Any Survivalist on Board?

shootnstarz · 01-02-2012, 11:26 AM

Anybody out there conforming to the "survivalist" label? IMHO a survivalist is one who's hoping for the best but preparing for the worse.

These like minded folks are storing food, water, seed, ammo and barter items. They are growing or learning to grow most of their own food, learning how to can, dry and store food for any situation where one might not be able to get to a store for days, weeks, months or more. Mormans keep at least a 2 year supply on hand. A collection of hand tools will also come in handy if the power grid no longer operates.

They also learn what local wild plants are edible (cattails for instance), how to raise and butcher animals (most of you already know this), how to purify water, and even basic security for you home and family. Some have a packed bag, called abug out bag or BOB, prepared in case they need to quickly leave home for a more secure location, called a bug out location or BOL.

Most I know are not weidos, just want to be prepared for whatever this uncertain world could throw at them. If nothing ever happens, all the better.

I consider myself as being somewhat prepped but not nearly enough to be comfortable should utilities and commerce ever come to a halt. Maybe a survivalist topic thread could be added if there's enough interest.

Rick

Duke S · 01-02-2012, 01:32 PM

yaupon is a good source of caffeine, wouldn't want to be without that

It would be the loss of large scale centralized distribution systems that would hurt us most, and commodities from far way like coffee. A focus on local business and local sources to strengthen and grow them would be a good idea regardless.

Bigdaddy's · 01-02-2012, 01:48 PM

Yeah. I am all about being Ready!!! Me for religious and personal reasons! But I do not trust our government!

Dagwood · 01-02-2012, 02:40 PM

I went through a divorce once. Does that count?

Bigdaddy's · 01-02-2012, 03:00 PM

Ha ha it all depends!!!

Bonsaifishrman · 01-02-2012, 05:31 PM

An old whole earth catalog and a copy of Euell Gibbons would be a good start.

MULLET HUNTER · 01-02-2012, 06:23 PM

Linkovich · 01-02-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MULLET HUNTER

If it gets that bad I have all I need.... AMMO and lots of it, then I take your drinking water and food supply...... Just speaking the truth....

agreed

Bigdaddy's · 01-02-2012, 06:40 PM

Hey mullet hunter you know what's funny? Most of us end time survivalist have plenty of guns and ammo to go along with our food and water!!! You might want to re think your plan! Just speaking the truth....

Bigdaddy's · 01-02-2012, 06:43 PM

I would advise people to buy their own and not rely on other folks fooD

01-02-2012, 11:26 AM	#1
shootnstarz Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: May 2011 Location: N/W Pensacola Posts: 1,323	Any Survivalist on Board? Anybody out there conforming to the "survivalist" label? IMHO a survivalist is one who's hoping for the best but preparing for the worse. These like minded folks are storing food, water, seed, ammo and barter items. They are growing or learning to grow most of their own food, learning how to can, dry and store food for any situation where one might not be able to get to a store for days, weeks, months or more. Mormans keep at least a 2 year supply on hand. A collection of hand tools will also come in handy if the power grid no longer operates. They also learn what local wild plants are edible (cattails for instance), how to raise and butcher animals (most of you already know this), how to purify water, and even basic security for you home and family. Some have a packed bag, called abug out bag or BOB, prepared in case they need to quickly leave home for a more secure location, called a bug out location or BOL. Most I know are not weidos, just want to be prepared for whatever this uncertain world could throw at them. If nothing ever happens, all the better. I consider myself as being somewhat prepped but not nearly enough to be comfortable should utilities and commerce ever come to a halt. Maybe a survivalist topic thread could be added if there's enough interest. Rick Last edited by shootnstarz; 01-02-2012 at 11:29 AM.

01-02-2012, 01:32 PM	#2
Duke S Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 318	yaupon is a good source of caffeine, wouldn't want to be without that It would be the loss of large scale centralized distribution systems that would hurt us most, and commodities from far way like coffee. A focus on local business and local sources to strengthen and grow them would be a good idea regardless. Last edited by Duke S; 01-02-2012 at 01:52 PM.

01-02-2012, 05:31 PM	#6
Bonsaifishrman Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: private as in privacy Posts: 1,392	An old whole earth catalog and a copy of Euell Gibbons would be a good start. __________________ www.Porchettas.com Malibu XFactor Kayak

01-02-2012, 06:23 PM	#7
MULLET HUNTER Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BLACKWATER BAY Posts: 3,163	Last edited by MULLET HUNTER; 01-02-2012 at 08:14 PM.

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01-02-2012, 01:48 PM	#3
Bigdaddy's Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: May 2011 Location: Milton Posts: 2,132	Yeah. I am all about being Ready!!! Me for religious and personal reasons! But I do not trust our government!

01-02-2012, 02:40 PM	#4
Dagwood Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pace,fl Posts: 727	I went through a divorce once. Does that count?

01-02-2012, 03:00 PM	#5
Bigdaddy's Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: May 2011 Location: Milton Posts: 2,132	Ha ha it all depends!!!

01-02-2012, 06:40 PM	#9
Bigdaddy's Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: May 2011 Location: Milton Posts: 2,132	Hey mullet hunter you know what's funny? Most of us end time survivalist have plenty of guns and ammo to go along with our food and water!!! You might want to re think your plan! Just speaking the truth....

01-02-2012, 06:43 PM	#10
Bigdaddy's Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: May 2011 Location: Milton Posts: 2,132	I would advise people to buy their own and not rely on other folks fooD

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