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Having survived in the wilderness for a fabulous month, and come out with a little more food than I went in with, I know it is possible to do well in the mountains. Having also sailed for a summer, including a couple of annoying storms, I know that the water is not for everyone. Still, with a (not broken) pole, or even a baited hook dangled over the side each night, I found it easy to get food on the water.

I am far more worried about pirates, especially on the Intercoastal Waterway, if things go badly. This is not an option that removes all problems, just an opportunity to substitute one set of problems for another. It’s a question of which set of problems you prefer. I would hope that the young 3% addressed by McGee/Bracken, would be comfortable on the water, skilled at odd jobs for pay to support themselves, and comfortable with a shotgun when needed. If so, then the water can be a great life.

If the SHTF, the "wilderness" will be overrun with starving folks, often armed with scoped rifles. Pretty dangerous, if you ask me. An hour after leaving even a busy port, you have the entire ocean to yourself. It took us 60 days from Guam to California, and we could stay out for 200 days if we had to, far from coasts and the risk of pirates. That 200 day buffer, and the ability to land in a safer place, might be the life saver.

Meanwhile back on the land, it's cannibal city....

“I am far more worried about pirates, especially on the Intercoastal Waterway, if things go badly.”

Very interesting! When you think about it, riverine piracy sounds simple; no need to search for plunder, it comes to you. Think about it some more, and those branches & inlets make ideal pirate lairs.

The mighty Mississippi must have a history of piracy, especially near the delta. Will have to learn more.