[ChapmanHands]

I personally think slingshots wouldn't be good long term. Bands only last so long and I'd rather get good with a weapon I could keep using for as long as needed. On the contrary, I think they would be amazing short term.

Well said. If you want to really be ready for long term learn to make a bow, learn to make cordage from plants and animal hides, how to fletch arrows and knap stone.

 

[Winnie]

Grouse tastes pretty damn good. You're not going to get one with a snare.

 

[8rnw8]

I have some slingshots with theraband gold on them still using the bandset they came with in 2013. I put 303 protector on them, stored them in a cool dark place while I was busy with other endeavors, and they were ready and waiting for me when I joined the forums recently upon rekindling my love for slingshots. I've shot them many times recently and they are going strong.

I don't recommend letting anything in your B.O.B. sit quite that long except maybe freeze dried food pouches, but it's an example of how long something like that can last.