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HOW TO EQUIP YOUR CAR OR MOTORHOME FOR SURVIVAL

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A familiar scene in any disaster movie is the mandatory evacuation. The
protagonists hastily pack their bags and leap into a car, only to either get
stuck in miles of dead traffic, or end up running into an obstacle in which they
are totally unprepared to deal with.

But movies or not, disasters do happen. And it makes sense to prepare for them.
In this guide, we will tell you exactly how to prepare your vehicle, and what
vehicle to take, so that you are well equipped if the need to evacuate ever
comes.

What vehicle to have

In an ideal situation, there would be a Marauder sitting in the garage, or some
other type of military-grade vehicle. But for the purposes of this article, we
are going to look at more down-to-Earth models.

According to research by Money Advice Service, the two safest cars to drive are
the Skoda Octavia large family car and the Mercedes-Benz CLA small family car.
These two cars are the most likely to withstand an impact, such as a head-on
collision, and keep your family safe.

But for cars capable of off-road travel, then two very affordable cars that are
able to handle muddy, water-logged roads and woodlands without getting stuck are
the Dacia Duster and the SsangYong Tivoli, at least according to research from
the car insurance firm Admiral.

All of these cars can accommodate a family of five. It would be worth
considering all of them — or doing further research on other models — and then
weighing up which is likely to be more important depending on your
circumstances: collision safety or off-road worthiness.

Motorhomes are also a great choice because they provide living space and
therefore can pretty much be a permanent home-away-from-home if the going gets
really tough. Some of the best off-road motorhomes, at least according to
research, are the Iveco Daily 4×4 and the Mitsubishi Delica D:5 Terrain
campervan.

What tools to have

Now that you have the perfect (or near-perfect) vehicle, it is time to stock it
up for a serious evacuation. Some absolute essentials include: a torch, a map, a
battery charger to charge batteries through the car, a fuel can, drinking water,
a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, jump leads, at least one spare tyre and
the correct tools to help with changing the tyres. Those should (hopefully) all
be obvious. But I would recommend a plethora of other items that may really be
vital uncertain circumstances that might not be so obvious. Including:

• Pepper spray

• A high-vis warning vest

• Gloves for handling tools and changing tyres

• A crowbar — if there’s ever a situation where you may be trapped inside the
car, a crowbar will help you escape

• Good boots for walking through fields and woodland

• Warm blankets for sleeping and keeping warm at night

• A hatchet — if there is ever a felled tree or bramble covering your path, a
hatchet will help you clear a way through

• Tyre chains for driving over snow and ice (if you live, or are planning on
heading to, an area that experiences heavy snowfall)

• And duct tape, because things fall apart

Another absolute must is a solar panel. There are lots of different types of
solar panels and they all have their advantages and disadvantages, but
mounted-roof panels and briefcase panels are the most practical, because they
can be oriented to follow the sun. They are also easily portable; and can be
folded away to prevent theft. Solar panels at the very least, are good for
recharging phone and car batteries, and obviously have much greater uses too.
(While we are on the topic, it will be immensely rewarding to learn how to
achieve power self-sufficiency before the time for evacuation comes. Being
energy self-sufficient is not as hard as it looks.)

What supplies to have

In addition to the right tools and vehicle, it is also necessary to stock up on
some food supplies. This obviously does not include food that is likely to spoil
or perish
after a few days, nor does it require stockpiling huge amounts of tinned food
(which can be cumulatively heavy and impractical). If you can, it is best to
have about two weeks’ worth of food to ration out to your family members — so
you will want the food stocks to be as light as possible. In these respects,
astronaut food is very practical. It often comes freeze-dried in light vacuum
packs and modern developments have — much like aeroplane food as come on a long
way — even made the food tasty as well as nutritious. Astronaut food is varied
enough to include steak, spinach, cheese, and even ice cream.

Another simple tip to keep in mind is to have some energy bars — or even just
plain old sugar — at hand for an energy boost at times where you might be tired
or weary from long spells on the road or without rest. If you do have a
motorhome or if space is less of an issue, then of course take a cooler and
consider storing some perishables there. You can always eat them first, and
cooled vegetables can last more than a week providing the weather isn’t very
hot.

Where to go

A well-prepared evacuation is all well and good, but where is the best place to
go during a time of crisis? The answer is: it depends on what type of crisis it
is.

If you just need to leave the city (or part of that city) then you can usually
park up and rest in locations such as car parks, hospitals, and camp grounds —
at least for the night. If you need to evacuate much further, or even escape,
then consult your map for a sparsely populated area with a high-water table and
dense woodland.
That way, you will be away from the ravages of the population, and should have
access to some drinking water and game food. It will take some time to learn how
to source the water and game, but at least the resources will be there.

This Author: Neil Wright is a writer and researcher. He has an interest in
travel, science and the natural world, and has written extensively about how to
survive living off grid in the UK on his motorhome website.





Preparedness | Admin | April 23, 2020 06:30 | Comments (1)


15 UNCOMMON ITEMS FOR YOUR BUG OUT BAG



We all know what our bug-out bag essentials are, right? 90% of the items we
packed are pretty much the same for all of us… but what about the other 10%?

In this article I want to give you a list of “uncommon” survival items that some
people have in their backpacks. Not just because it’s fun but because I want to
give you some fresh ideas on what to pack. If by the end of this article, I get
you to say “Yeah, that sounds like a great idea, I’m gonna add item number 7!”…
then the article is useful and I haven’t written it for nothing. If I fail, feel
free to share your own weird survival items in a comment below so you can
improve on this list.

Caveat: I’m not saying you need to start packing all these items. These are just
a few ideas that may or may not make sense to your particular situation. Your
bug-out bag essentials should have priority and you should always keep your
backpack as light as possible by only packing what you need.

#1. Floss

Floss is lightweight, takes very little space and hard to find post-collapse.
But the really cool thing about is that it has a bunch of other uses, such as
tying things up, to use it as fishing rod and so on.

#2. A hand-crank chainsaw

Hand crank chainsaws are ultralight, compact and can be used in both rural and
urban scenarios. You never know when you come across a tree that your car is
helpless against.

#3. Fishing net

Do you have rivers near your location? A net might bring you much-needed food
besides the little you’ve already packed.

#4. A hand fan

If high temperatures are a concern, a hand fan might be a lifesaver. Small,
compact, lightweight and cheap – perfect for a BOB.

#5. A razor

A razor has many more uses besides shaving (which won’t be a priority when
disaster strikes, anyway).

#6. A foldable skateboard

Skateboards allow you to travel at speeds of over 10 miles per hour while
walking is usually done at about 3mph. The fact that you can also fold it means
you can put it in your bug out bag (though I have a feeling you’ll take it for a
spin every once in a while).

#7. Tweezers

Cutting your nails without tweezers is hard. They take little space, they’re
dirt cheap and might be unavailable when the brown stuff hits the fan. You might
want to consider putting them in a Ziploc bag to avoid water getting to it and
getting it all rusty.

#8. Condoms

Condoms have many uses besides the obvious one: they allow you to carry water,
they can be used as a flotation device or even as a lens to start a fire (by
filling them with water).

#9. Swim goggles

I’m not trying to scare you by telling you’re gonna end up in a river somewhere,
fighting for your life but, if you do have to cross one, wouldn’t it be better
if you were equipped?

Besides, you can use these goggles in other situations, such as when there’s
tear gas or when you give your kid the important task of trying to spark a fire.

#10. An alarm clock

I know a bug-out bag is supposed to be as light as possible but some people
think an alarm clock could be useful. This is NOT something I personally pack
(or intend to) but maybe you want to…

#11. A Frisbee

Frisbees have more uses than just for playing. You can use them to sit on or to
prepare food on them for example.

#12. Fly fishing lures

You’re gonna want to fish, at least that’s what most bug-out scenarios suggest…

#13. Pipe cutter

This could be really useful in urban scenarios where you’ll encounter a lot of
pipes. Let’s not forget that PVC pipes have a lot of uses pre and post-disaster
as long as you can cut them to the desired length.

#14. Paper clips

There are dozens of uses for paper clips, from lock picking to using them as a
worm hook, zipper pulls or even to make a small chain. You may also want to keep
them in your edc kit, your car’s BOB, your get home bag and so on.

#15. An extra pair of underwear

Needless to say, you may not have the luxury of having your wardrobe with your
when it hits the fan. But an even bigger question is, what will you do if the
only pair of underwear when bugging out is the one you’re already wearing?

Put an extra pair of underwear in your bug-out bag. In fact, make that two, and
you can thank me after SHTF.

Ok, those were it. I realize I could have added a lot more of these unusual
items but I tried to stick to the ones that you will actually need. Take this
article with a grain of salt and, if you feel the need to add some of these
items, how about you build a second BOB with non-essentials that you may or may
not be able to take with you as you evacuate?




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SURVIVAL USES FOR BANDANAS



The bandana is an item that is on practically every list of recommended survival
gear, and for good reason. It’s incredibly lightweight and has many different
uses in survival situations. For this reason, it’s a good idea to carry several
in your survival kit, and not just one. To give you an idea of just how
versatile a bandana really is, here is a list of uses.






Neck Gaiter

Perhaps the most obvious use is as a neck gaiter. In cold weather, this will
help to keep your neck warm, while in the summer, it can help to protect your
neck from a sunburn. Hypo and hyperthermia are not to be messed with.

Cool Compress

When you have a headache, soaking a bandana in water and then setting it over
your head will alleviate pain if you don’t have proper medications such as
ibuprofen. This is also something you should do if you have a fever and need to
bring your temperature down.

Tourniquet

If you or someone in your group sustains any kind of an open wound on a leg or
an arm, you’ll want to fashion a tourniquet above it, to inhibit the flow of
blood. Tying a bandana tightly above the site of the wound will work great for
this.

Bandage

Of course, perhaps the simplest medical use for a bandana would be to just use
it as a bandage over an open wound. Place a clean bandana over it and then tie
it down either with a cord or another bandana.

First Aid Sling

A tourniquet and a bandage aren’t the only first aid use a bandana can have. You
can also use it as a sling in the event of a fracture. You have to tie the
corners of two bandanas together or tie the bandana to a cord for it to be long
enough to wrap around your neck, but it will work.

To Tie A Splint

Instead of a sling, you may have to use your bandana to tie a splint around a
broken arm or leg to help heal the fracture. Find two sticks and place them on
either side of the fractured limb, and then tie them in place with the bandana.

Weapon Sling

It may be primitive, but a simple bandana and stone may be what gets you dinner.
If you’re going to rely on a sling for hunting game, or for defending yourself
for that matter, it’s imperative that you know how to use it. For this reason,
collect a pile of stones and spend a few hours training yourself in using your
bandana as a sling until you get the gist.

Strips/Cordage

Simply cut up a bandana into smaller and thinner strips to serve as
cords. Obviously, you won’t be able to put it back together. This technique
should arguably only be used if A, you have another bandana to fall back on, and
B, you have absolutely nothing else to use as cordage.

For Signaling

A brightly colored bandana may not be the most effective signal in the world
(smoke signaling or a mirror reflecting the sunlight will be better), but it’s
still better than nothing if you need to get someone’s attention quickly.

Rag/Napkin/Washcloth

This is likely how you will find yourself using your bandana most of the time.
There are many reasons for why you would want a rag or a washcloth in a survival
situation, the vast majority of which have to do with cleaning and personal
hygiene. Assuming that you don’t have an actual rag with you, can you think of
anything that would serve this purpose better than a bandana?

Mask

While images of old western outlaws with bandanas over their faces may come to
mind here, what we’re referring to here is using your bandana as a means to
protect your mouth and your nose from inhaling anything they shouldn’t: smoke,
toxic chemicals, or dust.

Gun Cloth

It’s imperative that your firearms be well taken care of for them to work
properly. If you have any with you in a survival situation, you’ll want to wipe
and dry them down daily to prevent rust or corrosion from setting in. However,
this will always be more difficult if you’re stuck in the wild with limited
resources. Fortunately, a bandana will work excellently as an alternative to a
normal gun rag. While you can use your whole bandana to wipe down the exterior
of the gun, you can also cut it down into smaller strips or patches to wipe the
internals.

Noise Reducer

All of the metal gear in your backpack can make a lot of noise when it’s all
clanging together, but you can strategically place your bandana(s) in between
those metal items to reduce the noise as much as possible. This will be key if
you’re hunting game and need to be as quiet and stealthy as you can.

Makeshift Strap

If any of the straps on your backpack break, you may think this means you now
have to actually carry your backpack in your arms. Fortunately, an ordinary
bandana will serve as an excellent remedy. Simply tie your bandana tightly to
the two ends of the strap that broke and you should be set.

Handkerchief

It’s not the most pleasant use for a bandana by any means, but if you don’t have
disposable tissues with you to serve as a handkerchief, there’s always your
bandana.

Tinder

This means that you’ll be sacrificing your bandana obviously, but if you need
fire desperately to cook food or warm yourself and you can’t seem to get
anything going, it could be worth it. Cut the bandana into small pieces and thin
strips. If it’s dry, it should take a flame easily, but even if it doesn’t, you
can soak it something flammable such as Vaseline, hand sanitizer, or chap stick,
and it should convert a spark into a flame almost instantly. You won’t want to
sacrifice your entire bandana for this use, so it may be wise to just cut a
single thin strip and then leave the rest of the bandana intact.

Fishing Net

You can use your bandana as a net to catch fish in a stream. Either tie the four
corners the bandana to the end of a stick or tie two corners between two sticks
and then wade through the stream when you find a fish. While it may be difficult
to catch a single fish with this method, you should be able to catch several if
you come across a school of small minnows, for example.

Makeshift Hat

The main purpose of wearing a hat in a survival situation is to keep your head
warm, especially in a cold climate. But if you don’t have a hat, the next best
option will be to simply tie a bandana around it.

Pillow

Folding up a bandana, or tying the four corners and then filling it up with a
few leaves, will be better than nothing if you need a pillow to help you get a
good night’s sleep and conserve your energy for the next day.

Conclusion

As you can hopefully see by now, there’s perfectly food reason for why most
survival checklists have a bandana near or at the top of the list. Bandanas are
just so small, lightweight, and cheap that there are practically zero reasons
not to include at least one of them in your bug out bag, get home bag, inch bag
and even as part of your edc kit. Better yet, you should try and include at
least two or three so that you always have backups.





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