I didn't mean for the above to sound like an admonishment for anyone here...all of those responses are "cut & pasted" from RatChat...where a member had reacted poorly to a response I gave. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/footinmouth.gif" alt="" /> . Again - I'm thrilled that respondents in this thread are as excited and motivated as they seem about survival preparations!!!!

Remember to start with the basics....as these never change, because the "human condition" is a constant:

FIRE - Three ways of making fire.
WATER - Three ways to make water potable, and two ways to store it.
SHELTER - Protection from wind and/or rain.
DEFENSE - Protect yourself!
FOOD - Energy to get you home!
FAK - Even a minor cut can turn septic FAST in many survival situations.

Redundancy is critical in survival. The ability to carefully select "cross over" items can be a challenge. For example - I've instructed to have two ways to carry water....

ONE = Nalgene; Canteen; Collapsible Bladder
TWO = 1 gallon Ziplock Freezer Bag

The ziplock bag can also be used for other purposes (waterproofing your phone during a storm; protecting your map while getting home; etc).

Balancing redundancy with practicality takes patience and experience.



LONG LIVE THE YARD!