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My 2000th Post "Common Man Survival Kit" Giveaway...

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#1 ·
Gents,

I've made it to 2000 posts. I know, I know, some of you thought I'd never get to that number (sarcasm :p ),
but nonetheless, I've reached that pinnacle. To give something back, I'm going to put together a small kit that will
comprise of stuff that I think would come in handy in a mini-emergency and it's basically a "better than nothing at all" kit.

In 7 days from today, on Friday, January 11th, 2013, I'll name a winner.

I'm going to randomly pick a number from 1-100. You pick post a number from 1-100 on this thread and whoever's
number is closest and not over, they'll get the kit. In the event of a tie, we'll have a run-off, but to hopefully avoid that,
please read the entire thread and pick a number that hasn't been picked. It's that easy. You don't have to pay for anything,
you don't have to send me anything, I will ship it out worldwide at my own expense.

The only thing I ask is that if you don't think you're going to utilize it after a while, that instead of
letting it collect dust in some forgotten corner, you pass it on to someone who will have use of it.

It's going to be a bare-bones, 10C's/Essentials kit that an experienced well-prepped survivalist can just throw in the
back of their truck or in a shack that they frequent for those "just in case" moments or that they can hand off to a
young prepper they want to bring along.

There will be nothing of any great value in it monetarily, but if you had nothing else except the clothes on your back and
you were out in the sticks, it'd carry you for a few days until you can get situated then you'd be on your own from then on.
Mostly however, I think it'd give you a micro-psychological boost to have a few bits to keep you busy until help arrives or you
self-rescue. You're not going to build a log cabin with this stuff, but you'll be able to stay warmer, drier and better hydrated &
nourished than if you didn't have them.

Some of the stuff will be used, mostly everything however is new, all will be dirt cheap. If you are a newb and/or short
on cash, I encourage you to go for it as something is always better than nothing (especially when it's free). I had no new
canteens to include so those being a personal item, I suggest you pick one up or buy a bottled water and throw it in the
bag and WALA! instant container (besides the 1QT Emergency Water Bag I've included).

With that, here is the list of items I'll be including:
  • Small ODish Green Backpack
  • Fire Kit (PJCB Tinder Bottle, Fresnel Lense, Ferro Rod/Mag Rod, Bic Lighter, Strike Anywhere Matches in Waterproof Case)
  • Tools (Walmart Folder Knife, Multi-Tool, Credit Card Tool, Razor Blade)
  • My infamous Chalkline Fishing kit w/at least 40' of Spiderwire & some tackle
  • 3 Mil Contractor Bag
  • Mylar Space Blanket
  • (2) Aquamira Tabs
  • Emergency Poncho
  • P-38 Can Opener
  • Dog Tag Signal Mirror
  • Individual First Aid Kit
  • 6' OD 550 Paracord
  • Needles & Thread
  • Mini Flashlight
  • Button Compass
  • 2' Gorilla Tape
  • Mini Altoids Tin
  • Bandana
  • Whistle
  • And..."How To Stay Alive In The Woods" By Bradford Angier

Because of the nature of some of the items in this kit, you must be over 18 years old to
participate in this giveaway or have an adult submit their request to participate on your behalf.

So basically, you'll have emergency shelter, water container, sew bits, cutting tool(s), signaling devices, cordage,
fire starting capabilities, first aid essentials, some food procurement means and a good book to read to keep
your mind focused.







ATTN: SurvivalistBoards has nothing to do with this giveaway. [Moderators: Feel free to correct me on anything if I've
done anything that may be deemed inappropriate. I will be happy to delete anything that might go against board rules.]
 
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#125 ·
I'm not really stressin' it. This is a good bunch here.
I'm sure that when I come up with a winner, there'll be no griping or whining.
I'm going to count on all you guys to make sure that I don't mess up.
Worst case scenario would be a tie, but again, there are remedies for that.

:)
 
#134 ·
I've noticed edited posts, only from reading the original post and recalling it. So, how can you tell if a post is edited? I'm not seeing that, (must be to obvious for me to notice).
A post will say "edited" at the bottom when it's been edited.
At least I can see them on my posts that I do.
Either way, I'll do this on the "Honor System".
I'm not worried about it.
 
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#141 · (Edited)
Updated list of claimed numbers and who has claimed them. Users who picked duplicate numbers are in red.

1 kokosmom2
3 9mmParabellum
4 NWWoodsman
5 dude
6 coolhandluke
7 last1standing
8 Category5
9 Beasttly
10 Enigma_1
11 Chrasen
12 OregonKevin, Lock, Outdoorsman98
13 wallydog, 601reconteam, UrbanWolf
14 fishingjeff
15 Remee
16 Fight4Freedom
17 Steve28
18 spundj
20 rubeixcube
21 riv3rman
22 cokey
23 Bella23
24 Eagle Scout Survivor
25 Jr. Bang
26 JR, soulska
27 Zappa741, Mr. Beef
29 retief, spacelarry
30 JayAreBee
31 Trux McCloud
32 Vanishing Nomad
33 dogfencedude
34 AtkPilot
35 Jubacat
36 ONGU
37 Rickroll
38 e_constructors
40 Higgy5
41 jelloman
42 stuckinVa
42 TMcArthur
43 Still_Surviving
44 strokes762
45 AZSrvr
47 Brother Bear
48 Dragon06
50 Jix
51 Greenhead
52 Lord Darwath
53 Bobcat59
54 BlackZ51Vett
55 Big Kel
56 knothead
57 redeyejane
60 Watercanlady
62 TDFbound
63 ski.ninja
64 ccwaters, SfS
66 Nomad-max
67 9mmspecial
68 psycosteve
69 badgerland
71 txfbc
72 houdekk13
73 Susanna
74 Nedla
76 Litheran
77 bluewolf, Wombat
78 Straza, JackBauer2218
79 wanderingF00L
81 Jayded
86 pezking
87 unseenone, jkdetonator
88 yamahammer
89 wirejeweler
91 SurvivalExpert209
92 SilvrCircleDancr
93 Sleestak
98 Haven_In_The_Hills
99 Wott469
100 uda7861
 
#165 · (Edited)
Numbers between 1 and 100 that are currently claimed. Users that picked a duplicate number will be shown in red.

1 kokosmom2
3 9mmParabellum
4 NWWoodsman
5 dude
6 coolhandluke
7 last1standing
8 Category5
9 Beasttly
10 Enigma_1
11 Chrasen
12 OregonKevin, Lock ,Outdoorsman98
13 wallydog, 601reconteam, UrbanWolf
14 fishingjeff
15 Remee
16 Fight4Freedom
17 Steve28
18 spundj
19 2nevermore
20 rubeixcube
21 riv3rman
22 cokey
23 Bella23
24 Eagle Scout Survivor
25 Jr. Bang
26 JR, soulska
27 Zappa741, Mr. Beef
28 Bullets~n~Beans
29 retief, spacelarry
30 JayAreBee
31 Trux McCloud
32 Vanishing Nomad
33 dogfencedude
34 AtkPilot
35 Jubacat
36 ONGU
37 Rickroll
38 e_constructors
39 Guardian16
40 Higgy5
41 jelloman
42 stuckinVa
42 TMcArthur
43 Still_Surviving
44 strokes762
45 AZSrvr
46 ReconCorpsman
47 Brother Bear
48 Dragon06
49 samigirl
50 Jix
51 Greenhead
52 Lord Darwath
53 Bobcat59
54 BlackZ51Vett
55 Big Kel
56 knothead
57 redeyejane
59 dtalley
60 Watercanlady
62 TDFbound
63 ski.ninja
64 ccwaters, SfS
66 Nomad-max
67 9mmspecial
68 psycosteve
69 badgerland
71 txfbc
72 houdekk13
73 Susanna
74 Nedla
75 highrockymountian
76 Litheran
77 bluewolf
78 Straza, JackBauer2218
79 wanderingF00L
80 fastsled
81 Jayded
82 Wombat, Mjbarb
86 pezking
87 unseenone, jkdetonator
88 yamahammer
89 wirejeweler
91 SurvivalExpert209
92 SilvrCircleDancr
93 Sleestak
98 Haven_In_The_Hills
99 Wott469
100 uda7861
 
#172 ·
Whoever has picked a double number where you weren't the original person to pick it,
please choose another number that hasn't been picked between 1-125. I'm about ready to close
this giveaway and do my best to get this kit out to someone Tuesday morning. I'm going
to pick a winner tomorrow evening, announce it here, then they will PM me their mailing address.

Not that I don't like the thread or anything, I just don't see a significant enough number of new
participants between now and Friday. Yeah...let's wrap this up.

:)
 
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