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Post by smwon on Jul 15, 2006 23:12:21 GMT -5
Was a supply list for the first year ever posted? I really thought there was one. If so can sombody please let me know where it is?
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Post by Washkeeton on Jul 16, 2006 0:03:56 GMT -5
I dont think any was ever made ryan had started one but never finished it. I guess he got up here with pam and the newbie baby. Havent heard from him in about a year. nary a word. Every one has their own things they want to have on their list.
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Post by smwon on Jul 16, 2006 0:49:47 GMT -5
But wash!  I would like something as starters... can't a basic list be made up?
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Post by Washkeeton on Jul 16, 2006 19:13:07 GMT -5
List:
Cloths, lots and lots of warm cloths. ;D
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Post by smwon on Jul 16, 2006 19:15:20 GMT -5
AND???
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Post by Washkeeton on Jul 16, 2006 19:20:01 GMT -5
It helps to know if you are looking remote (you know 300 miles from pavement that is at least 20 miles long. lol) or semi remote, or in town. You need different things for different situations.
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Post by Washkeeton on Jul 16, 2006 19:23:10 GMT -5
Go back to the heading bush living and scroll down the list there is one for the first year and supplies to bring that Ryan did start. 
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Post by smwon on Jul 17, 2006 12:27:50 GMT -5
Well... I wasn't thinking (you know 300 miles from pavement that is at least 20 miles long) but farther than 'in town' and not urban either (do you use the word urban in Ak?  ). I was thinking more 'on the edge' or would that be urban?
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Post by smwon on Jul 17, 2006 12:40:17 GMT -5
Ok wash... ya just going make it hard for me, huh?  If I want something done, I gotta do it myself  . Ok I did look there before. I thought there was an actual 'list'. I will break the posts down and see if I can create my own 'list'...  thank you!  rofl...
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Post by Chuck on Jul 17, 2006 20:14:17 GMT -5
I think we started one but got off track, it might be a good idea to do a more comprehensive list. Things are pretty busy out here but I'll work on one as time allows. First thing you should do is date everything when it's opened and keep a log so you know how much you use.
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Post by smwon on Jul 17, 2006 22:41:41 GMT -5
Thank's Chuck... I didn't mean to put you on the spot... a list WOULD be handy though...
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Post by Chuck on Jul 17, 2006 23:47:53 GMT -5
Might take a while and have to be added to as it goes but we'll get it. When you headin' out? 
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Post by smwon on Jul 18, 2006 8:01:42 GMT -5
Unfortunatly... I have no real idea. But the supply list would be REALLY, really good for those who come here and think they may just take the plunge! Maybe some one of these days...
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Post by ugashikrobert on Jul 18, 2006 9:04:03 GMT -5
smwon: I really wouln't know where to begin. In 20 some years out here we have accumalated a lot of stuff and the requirements have changed over the years. When we had a seasonal recreational cabin it wasn't much different than a extended camping trip. When we made it our year round home about ten years ago we packed up our entire contents of our home back in the land of the pavement and mailed it out here. I'm not trying to be evasive but the list varies so much depending on where you are and how much of the year you are really in the bush. A lot of people claim to live in the bush but spend most of there time with the pavement pounders. In Bristol Bay the seasonal workers like fishermen spend 4-6 weeks here then a big majority of the rest of the year is spent traveling. I think you will find the people who spend the most time in the bush are the ones that learn how to make the most out of what fish/game/gardens/etc that are available locally. Seems like there is a pattern here. No middle of the road people. Usually hard core either way wheather it is bush living, religion, politcs or whatever. Didn't mean to get off the topic but the answer is infinitly variable and depends on the area, length of stay, proximity and ease of access to services, and the persons previous experience. I think you need to identify an area first, determine what can or can not be used in that area then go from there. For example we live in the land of no trees and require a lot of things someone who lives in a wooden area doesn't require. My list is much different than someone who is just 100 miles north of us.
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Post by smwon on Jul 18, 2006 19:42:44 GMT -5
Perhaps I'm wrong but, it just seems there should a 'basic' list that everyone should have that would fit the needs of everyone, then expand on it for differing areas such as those wishing to be 'on the edge' (wash's term) or deeper into the bush. Just a thought. Nobody has to make up a list. I just really thought there was one. Ah, but you know, the mind goes first! 
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