Author Topic: Need help from seasoned outdoorsmen. (Read 14675 times)

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #50 on:** July 13, 2009, 05:43:59 PM »

This is pretty much what the "FTX" survivalist crews usually look like

Jocassee · « **Reply #51 on:** July 13, 2009, 06:35:18 PM »

Quote from: charby on July 13, 2009, 05:25:38 PM

Do you work at a mall?

My name is not Gecko45, nor have I played him on TV.

Unfortunately, I can't even get a cheap synthetic stock for the Mauser since the action is mid-length.

There's a reason my title reads "Resident Mall Ninja and Fake Operator" (and has for some time). It's not like you weren't warned.

Headless Thompson Gunner · « **Reply #52 on:** July 13, 2009, 06:39:29 PM »

Quote from: JamisJockey on July 13, 2009, 05:43:59 PM

This is pretty much what the "FTX" survivalist crews usually look like

I dig the matching shades.

I think they need parasols.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #53 on:** July 13, 2009, 07:04:06 PM »

Quote from: JamisJockey on July 13, 2009, 05:43:59 PM

This is pretty much what the "FTX" survivalist crews usually look like

I wonder if they could keep up with us out at Vances. :)

Chris

seeker_two · « **Reply #54 on:** July 13, 2009, 07:22:48 PM »

Quote from: Cmdr. Gravez0r on July 12, 2009, 03:48:02 PM

The National Forest areas readily available to be are all hot, wet and humid. I need clothing suggestions. Right now I wear cotton ripstop BDU's. They breathe and are rugged enough but I was wondering if they are the best I could do. Long sleeves and durability are a must, also must be breathable. Suggestions? Shoot.

Thanks to Anthony Bourdain for this suggestion....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thobe

I've heard it's actually practical for hot, humid conditions....who knew?....

Boomhauer · « **Reply #55 on:** July 13, 2009, 07:32:27 PM »

Are you trying to get him killed, seeker_two? This is bubba country.

Especially if he wanders about like that during deer season...

Headless Thompson Gunner · « **Reply #56 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:16:53 PM »

I have an Arab style head scarf setup. It works remarkably well.

freedom lover · « **Reply #57 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:40:08 PM »

Quote from: seeker_two on July 13, 2009, 07:22:48 PM

Thanks to Anthony Bourdain for this suggestion....

I've heard it's actually practical for hot, humid conditions....who knew?....

Except Graves wants clothes that offer protection for his legs from thorns, not to mention mosquitos, ticks, chiggers, and whatever other unholy insects live in the South. That would be more appropriate for walking around Vegas. But I think you meant it as a joke.

Now if he wanted to look cool Eastern style he would wear this in Colorado.

I wish I could find a better pic.

Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas · « **Reply #58 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:42:40 PM »

Quote from: seeker_two on July 13, 2009, 07:22:48 PM

Thanks to Anthony Bourdain for this suggestion....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thobe
I've heard it's actually practical for hot, humid conditions....who knew?....

Beat me to it. Great design for running around in a treeless outdoors, especially. In places with lots of trees and brush, you'd be catching it on things... no, much better to go the Brutal route. It has historical precedent.

freedom lover · « **Reply #59 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:54:34 PM »

I hate to admit it but the Zardoz outfit would be fairly practical in the woods during fall if a pair of lederhosen and a long sleeve shirt were added. Hell, it would be practical to wear in school during the late spring if the boots were replaced with sneakers and the wearer had guts and no shame. Even then they'd still have to get around the administration.

freedom lover · « **Reply #60 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:04:14 PM »

Quote from: Fistful Savalas on July 13, 2009, 08:42:40 PM

Beat me to it. Great design for running around in a treeless outdoors, especially. In places with lots of trees and brush, you'd be catching it on things... no, much better to go the Brutal route. It has historical precedent.

Please explain. Might you be referring to Eastern American Indian garb. Add a shirt and that would be fairly practical, especially for quickly taking dumps in the woods while readying an ambush against fake Russians carrying fake AK 74s.

http://www.imfdb.org/index.php/Red_Dawn

Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas · « **Reply #61 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:15:48 PM »

Quote

Please explain. Might you be referring to Eastern American Indian garb.

No, to the Zardoz costume. And incorrectly, too... as Connery's character wasn't necessarily a Brutal, but an Exterminator.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #62 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:34:20 PM »

Quote from: mtnbkr on July 13, 2009, 07:04:06 PM

I wonder if they could keep up with us out at Vances. :)

Chris

The time I went with the group, about half of the dozen or so were in really crappy shape. That photo is just one I pulled off the 'net. These guys had a mishmash of rifles from bolt guns to shotguns to lever actions to high end M1A1's and others.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #63 on:** July 13, 2009, 10:35:44 PM »

Wolverines!

NSFW

http://7.media.collegehumor.com/collegehumor/ch6/d/2/collegehumor.79599efde0242a564857966269598b2f.jpg

Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas · « **Reply #64 on:** July 13, 2009, 10:45:37 PM »

Quote from: JamisJockey on July 13, 2009, 05:43:59 PM

This is pretty much what the "FTX" survivalist crews usually look like

Quite a bit skinnier than I'd've thought.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #65 on:** July 13, 2009, 10:46:46 PM »

Whoa, dude, not that I'm at work, but NSFW!

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #66 on:** July 13, 2009, 10:50:51 PM »

Quote from: Avenger29 on July 13, 2009, 10:46:46 PM

Whoa, dude, not that I'm at work, but NSFW!

Its been on network TV but I forgot about work places...fixed.

Ron · « **Reply #67 on:** July 14, 2009, 10:48:04 AM »

Usually in the summer months I'm still wearing long sleeves on hikes. I have a couple ExOfficio Air Strip Light shirts (I only them on clearance for half the price) and REI Sahara shirts. The sleeves roll up if needed but if the bugs are bad I keep them down. For pants I use The North Face Paramount convertible pants or REI Sahara pants.

This kind of clothing can all be found on clearance at one time or another. Columbia, Cabelas, REI etc... all make cloths of this nature.

I have one set that I treat with Sawyers Permithrin insect repellent for my summer hiking. That stuff works great IMHO.

There have been days where I've worn my digital camo surplus t shirt while out hiking and I've backpacked with my digital camo boonie hat. I'm not tactical but practical. I guess I will only be local support staff for the operators when the SHTF/TEOTWAWKI occurs :D

charby · « **Reply #68 on:** July 14, 2009, 11:03:50 AM »

Quote from: Ron on July 14, 2009, 10:48:04 AM

I guess I will only be local support staff for the operators when the occurs :D

Us campers will be the staff, were the only ones who won't shat their pants when SHTF/TEOTWAWKI happens because we know how to deal with life without flushing toliets, air conditioning and intertubes. We'll just look at it as an extended camping session.

AZRedhawk44 · « **Reply #69 on:** July 14, 2009, 11:24:57 AM »

Quote from: JamisJockey on July 13, 2009, 09:34:20 PM

The time I went with the group, about half of the dozen or so were in really crappy shape. That photo is just one I pulled off the 'net. These guys had a mishmash of rifles from bolt guns to shotguns to lever actions to high end M1A1's and others.

What's an M1A1?

41magsnub · « **Reply #70 on:** July 14, 2009, 11:29:07 AM »

Quote from: AZRedhawk44 on July 14, 2009, 11:24:57 AM

What's an M1A1?

I want one of those! Doubt I could afford the gas though...

charby · « **Reply #71 on:** July 14, 2009, 11:32:42 AM »

Quote from: 41magsnub on July 14, 2009, 11:29:07 AM

I want one of those! Doubt I could afford the gas though...

Just beat up the other FTX guys and take their lunch money.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #72 on:** July 14, 2009, 11:44:00 AM »

M1A1

http://www.gunsamerica.com/Search/Category/659/Guns/Rifles/Springfield-Armory-Rifles/M1A-M14.htm

M14 clone.

AZRedhawk44 · « **Reply #73 on:** July 14, 2009, 11:48:38 AM »

Quote from: JamisJockey on July 14, 2009, 11:44:00 AM

M1A1

http://www.gunsamerica.com/Search/Category/659/Guns/Rifles/Springfield-Armory-Rifles/M1A-M14.htm

M14 clone.

Nope.

M1A = Springfield M14 clone. (Replace the "4" with an "A" since they look similar, and you get a trendy looking name that is distinctive and destined to cause misinformation with gun owners in your favor.)

Pet peeve.

M1A1 = lots of things, but not an M14 derivative rifle. M1A1 .30 carbine, or M1A1 Thompson... but never an M14 derivative.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #74 on:** July 14, 2009, 11:55:07 AM »

Okay M1A. Sue me.

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Author Topic: Need help from seasoned outdoorsmen. (Read 14675 times)