It was an experiment, first and foremost, though I did use some over the years. The last bag I did forget about in my car kit. When I redid it a couple years ago I decided to replace it and try it, just to see if it was still good. It was.
Not quite stiff enough to sharpen into a point, but...
I made a large batch of jerky in 1980. Ate the last of it in '09.
It was treated with only a very little salt, dried until just before becoming brittle and sealed in Seal-a-Meal bags (not vacuum). Was as good that day in '09 as it was in 1980.
I think it is critical to not use anything...
I have a secret invention I want to make a working model of. 30 pounds of steel would just about do it. If I had the tools to machine it. Like a Smity Granite I-MAX 1340. Sigh.
Oh. And with the left overs, I'd make a 15" blade Fargo style Batangas knife.
9+1 in the 11-87 plus 8 in the side saddle, 4 in the speed feed stock, 6 in the but cuff = 28
13 x 13 for the Glock 21SF = 169
9+10+10 for the Glock 30SF = 29
7 x 8 for the Beretta Tomcat = 56
60 x 20 for the PTR-91= 1,200
Total 1,454
Sweet, Dross!
Had a .308 with rotary magazine. Had a Williams peep added. I'd still have it if I hadn't needed some medical equipment. Six months later when I got back on my feet and went to buy it back, the gun shop owner told me he sold it the day after I sold it to him.
Wintersilks boxer briefs
Wintersilks v-neck tee
Wintersilks sock liners
REI merino wool liner socks
Omni-wool washable merino smart socks
Carhartt heavy weight wool boot sock
Wintersilks V-neck insulated long john shirt
Wintersilks insulated long john pants
Eddie Bauer merino wool zip neck long...
You might try the Millennium ration bars. 400 calorie, candy bar type wrapping, variety of flavors. They are my bar of choice, plus jerky and gorp, for 3-day packs.
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