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[winneganfake]

So, thanks for all the responses yesterday- think I figured out enough of what I needed to know on that one. So, here's todays question:


You're stuck in a wasteland in a post-apocalyptic world. There's no radiation to worry about, and modern supplies are still fairly, but not readily available. What kind of gear (and by gear, I mean non-weapon type stuff) would you pack for a long journey through semi-unexplored territory?

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[nomadboi.livejournal.com]

Good backpack
Non-battery flashlight (hand crank or gyro power)
Rope
Leatherman Wave (blades, screwdrivers, saw, can/bottle opener, cissors, file)
Compass
Monofilament
Fishhooks
Firestarting material (flint & steel?)
Canteen(s)
Towel- and no, that's not a Hitchhiker's reference.
Hat
Heavy duty sewing kit
Cooking pot/pan

[grace-batmonkey.livejournal.com]

I'd add:
Spoon (can be used for more than just eating)
Water purifying tablets or portable filtration system
Sarong (so flexible!)
Paint pen or other semi-permanent marking solution for recording path and notes along path
Journal and pen

[fear-the-cow.livejournal.com]

And I'd add:
Good boots
Gloves
Durable clothing with pockets (layered)
Binoculars
Flares
First Aid kit
If I can find one - an ATV/Dirt Bike. Although if the world has gone Mad Max, gas may be tough to get.

[grace-batmonkey.livejournal.com]

Because of the gas thing, I'd probably go with a bicycle instead of a fuel-powered vehicle. More self-sufficient, too.

The first aid kit or multi-tool should have tweezers. My lack of mentioning tweezers has been bugging me.

Also:
extra socks
condoms (not for sex - for putting water-vulnerable smaller items in and knotting to keep dry)

[wire-mother.livejournal.com]

if you can find one (and they are fairly easy to find now), an emergency blanket.
small tent or shelter.

[eva00.livejournal.com]

I'm adding vaseline, which if you slather it on before putting on a pair of wool socks, will help you keep from getting all sorts of nasty problems with your feet during periods of extended boot-wearing. Or so my freaky Vietnam-vet Dad used to say.

Also the most complete multi-vitamin I can get my hands on, who knows what I'll find to eat?

Also on the food topic, as many MRE's as I can get my hands on and carry with me. The wieght from food is always a self-correcting problem.

[derba.livejournal.com]

condoms

[mahariel.livejournal.com]

Underwear