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How to Become a Survivalist. Be prepared for anything – disasters, worldwide political
or economic collapse, even the full-on apocalypse – with these tips. You will need Disaster
plan Secure location Sturdy backpack Fixed-blade knife Bottled water Water purification or
iodine tablets Canned goods Matches, lighter, or fire starter First aid knowledge Sewing
kit and self-defense skills. Step 1. Before a disaster occurs, create a plan of action
for yourself and your loved ones. Choose a location that you can retreat to easily and
spend a few days, if necessary. Map routes out of town in case you need to evacuate.
Keep a backpack containing basic necessities at the ready. Place a fixed-blade knife for
cutting, chopping, skinning, and protection in your backpack. Step 2. Store a few gallons
of bottled water in your home in case the water supply is compromised, and keep water
purification or iodine tablets handy if you have to head for the hills. Step 3. Stock
enough canned goods to feed everyone in your house for at least 72 hours. Learn how to
pickle and preserve food and find out which wild plants are poisonous and which are edible.
If you're unsure about a plant, avoid it; stomach ailments are the last thing you want
slowing you down. Learn how to clean and dress fish and animals in case you have an opportunity
to hunt your dinner. Step 4. If you have to leave your home, know how to construct a simple
shelter to protect yourself from the sun, wind, rain, and snow. If all else fails, retreat
to a cave or rocky overhang. Avoid ravines, narrow valleys, or creek beds, which collect
cold air at night and are more likely to harbor insects. Step 5. Keep waterproof matches,
a lighter, or a fire starter with you at all times. If all else fails, rub a small stick
up and down the grain of a larger piece of wood stacked on bits of shredded plant material
and blow. Monitor your flame's size carefully: A small fire extinguishes easily while a large
one can reveal your hiding place. Step 6. Since hospitals can be overcrowded during
crises, be prepared to make splints and slings, set broken bones, and sterilize wounds and
tools. Keep a small sewing kit with you so you can close cuts and repair clothing. Step
7. Train yourself in a few methods of self-defense, including hand-to-hand combat and the use
of small arms. Make avoiding an enemy your first priority, as engaging an opponent increases
your visibility. Follow all federal, state, and local firearms laws. Step 8. Prepare your
body and mind for days, weeks, or months without standard, modern comforts like cars or cell
phones. Train your body to walk considerable distances with little rest, and your mind
to retain focus while alone for long periods of time. Step 9. Be able to adapt, since crises
can lead to frequent environmental changes. Remember: A post-apocalyptic world may have
drawbacks, but it's better than having no hell-scape to live in at all. Did you know
At the end of the Korean War, the U.S. Air Force created the Survival, Evasion, Resistance,
and Escape program to teach pilots how to survive and resist abuse after being captured
by the enemy.