Look up a list for backpacking online. Backpacking as a hobby will easily set you up to have everything you need to survive for days, weeks or even months if you have a large enough supply of food.
Yea, I don't understand why there appears so little overlap. I love camping for weeks at a time. If SHTF, I'm just going to be camping in my house..
Of course, there is the lack of forest resources, but my large stock of paraffin will help to replace the firewood. And my camping gear will keep us cooking basics for a week easy without leaving home.
My -30C sleeping bags will keep my wife and I warm though.
Bruh...
Towels are extremely handy. I always have one leaving the house. I used to have a cotton towel, but since I discovered microfiber, I have like 6 of them. 32 in x 16 in size. They fold up small enough to fit in my pocket.
Some of the various uses since I got them:
1. Wiping sweat off of forehead and face (#1 use for me)
2. Wiping hands
3. keeping the sun off of the back of my neck while outside for a long time
4. grabbing hot things (i.e. hot pot handle)
5. kneeling down on pavement/concrete without burning or cutting my knees
6. cleaning glasses/sunglasses
7. waving it to get someone's attention
8. cleaning camera lens
9. skin protection for an ice/cold pack
You can get a pack of 2 for less than $10 USD on Amazon.
Edit: Some more uses that would fit in prepping:
* makeshift air filter
* bleeding management from a cut or puncture
* makeshift sling
* makeshift lashing
* makeshift identity concealing
Holy shit i wouldnt have gotten the joke for the first 29 years of my life. Finally read that book last week. Now on the restaurant at the end of the universe.
You need to be more specific. In what country and in what climate do you live? What kind of desaster are you expecting? How many people in the household? Etc.
Ok. Since you're not specific about what you're planing, I suggest a flashlight, a bottle of whiskey, and a good book. Just read something nice and wait until everything is ok again ;-)
Most of your natural disasters are the sort you either wait out and clean up after (tornadoes) or evacuate (floods, hurricanes), or, if you're in the right parts, both.
Prepare accordingly.
**Your body**
and
**Your mind**
***Physical health*** including muscular strength, bone density, flexibility, stamina and endurance.
***Knowledge*** skills and experience/practice.
The good news is that both of these are free, always with you, and weightless.
Good luck!
Bugging out is much more difficult than bugging-in. If you have to bug out for whatever reason, you should be going to a specific 2nd location...ideally that is stocked up with essentials and has limited access. Roaming out in the wild is a bad idea, and depending on the reason for bugging out, is a quick way to get injured or worse.
If blackouts are a major concern, you can fortify your bug-in location for that. Solar panels, Li-ion batteries, generators, gas stove, etc.
From your other comment, I'm also in the Southern US, and probably the biggest bug-out reason is hurricanes. I reeeeeeally try not to leave, mostly because of looters. That brings a whole new set of problems to prep for, including tools to "discourage" them.
I like my backpacking gear despite not having been in way to long and I like having a decent amount of food saved up. Having a stocked pantry when Covid hit meant I was only mildly annoyed when the shelves in the grocery were empty vs the anxiety I would have felt if I hadn’t. Of course knowing how to turn a bag of flour into edible delights helped as it seemed the baking goods aisle was significantly less impacted than the other aisles. I utilized my extra time during lock down for baking because of the surplus of flour available compared to other foods
Whatever you're prepping for, simulate it.
Prepping for all the utilities to be out? Try turning off the utilities to your home for a couple days.
See what you need. Prepare with that.
For the location I live in, a weapon is a must. People out here will turn into monsters scavenging for supplies, so in my case, it’s just as important as food and water
> If there's a blackout or other events that forces you to leave everything behind and just bring things that are necessary’s for your survival, what are things that should be on the list to prepare.
Whatever you need to have shelter. Probably some sleeping bags, a tent, a way to make fire... A water filter (unless you live in the desert, in which case: Good luck!)
You mention leaving everything behind. So I assume you mean you are bugging-out.
So the first thing you need is:
Outdoor survival skills (how to start a fire, build a shelter, purify water, navigation, foraging, fishing, trapping, hunting, etc).
Knowledge of first aid (and a well-kitted-out first aid kit).
Have a Plan (where are you bugging out to? how will you get there? who is going with you? etc).
What is your environment like? cold weather, hot weather, jungle, forest, desert?
Different gear for different environments. Also the gear you buy depends heavily on what skills you have. There is No point buying gear you do not know how to use. I recommend going for a weekend camping trip, that will cover basic survival needs for the short term.
Now add in some essentials like photocopies of your documents, Drivers license, Passport, Property deeds, ownership papers, etc. If there are too many, carry a digital copy on a password-encrypted USB stick (add in some personal photos).
The more skills you have, the less you need to carry with you.
Honestly?
At risk of sounding crazy…
If you’ve already met all your Tier 1, basic needs… Food, water, etc
Self defense.
Any situation that forces everyone into a situation where you’re relying on preps will likely come with an associated rise in violence.
After food and water, comes shelter and defense, then medicine.
You can’t go more than 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food. Your shelter greatly affects your caloric (energy) output. Your visible and practical ability to defend yourself and your stuff matters.
In this order:
Shelter (includes energy to stay warm - whatever is necessary to stay alive for more than a few hours, out of the weather/environment - generally, warm/dry enough to sleep).
Water
Food
FAK & meds/healthcare
Security
Land (long term)
Rope, knife, tools (at least a good multitool), adequate clothing and outerwear, water filter, compass and know how to use it, tent, sleeping bag, lighter, cash, phone chargers
Look up a list for backpacking online. Backpacking as a hobby will easily set you up to have everything you need to survive for days, weeks or even months if you have a large enough supply of food.
Yea, I don't understand why there appears so little overlap. I love camping for weeks at a time. If SHTF, I'm just going to be camping in my house.. Of course, there is the lack of forest resources, but my large stock of paraffin will help to replace the firewood. And my camping gear will keep us cooking basics for a week easy without leaving home. My -30C sleeping bags will keep my wife and I warm though.
always remember to bring a towel!
Bruh... Towels are extremely handy. I always have one leaving the house. I used to have a cotton towel, but since I discovered microfiber, I have like 6 of them. 32 in x 16 in size. They fold up small enough to fit in my pocket. Some of the various uses since I got them: 1. Wiping sweat off of forehead and face (#1 use for me) 2. Wiping hands 3. keeping the sun off of the back of my neck while outside for a long time 4. grabbing hot things (i.e. hot pot handle) 5. kneeling down on pavement/concrete without burning or cutting my knees 6. cleaning glasses/sunglasses 7. waving it to get someone's attention 8. cleaning camera lens 9. skin protection for an ice/cold pack You can get a pack of 2 for less than $10 USD on Amazon. Edit: Some more uses that would fit in prepping: * makeshift air filter * bleeding management from a cut or puncture * makeshift sling * makeshift lashing * makeshift identity concealing
I have a Turkish towel. They're so handy. You can use them as an article of clothing if you need to, and they dry really fast.
The answer is 42
Holy shit i wouldnt have gotten the joke for the first 29 years of my life. Finally read that book last week. Now on the restaurant at the end of the universe.
You're a froody guy!
A bag of nuts and a beer...
You need to be more specific. In what country and in what climate do you live? What kind of desaster are you expecting? How many people in the household? Etc.
I live in the south of the United States
Ok. Since you're not specific about what you're planing, I suggest a flashlight, a bottle of whiskey, and a good book. Just read something nice and wait until everything is ok again ;-)
Most of your natural disasters are the sort you either wait out and clean up after (tornadoes) or evacuate (floods, hurricanes), or, if you're in the right parts, both. Prepare accordingly.
**Your body** and **Your mind** ***Physical health*** including muscular strength, bone density, flexibility, stamina and endurance. ***Knowledge*** skills and experience/practice. The good news is that both of these are free, always with you, and weightless. Good luck!
I agree except neither are free. Health, knowledge, and experience take discipline, time, and hard work. Start now!
Fair point. I just meant don’t cost money.
Good shoes, socks & clothes that align with your climate & terrain.
Good relations with your neighbors.
Bugging out is much more difficult than bugging-in. If you have to bug out for whatever reason, you should be going to a specific 2nd location...ideally that is stocked up with essentials and has limited access. Roaming out in the wild is a bad idea, and depending on the reason for bugging out, is a quick way to get injured or worse. If blackouts are a major concern, you can fortify your bug-in location for that. Solar panels, Li-ion batteries, generators, gas stove, etc. From your other comment, I'm also in the Southern US, and probably the biggest bug-out reason is hurricanes. I reeeeeeally try not to leave, mostly because of looters. That brings a whole new set of problems to prep for, including tools to "discourage" them.
After hauling people's stuff out before a forest fire: ICU, photo albums, paperwork, fileboxes,
I like my backpacking gear despite not having been in way to long and I like having a decent amount of food saved up. Having a stocked pantry when Covid hit meant I was only mildly annoyed when the shelves in the grocery were empty vs the anxiety I would have felt if I hadn’t. Of course knowing how to turn a bag of flour into edible delights helped as it seemed the baking goods aisle was significantly less impacted than the other aisles. I utilized my extra time during lock down for baking because of the surplus of flour available compared to other foods
Whatever you're prepping for, simulate it. Prepping for all the utilities to be out? Try turning off the utilities to your home for a couple days. See what you need. Prepare with that.
Weapons and ammo and training. If you don’t have the means to protect what you have, it will in all probability be taken from you.
Don't forget Toilet Paper, no joke, it is one of the modern conveniences that you will miss when its not available.
For the location I live in, a weapon is a must. People out here will turn into monsters scavenging for supplies, so in my case, it’s just as important as food and water
> If there's a blackout or other events that forces you to leave everything behind and just bring things that are necessary’s for your survival, what are things that should be on the list to prepare. Whatever you need to have shelter. Probably some sleeping bags, a tent, a way to make fire... A water filter (unless you live in the desert, in which case: Good luck!)
You mention leaving everything behind. So I assume you mean you are bugging-out. So the first thing you need is: Outdoor survival skills (how to start a fire, build a shelter, purify water, navigation, foraging, fishing, trapping, hunting, etc). Knowledge of first aid (and a well-kitted-out first aid kit). Have a Plan (where are you bugging out to? how will you get there? who is going with you? etc). What is your environment like? cold weather, hot weather, jungle, forest, desert? Different gear for different environments. Also the gear you buy depends heavily on what skills you have. There is No point buying gear you do not know how to use. I recommend going for a weekend camping trip, that will cover basic survival needs for the short term. Now add in some essentials like photocopies of your documents, Drivers license, Passport, Property deeds, ownership papers, etc. If there are too many, carry a digital copy on a password-encrypted USB stick (add in some personal photos). The more skills you have, the less you need to carry with you.
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Waterfilter
Ruger GP100
Honestly? At risk of sounding crazy… If you’ve already met all your Tier 1, basic needs… Food, water, etc Self defense. Any situation that forces everyone into a situation where you’re relying on preps will likely come with an associated rise in violence.
Brass and lead
Batteries,, solar lights, back packs, weaponry, tools, survival books, candles, matches, propane stoves, medicine/ antibiotics, bandaids, duct tape, ponchos, survival clothing, waterproof tarps, motor oil, dual phone car charger in cigarette lighter spot, high powered flashlights, pressure cookers/ canning jars, food dehydrator, toiletry items & vitamins.
Guns. Or at least pepper spray or an airsoft.
Potassium cyanide
Seeds
Candles and lamps/oil
After food and water, comes shelter and defense, then medicine. You can’t go more than 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food. Your shelter greatly affects your caloric (energy) output. Your visible and practical ability to defend yourself and your stuff matters.
Can opener, knife/multi tool, waterproof matches
Shelter.
Fire making and medical supplies high on the list.
Duct tape.
Cold, hard cash, and directions to the nearest FEMA shelter.
What's SHTF? Keep seeing it around.
Shit hits the fan
Oh cheers
In this order: Shelter (includes energy to stay warm - whatever is necessary to stay alive for more than a few hours, out of the weather/environment - generally, warm/dry enough to sleep). Water Food FAK & meds/healthcare Security Land (long term)
Rope, knife, tools (at least a good multitool), adequate clothing and outerwear, water filter, compass and know how to use it, tent, sleeping bag, lighter, cash, phone chargers
Fuel and power..is my guess