[AT] More about Rawls

[charliehill]

Sorry guys,  as is obvious, I sent that to the list by accident.  It was 
intended for another friend who is reading the same book.

Charlie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "charliehill" <charliehill at embarqmail.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 8:13 PM
Subject: [AT] More about Rawls


> Here's an example of what I was saying about the Rawls book.  This is what
> he says you should have in your G.O.O.D. Backpack:
>
> Sleeping bag
>
> Jacket
>
> Gloves
>
> Boots
>
> Poncho
>
> Small Tarp
>
> Financial and personal papers
>
> Cash and a rolls of quarters
>
> Road maps
>
> First aid kit
>
> Insect repellant
>
> Fire starter kit
>
> Letherman tool
>
> Utility knife
>
> 10 to 15 MREs
>
> Extra socks and underwear
>
> 2 canteens or a camelback hydration pack
>
> Broad brimmed hat
>
> LED flashlight and extra lithium batteries
>
> Firearms
>
> Cell phone
>
> GPS
>
> Brunton solar port or similar solar charger
>
> All of that is supposed to go in your BACKPACK!
> All good stuff but who could carry it all?
>
> Then he has 3 more ADD ON Kits that he says would be too bulky or heavy to
> carry in your backpack.  Well DUH.  His kitchen list alone has 24 items 
> and
> that ain't countin' food.
>
> It's all good, useful stuff but he's gone way beyond what most folks would
> be capable of handling in a backpack.
> Of course he tells everyone to be able to run 5 miles with their pack too.
>
> LOL.
>
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