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exactly. I think we are on the same exact page with that issue.
I am going to state what my SHTF contingency is - its a rough draft, and I encourage others to think about what they have, or would do, if a traumatic event were to happen. These are very REAL scenarios. It is NOT "crazy" to come up with a contingency plan. It is actually very responsible to come up with one.
1) I keep, what I call, a G.O.O.D. (get out of dodge) kit. Some people call it a "bug out" kit. Others call it a SHTF kit. Whatever you wish to call it, it is a complete necessity for a traumatic event.
A) This kit contains the following:
- A tent
- Survival knife with fishing line, compass, magnifying glass, lures,
hooks, lighter etc.
- Road maps and atlas.
- Very thorough first aid kit
- 2 way radios (you will encounter hearing people who need this)
- hand held gps wrapped in Faraday Box (protection from EMP)
- small wood ax with hammer end
- durable rope
- flat crow bar
- Aluminum foil (no .. not for the tinfoil hat lol) for cooking in
campfires.
- water purifier and canteen
- ammo and of course firearm.
All of these items will fit in a backpack.
If others wish to contribute to what they would include in their bug out kit, it may generate some ideas.
My next post will include POI's (points of interest) or locations I would search to find for safety.
I also want to get the US Army field manual.
lol whoa where ya going? deep in the mountain to find Bigfoot?
For me - just CCW gun and my brain. Brain > 99% of gear.
Don't need rest of what you just listed because it's useless and I wouldn't count on it that much. I've tried it and it doesn't work exactly the way what you expected. Beside - I don't expect this SHTF situation to get to the point where it's like Mad Max (or Book of Eli). I seriously doubt this because we will have a massive international relief effort. Our basic needs (electricity, water, etc) would be restored by 1 month latest. Meanwhile - just have a good backpack to gather food/stuff you find wherever you go. Gun and Brain. that's all I need.
I'm not worried at all but I am fairly prepared for it.