Off the grid (Page 2): Theo, take a week,go into the backwoods with what you think you need to survive with and find out if it will work. If it does next time do two weeks. Good luck...

Justsss Loc: Wisconsin

Theo, take a week,go into the backwoods with what you think you need to survive with and find out if it will work. If it does next time do two weeks.
Good luck

rjoeholl

Theophilus wrote:

I'd like to get some feedback here. If you were going to go off the grid and live in the wilderness, what essential survival tools would you need? I'm not talking about comfort items. Just the bare essentials for survival. What items are a must have?

My list.

A good knife
A hatchet
some way to get or make clean safe drinking water
A gun or bow for hunting
Copper wire for snares
Warm clothes and shelter.

Rope or paracord.

karpenter Loc: Headin' Fer Da Hills !!

Oh, And One Last Thing
Predator Species
Bears, Wolves, Cougars, Wolverines
'Natural Fear Of Man' Only Exists Where These Predators Are HUNTED
You're The Easiest Prey Out There To Catch, Kill And EAT

You're What's For Dinner

Ve'hoe

Any rf comm can be picked up,,,,,,,,, take it,,,, if you want it.......
I dont want to argue, like I said, if you want to disappear and not be found,,,,,, you dont want a beacon they can track,,,,,,,,

Theophilus wrote:

WHat if your phone does not have a data plan?

Ve'hoe

Good idea,,,,,, then go into the colorado rockies in summer time,,, not winter,,,, and see what alone really is

Justsss wrote:

Theo, take a week,go into the backwoods with what you think you need to survive with and find out if it will work. If it does next time do two weeks.
Good luck

pappadeux Loc: Phoenix AZ

just one more thing... A pack of rubbers(condoms) just in case you get lucky.

Justsss Loc: Wisconsin

Ve'hoe, you've given excellent direction to Theo about outside. My real concern for anyone who thinks that they can survive outside is this. Are you ready to do outside ? Now what about the misstep over the log that puts you on the ground with even a sprain ? How will you now hunt and fish if you're lucky enough to be near food bearing waters ? Here in the North when I hear someone talking about living off game, I wonder how long do they think all of that game is going to last or stay around? Most have no idea about edible and medicinal plants. If we really have a collapse of our systems most won't survive and even if they do a simple health issue will end it for many.
If you don't want JESUS in your short life here what makes you think that you'd want to live with HIM forever, or that he'd want to put up with you ?

Ve'hoe

There is a reason we live in towns,,,, hell even Indians stayed out of the mountains in winter,,,,,,, we were savages,,,
not stupid it is damned cold up there!!!

But it can be done,,, it just isnt ANY fun,,,,,,, and loneliness is for real, people are not meant to be alone,,,,,,

"God saw that adam was alone and it was not good"

Justsss wrote:

Ve'hoe, you've given excellent direction to Theo a... (show quote)

Ve'hoe

and some handcuffs in case the bear you meet doesnt feel like it,,, cause there aint no women up there!!!

pappadeux wrote:

just one more thing... A pack of rubbers(condoms) just in case you get lucky.

Big dog

Theophilus wrote:

I'd like to get some feedback here. If you were going to go off the grid and live in the wilderness, what essential survival tools would you need? I'm not talking about comfort items. Just the bare essentials for survival. What items are a must have?

My list.

A good knife
A hatchet
some way to get or make clean safe drinking water
A gun or bow for hunting
Copper wire for snares
Warm clothes and shelter.

Bring books on the subject. "Alone in the Wilderness" is one to read BEFORE you head out. "Edible Wild Plants" by Dykemen & Elias is one to keep with you always. A good book on Mushrooms is good if you like to eat them.

karpenter Loc: Headin' Fer Da Hills !!

"Edible Wild Plants" by Dykemen & Elias is one to keep with you always. A good book on Mushrooms is good if you like to eat them."

These Are Two Things You Need To Take A Class On With Someone That Knows What They Are Doing
Books And Pictures Are Only A Resource
But Not Combined With Your Intuition

You Need Hands On Instruction First

Big dog

karpenter wrote:

"Edible Wild Plants" by Dykemen & Elias is one to keep with you always. A good book on Mushrooms is good if you like to eat them."

These Are Two Things You Need To Take A Class On With Someone That Knows What They Are Doing
Books And Pictures Are Only A Resource
But Not Combined With Your Intuition

You Need Hands On Instruction First

Yes, prior experience is a Very good idea. Hunting is only part of the equation. Fishing and finding food are as important as being able to grow your own food. Shelter and water are the first priorities.
I went off the grid back in 1984 for six months. The first 2 months were the hardest. I only did spring and summer. Winter is a whole different story. That's what takes the most preparation.

Freedomcalls

Some need to bring a sheep in case they get lonely. Lol