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Post by myrrph on Jul 11, 2014 17:19:39 GMT 8
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Post by graynomad on Jul 15, 2014 10:39:14 GMT 8
It seems like he wasn't very well prepared but at least he had a good mental attitude which is arguably as important. Relying on a GPS though is a real faux pas.
I'm sure we've all done similar though and just got away with it. I used to assume that every day walk would go tits up so I would carry a bivvy, food etc on the assumption that I would be out for at least 1-2 nights. But on that walk I did a few weeks ago I didn't even have some string to fix my shoe then the sole came off.
I used to see people doing the summit walk to Kosciuszko in T-shirts with kids or even a baby in the same, and that's in the mountains where you can get a blizzard at any time of the year. The mind boggles, but AFAIK they all get away with it as I've never seen a news story about one of them getting into trouble.
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Post by myrrph on Jul 15, 2014 11:53:38 GMT 8
yet.
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Post by overlord on Jul 15, 2014 12:11:38 GMT 8
That's what's important. The mindset.
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Post by strop2 on Jul 29, 2014 20:34:55 GMT 8
You're finished by the rule of threes:
3 wks if you have no food,
3 days if you have no water,
3 min if you have no air, and
3 sec if you GIVE UP.
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Post by overlord on Jul 30, 2014 9:21:33 GMT 8
You're finished by the rule of threes: 3 wks if you have no food, 3 days if you have no water, 3 min if you have no air, and 3 sec if you GIVE UP. 3 hours if you have no shelter (if in the middle of a storm, etc.) |
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Post by good on Oct 6, 2014 19:14:36 GMT 8
On the subject of water, how do we convert rain water to drinkable water? Any way? Thanks mates! quote author=" overlord" source="/post/151/thread" timestamp="1406683293"] You're finished by the rule of threes: 3 wks if you have no food, 3 days if you have no water, 3 min if you have no air, and 3 sec if you GIVE UP. 3 hours if you have no shelter (if in the middle of a storm, etc.)[/quote] |
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Post by myrrph on Oct 7, 2014 8:51:21 GMT 8
goodrain water is essentially drinkable water _already_ unless you've been in a smog filled/ haze filled environment. You _do_ have to filter and boil the water to be sure. All regular purification methods can be used. Lifestraw, OKO water bottle. Bio-filter followed by disinfecting by boiling, chlorine, iodine etc  Still need help? start a new thread and we'll start regurgitating all our knowledge.... 
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Post by overlord on Oct 7, 2014 14:24:14 GMT 8
If you have a Rain Catchment system, have a filter to remove initial debris from the water (leaves, twigs, including major particulate matters).
Secondly, have a filtering plan in place (use of boiling, chemicals, or filter equipment).
A good approach would be initial filter (large pieces removed), boil, then filter with a micron filter.
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Post by good on Oct 7, 2014 15:27:29 GMT 8
Thanks. Newbie here.about Lifestraw, OKO water bottle are these those types whereby you pour in the rain water and you can just drink it? goodrain water is essentially drinkable water _already_ unless you've been in a smog filled/ haze filled environment. You _do_ have to filter and boil the water to be sure. All regular purification methods can be used. Lifestraw, OKO water bottle. Bio-filter followed by disinfecting by boiling, chlorine, iodine etc Still need help? start a new thread and we'll start regurgitating all our knowledge.... [/q |
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Post by myrrph on Oct 7, 2014 18:52:04 GMT 8
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Post by good on Oct 14, 2014 15:34:43 GMT 8
Myrrh, when is the next time you doing an online order for these water filters? Thanks.
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Post by myrrph on Oct 14, 2014 17:57:49 GMT 8
i can order anytime. u keen? lemme see if i can get the pricing. its not online, its from a SG distributor
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Post by good on Oct 15, 2014 13:53:35 GMT 8
Haven't bought any of the 3 brands you mentioned. Price wise and specifications which one you recommend?
Thanks!
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Post by myrrph on Oct 17, 2014 8:29:15 GMT 8
each has its strengths and purpose.
Have you read the links?
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