purchase a new one. I don’t quite know how your dad’s was made but the fixed blade you may need in a bug out situation could end up being abused pretty good. Plus, I just don’t think I could do that to a knife with that kind of sentimental value.

Comment on The Bug Out Bag by A-Poc

A-Poc — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:34:53 +0000

Great points, Gonzo. I was actually thinking about this a couple days ago. I have a pair of Redwing boots right next to my b.o.b. for that very reason. But I was also thinking about my get home bag as well and was considering a good broken in pair of tennis shoes. If I had to get home from work by foot, it would likely take two days depending on time of day at the outset, and I am wondering if tennies would be better.

Either way, like the man said, make sure you break them in first. If you were to buy a brand new pair of Redwings and not break them in, I can promise you you wouldn’t make it a mile.

Comment on The Bug Out Bag by gonzo

gonzo — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:52:23 +0000

One thing that I believe no one mentioned is the fact that you should have is a good pair of boots. When you have to bug out and are going to be doing things like traversing thru unknown terrain or mud, sand and water , your feet are going to be effected if you don’t have the right kind of shoes. Yes sneakers or crocks are nice to have but if you live in a climate that is( rain one day dry the next then the following week snow ) you’ll be happy that you have a pair . And don’t wait till you bug out to break them in , do it as soon as you get them that way your feet can get used to them and you can find out if they are going to fit you right or you need to return them and please wear good socks because they make a difference how your feet are going to feel inside them.
Make sure you have boots that are * inches tall …. they can help keep your ankles safe from animals and bugs and support your legs and ankles from injuries and last but not least keep extra socks in your bag.