Post #1. Background
I started this thread in the interest of our forum members who wish to prepare for a worst case scenario that threatens survival. I do not claim to be an expert on survival.. in fact, I do not believe there is such an expert. I say that because survival is dependent upon circumstances encountered and no one has encountered all the possible scenarios. So, the best we can do is prepare for the circumstances that can kill us. I set aside the idea of being armed. That is a no brainer. A gun can keep you alive. End of debate on that point. However, the preparation for survival in a worst case scenario has been exploited by businesses that want to sell people lots of stuff by making them believe the stuff they sell is needed to survive in a SHTF situation.
My experience that allows me to feel entitled to comment was that gained after I recon qualified in the Corps. That was 1969. I got to apply that learning in 1970:during my last of four tours in Nam. We went on LRRPs (long range recon patrols) that could be two weeks long. We had to live of the land after the first three days. We did that since not being resupplied meant you die unless you live off the land. Now, I am going to apply what I learned and did to a civilian situation, and I hope it is beneficial to those who read it.
While this is an open thread, and anyone can add, agree, or disagree I will not debate. My intention is to present my view for anyone to consider, adopt, or reject. So if you want to follow me, just look for my chevron avatar. That said I will start another post with my first thoughts.
Whether you are trying to escape a natural disaster like a forest fire, or a civil uprising in you area, or a complete upheaval or law and order there fundamentals of survival do not change. No matter what causes us to rely on survival preparation the preparation is the same.
Survival preparation has become an industry that is pleased to sell people all kinds of packages of gear and supplies to enhance the act of survival. Unfortunately those kits often are developed by people who know how to sell stuff but know nothing about how to survive when removed from modern facilities and support. Over my next few posts I am going to opine on what is actually needed to survive a worst case scenario situation regardless of the cause.
I started this thread in the interest of our forum members who wish to prepare for a worst case scenario that threatens survival. I do not claim to be an expert on survival.. in fact, I do not believe there is such an expert. I say that because survival is dependent upon circumstances encountered and no one has encountered all the possible scenarios. So, the best we can do is prepare for the circumstances that can kill us. I set aside the idea of being armed. That is a no brainer. A gun can keep you alive. End of debate on that point. However, the preparation for survival in a worst case scenario has been exploited by businesses that want to sell people lots of stuff by making them believe the stuff they sell is needed to survive in a SHTF situation.
My experience that allows me to feel entitled to comment was that gained after I recon qualified in the Corps. That was 1969. I got to apply that learning in 1970:during my last of four tours in Nam. We went on LRRPs (long range recon patrols) that could be two weeks long. We had to live of the land after the first three days. We did that since not being resupplied meant you die unless you live off the land. Now, I am going to apply what I learned and did to a civilian situation, and I hope it is beneficial to those who read it.
While this is an open thread, and anyone can add, agree, or disagree I will not debate. My intention is to present my view for anyone to consider, adopt, or reject. So if you want to follow me, just look for my chevron avatar. That said I will start another post with my first thoughts.
Whether you are trying to escape a natural disaster like a forest fire, or a civil uprising in you area, or a complete upheaval or law and order there fundamentals of survival do not change. No matter what causes us to rely on survival preparation the preparation is the same.
Survival preparation has become an industry that is pleased to sell people all kinds of packages of gear and supplies to enhance the act of survival. Unfortunately those kits often are developed by people who know how to sell stuff but know nothing about how to survive when removed from modern facilities and support. Over my next few posts I am going to opine on what is actually needed to survive a worst case scenario situation regardless of the cause.