How to Prepare for the Worst

DIY Survival Guide

Thinking about becoming a Survivalist? Getting ready for the Zombie Apocalypse? Worried about the political climate? The old saying "Better safe than sorry" rings true. There are some things to think about when you're getting ready for a survivalist situation. Where will you stay? You need food, water, shelter, fire, and gear.

Shelter can be a bunch of sticks leaned up against a tree, a plastic garbage bag, a sleeping bag, a tent, or a car. How ready you are is up to you. If you're looking for food, you should purchase canned goods, MRE's, or other non-perishable food items. Purchase about a months worth of food for each person you'll be with.

Learning to hunt and fish is also a good idea, just in case you start running low on food or if you're in a disaster situation. Try going camping or cooking over the fire, just to get use to it. Purchase a hand-crank flashlight for lighting. Its also a good idea to get emergency blankets. These are easy to store and reflect the heat of your own body to keep you warm.

Keep your friends and family close. Its nice to have some alone time, but there is power in numbers. It would not end well if you were in an unknown situation by yourself. Figure out an emergency plan, who you are going to call, or if phones are down, where you're going to meet up.

There are many things to bring for survivalist gear. Take into consideration what you use on a day-to-day basis. Bring some extra clothes, for hot and cool weather. A knife is an absolute must. You may be required to protect yourself and your family, so a gun or other means of protection may be a viable option.

Blend in to your environment if you're in an urban situation. Try to not dress in your Sunday's best or flaunt what you have, since this will likely make you a target of others. The nail that sticks up the farthest is the first to get hammered down.

Know how you're going to react in the worst case scenario. If there were an economic disaster, or a disaster of any other kind, you're going to want to be ready. Its important to know who, what, where, and when. If you're looking for any of the gear listed here, or any other survivalist gear, check out this Survivalist Gear website: http://www.battleboysurplus.com/