Love the information on this forum.
Thanks to those who have taken the time to share their knowledge.

While I have never been a very serious Survivalist, the older I get, the more sense it makes to at least have some measure of preparedness.
I am slowly getting some items together, including a decent bag or pack of some kind. I question how the summer heat, especially in my southern location, affects some of these items. I can be more specific on which items if you want, but determined I would just keep it general unless prompted to elaborate.