Most overlooked/under rated items in a GHB/EDC

[Joe13]

Only thing I can think of is cigarettes for trading in the way but ime I don't want those folks near me…

A co-worker and I were taking a break standing at our at our trucks in Gresham and he had a cigarette and I had a cigar. This 'human' walks up to us and asks if we had a light - we both said no at the exact same time lmao. They just about faced and walked off.


So many times I've been smoking and asked if I have a cig and I am happy to tell them I only smoke cigars (which is true).



I guess if your going to keep a pack of tobacco with you, you may as well take a couple small bottles of vodka - it could double as disinfectant or be a nice barter item if your way away from home and need something.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Only thing I can think of is cigarettes for trading in the way but ime I don't want those folks near me…

A co-worker and I were taking a break standing at our at our trucks in Gresham and he had a cigarette and I had a cigar. This 'human' walks up to us and asks if we had a light - we both said no at the exact same time lmao. They just about faced and walked off.


So many times I've been smoking and asked if I have a cig and I am happy to tell them I only smoke cigars (which is true).



I guess if your going to keep a pack of tobacco with you, you may as well take a couple small bottles of vodka - it could double as disinfectant or be a nice barter item if your way away from home and need something.

 

[Nosferatu]

I guess if your going to keep a pack of tobacco with you, you may as well take a couple small bottles of vodka - it could double as disinfectant or be a nice barter item if your way away from home and need something.

There's no florking way anyone has anything valuable enough to pry my booze and stogies from me!

 

[CamoDeafie]

Towels and a decent package of washing soda. Considering that this is Oregon a towel helps wipe stuff off. A wet towel cools, a dry towel can help keep you dry, help dry clothes, you can wash with it, and with the washing soda, clean clothes and stuff without much scent, and it also is a nice thing to sit on when everything else is filthy, dusty or wet.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Towels and a decent package of washing soda. Considering that this is Oregon a towel helps wipe stuff off. A wet towel cools, a dry towel can help keep you dry, help dry clothes, you can wash with it, and with the washing soda, clean clothes and stuff without much scent, and it also is a nice thing to sit on when everything else is filthy, dusty or wet.

Nobody wants your shaggNwagon towel, sir.

 

[CamoDeafie]

Nobody wants your shaggNwagon towel, sir.

You cant have mine. Go get your own. Cant hitchhike the galaxy without a towel!

 

[Knobgoblin]

You cant have mine. Go get your own. Cant hitchhike the galaxy without a towel!

Ooof.
I've had a few.
Lost a couple plain white Tees to the post coital wipe down ritual

 

[CamoDeafie]

Ooof.
I've had a few.
Lost a couple plain white Tees to the post coital wipe down ritual

You cant be a hoopy frood without a towel

 

[Knobgoblin]

 

[Ura-Ki]

One of the most under rated tools I have ever come across is:......................Plumbers Candle! Light weight, lasts a real long time, fairly wind proof ( as far as an open flame goes) and they can be used for tons of things that need a small flame! You can cook with one, load it into a Swiss Alpine Lantern ( You can score the good ones these days pretty easy) and have tons of light, they are awesome fire starters, will light with a ferro rod/flint and steel/Magnesium starter, and they are super cheap!



You need to cut the bottom out of these to get a full size plumbers candle to work, but they fit and will last a super long time!
The old school Lamps were designed to work with the plumbers candles, but are super rare and hard to come by and are super spendy!

 

[DunRanull]

I get that some don't take this topic very seriously.

Of late, though, I have considered, how would things go if The Big One (that 10.0 Cascadia quake) hit while I was across the bridge in Tacoma, across the Sound in Seattle, on the other side of the Hood Canal or up on Whidbey Island?

I see all the young jackwagons who take day trips all around the PNW attired only in basketball shorts, tee shirts and flip-flops with (presumably) no emergency supplies in their vehicles. Good freakin' luck to you, dumba$$es.

Bic lighter, for sure, a space blanket (I keep a woobie in the truck too), spare socks, a small Streamlight or Surefire (besides the one in my pocket), two spare CR123 batteries, a small hatchet and a folding saw, a Lifestraw is critical, bottled water, some protein bars, another knife (besides the one clipped in my pocket), spare mags (always at least two even if one stays in the truck), an 8'x10' tarp (still in the wrap) is in the truck, and a car phone charger.

Okay, I admit, I keep some Wet Wipes in the truck and my get-home backpack as well (with a little pack of Kleenex).

Okay, I admit, I keep some Wet Wipes in the truck and my get-home backpack as well (with a little pack of Kleenex).

Cuz ya NEVER know!

 

[TNThomas]

I was a scout as a kid and have practiced making fire in multiple ways.

What I learned over the years is a 3-4" piece of road flare (the side with the covered striker) will light even wet wood by the time it burns out and is extremely easy to light, even with decreased motor skills.

My ferro rods haven't been used in a lot of years. And I have some cool ones that have lasted all of my life with some regular use over the years.

+1 for a road flare. I always take one If I'm overnighting in the west cascades. Great fire starter.

 

[Pete F]

+1 for a road flare. I always take one If I'm overnighting in the west cascades. Great fire starter.

I used to carry Sterno when camping to start a wet fire. They don't work well, just not hot enough. They do work for heating up food in cans.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Ooof.
I've had a few.
Lost a couple plain white Tees to the post coital wipe down ritual

Drapes.
Oh, speaking of autism they have been advertising like crazy these body towels that are called.. Get Skunky. right

 

[Knobgoblin]

Drapes.
Oh, speaking of autism they have been advertising like crazy these body towels that are called.. Get Skunky. right

 

[Certaindeaf]

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Just heard Madona is getting class-action sued for graphic antics onstage.

 

[OrPackrat]

Anti-monkey Butt.

Good portable power bank (none with built in solar panel).

Extra Socks.

Dry bag for extra clothes and things to stay dry.

Compressed towelettes.

Beanie (can keep you far warmer when it's cold)

Wipes, basic pain killers, allergy pills, medications.

Lighter, ferro rod, waterproof matches, wax soaked cotton rope, etc.

Lifestraw and sawyer mini.

Quality headlamp (I found some I like that have low power red and white light modes and charge using the same port as my cell phone).

Paracord.

Tarp

Compass

Survival blanket or sleeping bag.

Fixed blade knife.


I'm going to be building a new bag that I'd updated and I plan to have it on the heavier side but not extremely heavy. Few days worth of food, decent bit of canned water (liquid death), my favorite hatchet (fiskars), saw (silky big boy) and probably a decent fixed blade knife.

Probably going to add a rifle of some kind, likely 22lr although I may just put my CMR-30 22mag in it for some decent power while still having light ammo and platform.

 

[hongkong2]

Tons of threads on what you may have or want to have but how about trying to post something you think most people forget/don't think about that you feel is highly useful and very under rated and why.

Pretty easy maybe?


My first one is mole skin. If you are hoofing it for miles and not used to walking 5-10-15-20+ miles then your feet are going to be feeling it bad and if you are using them to get home then having blisters on them is going to make a bad situation miserable.


Second up is the opposite of what a lot of people do think of (hand warmers) and that is instant ice packs in the warmer months especially. If you are not used to the heat it could help prevent a heat stroke or exhaustion. Also it could be good for helping a tweaked knee or ankle and make the difference between getting home (or whenever) and not being able to quite make it.


I have others (or maybe what I have is old hat and it's just me that thinks they may be forgotten often) but fire away if this interests you.

It wouldn't hurt to also have some Bolivian marching powder on hand.

 

[Indy62]

So, a couple things. First..for @Old Dog , I do take this seriously..

Second, here's my current GHB. I have two, almost identical except for backpack make/color, extra watch make, radio make, knife brand etc. Wife's bag has many more feminine hygiene items. I do keep some in mine in case we don't have her bag available.

The orange bag is a survival sleeping bad. The camo poncho is a dual purpose 55 x 41" poncho, ground sheet /tarp.

I don't include the things I EDC anyhow. Pocket knife, streamlight, pistol etc. But I do have a dedicated flashlight and headlamp separate, in the bag.

Foodwise, some ramen and candy go with a few cliff bars. This is a GHB, good for 2-3 days only.

I also have separate bug-in items, bug-out bags etc. I.E. AR..extra mags, ham kit, shovel, tents, cooking gear and so forth.

I also have a steel single wall bottle for the GHB that's not in the picture.

I like this thread, has given me some good ideas for things I'm missing. The bag is @17 lbs right now, but I can fit a few more things in.

One last thing. With the exception of the poncho and a couple paracord lengths, I keep the GHB components as 'gray' as possible. Low profile.

 

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