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Posted on 4/17/13 at 11:05 pm to SmackoverHawg
Even at one mile it wasn't a clear signal. Just could hear a few words.
Posted on 4/17/13 at 11:07 pm to Nodust
I have some high dollar ones we use during hunting season. I got a wife and two girls that hunt and virtually no cell signal on our land. bout 3/4 of a mile is as good as it gets in the river bottoms. Good for that type of stuff, but useless otherwise.
Posted on 4/19/13 at 7:53 am to SmackoverHawg
Delete - Triple-Post
This post was edited on 4/19/13 at 5:45 pm
Posted on 4/19/13 at 7:58 am to SmackoverHawg
Dang computer....double post.
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Posted on 4/19/13 at 10:02 am to SmackoverHawg
GMRS frequencies do not play well with pine trees. The diameter of a typical pine needle is about the same diameter as a GMRS signal pulse.
Range is going to be a factor of wattage and antenna length. Don't pay attention to advertised "range". Find out the wattage. Many of them are .5 watt. I think 2 is the max.
I have a good 2-watt set (Midland) and they only get about a half mile in Houston (trees, houses, and lots of ambient "noise").
Out in New Mexico, they reach at least 20 miles line of sight.
Range is going to be a factor of wattage and antenna length. Don't pay attention to advertised "range". Find out the wattage. Many of them are .5 watt. I think 2 is the max.
I have a good 2-watt set (Midland) and they only get about a half mile in Houston (trees, houses, and lots of ambient "noise").
Out in New Mexico, they reach at least 20 miles line of sight.
Posted on 6/4/13 at 8:39 pm to jimbeam
Don't feel like making a list. And it's basically an overly prepared camping bag for now. Need to add.
That's a solar powered battery charger at the bottom in case y'all are worried about electronics and batteries.
That's a solar powered battery charger at the bottom in case y'all are worried about electronics and batteries.
Posted on 6/9/13 at 4:37 pm to RBWilliams8
Damn! Nice bag.
I'm slowly getting there, but need to knock some things off the checklist.
Just curious, how do you like that Gerber Apocalypse kit? I really just want that hatchet and gator hook deal...do you feel like it was worth the money? Put em to use at all?
I really just want to find: a good hatchet and good e tool.
Looking at the Gransfor Bruks :
for E tool, I'm looking at this Chinese Military Shovel. This thing is bad arse..
I'm slowly getting there, but need to knock some things off the checklist.
Just curious, how do you like that Gerber Apocalypse kit? I really just want that hatchet and gator hook deal...do you feel like it was worth the money? Put em to use at all?
I really just want to find: a good hatchet and good e tool.
Looking at the Gransfor Bruks :
for E tool, I'm looking at this Chinese Military Shovel. This thing is bad arse..
This post was edited on 6/9/13 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 6/9/13 at 5:01 pm to TulaneUVA
I'm the same- slowly checking things off the list. Last week I ordered
100ft 550paracord for $5.50
20 waterproof matches ($2.50) just to have in addition to my flint striker
1500 yards of 10lb test monofilament fishing line ($7.00)
A few 'hot hands' hand and feet warmers $0.99 each
15 pack of waterproof ponchos for $0.99 each
Slowly checking things off the list
100ft 550paracord for $5.50
20 waterproof matches ($2.50) just to have in addition to my flint striker
1500 yards of 10lb test monofilament fishing line ($7.00)
A few 'hot hands' hand and feet warmers $0.99 each
15 pack of waterproof ponchos for $0.99 each
Slowly checking things off the list
Posted on 6/9/13 at 5:03 pm to TigerTatorTots
I need a list of stuff so I can start checking off. Anyone got a ready made list?
Posted on 6/9/13 at 5:22 pm to KingRanch
I took the OP's list and added a few things
-Wool shirt
-T shirt
-Pants
-Small coat
-Rain suit
-Socks/Underwear
-Hat
-Water Purification Tablets/Filters
-Tarps
-550 Cord
-Sleeping Bag
-Sunglasses
-Wool cap/gloves
-Lighter/Matches/Striker
-Dryer Lint
-Flashlight
-batteries
-KaBar Knife
-Toilet Paper
-Zip Ties
-Platypus water bottle
-Bandana
-Vitamins
-Soap
-Tylenol
-Bottle of lighter fluid
-Deet
-Ace bandage
-Small Cook Set
-Poncho
-Tent Stakes
-Fishing kit
-Sewing kit
-Hatchet
-Saw
-Small file for sharpening
-Compass
-Multi tool
-First aid kit
-Duct tape
-Thermal blanket
-Hand/Food warmers
-Water bottle/bladder
-Weapon-Ammunition
-Wool shirt
-T shirt
-Pants
-Small coat
-Rain suit
-Socks/Underwear
-Hat
-Water Purification Tablets/Filters
-Tarps
-550 Cord
-Sleeping Bag
-Sunglasses
-Wool cap/gloves
-Lighter/Matches/Striker
-Dryer Lint
-Flashlight
-batteries
-KaBar Knife
-Toilet Paper
-Zip Ties
-Platypus water bottle
-Bandana
-Vitamins
-Soap
-Tylenol
-Bottle of lighter fluid
-Deet
-Ace bandage
-Small Cook Set
-Poncho
-Tent Stakes
-Fishing kit
-Sewing kit
-Hatchet
-Saw
-Small file for sharpening
-Compass
-Multi tool
-First aid kit
-Duct tape
-Thermal blanket
-Hand/Food warmers
-Water bottle/bladder
-Weapon-Ammunition
Posted on 6/9/13 at 5:28 pm to TigerTatorTots
I need to print that out
Posted on 6/9/13 at 5:59 pm to TigerTatorTots
Just curious. What's the deal with handwarmers? They are non-resuable and I don't see that being the difference between life or death. Start a fire and problem solved right?
Posted on 6/9/13 at 6:09 pm to TulaneUVA
Just a small convenience since they are tiny and very light weight...and if for some reason a fire cannot be started. They take up basically zero room so having them vs not having them is pretty much the same.
Posted on 6/9/13 at 6:12 pm to TigerTatorTots
I keep some seasonings in mine. Salt/pepper/garlic powder and bullion cubes.
Posted on 6/9/13 at 6:28 pm to SmackoverHawg
Have you guys weighed your bags?
Posted on 6/9/13 at 7:07 pm to VetteGuy
quote:
Have you guys weighed your bags?
Mine is about 50lbs. I can tote it miles without difficulty. The girls and wife's bags are about 35 although my oldest can carry more now. She's stout as hell.
Posted on 6/9/13 at 7:08 pm to TulaneUVA
quote:
Just curious. What's the deal with handwarmers?
In a pinch the charcoal in them can also be used to filter water.
Posted on 6/9/13 at 7:11 pm to hashbrowns
We keep plenty of deet, mosquito wear, and mosquito netting in ours.
Posted on 6/9/13 at 7:44 pm to jimbeam
I haven't read every word in every post, but there seems to be a lack of fishing gear in most packs. A few feet of 1" gill net and a small package of assorted hooks are light weight but highly useful.
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