http://www.nationalterroralert.com/updates/2009/06/19/sean-hannity-video-urban-survivalists/
Good video albeit I do not advocate buying 99% of the so called “survival” gadgets which more times than not are crap !
Self reliance is not just for disasters. For example if you get laid off and can’t find a job for a few months to a year ,or illness / injury cuts back on your ability to earn an income your stash / cache is a viable preparation. I personally tend to see myself self reliant at home and a survivalist when away from home. I have lived in countries with no power or running water for months, here in the states I have been snowed in for weeks without power to my home. Even my entire small town I live in now has lost power for 2 weeks due a mere storm that killed a transformer “station” a few winters ago.
Preparedness , self reliance and redundant systems will let you survive any unseen situation that may happen to YOU and yours.
Shelter from the elements
Water and Food stored
Water and Food sources that can be collected
Communications
Transportation
Hygiene
Medical
Security
All the above are considerations to keep in mind when planning IMO. Consider all of the above at your primary residence, a alternate location be it family or friends or just the boonies.
In the video the comments were to carry a large kit or pack etc .....a simple book bag or messenger bag you can carry to and from work easily with your lunch in it can carry all you need for a simple emergency kit to get ya home at walking speed.
A weather shell with insulators for the season
Good walking shoes and spare socks
2 ltrs of water and a water filter if ya have to refill from a puddle or pond in urban areas.
Large bandanna that is multiple use from dust mask to sling or bandage for injury.
Pair of goggles that will fit over glasses if ya wear em for such industrial dust and smoke as was seen on 9-11.
2 or more good energy bars, consider sharing or not when considering numbers carried. I have 6 in my bag.
Pain meds for aches if your not used to walking a long distance.
Spare cell phone battery
Small waterproof LED flashlight w/ a wrist lanyard
Sharpie twin tip RED marker, leave message on yer office wall and along your route when you rest where people or rescue will see them as to your condition and where you were headed with date and time .
A whistle, fox 40 regular size or even the mini. Scares dogs, and criminals as well as lets folks know your there if trapped by debris.
A small bic disposable lighter that will set a dumpster or trash can fire easily for warmth or signal for help.
A compact golf umbrella, use day to day when walking in the rain or shade for a very long walk home in hot sun.
A multi tool like the leatherman or a Gerber etc ....unless yer in a socialist hell hole ville and such is verboten.
Now if ya live in state like mine where a firearm is allowed I keep a few spare magazines in my small day pack for my concealed carry sidearm as well.
My suggestions my opinion about the video.......:o)
Stay safe !
Large bandanna that is multiple use from dust mask to sling or bandage for injury.<<<
The cowboys also used them for strainers, as in bugs and crud out of water....
LOL, when I was young, I thought those red bandanas were for hankerchiefs and kept buying them for men, how was I to know that yankee men use white ones, that are too small for lots of uses.
Dr. Bill Wattenberg says that a wet t-shirt, or even your shorts, will protect you to a large amount from bio hazards that are blowing in the breeze or falling from the air.
I'm with you on the gadget thing. If we ever have to go primitive, won't do much good to have a bunch of fancy stuff with a bunch of moving parts that could go TU when the wind blows. When I wheeled out my equipment this spring, I started to think a mini-EMP had exploded over my barn. Had 1 tractor, both tillers, 2 high wheel string trimmers and a chain saw that I couldn't get going for nothing. For the first part of spring, I was relegated to picks, sickles, spades, hoes, rakes, and my Cold Steel and KaBar machetes to get stuff done. Not complaining about muscle aches and long hours of blood sweat and tears, just thankful I had backup equipment to get things done. As of now, everything is back up working. Just an example of what you said, “Preparedness , self reliance and redundant systems will let you survive any unseen situation that may happen to YOU and yours.”
Great advice on what to have! I don't have a lot of spare cash to spend on fancy gadgets. My get up and go bags are surplus ALICE packs, one with frame and one without that I picked up along the way real cheap. In fact both packs cost me less than a quarter of those for sale in big sporting goods stores. Got a used LBE with all the stuff attached for almost nothing. Have a bunch of canteens I got from yard sales and other places for almost nothing. Picked up a hundred P38’s not long ago by mistake. Thought I was ordering only a handful but turned out be a hundred. Got some P39’s I've had since my Army days. Been collecting guns, ammo, and knives for years just because I enjoy having them. Just a note on firearm placement - hiredhand posted a picture of some of his stuff placed on his kitchen table - Holy cow, last time I did that I got in big trouble with my better half. Now all my stuff is stored in my man cave. We have an agreement that the cave is mine and I can put stuff where ever I want. Better to get oil and solvent on my desk rather than the kitchen table so she says.
Our whole entire plan for when the shtf is focused on our home and property, with an alternate place out in the woods if need be. I work an hour from home. One of my get out bags is in my vehicle at all times. I totally agree with you on “I personally tend to see myself self reliant at home and a survivalist when away from home.” I just know judging from past experience that if things go south, I'm gonna be an hour drive from home. That's okay though, I'm ready for that.
Thanks for posting your thoughts.