http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/feed/? Latest topics Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:10:55 GMT 10 http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/12/64/60/95/armedb10.gif http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/feed/? http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-food-water-shelter-f10/survive-for-a-decade-without-spending-a-dime-article-t21.htm Admin Reprinted from http://men.style.com/details/features/full?id=content_9817&mbid=yhp&npu=1 . I'm going to Cut -n- Paste this article because it's a great read and i don't know how long the link will last. COULD YOU SURVIVE WITHOUT MONEY? MEET THE GUY WHO DOES In Utah, a modern-day caveman has lived for the better part of a decade on zero dollars a day. People used to think he was crazy Night falls, the stars wink, and after an hour, Suelo tramps up the cliff, mimicking ... Survival Food, Water, Shelter Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:10:55 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-food-water-shelter-f10/survive-for-a-decade-without-spending-a-dime-article-t21.htm#39 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-food-water-shelter-f10/survive-for-a-decade-without-spending-a-dime-article-t21.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/things-on-my-shopping-list-t20.htm Admin I've been visiting flea markets in the area (and i can't wait for garage sale season to start again). I've made a few mental notes on what supplies i'm looking for: 1. Hand Operated Kitchen appliances, such as an egg beater. Toaster Rack that goes on a campfire/wood fireplace. Campfire cooking rack. 2. Cast Iron cookware 3. Hand Operated tools such as the old gear driven hand drills. I know i'm forgetting a few things, so if anybody wants to add to my list... Survival Equipment Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:11:57 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/things-on-my-shopping-list-t20.htm#38 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/things-on-my-shopping-list-t20.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/how-to-f12/fire-starting-experiments-t19.htm Admin 1. Fire Starting - I recently bought a couple of pocket magnifying glasses with plastic lenses. My thinking was that glass ones would break if dropped, hence get the plastic ones. My worry is that the lense quality isn't good enough to focus the sunlight enough to start the fire. I meant to start the grill this weekend with the magnifying glasses but forgot 2. Vaseline soaked cotton ball 3. Can you boil water on a sterno stove? Another experiment on the to-do list. 4. ... How To Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:02:53 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/how-to-f12/fire-starting-experiments-t19.htm#36 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/how-to-f12/fire-starting-experiments-t19.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-transport-f6/mistakes-in-bug-out-vehicle-choices-t2.htm Admin IMHO, everybody needs a 4WD, whether for the emergency bug-out or just getting to work in terrible weather.. This being said, i was in the market for said 4wd. I wasn't too sure about what i wanted exactly, but i knew it had to be an SUV, as it keeps your equipment dry and you can sleep in the back without the elements getting to you, if need be. After much looking, i found a '97 Land Rover Discovery. My thinking was "HEY!! 4WD and Luxury too!!", and bought it. BAD IDEA! ... Survival Transport Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:25:06 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-transport-f6/mistakes-in-bug-out-vehicle-choices-t2.htm#2 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-transport-f6/mistakes-in-bug-out-vehicle-choices-t2.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/handy-devices-t12.htm blackhorse26 http://journeytoforever.org/farm_library/device/devicesToC.html]]> Survival Equipment Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:17:04 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/handy-devices-t12.htm#20 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/handy-devices-t12.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/general-discussions-f1/hello-t17.htm GunNut Just wanted to say Hello my name is Tony Parson i'm from Dayton Tn look forward to getting to know all of you....... General Discussions Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:20:20 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/general-discussions-f1/hello-t17.htm#31 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/general-discussions-f1/hello-t17.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-groups-f14/favorite-links-t18.htm Admin AmericanGunOwners.net Survival Groups Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:22:11 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-groups-f14/favorite-links-t18.htm#32 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-groups-f14/favorite-links-t18.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/general-discussions-f1/animal-tracks-t14.htm blackhorse26
http://www.bsatroop542.org/AnimalId.htm]]> General Discussions Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:10:52 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/general-discussions-f1/animal-tracks-t14.htm#23 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/general-discussions-f1/animal-tracks-t14.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/tin-foil-hat-stuff-f13/intelligent-life-in-space-t16.htm Admin I believe that there is other intelligent life in the universe. There has to be!! Judging from the amount of Democrats here, there isn't much intelligent life on EARTH! I've seen the night sky through very good night vision. And I can tell you, for every star you DO see, there are about 300 that you DON'T see and those are only the ones whose light can make it this far that can be picked up by night vision. You can't tell me that out of ALL of those stars (most of which are suns with ... Tin Foil Hat Stuff Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:41:56 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/tin-foil-hat-stuff-f13/intelligent-life-in-space-t16.htm#29 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/tin-foil-hat-stuff-f13/intelligent-life-in-space-t16.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/poly-ticks-many-blood-sucking-insects-f2/opec-up-yours-t8.htm Bloodbath ]]> Poly-Ticks (many blood sucking insects) Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:33:18 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/poly-ticks-many-blood-sucking-insects-f2/opec-up-yours-t8.htm#11 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/poly-ticks-many-blood-sucking-insects-f2/opec-up-yours-t8.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/the-war-room-f3/war-with-china-t15.htm Admin I have a theory that we're going to be at war with China within about 10 years or so. Here's my evidence: 1. The Chinese Military Budget (Black Projects included) has DOUBLED every year for the last 7 or so years. coupling that with a story i saw in one of the Fish Wrappers.. 2. I saw a Letter to the Editor in an American Rifleman inquiring why the price of lead has gone up dramatically in the last year or two. The answer that was given was that China was buying up a lot of ... The War Room Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:53:27 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/the-war-room-f3/war-with-china-t15.htm#24 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/the-war-room-f3/war-with-china-t15.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/another-good-site-t13.htm blackhorse26 http://journeytoforever.org/farm_library.html]]> Survival Equipment Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:18:54 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/another-good-site-t13.htm#21 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/another-good-site-t13.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/100-things-to-have-t11.htm Admin 100 Items to have before the crap hits the fan... A list I give folks who show an interest in getting prepared... Now mind you nothing is in specific order of importance. Its the shock value of the list I try to get. After they've looked at it for a couple days you weed out the ones that are going to waste your time... The folks that ask questions are the ones that get it... 1. Generators: Good ones cost dearly. Diesel ones are the best. Gasoline storage can be a bit risky, Noisy... ... Survival Equipment Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:12:22 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/100-things-to-have-t11.htm#19 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/100-things-to-have-t11.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-publications-media-f9/great-books-to-survive-by-t5.htm Admin I inherited a set of FoxFire books from my Grandfather. If you are not familiar with them, they were a bunch of high school newspaper interviews, written back in the 70's, of the old timers that lived in/near the Appalachian Mountains. The articles were about the old ways of doing things (read: without electricity), aka SURVIVING! In short, they are EXCELLENT and will be going in my Bug-Out Vehicle trunk. I will try to get in touch with the publisher and get these books on my website ... Survival Publications & Media Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:58:30 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-publications-media-f9/great-books-to-survive-by-t5.htm#5 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-publications-media-f9/great-books-to-survive-by-t5.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-weapons-f4/imho-types-of-weapons-for-stock-t10.htm Admin IMHO, There are 4 types of firearms needed for self defense/survival 1. Pistol - for all around defense, and to use till you can get to your rifle/shotgun 2. Shotgun - for close range defense or hunting fowl 3. short range rifle - self explanatory, or you could just go with #3 or #4 4. Long Range Rifle - When you need to reach out. Defense/Hunting and of course, plenty of practice and field ammunition for all. Reloading equipment and stockpile would be great ... Survival Weapons Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:14:16 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-weapons-f4/imho-types-of-weapons-for-stock-t10.htm#17 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-weapons-f4/imho-types-of-weapons-for-stock-t10.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-comms-f7/emergency-comms-t3.htm Admin It occurs to me that in the right situation, this forum is completely useless... Read on.. In the right situations, Cell phones, GMRS/FRS radios, etc, are completely useless because they can/will be jammed/eavesdropped by "someone" with the right equipment. The only way I can see to get around this is to use a non-RF means of communications, ie surplus sound-powered phones, visual signals, coded written communications, etc. I'd love to hear some ideas from you guys. Survival Comms Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:31:49 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-comms-f7/emergency-comms-t3.htm#3 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-comms-f7/emergency-comms-t3.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-weapons-f4/survival-weapons-t9.htm Anonymous in all my years of being an expert survivalist i have found the most useful tool you can possibly have to make it, is the common spoon. Yes a spoon. Spoons have been around for hundreds of years. The first spoon was found in an ancient mayan tomb of a great leader. It is said that this great leader ruled with an iron spoon. You can use a spoon to eat, a neccessity of living. If you are a junky you can use this spoon to melt down your dope and shoot up. There are many uses for a spoon. Always ... Survival Weapons Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:57:48 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-weapons-f4/survival-weapons-t9.htm#13 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-weapons-f4/survival-weapons-t9.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/how-to-build-a-simple-rocket-stove-t7.htm Admin http://www.cato-projects.org/ArLivre/RocketStove1.htm]]> Survival Equipment Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:57:17 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/how-to-build-a-simple-rocket-stove-t7.htm#10 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/how-to-build-a-simple-rocket-stove-t7.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/how-to-f12/firemaking-with-flint-and-steel-t6.htm Admin This article was so great, i had to steal it from another forum... Firemaking with Flint and Steel Get rid of that disposable lighter! Strike a spark and breathe it into life as was done in early times. With good materials and a bit of practice, fire making with flint and steel is quick and reliable. When you strike a spark, you are shaving tiny pieces off the steel with the sharp edge of the flint. The pieces become incandescent from the friction. The sparks come from the steel, ... How To Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:15:02 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/how-to-f12/firemaking-with-flint-and-steel-t6.htm#6 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/how-to-f12/firemaking-with-flint-and-steel-t6.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/bugoutbag-bob-t4.htm Admin What's in YOUR BOB?? I used to have a Bug Out Bag meant to sustain 1 person for 3 days. But over the years, i have robbed it for useful equipment (ie, lighters for the BBQ, etc) and let it fall into disrepair. Now that I am married, I am in need of a BOB capable of sustaining 2 people for 3-7 days. I have found a pack (check my website under "Packs" for "O.D. Green Tactical Packs" at ArmedBearArmory.com) that is well built and suited to my needs. I will be ... Survival Equipment Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:44:45 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/bugoutbag-bob-t4.htm#4 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/survival-equipment-f5/bugoutbag-bob-t4.htm http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/general-discussions-f1/admin-message-to-public-t1.htm Admin ArmedBearArmory.com It is obviously still in it's infancy, But if it's relevant, feel free to post!]]> General Discussions Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:56:27 GMT http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/general-discussions-f1/admin-message-to-public-t1.htm#1 http://armedbear.infodiscussion.net/general-discussions-f1/admin-message-to-public-t1.htm