Weaponry and Tactics Barbed/Razor Wire Obstacles 2015-12-17

The pads (Nopales) and fruit of the prickly pear cactus are also edible. Nopales apparently are an acquired taste, but undoubtedly more easily acquired if one's life and survival depend upon it.

How to Eat Prickly Pear Cactus

 

I honestly was looking on ebay this weekend at razor wire. It was a spin off of another search, but I was surprised at the going price. Not dirt cheap, but not expensive (IMO) either.

I suppose there is a time when it won't matter, but I would think that any baddies spotting the razor wire would think that :
A) there was something ahead worth attempting to overtake
B) might realize the funnel for what it was
C) Retreat owners should take the above into consideration when planning their layouts and how best to use said entanglements.

Just some random thoughts.

 

I know this thread is about wire and there are some great plants to imbed it in. Hedges like rosemary, elderberries, or willow hedges (depending on your area) are great to disquise if you are going this route and the wire can be inspected periodically under the guise of harvesting the fruit or willow bark. I always like to think double duty where security and plants are concerned.

These are a great fence for desert Ocatillo's

 

@Ganado that is an excellent idea. I was wondering what to do about a certain property line and I think you just answered it. Thanks Gurlfriend!

 

I had toyed with the idea of bamboo in a certain area, the stuff grows like the devil's own down here,but I was concerned it could get out of control pretty quick. I don't want the area to looked groomed..

 

with Bamboo folks will head there to make fishing poles, kids to make swords/spears/whatever... it might attract more than it deters

 

That is very true, however this property line is well away from sight for "normal folks". Not to say it couldn't/wouldn't be discovered, but it would have to be done overland and PSHTF that's the kind of travel I want to discourage and or control.