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Just out of my own curiosity, what is the longest stretch of time that any here have been on their own doing this type of thing. I'm interested in whether it would be overly risky to do an expedition like this without at least one other explorer with you.
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I would say that you have failed to read the rules of the contest and posts of those who have posted before you. Where did you get a 30 day travel limit? This is not possible, since you would have to make almost 100 miles per day. Where does the Ohio enter the Atlantic, so that you start on the East Coast? Which pass do you intend to use to cross the Rockies? What do you do with the canoe when you reach headwaters? Zippos do not work when wet, and weigh significantly more than a butane lighter like a BIC. If you have to repair any modern small arm within 250 rounds, you chose poorly. Fastest shooting is not important. Fastest hitting might be. I would prefer rechargable batteries, and with a solar panel, you could charge them daily while paddling your canoe. Wouldn't a scalpel (or just the blade) be better for whatever surgery you anticipate performing. Do you know enough about surgery to be cutting yourself open to try and fix it? One flashlight (or one of any mission critical equipment)? Your call, but IMHO, two is one, and one is none. Remember PACE. Wouldn't a net be faster for fishing? Tell me how a GPS works.:munchin TR |
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That picture is approximately accurate by the way. Edit: and yes, I would put the ad out before getting the tattoos. |
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Thank you TR for this great mission. Really got me thinking about what I have in my kit today.
My Response: Field Time: 11 years True Blue Infantry multiple deployments, multiple theaters You are in the prime of your life: Why Thank You. Can this be accomplished successfully? Without a doubt, yes. Do you accept the challenge? Without hesitation Where do you start? Charleston, South Carolina. What route do you take? Head west through Plano, TX, Flagstaff and Kingman, AZ on up to Camp SLO, CA Where do you plan to finish? Camp SLO, CA at the very top of that tall pointy hill with all the military grade poison oak. How long do you think it will take you? 6 months, but to remove Murphy’s Law from the equation I will say 1 year. What is in your field gear? Shelter Poncho 1lb 8 oz111” Aluminum Poles 2x 8 oz Kifaru Woobie w/zipper mod 1 lb 6 ozClothing 2 pair pants (1 worn)Fire 3 magnesium fire starters 6 ozWater SteriPEN Adventurer Water Purifier w/Solar Charging Case 10.6 ozFood Cooking ToolsHealth and HygieneREI Ti Ware Nonstick Titanium Pot 4 Liter w/lid 15.9 ozFour bottles of ‘Survival Tabs’ in case of self induced famine 3 lbs 3.84 oz Multi Vitamins 2 bottles (stuffed with cotton to reduce noise) 8 ozTools Leatherman Ukiah 7.2 ozLights 3 betalights (1 attached to watch band w/velcro cover, 1 attached to inside of belt excess, 1 on retractable cord clip)Optics PVS-14 NVGPDAwith 3x detachable lens and head mountBinos What modern items are critical, and what items from the period will work for you? SextantWhat are your priorities? (in order of priority) Not screw up the timeline!How will you carry it? In a pack of my own design or a Kifaru What firearms will you take? Buttstock Packable .22 Survival rifle w/How much ammo, accessories, etc.?Additional pistol length short barrel Simple cleaning kitWhat edged tools do you take? See ‘Tools’ in the gear list What navigational aids do you take? In addition to Sextant and watch Compasses:What do you think your odds are of successfully completing this journey?1 Lensatic Odds of failure are 2.5 on a scale of 1 to 10 What do you do in the 30 days before you leave? Thoughts?
In Response to the Frago I would not opt to take anyone with me. Time Travel missions should always be done alone. |
M1 Carbine
I think an M1 Carbine would be a handy weapon for this mission - it has the .30 cal ammo and a super light weight with the folding butt stock. With between eight and eleven 40-round magazines, it wouldn't take up much space either.
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And the folding stock will keep you from using it as a boat paddle. What a great combo for adventure.:rolleyes: TR |
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But . . . By virtue of being there you will most likely screw up the timeline. The bacteria in your bowels is based on the 21st century environment. There's been a lot of environmental changes in the last 300 years in relationship to your digestive tract, not to mention the skin bugs and stuff like that. There's no telling what havoc that would wreak on the environment and hence, the timeline. |
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I suppose I will have to dig DEEP cat holes :) |
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The inaccuracy I'd take the chance on that with the larger clip...that's adventure! Add three more mags. |
Absolutely.
300 years in the past, two thousand miles from civilization, spraying and praying. Should be interesting.:munchin TR |
Yep.
2000 miles from civilization means I'd likely be at my West Coast destination. I'd like to stake land in S. California and get a head start on oil prospecting - only to travel 300 years ahead and find the natives I hired to work the land have taken over my stake and now run U.S. oil production. Rubber band *snap* |
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You never explained your plan, but I would expect that since there is very limited oil exploration in California, much less actual extraction, you would be better served by staking out claims to property around Sutter's Mill, and then plowing that money into oceanfront property, particularly in SoCal. You might want to borrow an M-1 Carbine, a 40 round mag, and go try hunting deer, or better yet, brown bear with it. Let us know your impressions after testing it out. TR |
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