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Nonstop needs something quick so lets help him out
heres 3 things
I have an extra tarp brand new I bought at flea market 8x10 for $2
And a dog bowl and vice grips $1 a piece so $4
We have got shelter and mess kit
I need ideas for one item or the whole thing and when we are done we will discuss what we think is the best of the best I would like to have this done within 3 weeks for it to be in his hands

i appreciate it but if you give me the list I will buy the stuff not that I don't want it I want all the help I can get thank you very much this is a great site. You guys are the best if I can do anything to help you guys just let me know

I mean you can if you just have to

My kit is stocked with more extended duration survival gear, but this site has some interesting things for strictly bugging out of an urban environment.
Cheap "tube tents" and "space bags", stuff like that. Much of it can be found in Wallys.
http://www.coghlans.com/catalogue/productList.php?catID=5

don't forget a bit of fishing line, sinkers and hooks
nylon cord
matches and a waterproof container for them
a multi tool
a hatchet
flashlight & batteries
can opener

Herbalpagan wrote:don't forget a bit of fishing line, sinkers and hooks
nylon cord
matches and a waterproof container for them
a multi tool
a hatchet
flashlight & batteries
can opener

Can opener is .50 for military one surplus
I think a boy scout metal match would be better than match what do you think? $2
fishin line sinkers and hooks I have extra so free
550 cord I have 1000 ft. so can spare 50 ft. so free
I can find a hatchet for $4 at flee market surely
I don't know about multi tool the cheap ones are almost worthless They break so easy I may have to splurge a little there
Mini maglight $8 at walmart with two extra bulbs batt included not led old style but will work
We have got shelter ,fire, and tools
OK We are already at 22.50 and still need pack, first aid, and Water container and anything else yall can think of still need help think Cheap but quality as possible
Not only is this a good thing for nonstop this will help all noob and give us cheap ideas for caches spending this little amount you can have a bunch of caches without spending alot this is great stuff I may do one for myself too.

What's the mission specifics, details?

Oh, I get it, lol.
I just went through the welcome to new members. Nonstop new to prepping.
I started with the basics, weeks worth of food and inexpensive food type gathering fire arm.
Been slowly adding from there.
I'll think it over and offer some more advice.

H2O tabs. also he can go to a discount store(like big lots/odd lots ) and get foil packed tuna or ckn for around .85 to 1.00 each. They usually have shelf life of 4 years. Basic need , food , water and the means to keep it.

Just a note on the multi-tool. I have had:
Kershaw
Gerber
Leatherman
el-cheapo
Buck
SOG
Bear Cutlery

Hands down the 2 I like the best and have stood up the longest have been the Kershaw vice grip style and Gerber. I am presently trying out the SOG and so far like it. Not too fond of the unfolding type like the Bear and Leatherman, you can open the Gerber 1 handed and the SOG/Kershaw have fixed jaws. Gerber is about $30, Kershaw is about $75 and SOG was $60 but you get what you pay for. My BOB has a total of 3 multi-tools, 2 folding knives, 2 Kershaw blade traders, 1 had standard blade, fillet knife and saw the other has standard blade, gut hook and saw.

I spent 400 yesterday on bag and a few supplies so don't need bob but love the ideas potbellybob thanks though we still need to get together when you have time if you don't mind nest weekend I can get away all day if need to if you can. I went to gander moutain and they have some food there called mountain house but it is high is this stuff good to have or not

For your bug out bag, Mountain house is decent stuff. I think you can buy it on line for a bit less and get a beter selection though. For your home, I really suggest that you follow a method called "store what you eat and eat what you store"...your family will thank you and your budget will thank you. Once you have about a 3 month supply, you can start adding longer term stuff.

In Pm you sent you bought some good stuff. Your on the right track. The way you are doing it by just jumping in there with both feet trying to learn as fast as you can and going right out and getting your bob together is good as far as your mess kit that you bought a army surplus 1 qt canteen in pouch with canteen cup fits right in cuts down on weight and room you take up for all $8 at army surplus just be sure to bleach it keep up the good work

Herbalpagan wrote:For your bug out bag, Mountain house is decent stuff. I think you can buy it on line for a bit less and get a beter selection though. For your home, I really suggest that you follow a method called "store what you eat and eat what you store"...your family will thank you and your budget will thank you. Once you have about a 3 month supply, you can start adding longer term stuff.

My problem with "store what you eat and eat what you store", is we eat mostly fresh foods.

Sarge wrote: "My problem with "store what you eat and eat what you store" is we eat mostly fresh foods."

LOL

That's Mrs Bid's main complaint too.
O.K. if youve got a decent veggie garden, though that's not always possible for some folk.

Seeds for gardening,
heirloomseeds.com
seedsavers.org