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There are plenty of systems out on the market now for big business and small alike for keeping track of their sales inventory. This same idea got me thinking about the different ways that one could keep track of his or her own survival equipment. If a person wants to keep track of something, then the most logical way to do so is the use of some sort of list. Also, with the many advances in free computer software, an easy to use system is just a click away. To create your own inventory management system, you could use a pen and paper but I prefer to use the extra functions on my computer. Most computers come with some sort of spreadsheet or database application that allows you to make a detailed list of all your equipment so that in an emergency, you would already know what you have available. This could allow for the loaning out of any of your equipment so that you would know exactly who was using or borrowing your equipment on a computer record. For those of you who may not have a free spreadsheet, here is a weblink to a free system I have used personally: http://www.openoffice.org/
For those of you who may not be familiar with what a spreadsheet looks like: here is a good example.
The use of a system like this in survival preparation would help the user to retain an excellent inventory of all equipment and could be as simple or complex as the user so choses. I hope this idea helps. Tell me what you think.
"They drew first blood not me..." (Stallone in Rambo: First Blood)
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Good idea, but i prefer to have an intimate knowledge of my equipment without needing a list.
Winning isn't a reason to get a reward but one less poke in the eye, while losing gets you two.
I do too, however, I think that a list of available items could not hurt, especially since you will have enough on your mind as it is. Put another way, one less thing to think about. As an example, I have decided to put an example of one of my lists (note this list is still a work in progress): Bug Out List . One could also make use of To Do lists this way.
"They drew first blood not me..." (Stallone in Rambo: First Blood)
hey chilbert ow bout some other pics of that page i wanna see what else ya have sotckpiled and it doenst let ya scroll down your list
oh it'll get you somewhere, it'll get you bait
This was only meant to be an example and my list is to date flawed (in my opinion) as many of the things listed are not things I yet own. However, I can make a new list with what I have packed already and give you a better idea about what I would have on hand if that would help to quench your curiosity.
"They drew first blood not me..." (Stallone in Rambo: First Blood)
This is an interesting idea, and I haven't had a chance to really respond to it, but I think you're going in the wrong direction. I think what would work better would be a "To Do" list ... sort of.
Now, I don't really know what I'm thinking, so I apologize if this sounds vague, but I think some sort of a checklist that helps you make sure you use your stockpiled supplies, remember all your items, including you B.O.B. and any extraneous supplies that you need to grab at the last minute ... something like that.
All that needs to be said is this: FIRE = BAD
Start thinking outside the box. A good list keeping track of all your equipment and supplies is just as important as a calendar, watch, day planner, and GPS thingamajig. Why? Not only can you keep a list of what you've got, but when you aquired it and when it needs to be replaced. Very important with food, water, ammunition, batteries, etc. Think you can remember all that? Let's throw in another loop. Let's say you've got other survivors (friends/family) with you. You may need to loan out equipment. Think you can remember all the needed information with that in addition to everything concerning your supplies?
I disagree. Not to say it isn't important, but I think your priorities are all ... hinky.
This is where I think the information needs to be kept. Not necessarily WHAT you have, but what you need to take action upon.
All that needs to be said is this: FIRE = BAD
This is where I think the information needs to be kept. Not necessarily WHAT you have, but what you need to take action upon.
My oh so loved admin.... You have no idea how hard it is to keep track of stuff in the life of The Mighty Sanchez. Erratic might be a better word... Could we get a definition resident dictionary carrying ninja?
Could you rephrase all of that?
A definition, why certainly:
er·rat·ic [i ráttik]
adj
1. inconsistent: not predictable, regular, or consistent, especially in being likely to depart from expected standards at any time
His driving tends to be rather erratic.
2. often changing direction: often changing direction and not following any definite course
3. geology carried and deposited by ice: describes a rock or boulder that was carried from its source by ice and deposited when the ice melted
n (plural er·rat·ics)
geology rock moved by ice: a rock or boulder that was carried from its source by ice and deposited when the ice melted
[14th century. < Old French erratique < Latin errare "to wander"]
-er·rat·i·cal·ly, , adv
-er·rat·i·cism [i rátti sìzzəm], , n
Encarta ® World English Dictionary © & (P) 1998-2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Oh and about the To Do lists, I understand what you mean Eliot and I do have such lists too: Example To Do list. However, I also see the importance in what Sanchez has stated and therefore think both systems should be implemented in any survival plan.
"They drew first blood not me..." (Stallone in Rambo: First Blood)
I also wanted to mention that a spreadsheet format can be used to make a Budget for keeping track of the money to buy all the items you may want for your survival equipment.
If you don't know how to budget yet, here is a free guide: Budget part 1
Budget Part 3
Budget part 3
Budget Part 4
Hope this all helps.
"They drew first blood not me..." (Stallone in Rambo: First Blood)
