If shtf, STAY OFF ROADS!!! You won't make it very far. Also, MANUAL CAN OPENER!!! Get a P-51! It's bigger than the P-38, so you get better leverage. Especially if you have big hands! These weigh NOTHING, and are easily worn as a necklace.

No way this dude went hiking

Showing my age i liked my frameback. If your carring a canoe you can extend the frame so it sits on top . I’m to old for that.!!!

LLBean use to make great hiking boots in the US . Cresta was the model all leather. Feet first!!! Smartwool socks! Been a while since i had a pair.Makes all the difference if your walking on rocks. MSR gas stove. White gas/ it would also run on reg gas but it would smoke & your pan got black.😂

High country Rocky mountains, hard core mountain man.! You sound like a real city boy you'd never make it hear 👎

I wear Baer Skin outdoor clothing.

Its been a year and you're still talking doom! Ok sir there are also principles too live for a tomorrow that are cool!

I used to ride motorcycles. I had frog togs and loved them. Rain does not bother you. Just hope you have a windshield!

Won't let me like the vi d

you also need faraday bags to protect your flashlights and other electronics, just in case of an emp

Popcorn lasts forever if stored correctly

How could anyone not have a knife as part of their preps

Ariat have a lifetime warranty on the soul if you can wear them out then they'll replace that you completely. As horse women and men we wear them because they are very durable and they look nice

Ladies bonnets at Etsy work wonders at keeping you dry and warm

I find Merrill hard in the footbed and lacking arch support. Otherwise, great shoes! I prefer my Colombia hikers and change the insole.

Bags need to be the right size for your body. Try on and do some walking to make sure before purchase.

We used Frogg Toggs for years when riding motorcycles. Worked great.

Thanks for this list. Be prepared.

We call it a Fanny pack.😊

We are in SHTF now. If you don't have stuff you are way behind.

Mental toughness is half or more of the battle!

You may also want to consider a good pair of snake proof gators if you are in areas known for venomous snakes. Just some food for thought

I have a mans hooded raincoat from Walmart has a hood not feminine but serves my purposes I think it was $40 2 years ago in camping section can't b compared the Steves quality stuff though

It's called a "Boonie Hat" or "Jungle Hat"

My goratwx work supergood

Being a person who spends as much time as possible outside, I have really come to loathe most newer raingear. What is the point of "water resistant" and "breathable" raingear? If it can only keep you dry from car to building before the water soaks you, it is not raingear! I'm not aware of any places that only get an occasional light mist where these things might actually be suitable for. Speaking of jackets/coats, is anyone else totally frazzled with the hoods on them? I swear they're impossible to keep on my head. Some are sized for a baby while others would cover an elephant's head. My most waterproof raincoat has a hood that covers my whole head down to my chin and the toggles don't cinch it up enough to even come close to fitting properly. I've noticed so many items that I've bought over the last decade have been "improved" to the point of being useless for their original purpose and they call this "progress"?

Rain Gear - Steve is right, if it rains you get wet. It doesn't matter what you have, if you don't get wet from Rain, then you will get wet from sweat, for amy prolonged rain. I haven't used frog togs, but use very light weight rain gear. Mt Goat. PCT, CDT, GDT, and this year PNT (Pacific Northwest Trail). About Merrill Shoes - These aren't typical shoes for thru hikers, but as the saying goes, hike your own hike. Trail Runners, and Ultras are common, I of course have to use something different... New Balance 608 (classic trainer). Packs - Granite Gear seems to last (for me) only 1 ( 5 month) thru hike. I switched over to the ULA brand Ohm, and have done 3 thru hikes on it. (ULA seems to like electronics, so their Backpack products are Circuit, Ohm)

Cheap steel case ammo is long gone. Right now there is no cheap 5.56x45 or 7.62x39. Brass FMJ for both online is running 45-50 cents per round. Steel case can be higher. Practice 9mm FMJ is 22-25 cents. Decent 9mm JHP is minimum of 45-50 cents. Bulk Aguila 22lr is about 6 cents per round. We are old and probably wont survive but we will not go quietly. Well maybe with the suppressors.

BUG IN!!!, if youre living in a house... There is no real feasible reason to BUG OUT. You need to BUG IN for at least 3 weeks to even think about leaving your house. Wait until the dust settles a little before venturing outside. Defend your house, family, and belongings.

Some lanterns are also bug zappers and in a tent its awesome

What exactly are you expecting to happen?

got a couple of the knives

I prefer a poncho and liner. There are many different brands an they are affordable. Next thing i believe you need 3 blades. A work knife about 3.5 -4in. A kitchen knife. Finally a machete around 14in next and probably most importantly a folding saw. When setting up a kit for a disaster or whatever. My advice everyone should have a go bag able to sustain you for 72hrs. First a bag 25-45 liters. The more you know the less frear you pack. Next sleeping gear/shelter A tarp and rope(550, bankline) air mattress, sleeping bag. Next water bottle(single wall aluminum) a cup 750ml. (metal) Cooking gear alcohol stove, an twig stove. Light flashlight and head lamp. Always take extra underwear. At least a days extra clothes. In winter you want something to sleep in different then your daily wear. This list is basic you learn by going and using. Start by car camping then do a weekend hike. Once you can do 2 days and a night. Everything is the same just more food. Only gear that's important to me is what i need to sleep because that can make everything miserable. Sleep good you'll feel good.

Gibbs Rule #9.

❤About breathing from our bodies, what can the ventilated clothings give us? /Mikael

Fanny packs make a good makeshift mini platform or mini table.

Thanks for the good info. Keep telling it like it is. Thanks

Great ideas, thanks, Steve.

The whole point of breathability in coats is to avoid any sweating. You are basically wearing more than you need and the excess heat escapes. Your set-up is more for lighter weight applications. Wear less, stay warm, but get soaked with sweat. About the most dangerous thing you can do in a cold situation is getting wet.

Good ideas. Thanks Steve! 👍

Make more!!!

I posted about this before, quality over weight. You get use to the weight after a few days when hiking. Quality on the other hand is worth the extra fatigue. A good belt belt with purses and pouches (old fashion distinction between round and square) is a must along with a canteen. Your hips and legs can handle the weight especially with women. A hunting fixed blade knife that's 5 1/2 inches by 2 inches or so is better then a pocket knife. You can use it to flip burgers and other stuff like that. A knife in a sheath with a snap strap can be used easily with one hand and has less things that can go wrong. People are all about high tech and new gizmos. It's all fine and dandy until it's not. Batteries run out and so on. Low tech and what worked in the past like a candle and flint 'n steel shouldn't be overlooked. We can't allow ads and other such things cloud our judgement on things. Also, even if we have the right tools not being able to use them correctly isn't that good either.

Fannie pouch your all in one steal it and you have everything !!! Keep that in mind!

Get away from high tech material in footwear in the area of the upper and base layer of the soul of the shoe or boot plastic or rubber should only be on the soul of the shoe that touches the ground. Leather breathes synthetic material doesn't and will cause injury! Spend the money to save your feet and your health!!

If you only have a knife and know what you are doing you can survive almost anywhere! Brain power is more important than gear!!!