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10-01-2014, 04:30 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-01-2014, 04:31 PM by BelieveIn308.)
It is my greatest fear SHTF during winter. Do I have enough gear for weeks on end in the field? The importance of a good entrenching tool cannot be forgotten. This winter, spend 3-4 days in the elements. I did this last year. My biggest take away was how much extra gear you need and can you have quality socks? Think of another way to make fire. Think of how to dig in into a pit so it is difficult to see. Learn to heat rocks.
The one thing I didn't get to test was how well rifles function in after being outside for days in sub zero cold. Also, I was unhappy with my gloves and will need to change those out. One good thing about winter though, is you appreciate the need the stay dry. Forget about cotton underwear. Cotton socks KILL.
If you are bugging in place do you have enough firewood? And you do need more food during the winter. To those with families with children, remember they need gear as good or better than you have. Do your kids have 3 pair each of quality wool socks?
Those bright orange coats might be good in the winter but not in SHTF. Do you have enough heavy duty sleep gear for them?
The one thing I didn't get to test was how well rifles function in after being outside for days in sub zero cold. Also, I was unhappy with my gloves and will need to change those out. One good thing about winter though, is you appreciate the need the stay dry. Forget about cotton underwear. Cotton socks KILL.
If you are bugging in place do you have enough firewood? And you do need more food during the winter. To those with families with children, remember they need gear as good or better than you have. Do your kids have 3 pair each of quality wool socks?
Those bright orange coats might be good in the winter but not in SHTF. Do you have enough heavy duty sleep gear for them?
The one thing I didn't get to test was how well rifles function in after being outside for days in sub zero cold. Also, I was unhappy with my gloves and will need to change those out. One good thing about winter though, is you appreciate the need the stay dry. Forget about cotton underwear. Cotton socks KILL.
If you are bugging in place do you have enough firewood? And you do need more food during the winter. To those with families with children, remember they need gear as good or better than you have. Do your kids have 3 pair each of quality wool socks?
Those bright orange coats might be good in the winter but not in SHTF. Do you have enough heavy duty sleep gear for them?