I went with a 5.11 TacTec multicam that I modified with disconnect sliders in the front and to accept my chest rig placard. For plates, I went with Mira level IV ceramics (5.9 lbs each). I chose the 5.11 for comfort and the emergency egress system.
I also have a simple, rapid response plate...
A little late to the thread but here goes.
Sounds like you have the most expensive part out of the way and you are positioned very nicely!
I have a checklist I have developed over the past 10 years or so, and if you PM me, I will gladly send it to you, no problem. But, the real value is not...
Item Name: Item Gone: FS Colt 6940 Monolithic 16" Upper w/BCG
Location: FL
Item is for: Sale Only
Sale Price: 850
Willing to Ship: Yes
Bill of Sale Required?: No
Item Description: This 6940 upper was purchased when I lived in GA (aka Gods Country). I now live in FL but I would like to...
This item has been relisted. The new listing can be found at https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/fs-colt-6940-monolithic-16-upper-w-bcg.2890105/.
This 6940 upper was purchased when I lived in GA (aka Gods Country). I now live in FL but I would like to sell it on ODT (because Gunbroker sucks). If you are interested, I will cover shipping it directly to you via FedEx at my cost.
Details:
Condition:
Used with approximately 500 rounds...
I’ve had a couple of 6920s and they were nice. I switched over to the 6940 a couple years ago and I really like the monolithic upper much better. I use mine for training and have about 5K rounds through it, no failures.
I would recommend a drop in single stage trigger. Definitely a nice upgrade.
I like the title "Preparedness" with subs of the following:
Communications/Energy
Shelter
BOB Vehicles
Food/Water
Security
These sum up what is needed to survive and thrive.
Something else to keep in mind:
A loaded backpacking pack should not weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight. (If you weigh 150 pounds, your pack should not exceed 30 pounds for backpacking.) A loaded day hiking pack should not weigh more than about 10 percent of your body weight...
The Tom Brown books are awesome for primitive survival skills. The guy took a deer with a knife. Haha, much respect!
I also like the laminated topo maps, we may be the last of a generation that can still use a map and compass.
Here is a BoB inventory I have developed over the past 10 years or so. If it can't be downloaded email me at hondoptc@gmail.com and I will send you the excel spreadsheet.
This is an older version from when I was commuting weekly and I needed a plan to get home (about 500 miles away).
I have...
Agreed 100%
Preparedness is a mindset and not sitting in a bunker awaiting the apocalypse.
I have slowly accumulated food and water purification etc. that will sustain my family for 3 months or more because I am the protector and provider for my family. But, I am also the gray man. I don't...
Good feedback. You are absolutely correct on your observation. Risk Rating is subjective and when I use this at work we have a group of people who discuss and agree on the likelihood and severity before we employ solutions (or not). We also employ statistical models to back up our positions...
Here is something I use for my day job:
To answer the initial question, if you use this approach you will invest your money to prepare for things that have a higher likelihood and/or consequence.
The idea is to invest in things that fall in the Orange or Red areas.
Example:
Problem: An EMP...
I have been prep neutral. We have everything we need and I am just now replenishing and inventorying depleted stock as needed (batteries, first aid, ammo, food etc.)
Any of you guys joined up with American Contingency?
I have decided to pull down the ecommerce side of my website but I just wanted to extend an offer to the ODT community. If you are looking for any boating equipment (especially electronics) I will beat any price that you find on the internet.
I have access to electronics, docking, hardware, and...