Keith
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I know there is a lot of good gear out there, & I do not shun all modern equipment, BUT, I do believe that much of what is sold for survival these days is a waste of space, literally. Modern firearms have their place, but for many they are not obtainable without a lot of inconvenience. Modern medical supplies are a must have, no argument there. Water filters, I don't carry one but they might be useful.
The problem I have with modern equipment is this; in a long term wilderness survival situation, much of this modern equipment will not last. It will either run out, or it will break or wear out. Then you will find yourself living a stone age lifestyle. Where as if you were to equip yourself with pre 19th century gear, you would never drop below this comfort level. With this of course must go the primitive living skills. You NEED to know how to repair things & how to make your own footwear & clothing.
If you are already on the land or in a secluded position, then your needs may be a little different. If you are planning to remain where you are then you need equipment & skills that will keep your place running smoothly, & you can afford to stockpile.
Now I realise that many of you may treat survival as something that you really don't expect to happen in a big way, we are talking TEOTWAWKI. Others will already have purchased modern equipment & have no intention of getting rid of it. But for those of you who take the possibility of a shtf situation seriously, I urge you to think about the equipment you have & what you may purchase in the future. You can not carry too much weight, you have to make a compromise between two principles; minimum weight, & maximum self-reliance. If you are expecting to have to "bug-out" with family or friends, then this does give you some more options. But your important needs will remain the same. You will need food, you will need water unless you intend to follow a water course to your wilderness destination. You will need shelter & hunting tools & tools for defence. With this may go ammunition, & modern ammo can get heavy if you intend to carry enough to last you a lifetime.
Your thoughts & feedback please.
Keith.
The problem I have with modern equipment is this; in a long term wilderness survival situation, much of this modern equipment will not last. It will either run out, or it will break or wear out. Then you will find yourself living a stone age lifestyle. Where as if you were to equip yourself with pre 19th century gear, you would never drop below this comfort level. With this of course must go the primitive living skills. You NEED to know how to repair things & how to make your own footwear & clothing.
If you are already on the land or in a secluded position, then your needs may be a little different. If you are planning to remain where you are then you need equipment & skills that will keep your place running smoothly, & you can afford to stockpile.
Now I realise that many of you may treat survival as something that you really don't expect to happen in a big way, we are talking TEOTWAWKI. Others will already have purchased modern equipment & have no intention of getting rid of it. But for those of you who take the possibility of a shtf situation seriously, I urge you to think about the equipment you have & what you may purchase in the future. You can not carry too much weight, you have to make a compromise between two principles; minimum weight, & maximum self-reliance. If you are expecting to have to "bug-out" with family or friends, then this does give you some more options. But your important needs will remain the same. You will need food, you will need water unless you intend to follow a water course to your wilderness destination. You will need shelter & hunting tools & tools for defence. With this may go ammunition, & modern ammo can get heavy if you intend to carry enough to last you a lifetime.
Your thoughts & feedback please.
Keith.