Originally posted by: Skoorb
Originally posted by: Zebo
Survival on a budget.
Attitude Free - like anything in life it all starts there - positive attitude is important to success, and all suvival manuals stress it makes the difference between living or dying! Never quit. Never give up. Always look at things half full!
Health Free- Again if we truley get into a SHTF scenario medicines will not be around so you taking insulin or heart medicine you're in big trouble. And the exercise part is good for you no matter what, SHTF or Not. Live longer feel better, sleep better, have more energy etc - and will be crucial in survival situation where foraging for food, planting food or running from predators two legged and four will pay big dividends.
A good water proof Sleeping bag $100 - When grid shuts down, you have no idea how cold world gets - In a true survival situation, most people die because of hypothermia, not because of lack of water or food. You don't want to build fires for warmth, alerts zombies to your presence, and is a waste of energy that could be used for food acquisition.
A Rugar 10/22 and 2000 rounds ammo $300 - Can kill small game for protein and Keep Zombies at bay one per family is fine.
A knife and first aid kit $50 -
One month supply of food $150-$250 per person - It's better not to have to worry about food right away when SHTF
Peers FREE - Groups of people provide security and emotional support in many ways - You are going to have to be with honest and trustworthy people who help each other out in order to survive. No Robinson Crusoe - you won't make it.
This is a good post. I think a great source of a staple is bulk-bought protein powder. Check out DPSNutrition.com and buy a 10lb tub with a very long shelf life for $65. Canned goods of course, but ultimately you'll want to buy things that are part of your regular cycle. No point in having 6 months supply of food that you don't need until the SHTF and it's 2020 and the stuff is rotten. Stick to your regulars so that you can cycle out the stuff before it gets old.
I would like to add to your weapon selection with a shotgun. When it goes down, it won't be long before all game of any significance is gone, and you won't be taking out an airborne crow with a pistol or rifle, so you want a shotgun for that.
You'll want batteries and some radios. I think an electronics knowledge or at least solid reference guide is key, too.
Groups of people are important, and you don't want to be in a city. When it happens NYC, Chicago, the people there are frigging doomed, especially apartment dwellers. Befriend somebody who lives on a farm or out in the sticks and when you show up at their door with the bombs dropping be sure your trunk is full so that you can buy your way into the house. When you start unpacking your gear, enough food for a platoon, and crates full of batteries they'll know you are for real and welcome you with open arms.
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