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First and foremost, we need to recognize and thank Vic, Tuco, DonJ, and Dr Zero, wothout whom this would not be possible. Doc will be a mod here, as soon as he can be "activated"...
Check back here from time to time for updates. I will try and develop a well organized primer/database organized into the 5 BIGGUNS, food, shelter/gear, medical, navigation... PLUS this thread will be for miscellaneous S/P posts that merit saving.
(I am totally geeked about this new room...)
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INTRO
Welcome to the Survival/Preparedness forum!
First of all, what this room is NOT about: conspiracies, militia recruiting, anti-U.S. sentiment, end of the world prophecies, and whatever else the mods think of. Try and keep it clean folks.
What this IS about: product reviews, emergency kits, first aid kits/techniques, food/water gathering, surviving without the comforts of modern society, etc...
I was one of the millions that was left without power in 2002. The first thing I thought of was: I am not prepared for more than a few days... Now, more than ever, it is imperative that we help eachother be prepared to live without the crutch of technology.
There are two basic levels of preparedness, short-term and long-term. Typically, when talking about being prepared for the short-term, we mean two weeks without electricity, heat, party stores, gas stations, ATMs, etc. Some things may still be available, like vehicles, your home, battery power, etc
Long-term preparedness is basically being able to sustain life for you and yours indefinitely without ANY of the comforts of society. The reason it is sometimes necessary to distinguish between short and long-term is because some techniques/equipment are necessary for one, but not the other. For example, short-term survival doesn't require you to hunt big game, but it could make life alot easier if you're surviving for much longer periods.
And of course, ALL these things are up for debate here! One thing is for sure, as society "progresses" the skills that have kept humans alive for centuries are slowly being forgotten, i.e. hunting, farming, foraging, shelter building, self-defense, etc... if the power ever goes out again, we need to know these skills, learn 'em quick, or be a helpless victim. This forum, might possibly save lives...
Check back here from time to time for updates. I will try and develop a well organized primer/database organized into the 5 BIGGUNS, food, shelter/gear, medical, navigation... PLUS this thread will be for miscellaneous S/P posts that merit saving.
(I am totally geeked about this new room...)
*******************
INTRO
Welcome to the Survival/Preparedness forum!
First of all, what this room is NOT about: conspiracies, militia recruiting, anti-U.S. sentiment, end of the world prophecies, and whatever else the mods think of. Try and keep it clean folks.
What this IS about: product reviews, emergency kits, first aid kits/techniques, food/water gathering, surviving without the comforts of modern society, etc...
I was one of the millions that was left without power in 2002. The first thing I thought of was: I am not prepared for more than a few days... Now, more than ever, it is imperative that we help eachother be prepared to live without the crutch of technology.
There are two basic levels of preparedness, short-term and long-term. Typically, when talking about being prepared for the short-term, we mean two weeks without electricity, heat, party stores, gas stations, ATMs, etc. Some things may still be available, like vehicles, your home, battery power, etc
Long-term preparedness is basically being able to sustain life for you and yours indefinitely without ANY of the comforts of society. The reason it is sometimes necessary to distinguish between short and long-term is because some techniques/equipment are necessary for one, but not the other. For example, short-term survival doesn't require you to hunt big game, but it could make life alot easier if you're surviving for much longer periods.
And of course, ALL these things are up for debate here! One thing is for sure, as society "progresses" the skills that have kept humans alive for centuries are slowly being forgotten, i.e. hunting, farming, foraging, shelter building, self-defense, etc... if the power ever goes out again, we need to know these skills, learn 'em quick, or be a helpless victim. This forum, might possibly save lives...