Most of you know my definition of Survival; in the broad sense, it's making it through the day alive; in the narrower sense it depends on the situation.
Having said that I am concerned that some on here have not thought it through. Yes, it's true that survival skills will come into play when TSHTF, IF & ONLY IF you've prepared for that eventuality properly! Here's some thoughts:
1.) BOB vehicle loaded up: Concerns: How will I get through all of the traffic that will obviously be "bugging out" as well? What if an EMP weapon has been used & now my vehicle is nothing more than an emergency shelter? What if the authorities are containing all civilians & are barring all escape routes with armed troops?
2.) How will I keep an adequate supply of food & water available? Wild edibles are only good for a limited time, what if it's winter? How long can I expect to graze off of the local vegetation before it's gone, especially with all of the other people doing the same thing? (To quote Remy: "The forest is NOT a supermarket.")
3.) Why do I think I can survive without help from others?
Right now there's a thread on surviving flooding. How many other disasters can you think of? We've recently had a minor earthquake here. What about toxic spills in your area? These are concerns that need to be addressed, not just "big Brother!"
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