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Schiff is great, but only when it comes to economics. I've taken issue with a lot of other things he's said, even though I understand his perspective I just don't agree with it.

 

Celente, from listening to him and hearing his predictions he hasn't really been dead on accurate but he hasn't necessarily been wrong either. I don't really care for predictions and projections into the future though.

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if we simply had higher corporate tax and lower taxes on working class people it would solve most of the problems that people are bitching about.

 

democracy is a joke in the us and canada anyway.

a two party system isn't a choice.

and without proportional representation the actually views of my nation (canada) are never heard.

 

 

but fuck, why do something that makes sense when we can just ignore good policy?

lets just accommodate for the margins and leave the middle to collapse. wooohoo

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tripod is a great addition to your kit man...

i got a manfrotto probx155 that is awesome. doubles as a camera tripod when it doesnt have a spotting scope or rifle on it. i'd recommend going carbon fiber if you have to ruck it. they are expensive as all get out though.

 

 

I may invest in one at some point. I was just looking for a project and decided a tripod would

be awesome.

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i probably wouldnt of gotten it if i didnt get it in a trade, but it sure comes in handy.

if i had it to do over again, i'd go carbon fiber. this thing is heavy to lug around. you can google around for 'precision rifle solutions' for a guy that makes a great little adapter for tripods to work as a rifle rest. he also sells tripods including a short one that will take the place of a rifle mounted bipod.

 

i need to put together a better get home bag.

what does everyone have in theirs?

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in my car i keep a pretty basic kit, it has jumper cables, an air compressor, foldable shovel, flares, duct tape, bungee cables, first aid kit, multi tool, wind up flashlight/cell phone charger/amfm radio, poncho, emergency blanket, tool for breaking windows and cutting seatbelts (keep that one under my seat) water, good running shoes and a jacket. oh.. and teh krinks of course.

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Contents of SeAL survival kit

 

1.    Mini-Multi Tool with:

a.    Stainless Steel

b.    Pliers

c.    Wire cutter

d.    File

e.    Awl

f.     Packaged so as to not rattle in case

 

2.    Button Compass

a.    Quality AA

b.    14mm

c.    Liquid dampened

d.    Minimum 8 hour luminous

 

3.    LED Squeeze Light

a.    Red

b.    Continuous or Momentary Switch

 

4.    Fire Starting Kit

a.    Ferro cerium rod not to exceed 3”L x 8mm W

b.    Tinder tabs (4) packaged in reclosing bag.

 

5.    Water Storage Device

a.    2L capacity

b.    Able to hold all contents of the kit

c.    Must be sealable and reuseable

d.    Must be odor proof

 

6.    Water Purification Tablets

a.    40 tablets

b.    Packaged in amber, medical grade borosilicate

 

7.    Electrolyte Tablets

a.    2 tablets

 

8.    Signal Mirror

a.    2”x 3”

b.    Non-mirrored side covered with an IR reflective material

c.    Mirror side must be protected to prevent scratches. Protective cover must be able to be removed with one hand.

d.    Must have an aiming hole

 

9.    Thermal Blanket

a.    21” x 56” x .05mil

b.    Polyester, aluminized

c.    1 side silver, other side orange

d.    Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts

 

10.  Kevlar Line

a.    Yellow or green in color

b.    188lb test

c.    15 feet in length

d.    Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts

 

11.  Safety Pins

a.    Two #2 (1.5” steel)

b.    Two #00 (.75” brass)

c.    Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts.

 

12.  P-38 can opener

a.    Packaged so as to not rattle while in case.

 

13.  Stainless Steel Wire

a.    2’ of 20ga

 

14.  Duct Tape

a.    Brown or Green in color

b.    26” x 2”

 

15.  Fresnel Magnifying Lens

a.    4x power

b.    3.25” x 2”

 

16.  Waterproof Note Paper

a.    4 sheets

b.    Desert tan color

c.    3.5” x 2”

 

17.  Ink Pen

a.    Pressurized ink cartridge

b.    Black in color

 

18.  Broad Spectrum Antibiotic Ointment

a.    1/32oz foil pack

 

19.  Cotton Pad

a.    100% Cotton

b.    2” x 2.5”

c.    Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts.

 

 

The contents of the soft storage case will include:

1.    Hacksaw Blade

a.    Carbon Steel

b.    24tpi

c.    2.75” L

d.    Hole in one end for a lanyard

e.    Opposite hole end, sharpen down reverse tanto-style end.

 

2.    Ceramic Razor Blade

a.    1 or 2 sides sharpened

b.    Packaged so as to not accidentally cut anything or dull

 

3.    Moleskin Adhesive Patch

a.    Heavy duty

b.    1.75” x 2.5”

 

4.    Kevlar Thread

a.    Green or yellow

b.    100-200lb test

c.    24” in length

d.    Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts.

 

5.    Fishing Leader/Downrigger Cable

a.    Multi-strand

b.    Stainless steel

c.    50lb  test

d.    24” in length

 

6.    Suspended Navigation Magnet

a.    Identifiable north painting feature

b.    Magnet suspended from thread/string

c.    Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts.

 

7.    Ferro Cerium Rod

a.    1.75” L x .125”W

 

8.    Cotton Ball

a.    Impregnated with wax.

b.    Packaged in a reclosing bag.

 

9.    Bobby Pins

a.    Spring steel

b.    2 small

c.    1 large

d.    Black in color

 

The final two items are worth singling out, because they highlight the optimism bred into every SEAL (and trump the safety and bobby pins):

10.  Handcuff Shim (Pick)

11.  Universal Handcuff Key

a.    Non-metallic resin material

 

 

 Here are the requirements for the hard Ase this is all stored in:

 

— Capable of limited cooking without effecting the container finish (i.e. paint bubbling)

 

— Capable of being used as a limited digging implement without affecting its ability to house contents (simultaneous function of digging and housing not required).

 

— Shall have a weather resistant gasket able to keep out water during minor water immersion (i.e. river crossings, swimming)

 

— Shall have a fastening system that is reuseable and secure to prevent accidental openings

 

— Top surface of kit must have permanently affixed a 2” x 3” piece of loop fastener (i.e. soft side of velcro)

 

— Ruggedized to take heavy abuse while carried without damage to inner contents

 

— Case shall securely hold all items below without rattling or other noises.

 

Additional note:

 

An individual engaged in unconventional warfare and counter-guerrilla operations is frequently exposed to possible capture. In counter-guerrilla operations, indigenous elements with which a US soldier is working may be dispersed, causing complete separation of the soldier from the unit. While in an operational area, he must be continuously prepared to initiate evasive action and conceivably to continue evading for an extended period of time. His possession and proper use of a suitable survival kit may be the critical factor in effecting a successful juncture with friendly personnel. Therefore, there is a requirement for an individual aid and survival kit for issue to personnel participating in special warfare operations.

 


http://nation.time.com/2013/02/21/youre-a-seal-stranded-in-hostile-territory-whats-in-your-survival-kit/print/

 

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