Aly
4/27/2014 04:28:43 pm
If I were going to be shipped out in the next 24 hour and I could only bring a few things in knapsack, I would bring something to filter water, a tarp, a canteen, a pot, flint, and a picture of my family. I would bring the water filter because I'm not sure if there will be a fresh water source and I need to make sure I'll have water to drink. I would bring a tarp for the outside of my shelter. It will catch the rain and provide protection from the other elements. I would bring a canteen to carry water in on my travels. I would bring a pot because I would need something to cook food in. I would bring flint so that I can start a fire for warmth and cooking. Lastly I would bring a picture of my family so that even when I'm lonely or scared or sad I will have something to remind me that there are people who love me and are waiting for me to come. Sometimes you need a push to remind you that there's something worth fighting for.
Kasey Gallagher
4/29/2014 05:14:14 am
I love the idea of taking a picture of your family. When I wrote my post, I was thinking about things that would help me survive physically. I didn't really think about the emotional and mental part of surviving and being away from people I know.
Devin Blattner
4/29/2014 05:19:33 am
Speaking of pictures, I think I would also like to take a waterproof and shockproof camera! It would be cool to be able to take different pictures of things along the way and then have them as memories.
Mrs. Erdman
4/29/2014 05:58:37 am
People usually do think about a photo from home. My photo would be of my family and my dogs. While I think the photo would be good to take, there are times when I think it might be a bad thing to have. It would make me feel even more sad and depressed to look at a photo of people and animals in which I was not able to see. So sometimes, I sit on the fence as to if I would want a photo in my pack.
Cole
4/30/2014 03:22:19 am
I never thought about bringing something to filter water. That is pretty smart considering a lot of the water that is available in nature is undrinkable, although you could boil the water in your pan, which would do the same thing as a water filter. Why would you bring a flint instead of a lighter? A flint would be very difficult to start a fire with, especially because you don't know how to use one. Bringing a picture of your family is a nice object to bring. I never thought to bring that either.
Cole
4/28/2014 03:33:34 am
If I were going to be shipped out to an unknown location, one of the first things I would take would be a GPS or some sort of location device so I could at least find my way around where I am at. I would also want to carry a lighter with lighter fluid because fire is a very useful element to have wherever you are. I would bring a large thermos to carry water and other liquids in. If it was allowed, I would also like to bring a weapon, like a large machete, for self defense and to cut wood if I would need to. Along with the weapon for self defense, I would like to bring a large thing of string so that i could make traps to catch animals in so I don't go hungry. The last thing I would want to bring with me would be a small pan or pot so that I could cook things to eat.
Brian Burke
4/29/2014 04:43:01 am
The bag that you are packing seems to be a survival bag that'd be used if you were stranded in the forest. The question does not specify what to bring so I believe it's a valid bag. You have essentials. I also noticed that there is nothing of actual personal value to you. If you were going to a random location wouldn't you want some sort of remembrance of where you come from? I chose not to, I just believe it's a valid question that you should ask yourself.
Mrs. Erdman
4/29/2014 05:56:51 am
The GPS is interesting. I didn't think about that. However, think about this. You are being shipped out, and there is no electricity to re-charge the GPS (or phone).
Alyssa Saggio
4/30/2014 01:53:41 pm
I feel like a "large machete" could be useful in some instances but if it were me I would really question if it would be the "best" thing for survival purposes. It would take up a lot of room in your knapsack and weight it down...A LOT. It does have good purposes, but wouldn't a simple pocket knife do? Or maybe a larger version of a pocket knife. I'm not sure how many animals you would "trap" with string either. I would suggest something heavier, like rope for instance. The GPS is smart, but since Mrs. Erdman commented about not having signal, I would take a compass. A world map would be too large of a scale considering you will be in a specific location. But I did have the same thought!
Aly
5/1/2014 04:04:40 pm
The reason I would bring flint instead of a light is because you will eventually run out of lighter fluid and you don't know how long you will be out there without fire then. I also never thought about the knife as a weapon or tool. That's something I would need that I forgot.
Brian Burke
4/28/2014 04:15:58 am
Being shipped to an unknown location in 24 hours presents a lot of difficult choices and questions. Obviously since I do not know where I am going i'd have to prepare for anything. My first thoughts regarding items would be essentials for survival as well tools to help me find my way out. If it were a knapsack for war, the contents would be different, but the question does not specify. My bag would hold tools such as knives and lighters. Certain items would have to be in waterproof containers. I would not focus on bringing anything that would not help me for survival. That means no non essentials such as entertainment devices. A phone would have a number of uses in this situation but I do not know whether or not there would be electricity or not. Basically, I'd want to bring appropriate clothing for warm or cold weather conditions. Also, a device to hold water would be needed. Along with that i'd have to bring a small supply of medical equipment for basics needs; for example, disinfectants and medical wraps. Since it is an unknown place that I am being shipped to, I would not have any knowledge of whether or not I'm going to receive shelter or not. If a tarp could fit in my bag, I may bring one. Overall it would be extremely difficult to plan a knapsack without any knowledge of where I am going.
Kasey Gallagher
4/29/2014 05:19:05 am
I like your idea of not taking "nonessential" items to survival because i was thinking the same way when I wrote my post. I think something like a cellphone would be irrelevant because we'll only be there for 24 hours so its not like we need someone to come rescue us. I like that you mentioned putting certain items into waterproof containers because its completely possible that we could end up in a rainforest or somewhere with a really rainy climate.
Mrs. Erdman
4/29/2014 06:01:47 am
Kasey,
Cole
4/30/2014 03:30:00 am
You have a few things in your bag that I didn't think about bringing. I never thought to bring clothing at all. That would suck if i got shipped to Greenland and i was wearing some shorts. Also, I never thought about bringing any medical equipment. Disinfectants like rubbing alcohol and iodine could be very helpful, even if you don't have something to close the wound like a band aid, wrap, ect. The tarp for shelter was an interesting addition to the bag. You could use the tarp for many things like shelter (which you mentioned), collecting rain water, trapping animals, and you could even make a hammock out of it.
Aly
5/1/2014 04:08:09 pm
I never thought of the change in clothes because the post didn't specify climate. I just assumed I would know what to wear, but that was stupid of me. The medical supplies will also come in handy because there is a good possibility you could get hurt and would need at least a basic first aid kit to fix your wounds.
Kasey Gallagher
4/28/2014 10:01:37 am
If I was going to be in an unknown area for 24 hours, there are a lot of different things I would want to take with me. I would take a water bottle, water filter, and water purifying tablets because there's no way for me to know if I'll be able to find a clean water source. I would also want to take a tarp to protect me against the elements, and a Waffle Weave Blanket which are developed by NASA to regulate temperatures and help reduce sweating, overheating, and chills. I think that would be helpful because there's no way to know what climate I'll be in. I would want to take a book on edible plants so I could have a chance of finding something non-poisonous to eat, as well as a pot to cook in. I would want to take matches or a lighter and lighter fluid because fire is always a good thing to have, weather it's for cooking, heating, or protection. I would want to have some sort of food with a high calorie count because calories are important. I would want a first aid kid with antibacterial and antibiotics, gauze and pain relievers/killers in case anything happened to me. I would also want insect repellant and sunscreen for obvious reasons. I would want a flashlight for at night and sunglasses and a hat for during the day. There are a lot of other things I would want to take but I wouldn't want my backpack to get too heavy.
Devin Blattner
4/29/2014 05:27:34 am
Woah! A 'Waffle Weave' blanket developed by NASA? That's actually a really cool idea. A lot of us also thought about bringing sunscreen which is a good idea because severe sunburn could really affect a person in a negative way.
Brian Burke
4/29/2014 06:35:37 am
How large is your knapsack going to be? Is the Waffle Weave a large blanket? I could be wrong, but it looks like certain things may not fit. Perhaps you would have to cut out on even more supplies if you were totally limited to one knapsack. Other items could be used to hold stuff as well too. A tarp could be used for a number of things, even for holding extra supplies that you may find at your destination. The water purifier and book are smart choices as well. Being educated on survival is just as essential as having tools. All in all, I believe you had a good list of items as well as justifiable reasons as to why you'd bring them.
Alyssa Saggio
4/30/2014 01:28:27 pm
Honestly, I think your backpack is already going to be too heavy. The blanket is a great idea, but more likely than not you will find shade somewhere, and it isn't exactly needed to survive. A pot for cooking isn't exactly an essential either. Food sources will be limited and difficult to find but when you do find them, it will be hard enough to think about lighting a fire because you don't even know where you are traveling to. Plus, the chances of you cooking something successfully in a pot without a stove are slim to none. (Not trying to be negative!) These are just some things I may consider taking out in order to lighten the back pack.
Alyssa Saggio
4/30/2014 01:32:31 pm
I forgot to mention that water purifying tablets are basically the most brilliant thing I've read!
Alyssa Saggio
4/29/2014 12:57:08 am
Traveling to an unknown place within the next 24 hours could be scary or exciting. The question does not really specify whether or not we are traveling just to travel or if we were being stationed in an unknown place for war. Due to the fact that this blog post pertains to the topic of war, I will base my question on that. To start, the most important thought that comes to mind would be that of survival, which makes me question what I need to survive. The most obvious thing would be water and food, and therefore I would carry a canteen or thermos to refill with water with some gum to chew on. Bringing one of those pocket knives that have a ton of tools like combs, flash lights, scissors, pens, etc. would be extremely useful. First aid kits are always important because injury can happen at any time. A small blanket would help to keep me warm at night. In addition to staying warm, lighters would be very important in this instance. They would not only allow me to start fires to regulate body temperatures, but also to cook food if I am able to find anything. Being in a foreign place can be scary based off of different climate or species which is why I feel as though sun block and bug spray are essential top have; it is hard to determine what insects are harmful versus ones that aren't. Lastly, I would try and bring a few pictures of my closet friends and family. I feel as though those pictures would help to keep me calm and cool during difficult situations and reminding me that I am fighting for them. I couldn't imagine being sent off to war with only a 24 hour notice, let alone the fact that I would be completely unaware of where I am actually going.
Mrs. Erdman
4/29/2014 06:03:18 am
The pocket knife with many tools is an excellent idea. Finding items that serve more than one purpose is always extremely helpful in times of survival--whether war or weather related events.
Devin Blattner
4/29/2014 04:34:25 am
If I were to be shipped off to an unknown place for 24 hours I can think of a million things that I would want to bring with me. In my backpack I would bring a fire stater to boil water and keep the bugs away at night. I would also bring a machete in order to cut down tree branches for shelter. In my backpack I would also stock up on protein bars just because if I was alone in an unknown location I probably wouldn't be able to find a food source...I would hate to kill animals. I would also bring one of those travel packs that have a portable tent, raft, blanket and first aid necessitates. At this point my backpack will probably be very heavy but worth it to survive. The last couple things I would have in my backpack are sunscreen so I don't get burnt and my cellphone just in case I get service at the unknown location.
Mrs. Erdman
4/29/2014 06:06:44 am
I would bring a book. No, not because I'm an English teacher, but because I think there would be times when there was nothing to do. A book can be read over and over again, while still enjoying the story. It would also be an activity to take the mind to an alternate place, even for a short time--especially if I were going to places unknown and possibly not fun.
Tori McCaslin
4/29/2014 11:29:21 am
If I were to be shipped to an unknown location within the next 24 hours, packing a bag would be very stressful. I would bring water and a a tarp for shelter. Water is at the top of my list and then food because you could always find or hunt for food and you can't chance water. Also, I would bring a knife or another sharp cutting tool to hunt, cut branches, and defend myself if needed. I know that a cell phone is a low chance of usage because of not being able to charged and service but I would still bring it just in case I get service or there is a way to charge it. Comments are closed.
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