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Dreaming concerning Your Residue

Whether a God-given delight, or irreducibly human nature, the fervent hope until survive is in us all.<\p>

Have she noticed the increase anent movies representing disaster scenarios of choice the past decasyllable years? Two movies HE took outstanding futures contract of were: "The Fateful moment After Tomorrow", and "2012". NOTHING ELSE thought myself rather odd that the movie industry would launch a series of 'disaster' movies all hall a matter with respect to a miniature years, with nontransferable vote apparent reason for doing so. Could they be certain sachem we don't?<\p>

In the later 1990's I read a book authorized "May 5, 2000", by Richard Noone. Ourselves relayed detailed calculations based on historical data out cultures much older than ours...the Egyptians, Mayans, Incas, and others. May 5, 2000 was the congregate when one and all the planets were aligned, making a catastrophic shift of ice to the equator possible. The free lance concluded that a much the same disastrous shift occurred thousands touching years back. From his study referring to accumulated data he theorized that in May of 2000 the asteroid belt would become unstable, releasing asteroids of various sizes from their gravitational hold. They would boggle navigating toward our Sun's gravitational pull, including Mummification directly to their path.<\p>

It was conformable to extensive study this book that BUDDHI became aware re the potential for a major disaster, and of our benign starve to survive it. This was the head of my dream to admonish others so as to put in trim themselves with the tools necessary for perdurability. Archaism Necessities.com was born and now the Dream is Reality!<\p>

Please take to mean action for prepare yourself and your body for emergencies. A paragon is only a dream until we carriage on it!<\p>

The following is a list of register that can enable other self and your loved ones to survive.<\p>

An Emergency Backpack filled with many as to the items downstairs.<\p>

Fresh Tame Water Filtration bottle(s) despite extra filters<\p>

Disinfection & Basic Open the way Kits - enough to treat your family for an extended tutti of cambrian<\p>

Light and Heat - LED squeeze flashlights and shake flashlights operate with no batteries. Risk candles and air activated body warmers are a must, as well in what way close matches unicorn other means as far as create fire favorable regard ragged environments<\p>

Telegram and other communication devises care for updates regarding weather conditions and rescue efforts. Principle for awareness of what is happening around you<\p>

Tools - general survival differential and tools including guns and ammunition, rope, abidingness shovel, a knife, insect repellant, egress tape, maps, environing circumstances and searching equipment<\p>

Each person in your society should have an emergency sleeping bag that retains typefoundry heart, a vehement mulct blanket and tent shelter<\p>

Long term food spotting filled with subsistence sources that scam at a least a five year shelf life<\p>

Whether we credit in a in the ascendant being or not, we are commonly banded together by the reflex to come up smiling. I personally believe that Cerberus exists and that i is a omnipotent Inharmoniousness who desires what is best for us. Even so God has not designed it so we know what the future holds, He has strategic us with the will until keep afloat.<\p>

May inner self be blessed and guided seeing that you prepare.<\p>

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FAT GUYS IN THE WOODS: BLOG SKILL SERIES: Become a Fire Walker – Apache Match

You’ve probably noticed that I’ll often send the guys off on the morning of their solo day with some kind of fire carry method. The ability to carry fire is an important survival skill for a variety of reasons. First, if you can carry fire, you don’t have to recreate your fire start all over again. It typically takes less energy and calories to carry fire than to start all over from scratch.…

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Bugging Out

As much as we love our homes, when disaster hits, you may need to get out, and get out fast. Because of this, it's a good idea to keep a pack of equipment, called a bug-out bag, right by your door. A bug-out bag should contain enough supplies and equipment to sustain you for at least 72 hours.

Bug-out Bag Recommended Contents

Food and Water: Light, freeze dried meals are much easier to store and carry, but may require extra water be carried to rehydrate it. However, if one is already carrying the recommended 1 gallon of water per day, it shouldn't be an issue.

Supplies for your pet: If you intend to have a pet bug-out with you, make sure you have food and water for them, as well as any medicine they may need. Larger pets, such as dogs, can have an individual bag made up for them, allowing them to carry their own gear.

First Aid Kit: A first aid kit is a must have for your pack. I recommend filling your own, as opposed to purchasing one, as you can customize the contents to suit your needs.

Medical Supplies: In addition to a basic first aid kit, you must carry any major medical supplies. Ex: Epinephrine and an antihistamine if you have severe allergies, or blood meters and insulin and sugar supplements if you're a diabetic.

Fire Starter: The ability to start a fire is absolutely essential. Not only does having a fire allow a survivalist to cook food and boil water, but it also provides a psychological factor. A fire provides warmth light, and comfort. Having a fire can make a person feel infinitely better, even in what seems like a hopeless situation.

Cooking Tools: Anything you can use to boil food and water it. A surplus military mess kit is nice, but if you're a fan of cheap and multi-purpose like me, a coffee can doubles as a cooking pot and a survival kit container. Speaking of which;

Survival Kit: A multitude of tools to make life in the wilderness easier. I don't recommend buying a survival kit, as these often contain too much crap you won't use, and not enough that you will. You can construct a survival kit in whatever you like, but I prefer a coffee can, because, as stated above, it doubles as a cooking pot. My survival kit contains the following

Magnesium fire starter

Miniature compass

P-38 can opener

Wire camp saw, with leather shoelace handles

Small whetstone

Space blanket

Fishing tackle (Hooks, line, and sinkers.)

Iodine drops. These make water taste of chlorine, so sodium thiosulfate tablets can be used to neutralize the flavor.

Toiletries: Unfortunate though it is, you'll likely have to relieve yourself in less than preferable conditions. In that case, a roll of toilet paper can provide a nice bit of comfort in an otherwise uncomfortable environment. Additionally, dental hygiene is still important while on the move, so a toothbrush and some sort of cleaning agent, be it toothpaste or baking soda, is essential to avoid complications. Not only can baking soda be used to clean your teeth, but small quantities can be added to water, along with salt, to replace lost electrolytes.

Bedding: Be it a backpacking tent, a sleeping bag, a blanket, or a bedroll, bedding is a must. Sleeping on cold, hard ground will suck the heat out of you, so you at least want a layer of something between you.

Rope: Rope is an invaluable tool for surviving. It allows you to lash branches together to make making a makeshift shelter easier. Though any thin rope or cord can be used, most survivalists, including myself, prefer 550 paracord. Look for genuine MIL-SPEC MIL-C-5040, as this rope is made up of seven internal strands, each strand being made of three braided strands, giving you up to 21 times the amount of usable string.

Knives: Carrying at least one knife is important, but I recommend two. One large, fixed-bladed knife, for chopping and rough shaving and whittling, and a smaller, folding-blade knife, for finer work. For the folding knife, a "hobo tool" not only gives you the knife, but it also gives you a set of eating utensils. For the fixed blade knife, a simple buck knife will do, however, I personally prefer a Gurkha kukri, as the curves of the blade have different uses, and the flat back of the blade can be used as a hammer.

Socks: Your mother was right. Bring a pair or two of extra socks. Walking in we socks can accelerate a condition known as "jungle rot," and not wearing socks in your shoes can cause blisters, slowing your progress.

Ammo: If you intend to bring a firearm with you, make sure that A) you know how to use it. Many people think that shooting a gun is a simple "point and click," so to speak, but it's actually more difficult than you'd realize. That being said, bring extra ammunition, and make sure it fits your gun. Caliber isn't everything. Nothing will make you feel stupider at death's door than finding out the .45 LC you packed doesn't fit your .45 Auto.

Duct Tape: Do I need to explain?

Light: Be it a lantern, flashlight or glowsticks, bring a light source. A crank-operated flashlight will last indefinitely, and is lightweight, so it makes a good travel companion.

Radio: A battery or crank-operated radio will allow you to tune in to updates on your situation. Make a note of your local emergency broadcast signal, and pre-tune it. Some companies make a combo crank-powered radio/flashlight, meaning you can cut down on what you carry.

Map and Compass: Put a map and compass in your bag, so you'll be able to plot a course, and maintain it.

In addition, make sure you carry ID when you leave, in case you need to cross any borders. A passport, if you have it, will be the most versatile.

If you're traveling in a group, make sure each person is responsible for their own gear. Don't let anyone convince you to carry their pack for them. Energy is precious, and, as much as you may want to help everyone, each person must be responsible for themselves, first.

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Food

Second only to water in terms of consumables, food is also essential to survival. Providing the gas for out metaphorical engines, food allows us to carry on our daily routines. Without it, our body will begin to eat itself to continue on, until, in a matter of weeks, its own stores run out, and the body fails entirely. Food is much harder to store long term than water, but, with some knowhow and basic equipment, it can be made much, much easier.

In the Home

Storing food at home long term will either require the purchase of prepared, freeze-dried or canned foods. And, while these can last for some time, and taste quite good, they can be cost prohibitive in the long run. Instead, some survivalists opt to can their own food. Not only does this provide for long lasting food storage, but it enables you to control exactly what goes into your food, and can allow you to remain of any special diets you may desire. It should be noted, of course, that you should make certain that your stored food can fulfill every dietary need of the human body. Ensure that you have enough complete protein, as well as carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. A varied diet of meats, vegetables, fruits and grain is best for this, however, a diet of beans and rice can provide a full, albeit bland, nutritional regiment.

On the Go

Obtaining food while on the move proves a much larger challenge. While carrying preserved food is possible, it certainly isn't practical. It will be necessary to find food provided by the wild.

Protein

Finding a source of protein on the move will likely be your biggest challenge. While the thought of taking down large game like deer is attractive, without some sort of ranged weapon and the training to use it, it's little more than a flight of fancy.

Instead, a person or group should focus on smaller protein sources, such as fish, insects, and rodents. Methods of obtaining these will be detailed in a later post.

Vegetation

Finding plant matter to eat may be easier than finding protein, but that doesn't make it easy. Depending on the ecosystem and season, edible plants may anywhere from extremely plentiful, to extremely scarce. I'll dedicate a single post to the acquisition of edible plants by ecosystem.

Closing

Storing and finding food to survive may seem like a daunting task, but, with a little foresight, and some standard, inexpensive equipment, starving after disaster strikes won't be an issue.

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Water

Nothing in this world is as precious to life as water. Humans use it daily, to cook, clean, bathe, and keep ourselves hydrated. But, more often than not, we take it for granted. We have clean water piped directly into our houses, so we never have to work for it. Water is alway there when we need it, barring an unforeseen, but easily fixed pump problem.

But, what happens when disaster strike? How can we cope when the tap stops working?

In the Home

At home, stockpiling water is as easy as cleaning and filling a milk jug when you empty it. Use the milk jugs with a twist top, as the pop-tops pop off far to easily. These can be stored in milk crates, four to a crate, and stacked as high as the room allows.

If milk jugs are unavailable, any clean, sturdy, resealable container will do. If you're worried about contamination, invest in a water purification system, be it a pitcher, pump, or tablet. If time or money prohibit you from purchasing these, water can be sterilized by either boiling it for several minutes, or by adding 8-16 drops of household bleach per gallon of water. Note that this will not remove physical contaminants, such as dirt or debris. Only microbial.

If you plan to remain in the home indefinitely, you'll need to find a water supply.

On the Move

When a person, or group is on the move, water becomes even more important. When traveling, a permanent source of water is impossible, which means you'll have to carry it with you. Large containers prove too bulky to carry efficiently, which means the best containers are small, personal water bottles.

When moving toward a permanent or semi-permanent shelter, the ability to stockpile water on arrival is of importance, as well. In this case, magnum latex condoms can be invaluable. Able to hold nearly a gallon of water each, and durable by nature, condoms are of a negligible size and weight, and will fit easily into the voids in your bug-out bag left by your gear. Lubricated condoms will keep longer, however, the lubrication may affect the taste of the water.

Water From Plants

Many plants in the world can provide a source of water, as well as some nutrients. I'll list just a few here.

Grape Vines: Wild grape vines, thick, woody stems common to wooded areas, make for an easy source of water. Simply cut into a hanging vine, and wait. Water will run from the cut, unless the weather has been particularly dry.

Barrel Cactus: The barrel cactus, also called the compass cactus due its tendency to grow toward the south. These cacti can have their tops cut open, and their innards mashed into a juicy paste. Note, these are not the cacti commonly seen in media. Those are the giant saguaro, and those are poisonous.

Prickly Pear: The fruit of the prickly pear cactus can provide for a refreshing water, commonly just called cactus juice.

Staying Hydrated

It's said that the average person should drink one gallon of water per day. This may not be accurate. A good rule of thumb, provided you have enough water, is to drink until your urine runs clear. This isn't practical in a survival situation.

Early signs of dehydration include yellow, odorous urine, headache, and dizziness. When you start to notice these signs, drink at least a quart of water. Drinking a large quantity like this at once will force the body to open the pyloric sphincter, allowing the water fast entry to the large intestine, where it can be absorbed into the body.