FYI - Army Survival Manual On-line

“FYI - You might want to bookmark the Army Survival Manual I found on-line. Definitely not "Leave No Trace" stuff, but in a survival situation, that is secondary.”

“Phil:

Thanks for the link. Are there other FM's available on line?”

“Thanks Phil. Growing up I used to have my dad's Navy survival manual from WWII era. I think that plays a big role in why I continue to endorse a sturdy knife in the wilds.”

“I just picked up the Army Survival Manual at Barnes and Noble for just over $8. There's some good info in there, I think. Worth having.

Years ago I gave my stepson a copy of the original Boyscout manual...Much of the same info could be found in there (except for the part about avoiding detection by enemy soldiers) LOL”

“I used to carry a heavy knife. Technology has improved. I prefer to carry a Gerber sport saw that weighs 4 oz and a small knife that weighs 3 oz.

The Gerber saw will open a deer's ribs like butter and skim through a small sapling in no time. Don't get the Wal-Mart imitation. The real thing has two sets of staggered teeth.”

“Thanks, bacpac, that was one of the things I wanted.”

“"...oper a deer's ribs like Buddur?"

Haven't been able to find my Gerber for the last few months. It's close to being considered MIA.”