Backpacking/everyday survival

[theGinsue]

Great list. Thanks for sharing that.

Agreed.

Actually I forgot to mention the toilet paper. \

How many times do I have to tell you people? DON'T FORGET THE TOILET PAPER!

[Beprepared]

How many times do I have to tell you people? DON'T FORGET THE TOILET PAPER!

I picked up Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Rockies by Linda Kershaw
I read that Great Mullein Verbascum thapsus (a weed) was used for toilet paper. Haven't tried this yet. Good to have alternatives. The stalk was used for torches and lantern wicks. The seeds were used as a fish narcotic. A little boy scout stuff....be prepared.... to go native(if you have to).

[KevDen2005]

I picked up Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Rockies by Linda Kershaw
I read that Great Mullein Verbascum thapsus (a weed) was used for toilet paper. Haven't tried this yet. Good to have alternatives. The stalk was used for torches and lantern wicks. The seeds were used as a fish narcotic. A little boy scout stuff....be prepared.... to go native(if you have to).

But I like it to be Charmin Soft!!!

[Irving]

I've noticed that not a single list I've seen posted on here has mentioned any extra clothes. For extra clothing, I think I'd carry all polyester or some other "tech" blend. With polyester shirts, you can wash them and lay them out to air dry and the whole process will be done in like 20 minutes tops. Can't do that with cotton.

[Beprepared]

I've noticed that not a single list I've seen posted on here has mentioned any extra clothes. For extra clothing, I think I'd carry all polyester or some other "tech" blend. With polyester shirts, you can wash them and lay them out to air dry and the whole process will be done in like 20 minutes tops. Can't do that with cotton.

Yep I love my cotton and wool. But back in Alaska, we never wore cotton. "Cotton Kills" seams to be a mantra of the great North.

[KevDen2005]

I've noticed that not a single list I've seen posted on here has mentioned any extra clothes. For extra clothing, I think I'd carry all polyester or some other "tech" blend. With polyester shirts, you can wash them and lay them out to air dry and the whole process will be done in like 20 minutes tops. Can't do that with cotton.

My list does have extra pants, socks, and long underwear, none of it is cotton

[Irving]

Right at the top too. FML

[KevDen2005]

Right at the top too. FML

LOL!!!

But it is always good to reiterate the importance of such items that people look over

[Cujo0920]

http://zombiehunters.org/forum/viewt...hp?f=14&t=4103

For those who aren't aware of Zombie Squad, they have some great preparedness forums, including my personal favorite where members post pics & descriptions of their bug-out bags. Clearly some of these guys put some serious thought & practical field experience into the contents.