If you frequently have reason to be outdoors in the cold weather, there are several things to keep in mind. For starters, in the worst case scenario, cold can kill you. You could lose a toe, a foot, or even a whole leg if hypothermia manages to set in to your body. Hypothermia is when your body part/s freeze beyond repair. So at all times, keep this in mind when going into the cold weather for periods of time that may allow you to become ill from hypothermia.
Of course, you won’t die of hypothermia if you are only going for a walk in the woods to collect some kindling, but all the same, it is best to stay warm. When you are warm, you can think better, you can move better, your reaction times are better and you are less likely to lose a footing by way of being stiff and cold and sore. When you are warm, your muscles can work better. If you did need to run, for whatever reason, or climb, you wouldn’t want to do it while being freezily cold.
Thermal underwear for winter is an ideal solution to potentially getting too cold. It traps your own body heat in on your skin while allowing your skin to breathe. This is a necessary quality for an article of clothing that sits next to your skin, so when you are looking for a thermals set, make sure that you look into the options for natural fibres. Natural fibres are far superior to sunthetics, no matter what the makers of synthetics will tell you. Nature always does it best. Wool and silk make natural fibres than can wick away moisture from the skin. These are going to be better than cotton thermals, because cotton tends to hold moisture within its structure and it may end up making you even colder, especially if you stop moving and sit down or stay still for a length of time. Thermals can keep you warm in the great outdoors.
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The reason and the benefits of down sleeping bags are discussed below.
The weight:
When climbing, both your backpack weight and its content’s weight is crucial one. If you carry a lot, no doubt, you will be tired out soon and will require a break. The down sleeping bag could help you by making your pack weigh lighter.
Warmer than the Synthetic filled:
The weight of the synthetic fills cannot match the down fills to warmth proportion. Down filled bags catches lots of air and performs as a superior insulator than all other. The warm sleeping bag is an essential one during your camping in cold. Definitely, everyone expects the composed sleep during night.
The compactness:
While choosing camping gear, the pack space will be the key factor. The down sleeping bag would squeeze more to adopt fewer backpack room than the synthetic filled. This gives you more space for all other things like additional clothes and food.
Even though down sleeping bags are having many advantages, there are some disadvantages also like the flexibility and price.
During moisture conditions, down sleeping bags may be a wrong choice. Because, the wet down sleeping bag become extremely dense, and providing small insulation. To avoid this issue and for making your rainy camping comfortable, choose the down bags that are available made with waterproof material.
Another disadvantage is its cost. Down sleeping bags are expensive while compared with the synthetic filled sleeping bags. Of course, for higher quality bag, you are typically paying when you choose the down bag though. Either way picking the right sleeping bag is just as crucial to your camping trip as it is to bring along the right tent or camping chairs. Take your time and do your research and you will have a sleeping bag that will be both comfortable and will last for many years.
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Do I need to remind you of all those people in New Orleans during Katrina who only had the clothes on their backs. Could you even imagine how much easier their lives would have been if the had spent a few hours creating a bug out bag that they could have grabbed out of the closet and hit the road with. They could have had clean dry clothes to change into, plenty of food and some water to get them through the first few days!
I would urge everyone out there to make a bug out bag because you never know when you will need it! Another thing I would consider is making one for every member of your family even your kids. They can carry a few things too, and don’t forget to put something in there fun for them to do like a coloring book. It will help them pass the time and take their minds off the situation.
If you don’t know how or what to put in a bug out bag then I would suggest getting a book like “The Bug Out Book” it will teach you everything you need to know about making a bug out bag. It doesn’t cost very much, only $9 and also comes free of charge with the “USMC Winter Survival Course Guide Book” and the “Breath Mint Tin Survival Kit How-to” If you want to get a copy of “The Bug Out Book” you can by Clicking Here!
These books will get you on the right track, and take away any worries of not being prepared when the worst happens. Now get out there and start building your bag!
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Ammunition From The Chart
1. .22 Magnum 40 gr. JHP (1209 FPS / 369 MPS)
2. .32 ACP 60 gr. Silvertip JHP (936 FPS / 285 MPS)
3. .380 ACP 95 gr. FMC (902 FPS / 275 MPS)
4. .38 Special 125 gr. Nyclad SWHP (1009 FPS / 308 MPS)
5. .38 Special +P 110 gr. JHP (1049 FPS / 320 MPS)
6. .38 Special +P 140 gr. JHP (869 FPS / 265 MPS)
7. 9mm 124 gr. FMC (1173 FPS / 358 MPS)*
8. 9mm 125 gr. JSP (1121 FPS / 342 MPS)
9. 9mm 147 gr. Black Talon (1010 FPS / 308 MPS)
10. 9mm 147 gr. Golden Saber (1083 FPS / 330 MPS)
11. 9mm 147 gr. Hydra Shok (1011 FPS / 308 MPS)
12. .357 Magnum 158 gr. JSP (1308 FPS / 399 MPS)
13. .357 Magnum 110 gr. JHP (1292 FPS / 394 MPS)
14. .357 Magnum 125 gr. JHP (1335 FPS / 407 MPS)
15. .40 Caliber 180 gr. FMJTC (992 FPS / 302 MPS)
16. .40 Caliber 170 gr. FMJTC (1095 FPS / 334 MPS)
17. 10mm 155 gr. FMJTC (1024 FPS / 312 MPS)
18. 10mm 170 gr. JHP (1137 FPS / 347 MPS)
19. .41 Magnum 210 gr. LSWC (1141 FPS / 348 MPS)
20. .44 Magnum 240 gr. LFP (1017 FPS / 310 MPS)
21. .45 Long Colt 250 gr. LRN (778 FPS / 237 MPS)
22. .45 ACP 230 gr. FMJ (826 FPS / 252 MPS)
23. 12 Ga. 00 Buck (9 pellet) (1063 FPS / 324 MPS)
24. 9mm 124 gr. FMJ (1215 FPS / 370 MPS)*
25. 9mm 115 gr. Silvertip JHP (1252 FPS / 382 MPS)
26. 9mm 124 gr. Starfire JHP (1174 FPS / 358 MPS)*
27. .357 Magnum 158 gr. JSP (1453 FPS / 443 MPS)*
28. .357 Magnum 145 gr. Silvertip JHP (1371 FPS / 418 MPS)
29. .357 Magnum 125 gr. JHP (1428 FPS / 435 MPS)
30. 10mm 175 gr. Silvertip JHP (1246 FPS / 380 MPS)
31. .41 Magnum 210 gr. JSP (1322 FPS / 403 MPS)
32. .44 Magnum 240 gr. SJHP (1270 FPS / 387 MPS)
33. 9mm 124 gr. FMJ (1440 FPS / 439 MPS)*
34. 9mm 115 gr. FMJ Israeli (1499 FPS / 457 MPS)
35. 9mm 123 gr. FMJ Geco (1372 FPS / 418 MPS)
36. 9mm 124 gr. FMJ Cavin (1259 FPS / 384 MPS)
37. .44 Magnum 240 gr. LSWC (1448 FPS / 441 MPS)*
38. .44 Magnum 240 gr. HSP (1320 FPS / 402 MPS)
39. 12 ga. 1 oz. Rifled Slug (1290 FPS / 393 MPS)
40. 12 ga. 1 oz. Rifled Slug (1254 FPS / 382 MPS)
Bullet Abbreviations
The following standard abbreviations are used to designate types of bullets or projectiles contained in the rounds tested.
FMC/J Full Metal Case/ Full metal Jacket
FMJTC Full Metal Jacket Truncated Cone
HSP Hollow Soft Point
LRB Lead Round Ball
LRN Lead Round Nose
LSWC Lead Semi-Wadcutter
JHP Jacketed Hollow Point
JSP Jacketed Soft Point
LFP Lead Flat Point
SJHP Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point
SWHP Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point
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This little emergency survival stove is a must have for any survival or disaster kit. These hand made little stoves are the perfect size, weighing only 0.4 oz and have no moving parts to break or maintain. It runs on Alcohol (IPA, denatured, rubbing and other alcohols available at hardware and drug stores).
To use the emergency survival stove, you just put in a small amount of alcohol (a few ounces, or enough to cover the base). I use a small mil-spec plastic flask to carry the alcohol. Light the alcohol, which will burn with a nice blue flame. Alcohol burns at temperatures above 750 degrees F! As the stove walls heat up, they begin to vaporize the alcohol internally, and within about one minute, each of the 30 or so holes at the side will start sporting a nice blue flame jet. The effect is like cooking on a gas stove at home. A good size canteen cup of water will boil in minutes and most meals can be cooked with less than 1 oz. of alcohol.
A guy named Mechanic Mike creates these wonderful emergency survival stoves in several different styles with prices ranging from $5 to $20. If you would like to get your own emergency survival stove then check out Mechanic Mike’s Ebay store at the following link: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Thru-Hikers-Closet-and-More
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