Wilderness Survival Gear

Two good companies are Mountain Equipment and Eddie Bauer.

Here are some links. I hope this helps.

2006-08-25 09:52:59 by Big Boss the Iron Maiden

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Here is a link with many survival books, some great some so-so;
http://www.equipped.org/books.htm

One of my favorite authors is Tom brown;
http://www.amazon.com/Browns-Field-Guide -Wilderness-Survival/dp/0425105725
http://www.trackerschool.com/

I have to admit not all of his books are as informative as some others out there. However his books also cover things others do not and the man is a survival expert that trained US Special Forces and he’s an expert tracker.

There are lots of sites on the net however many of them have incorrect information. And nothing replaces hands on experience. So all techniques and exuipment must be field tested by you before you can depend on it.

Many survival gear gets hyped up and sold with that hype for more than its worth. Some things can be cheaper and even stronger if you shop around camping suppliers, Mil surplus, pawn shops and even the hardware store.
I always check reviews of things before I buy at severail web sites like sleeping bags.
Military surplus has good deal BUT some of that gear is too heavy compared to new high tech gear.
But their folding shovels, machetes, canteens. Mess kits and such are strong and cheap.

I have had a obsession with wilderness survival since I was 7 years old, I am approaching 60 now. During all those decades raising kids and working for a living, I made time for the wilderness. I ended up buying over 20 acres In the Rocky Mountians bordering a large wilderness area. And now, retired, the wife and I live near a huge wilderness area of Alaska. Its not a hobby to me…its my life!! My doctor warned me that in a few years that my wilderness exploring should stop or it will kill me because of my heart. I told her well I would rather die out there than in a damn bed!

I truly wish you the very best! But do be careful. You have so much to learn, so don’t skip corners. Learn about living out there about bear & lion country rules and what can kill you. I have lost many good friends who were expert woodsmen and women who died in the wilderness. All it takes is to loose your footing and you could die, like most do, by a fall.

Need any advice just email me.

2009-02-11 19:21:37 by Leo the Lion

Price: $28.99

Handle's screw-off top has compass, and helps keep contents dry; note matches not included
Knife is 10.5 inches long; hollow handle contains fish line, hook, sinkers, bandages, small harpoon, signal mirror, finger tip saw, pencil, and more
Blade is 5.25 inches long, and slides into included accessory sheath, which has peg for use as wire-cutter

i wanna know how to survive in the wilderness and i cant find any stores that sell survival gear?

You can try Mountain Equipment CO-OP they sell lots of survival stuff for extreme mountain climbing etc. They are at 400 King Street, in toronto. Their web is http://www.mec.ca/

2008-09-04 19:11:12 by Igor M

Price: $35.00

The same thing I did on my last winter visit to northern Canada: A good hunting knife, a canteen, magnesium firestarter, a small tent with 12X12 tarp for ground cover, wool blanket,and .22 rifle, with plenty of light clothes and socks and an insulated coat and boots.

2006-12-15 23:44:41 by thesunshineking

Scenario:

I'm in a wilderness survival situation. I have my fishing rod and tackle box and I just caught a big pike for food. I've cleaned the fish and put it on the fire to cook it. I have no other gear because it was in my boat that sank in 30 m of water. There is tons of bears in the area. How do I get rid of the fish smell off my hands so that I don't attract the bears to where I am or going (to get myself out of there)?

What natural things can I find in the Canadian wilderness to get rid of the fish smell?

If you have links to pictures of plants, bark, whatever, I'd appreciate it.

Thank you.

You can use the sap from a pine tree with a little charcoal, it will clean your hands, plus the dried version of the pine sap makes an excellent tinder for lighting your fire, the charcoal from your fire will also help to clean water for drinking.

2008-10-19 01:34:59 by survivethebc