Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 14:37:58 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnopsamo.com> Subject: Re: Essentials?
**-** wrote: > "ma_twain" <ma_twainnopsamo.com> wrote in message > news:3FBE9B9B.3020907nopsamo.com... > >>On that note, I would take LED flashlights. They run forever on one set >>of batteries and "never" burn out light bulbs. They are not >>inexpensive, but you can take them home with you. >> >>The comment on cheap tools - fine if they don't break, but if they break >>in the middle of nowhere, they may cost you far more than the additional >>cost of a good set of tools. >> > > TBF thought a stanlet 3/8 drive socket set is 35quid. Its okay and if you > need to do something that'd break it your gonna be stuck there anyway ;-) > In the US we have "Craftsman" brand tools at Sears. Sears guarantees a free replacement if they break. My only issue is if the tool breaks while repairing your truck in the field, that free replacement quarantee will not get your truck fixed. SnapOn and MAC make professional tools that rarely break and these have a free replacement plan as well. I used to use Craftsman tools until the SnapOn salesman lent me a set of tool to try in comparison. I have not used a Craftsman hand tool since then. You got to try them side by side to feel the difference. > >>One last thing - money. You never know when you will need to "convince" >>someone that you are friendly. >> >>LauraK wrote: >> >> >>>Matches and/or disposable lighters, especially if nobody smokes. >>>Some of that super strong but light rope that mountain climbers use. >>> > Enough to > >>>tie from your car bumper to a camel:) >>>A solar battery charger for stuff you've got that uses batteries in case >>> > you > >>>get in an emergency situation where you can't use the car to recharge >>> > them. > >>>There are quite a few companies these days making solar battery chargers >>> > for > >>>just about any type of battery, including cell phones. Also solar >>> > recharged > >>>flashlights, radios, etc. >>> >>> >>> >>>lauraknopsamousergraphics.com >>>http://www.madmousergraphics.com >>>web design, print design, photography >>> >>> >>> >>> > >
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