Survival Training Vs. Survivalism
One is useful, one is entertaining
In the photo above, you’ll see what a “survivalist” thinks you should have in your Bug Out Bag.
Now, mind you, this is a nice kit. But in the event of the SHTF, it’s a lot to carry. For somebody role-playing or having a nice weekend outing, I’d love this kit, mostly.
It’s missing some important things, though, and has a whole lot of extraneous nonsense. This is a Survivalist’s kit.
I learned the art of survival in Wyoming. As a poor kid, living through the frozen hell that is a Wyoming winter.
Later, as a homeless person, I learned even more.
The kit in the picture will wear you out and reduce your chances of survival.
A proper bug out bag is mostly empty.
Given the times we live in, this is a rather important subject. War, particularly civil war, is the failure of politics. Have you seen the news lately?
What it should be
Caveat first. I have very strong opinions on this matter. I have lived in the wilderness, both by choice and by lack of choice. I know what I’m talking about.
That being said, a proper survival kit consists of very few items. First and foremost, a…
