I'm not much of a survivalist. I'm more of an indoorsman. That said, lens cleaning wipes are like moist towelettes except that they're saturated with isopropyl alcohol, so they can sterilize wounds and surfaces, and can also make good fire starters as long as you have a spark. I think, considering their size, they're a fantastic item to have on hand during any survival situation. Are you guys aware of an item which does a better job offering these functions using less space?

Found a code that puts a discreet lock pick set under $5 on amazon. Small and perfect for EDC or BOB. Just thought I’d share. If this isn’t an allowable type post please disregard.

Code: 3PERDISC EXPIRED

Pickset: http://amzn.to/1QTWpNL

I'm planning on writing a book that details how to rebuild society from an apocalypse-induced Stone Age onward. The beginning of the book would discuss basic survival information and methods, like how to find/make food and make shelter in a basic wasteland.

My prepared questions focus on topics such as: tectonic implications of a nuclear holocaust; soil levels as affected by pollution, firestorms, etc.; organisms that might help restore air quality; affect on petroleum deposits; past events that might inform our conclusions now (e.g. Tunguska, Hiroshima/Nagasaki, end/beginning of global ages, etc.)

Preppers/Survivalists, what am I missing?

This can extend to rebuilding all areas of society: culture, law, a monetary/trading system, etc.

So I have thought, I would like to go out in the woods and stay for a while, no designated of days just until I can't take it anymore. I am thinking about buying a GoPro the one $129 cameras.to document it. I think it would,be nice to be able to look back years from now and watch!!. I've stayed in the woods last year for 16 days, by myself it was a fun time but lonely actually it learnd a lot. I had a supply of food. And I have my gear, axe, water supply, 1 mile walk each way to the pond.(fresh spring water), I used a tarp tent and a type of permanent shelter that I built. This is where I need help it was not very comfortable and I understand, survival it is not comfortable at all but I want to make something that is comfortable I have time. I use both of shelters on and off because I cannot stay still lol. but anyway I'm thinking of building a permanent shelter again, BUT better one like a shed type deal in the woods I have a small wood stove Id like to put in it. I would just like some ideas on how I can build something without bringing anything in just an axe something that I can move around in. an and be somewhat comfortable. It doesn't matter how much work it would take, I have much time and determination.I just want other people's point of view. Thank you

I read my share of survival manuals and survivalism in general.The one prime thing they always repeat is "Never Give up no matter how hopeless it seems!!!" and "Keep it in your mind you WILL SURVIVE and you will!!!".

Now just a few days ago I was falling asleep on bed.However just before I fell sleep I felt the need to drink some water. I was already at least near the edge of falling asleep but my conscious was enough to think of waking up to drink water.

However despite my conscious being alert, IT TOOK ALL MY FUCKING WILLPOWER just to prevent myself from falling asleep and it wasn’t until after exceeding the most effort I could force upon an action that I finally was able to wake up and then get out of the bed to drink water.

Indeed I was so mentally exhausted from this struggle that I quickly went back to sleep.

But this seems to make me wonder. If it took all my mental effort and concentration to just keep myself awake and if I was forced to exceed what I thought was possible of my willpower, how fucking hard would it be to keep your mind optimistic and in the "I WILL SURVIVE!!!!" mentality?Especially if you’re already near-death (like just suffered from days of starvation and dehydration while traveling in the wilderness)?

I mean Survival Manuals make it sound so easy to have this "I will SURVIVE" mentality. I have to wonder about this. If it took all my might just to prevent myself from falling asleep, what more for the average Joe in the Western World who require all his mental effort and discipline just to do a basic unpleasant habit like exercising 30 minutes a day to stay fit or watching what you eat? I mean for the average Joe such simple tasks are incredibly hard enough and often require all of their willpower!

What more if they’re put into survival situations?How will they be able to get that Survival Mentality that Survivalists and the Survival Manuals they write espouse if they can’t even get basic healthy habits right?

I'm 23 year old guy, i've been going to the woods My whole life, I love it camping, survival all that. I don't have any credentials for survivalist experience I only have what i've learned from my father and other people alike. BUT My dream is to be a guide, or a survivalist or something that involves being out in the hills and Mountains, teaching And showing people there is more to life than what people see everyday, nothing makes me more happy then opening up a kids eyes to nature or someone that's never had the opportunity to see how nature can positively affect you, that's my dream... But I don't know where to start. I want to push off into this journey but I don't know how to go about it , I've never posted to reddit it I hope this is in the right place thank you very much for your time.

Hi guys.

I am trying to decide on a pair of boots to buy as my go to boot. I live in an urban area but the surrounding area is filled with hills peaks and lots of water plus the weather is constantly wet.

I was considering what I want in a boot, mainly lightweight, good sole capable of offering traction on wet ground. I thought a jungle boot might be better in the long run than a waterproof boot.

On my regular walks with the dog I currently wear Asolo boots, but they are heavy, always end up getting wet on the inside (due to long wet grass and streams) and don't really dry out in time for my next walk.

I am really considering a jungle boot. Lightweight, dry out quick, good sole for muddy terrain. How do these altberg Jungles look? Soles come in a panama or non panama sole, I can't decide which I prefer.

My only worries are the cold, it gets really cold here, but Walking keeps your feet warm and I would rather have boots that dry quick than warm wet feet all the time.

Opinions?

Altberg jungle microlite

http://www.altberg.co.uk/product/jungle-microlite/

Altberg jungle with panama sole

http://www.altberg.co.uk/product/jungle-panama-classic/

If I do go for a waterproof boot it would be these

http://www.altberg.co.uk/product/norway-mkii/

My only concern with altberg is that they seem to have soles so light they wear after a couple years of heavy use. I am also considering dr marten Marshall boots, cheaper, more durable sole

http://www.drmartens.com/uk/Men%252527s-Boots/Dr-Martens-Marshall-Boot/p/14417001

Hey guys... i am hoping some of you have experience with this. I recently purchased fish doxycycline from an ebay store (aquabiotics) which is very highly rated. I am wondering if anyone has experience with this store and its products/if anyone has tried taking fish doxy. I know a lot of survivalists stock up and am checking all possible sources to try to verify that this stuff is good and will not kill me.

So my brother and I were looking to set up camp somewhere for about a week. However, we are a little tired of the same old Pacific Northwest and wanted something a little more tropical(near the ocean would be amazing but not required. Is there any reasonable way to set this up? I have plenty of money saved for this so that is not the issue. If anyone has any ideas at all I would love it, thanks.

I wanted to make everyone aware of a new crowdfunding campaign for a cool product, PEBA. It's a disposable gas mask, lightweight, mobile, with a wifi emergency services headset built inside. Check it out, I thought this group might like to support our idea, thanks. http://igg.me/at/peba/x/12140019

This is for those of you who have tried the method of putting a stick in the ground, marking the shadow endpoint, waiting a length of time, and marking the new shadow endpoint. The line between the endpoints is an east west line. My question is, how long should you wait? I've heard different lengths of time everywhere from 15 minutes to 6 hours, but I would think it matters, lest you plot an inaccurate line. If it does matter, how do you do this without a functional timepiece? There are lots of other less time sensitive methods of finding directions if you do have a working clock, so why would you use this one?

For a story I'm writing. Would anyone here be willing to act as a consultant? And if so, would you want consulting fees? Or would you be willing to act pro-bono?

I've got a cheap spile for tapping trees (many are a good source of clean drinking water), but without a suitable drill, don't really know how I could tap a tree in a survival situation. Any ideas on alternative tapping techniques that cause minimal damage to the tree?

Hello /r/Survivalist and everyone who sees this. Like everyone here, I don't leave my room without my trusted pocket knife. It has served me well for a number of years, but the screws are becoming stripped for how many times that I have to tighten them; they're not exactly good screws, cheap in fact. The pocket clip has become fairly wropped because it has been caught on edges and my seat belt, and consequently me bending it back in place. So, I'm shopping for a new EDC knife. I do carry a Gerber Scout with its sheath. I would prefer a new knife with a pocket clip, but it is by no means a necessity or a deal breaker if it doesn't have one. So, I just want to see what some of you carry and then I can get some feedback on what some other like minded people have and carry. My only 4 conditions though I'm looking at a folding knife, no multi-tool (I have several that I'm still happy with), don't really want to spend more than a $100, and no assisted/spring opening.