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Post by Ausprep on Jul 19, 2014 15:01:20 GMT 10
These are what id class as my GH/EDC items. I class them as this as it is what ive just pulled from my car. (minus a few things i dont want to show) Items are: FAK Emergency blanket & Poncho Pre-paid mobile Inhaler Gerber Multi-Tool Watch Red Devil (mini) Butane Torch Survival Card Flint Waterproof LED torch Uniden 80Ch waterproof handheld Milspec Knife GoPro (cheaper alternative) Happy to hear feedback/suggestions on what i have or what i may need, have missed etc. Next week i will be purchasing a toolbox for the 4wd tray to store all this together in. The cab hasnt go alot of storage so all these items are spread out.  |
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Post by sentinel on Jul 19, 2014 15:56:29 GMT 10
Only a couple of Questions:
* Is this kits primary function based on a short term event?
* Is your Machete and knife sharpened to your complete satisfaction?
* Depending on what your planning for - I would add a radio earpiece to this as that allows - silence to listen to radio and for external noise.
*Out of the 14 items I see, I would take 8 items and discard the rest - but that's just me.
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Post by Ausprep on Jul 19, 2014 16:12:33 GMT 10
Only a couple of Questions: * Is this kits primary function based on a short term event? * Is your Machete and knife sharpened to your complete satisfaction? * Depending on what your planning for - I would add a radio earpiece to this as that allows - silence to listen to radio and for external noise. *Out of the 14 items I see, I would take 8 items and discard the rest - but that's just me. Thanks for the feedback sentinel  This isnt really a kit, it was not comprised for any event, it is a culmination of what i have in my car. Hence why i classed it as a GH/EDC The knife, is sharp. My knives are used, abused and regularly sharpened with a Lansky kit.  The Uniden has both a 12V charger as well as the std included ear pce. These are in the car glove box. I like this unit (even though its only 2w) as they are waterproof/resistant. If you could elaborate on what you would take Again, as i have stated..this is NOT a put together kit, more so what i have accumulated in which i will be basing my EDC/GH kit on once i get a tool box for the ute. |
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Post by Frank on Jul 20, 2014 16:00:46 GMT 10
I like the idea of the handheld UHF and the pre-paid mobile in the car.
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Post by Ausprep on Jul 20, 2014 16:12:10 GMT 10
I like the idea of the handheld UHF and the pre-paid mobile in the car. Thanks Frank. I have the handheld incase i have to leave the car. 4wd has a UHF. Same principle with the phone, a back up from my main mobile. |
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Post by Frank on Jul 20, 2014 16:32:03 GMT 10
Hand held UHF (my 4wd has one aswell) would also make it easier to communicate if doing vehicle recoveries (winching/snatching) or for directions over obstacles.
Hadn't thought of getting a cheap pre-paid, but like the idea. Especially with how quick new phones seem to die haha
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Post by Ausprep on Jul 20, 2014 16:41:48 GMT 10
Hand held UHF (my 4wd has one aswell) would also make it easier to communicate if doing vehicle recoveries (winching/snatching) or for directions over obstacles. Hadn't thought of getting a cheap pre-paid, but like the idea. Especially with how quick new phones seem to die haha Mines a Telstra next G. Picked it up from Coles for $18 with $10 credit. Activated it on a long term plan with $30 that wont expire for 12 months.  |
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Post by Frank on Jul 20, 2014 16:46:18 GMT 10
Can't go wrong with those prices
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Post by Res-Q on Jul 21, 2014 4:49:52 GMT 10
I have one of those spareone phones run on a AA battery that was mentioned on this forum. Bloody brilliant piece of kit.
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Post by Big Ted on Aug 16, 2014 0:24:39 GMT 10
Whats the go with the little Action Cam Wayno?? Just in case you need a record of an event??
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Post by Ausprep on Aug 16, 2014 0:27:14 GMT 10
Whats the go with the little Action Cam Wayno?? Just in case you need a record of an event?? Just something that is always in the car. If its in there, its on the list. |
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 16, 2014 9:10:27 GMT 10
I'm going to have to start getting serious about communications devices. I like the idea of the hand-held for starters.
If you're genuinely looking at developing this into a GHB then a small backpack rather than a toolbox might make more sense.
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Aug 16, 2014 11:02:36 GMT 10
Or just put an empty backpack in, that way depending on the situation you can stuff the relevant gear in the bag and proceed on foot if required, once you start loading a bag your limited by the bag and thus your overall Every Day Car Carry becomes limited.
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