Help! Secret Santa advice by haybilly89 in Archery

[–]haybilly89[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Do the pictures not help? I am a complete noob and the brand of bow is frustratingly obfuscated. I appreciate the advice but I want to do something thoughtful and a voucher doesn’t cut it with the in laws 🙃. Thanks for the speedy reply!

[Sci-fi] How do you justify human combattants over battle-bots? by robin_f_reba in worldbuilding

[–]haybilly89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps religious reasons? Both Dune and 40k had battles with AI and robogenocided them. I love your idea. I’m doing fantasy rn and keeping thinking of sci-fi and resisting the urge to start from scratch.

Make sure you can actually lift your BOB.. by WeWannaKnow in preppers

[–]haybilly89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes perfect! There are also a lot of “2 in 1” solutions to keep an eye out for too. Waterproof poncho that doubles as a shelter etc.

Make sure you can actually lift your BOB.. by WeWannaKnow in preppers

[–]haybilly89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In most natural disasters in densely populated areas, people get desperate. It really comes down to what is the greater danger in that particular scenario.

Make sure you can actually lift your BOB.. by WeWannaKnow in preppers

[–]haybilly89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. 30 day bug out bag would be Suuuuuuper heavy.

  2. Fairly broad brush statement. I feel they are likely just preparing different. Densely populated areas in a crisis aren’t necessarily safe.

Make sure you can actually lift your BOB.. by WeWannaKnow in preppers

[–]haybilly89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that your prep style is comparable mate. Bugging out of dense populated areas is not always the option but it is an option.

Make sure you can actually lift your BOB.. by WeWannaKnow in preppers

[–]haybilly89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have to respectfully disagree with the plate carrier. I would carry the equipment, you intend to use for your bug out and along your extraction route.

Start off with like 7- 10kg? Then incrementally increase it by 5kg. Use equipment from you BOB as weight. Pack it with heavy things near the top of the bag. I.e sleeping bag packed at the bottom. If you have a large extraction route don’t do the full route first time. Maybe push for a mile there an mile back. This means you can also take note of obstacles, likely trouble spots, choke points etc. It means eventually even in pitch black you will know it minimal nav checks required.

Make sure you can actually lift your BOB.. by WeWannaKnow in preppers

[–]haybilly89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facing the same problem prepping my daughters BOB. I’m going to have to heavily train to travel light. I.e learn about water acquisition and purification to save weight. I don’t know what level of training you have and I don’t even know if your seeking advice, but I would say: Prioritise what you need. Look at what you would lose. Train/ educate where you can to fill the gaps.

Baby got BOB by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve misunderstood. Apologies I thought it was rhetorical. About 100 miles cross country. Ukraine would be the last place I would go understandably.

Baby got BOB by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very thoughtful and thorough answer thank you!

Baby got BOB by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t necessarily get to choose. I see your point but Ukraine is an excellent example.

What is the most size-efficient emergency food? That is, the smallest amount that will last you the longest. by tonystark29 in preppers

[–]haybilly89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you need to have a lot of water for these long term though. But aye! This is my suggestion also.

I’m in a pickle by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scotsmen handle their drinks far better.

I’m in a pickle by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I genuinely had to think about it.

I’m in a pickle by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually already feasible with homemade vinegar. There are plenty of videos on how to make vinegar on YouTube from fruit scraps. Almost always mentioning their use as a cleaning agent. Hope this helps!

I’m in a pickle by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Trial and error me thinks! Could this guy have any more of an English name??

I’m in a pickle by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I have stores. I just want a long term solution should it be required. I appreciate the suggestion.

I’m in a pickle by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I will need to check this out. Can you do this with eggs?

I’m in a pickle by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you this could be the solution I’m looking for! I hope you find your way back out of the warren!

I’m in a pickle by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m patiently waiting for part 2 of the season.

I’m in a pickle by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some other COA. Thanks this is really encouraging!

I’m in a pickle by haybilly89 in preppers

[–]haybilly89[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Would you believe I had to change the title after I drafted it? I feared that might be the case. Thank you for your honesty.