Do You Risk It?

[@mstowcoping9245]

Again with the “SHTF” fantasy 🤦‍♂️. When are you gonna grow up, this will never happen. Only more taxes and draconian laws. Jeez… 😂

[@recondo886]

what utopia do live in where there are no natural disasters or civil unrest?

[@DDGVET4]

Famous last words.

[@dvig3261]

Sounds like you have YOUR plan… good for you.

[@az-yk4pb]

I hope it never happens... but being prepared is paramount

[@bamaG1966]

Never is a strong word. Are you a prophet? Do you know the lottery numbers for every state for every week of every year? Hurricanes, tornadoes earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, BLM, antifa, Tren de Aragua., random terrorists allowed to cross the border to go only God knows where. When any of this happens to you, do not ask for help, just sit there and take it. Failure to plan is planning to fail. And I hate taxes and draconian laws too.

[@drmiles7546]

imo personally the lighter the bag the better ..water , light, security ,poncho, hat couple energy bars...basic necessities .. the idea is to get your ass home asap then re-assess...keep your head on a swivel ..keep moving forward ..cheers from northern Canada

[@jasonashley4579]

Don't forget the composition B.

[@albinoyak2755]

Yes... that quite literally is the point of a go-bag.

[@John77787]

Stoker really good points brother. Having back up plans upon back plans is important.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Indeed!

[@recon1986]

People really need to start thinking about stuff like this... I have 2 different plate carriers for my area... I have a slick one I can wear under a jacket to be "greymam" and an overt combat plate carrier.. things are going to get extremely bad and martial law will be declared when this happens so getting round will be alot more difficult than you realize

[@Grizzly907LA]

I've pretty much been in contested environments most of my life. I figured out which routes to take, when coming and going to middle school in order to avoid the gang bangers. I kept to specific routes when I lived in Skid Row. Head on a swivel, always observant, got from point a-b, didn't stop to smell the roses, and was about my business. Mapped out escape routes in my head for when I might of been in a bind.

[@dus777]

walked my kids to school everyday in L.A. , I doubt they know why to this day. I got them out; my life's purpose.

[@Grizzly907LA]

@@dus777 My dad worked and my mom was a drunk who didn't have time to walk a middle school through the hood to school.

[@guardsmanom134]

Good to see L A ain't changed since I was 12... 🙄😆🤣 One of the best living situations to train without actually being labeled a "paramilitant" 😂

[@bobhoman9410]

Get that old bicycle cleaned air up tires, oil the chain. Some rides to test yourself. Bikes can travel a long way in short time.

[@dothedewinme]

Highly underrated vehicle hardly even talked about. Also almost nearly silent. I’ve traveled distances on bikes and back in 4-6 hours what would literally days 2-3 days to accomplish on foot.

[@Denman500.]

Yes yes!

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

These guys think 6 miles is a ruck, you expect them to ride everywhere? lol, they are always on there side by sides or four wheelers

[@Aaron-pb5xy]

@@dothedewinme Look what they did on the Ho Chi Minh trail

[@greybone777]

Even in the Columbia basin desert there is water everywhere if you know where to look for it. Most of the Okanagan National Forest has rivers everywhere. Just carry small amounts of water and a good filter. Sometimes we just have to have faith that you will be protected and provided for. Works for me 😅

[@norbertogandara17]

I can smell the carrion now. When the real SHTF scenaio unfolds having skills is all well and good. Much of the outcome will pivot around luck. Yes, being prepared helps but providence and divine intervention will play a big part. A WW 2 infantryman told me returning alive from the European theater was a matter of luck. Lots of prepared and trained people died.

[@chupacabra304]

People hate hearing this , but its an unfortunate fact about life. Whether you believe in god, nature , whatever , doesn’t matter if : At some point it boils down to sheer luck and chance and that is scary

[@clanwatkins]

Great topic. I have 27 miles of crap country to go get my girls. I'm old so it's going to take days to accomplish. My only bright spot is I have an aquaintance about halfway there. Lot to think on. Thanks for what you do

[@johnfajer7691]

You got me on route planning home. Good lookin.

[@brianleverich4467]

I don’t drive in Minneapolis at night

[@davidlee9299]

Moved out of Mpls 5 yrs ago... still wrk in the city... now trying to get even farther north!!

[@robertgoodrich8953]

Why would you live someplace you can't go out at night? No one is holding you hostage!GTFO Dodge and move to a free state!

[@davidlee9299]

@@robertgoodrich8953 Not everybody can just up and move.... And unsafe cities are becoming the norm... even smaller towns have their share of problems...

[@bafumat]

OPSEC is a big issue with going out during any sort of SHTF or just general patrol activity. Most of the UTube pros talk about having and programing radios and different apps for phones. But none mention what to do if you are definitely about to become a POW. Knowing how to quickly factory reset your phones, radios and even tablets can help with that. Especially with encrypted digital radios where the perception of security is far higher and people are given to say much more than they should about positions and capabilities. Not having biometric access is also key, dead men can't give up codes, but their fingerprints can open phones.

[@PreparedOverlander]

Z'ing out radios and digital devices are not easy, civilian radios and devices are made that way so you dont do it by accident. SOP should be to change freq's and encryption keys if a person is captured, you cant depend that the person captured or killed was able to reset those devces. I dont use biometric for devices for this exact reason.

[@bafumat]

@@PreparedOverlander most are easy just a combination of buttons mashed for a few seconds will get many androids and radios

[@bradlafferty]

Appreciate the questions raised by your scenarios. An excellent mental sand table, writ large! Thanks.

[@kevinbrown9831]

I'm always vigilant when I go to TACOMA, even though it's a pretty short trip, I always bring a little extra. TACOMA is usually a place to avoid, but TUKWILA is tough too. TACOMA has all those alleys. My plan is to beat feet and get back north if I have trouble in TACOMA. I have even considered taking an inflatable and hit the Foss waterway and get home that way.

[@johndunbar2393]

This reminds me of the Tacompton videos I saw of your a year or so ago. They're what got me hooked on the Stoker. Great info, man. Thanks for the video.

[@PreparedOverlander]

I have a GHB in all of my vehicles. The one I keep in my truck is packed a bit heavier than the one in my wifes vehicle. There are times that I have to drive hours away for work, so I make sure I have enough food for a few days. I start out with a few bottles of water to pour in my bladder, I also have a filter I can use to fill up the bladder as I get home. I keep a pair of boots and one change of clothes in my truck as well. During cooler months, I add a small sleeping bag to my kit to help with keeping warm.

[@gunny2444]

That flight crew checklist book, with all those cheat cards, that I've kept is going to come in handy during the future. Thanks for the "focus"... Protecting your Peace, you know... that's what I need to do ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!

[@Richardofdanbury]

I very much appreciate your insight and tactical experience. That said I seek some council on my own walk of life. I'm 72 YO and up until 3 years ago I was physically fit and did all my own work around the property. In addition I was able to hike and camp solo without problems. However, at the high of the plandemic I contracted babiosis, which is a malarial like parasite that has long term physical effects. Suffice it to say I regained about 90% of my physical function but still have issues with balance when walking, vertigo and some vision effects. The result is that all my "plan B" bug out plans have been scrapped and I must now rely on bugging in almost exclusively. This is viable because I live on the outskirts of a small city in a limited access area surrounded by woods and game with a reservoir and stream 100 yards behind the house. I've lived here for 40 odd years and know the area very well. I do have problems with balance when walking and therefore now have moderate difficulty negotiating the surrounding terrain. Since, like malaria, babiosis is a parasite that lodges in the brain and can surface from time to time to which I've become accustomed, the problem of balance keeps me from the strenuous exercise I had done only 3 years back. Is there something in your experience that might be of value that you might recommend?

[@davewilson324]

I’m in a pretty much rural area in NH, it’s just my wife and I and our dog. We go everywhere together for supplies, the only time we are separated is when I go to work 8 minutes away and she knows if something happens I’ll be on my way and if I can communicate with her I’ll let her know where I am and when I’ll get there. If she is planning a trip to one of the kids house I stock the car, fill the gas and check all fluids and tire pressure. I tell her to stay on the normal route we go and if there’s trouble let me know if she can and I’m on my way. If she’s over due and hasn’t contacted me I’m also going to find her

[@AntiFederalist58]

A topo map would be essential where I live.

[@MinuteManRanch]

The base line introduction to writing and formulating a good SOP. Great video !

[@paul7754]

Unfortunately - many will need to 'risk it' as they're underprepared for long term chaos. Almost everyone has experienced natural disasters of some type - if not directly then maybe family or friends. Modern life in populated cities and towns have well prepared response services that have softened the realities of being in the center of such catastrophes. Few are really ready.

[@Variable19]

Good stuff Stoker

[@davedriscoll1652]

I am going to start thinking about this more, thankyou.

[@deleter1823]

Naa I always go heavy gun big caliber tons of extra if you can’t carry any more then 200 pound on your back with you can’t expect to loots stuff or be a terminator . Or in any case I just mean the load tolerance but using like 50 pounds right away either ammo , if your dropping magazines etc . Or food . But I’m talking like if your traveling state to state on your own I mean . City wise 80 pound load of gear lighter means getting by quicker and getting out of a city is a NEED . Personally looking to get A 408 cheetek semi auto rifle haven’t seen one since 2018 .

[@ShaneBraaten]

Nobody can Prepare for Everything.... All's He can do, is prepare for Anything....

[@BlackoutPatriot]

You tube preppers are always in the desert or a woodland environment. Never in a urban setting where the majority of people will have these issues

[@dick-parker]

You must not be looking. And urban survival is pretty straightforward.

[@L7Bass]

Garandthumb

[@robertcrump8022]

They're also usually recommended to get out of the urban area.

[@TrueTexican1836]

Really need info about what really to do when someone lives near a military base if shtf or martial law

[@CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER]

Have someone on the inside with Intel, as long as you get a head start that should help before shtf.

[@EdgarClay]

I live in the suburbs. Lots of streets. Lots of houses. Bugout options are suburb too, just much larger yardidge. Backup is ye old family house, that's been turned into a historical landmark now too(kinda neat) a lot of farms around it, nice people. Hardest part has been motivating the fiance/soon wife into following along. She's good with food stores, water stores, keeping the house warm/cool and clean if things go out. I get to cook and be dad.

[@dus777]

find that threshold. 72hr? Let her figure out when it is time to leave, but it is your call. The Dad protects.

[@texasjoe3261]

Excellent Presentation, As Always ! Thank You For Sharing Your Thoughts And Ideas For Survival. GOD Bless You.

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Unless it was a complete grid down event and I was at a doctor appointment with my wife when it occurred I don't stray far from my little homestead.

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the video.

[@bowieupland6112]

Just avoid the basketball-americans in hoodies, and you'll be safe.

[@Bryan-uw1ny]

Fuck😂

[@BlackoutPatriot]

This and anyone who has their pants sagging

[@elizabethbrock8654]

​@@BlackoutPatriot😂😅😂 hayull yayuh!

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

Never been deep into the hills on a stranger's property, have we? Small town and rural properties will be the easiest to post roadblocks and patrols. They may be friendly, but that could quickly change.

[@THERESISTANCE762]

​@@YouveBeenMiddled I'm definitely more scared of rednecks than cityfolk

[@DirkaDirka-n9j]

Plot it out. Communicate path to allies. Travel at night. Minimal gear.

[@Bryan-uw1ny]

Very good line of questions.

[@skeetwebster9389]

Looks like you're playing in my back yard!

[@TheDoomWizard]

We're going into a hell world by the end of this decade

[@larryh3267]

Good video sir

[@Troy-nr7ku]

Whatever time you think it's going to take and what you need to make it in that time frame, double it. The fight you win is the fight you avoid. If the shtf today when I went on a drive to pick up supplies I would have been screwed...what was I thinking? Thankfully I got lucky and I got home without incident.

[@elumiluce]

It's pointless if your family isn't on board, or if your family doesn't take it seriously.

[@dus777]

No, we prep for them, too. Whether they accept it or acknowledge it.

[@elumiluce]

@@dus777 Sure we can prep, but how do you teach them tactics or protocols if they chose not to want to learn? What if they think all of this is nonsense? What if they don't listen? What if it's too late when they realize?

[@elumiluce]

When they're stuck in a crowded location whether it be a city or road, what are my preps going to do for them if they're unable to communicate because they refuse to use alternative comms? Or plan alternative routes/checkpoints? They're done for. Simple as that. On their own.

[@chupacabra304]

@@elumilucewell then, you chose the wrong family 😅 Or… you can stop being a defeatist and try to reach them in different ways. Maybe try playing games with the kids, and showing them through fun play, perhaps the wifey (or hubby idk 🤷🏽) likes to read, show them books on the topic. Show them modern examples of things happening in and around the country, even city you’re in. It can be done Slowly … gently … speak logically, don’t approach the topic frantically ever. They’ll come around 🥰 Patience is a virtue! My lady is finally on board after 5 years , and she has a better car bug out setup than me! It can be done but only you can do it. And also important! If SHTF does happen! And they’re finally coming around, don’t let the “I told you so” take over !! Get it out of your system quickly 😂, but then compassionately demonstrate and repeat all the things you want them to learn and know now. Hope this helps amigo

[@shanetomlinson4604]

Not always true, when the pandemic hit everyone on TV saying you can't get masks, my wife said have you got a mask I said what type do you want, she's not questioned my prepping since

[@stevesweeney5173]

There is no one way to handle a SHTF situation. There are a LOT of factors to consider. The individual, the environment, and the very nature of the SHTF situation. Those who Homestead in a Rural Lifestyle will not feel it as badly as those in Cities. People who live in the Woods are a LOT more comfortable being there than a City Dweller. And Vice Versa. You also have to consider what type of SHTF Event has happened. War? Natural Disaster? Societal Collapse? Economic Disaster? This all matters when trying to navigate the situation. Be prepared for ANY eventuality, but as far as Tactics go, that all depends on the situation.

[@RAYANDERS-w4t]

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AmericaFirstLastGlimmerOfLight]

Always outside the box 🤔👍🏼

[@matthewaustin2578]

In SHTF who would you risk it all for? Think long and hard, especially if you have family that is depending on you.

[@PNWBackwoods]

Tacoma is an interesting place to live. Just can not be a bitch. Let your guard down and you become the next statistic Ie chalk line on the pavement Keep on keepen on

[@Briathos1]

Oh goodness…does this fella live in WA State? God rest his soul.

[@braunofalltrades93]

Veing someone from twin cities when that mess went fown. There is no contingency plan. Anything you do other than dutrender will get you procecuted. So the only plan is to get out ahead of time

[@garycase1790]

I’m 70 disabled I’ll just have to Fight Fight Fight

[@WR3ND]

How many biscuits?

[@WR3ND]

And is there gravy involved?

[@TheGingerKing1994]

More like mossad less like infantry

[@DDGVET4]

My number 1 senario is to stay the hell out of cities.

[@Z7d3nR4]

Remember, Top: what doesn't make you stronger, will kill you.

[@ravenovatechnologies6554]

I like that

[@sword-and-shield]

Guns vs Guns...Many will do that...Guns vs IED's being tossed, mounted, timed, trapped, most even with guns will disengage. So I say, Risk It?...Maybe

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

WHY would you risk being out in daylight? SOME form of night vision is available to you for a few hundred bucks these days. What's so important that you coudn't wait until dark and by doing so,, reduce your risks of being noticed/shot by a factor of 10?

[@Variable19]

Do you carry NVGs on you at all times?

[@Zero-b2c]

You sound silly

[@Z7d3nR4]

Ok, if you will buy me some of the night vision equipment, I will gladly make use of it. Thank you in advance.

[@JMTKD1]

Because you don't get to dictate the time things happen. If it was your son or daughter 5-10 miles away that needed help I would do anything for them

[@protomon]

Maybe you. Maybe you. Maybe you...? There's a whole lot of maybes in this video without any information.

[@stephenwest798]

Damn Stoker you're making this all too complicated, just use door dash or some other delivery service, problem solved. There see how simple that was!

[@brentwentfishing]

More food for thought! Thank you, Top!

[@STOKERMATIC]

🥃🫡

[@dus777]

10:10 did it for me.

[@kevindutton3676]

We should use Paul Harrel’s TEOTWAWKI instead of SHTF 🫡