Excellent Survivalist Information - Important.

Barron · 01-05-2009, 11:27 PM

Found this excellent info from here:

http://www.wethepeoplewillnotbechipp...php?page_id=65

and felt obliged to share as there is some great advice here:

When people start conversing about the inevitable progression of the globalist government, they often advocate ridiculously naïve solutions. It seems more than a few assume they will just be able to grab some camping gear, a little food a gun and head off to the country side like something out of the movie ‘Red Dawn.’ Sad to say even under normal circumstances most of these people wouldn’t last more than a few weeks at best. The first European settlers were hardy stock and their numbers were reduced drastically every year and truth be told, they knew far more about surviving then our generation does. Living off the land doesn’t have to be nearly as hard, if you do your homework now.

Many well meaning people will research survival, but generally speaking, sources they use often have different motivations and end goals which may be confusing under the coming crisis. One of the biggest differences is that, as survivalists preparing against an extreme big brother we do not want to be found.

Once that facet is taken into consideration entire philosophies of survival change. I find a lot of politically aware survivalists don’t know where to start. This paper will list in order of importance, various survival topics. These sections will give a very broad summary as to which the reader should investigate each subject more thoroughly at their own discretion.

Water

Unless it is an absolute emergency, never drink straight from a stream. No matter how pure you think it may be, chances are it is not. You can create water filtration systems with gravel and sand, but I still suggest boiling out bacteria. You should boil all water for 15 minutes and an additional 5 minutes for every 1000 feet above sea level you are at. You can purchase water purification tablets, but I only suggest using these in an emergency when water is needed ASAP. Commercial water filtration devices can be bought, but cartages must be replaced from time to time. You can also build a simple ‘solar still.’

All it requires is a clear piece of plastic, a rock, a hole in the ground and gravity. Dig the hole, put a container in the middle to collect water, place the clear plastic overtop of the hole, then place a rock in the middle of the tarp weighing the middle of the tarp down to create an inverted pyramid over the container. The sun evaporates the water creating condensation on the plastic, which runs down the center of the tarp where it is lower, gathers together and falls into the container.

Shelter

Shelters must be created immediately. Even when it is a nice day, often, it is cold at night, and if it rains there is a serious risk of hypothermia. For temporary shelters, I recommend a small, easy to set up two-man tent. Anything more is just a hassle and slows you down. A tarp may also do the trick.

When setting up a less temporary structure it is recommended you camp at the location several nights to make sure you’ve picked a good place. Native Americans often chose to place their shelters on the east or northeast side of a mountain. Since the jet stream causes most winds to move from the west to the east this placement used mountains to block wind. You must of course be careful you don’t place your shelter on an area prone to flash flooding. A shelter among trees, especially conifer trees is a wise idea to help block additional wind. It also keeps your shelter less noticeable from unwanted visitors. Insulation should be about a foot thick to keep heat inside effectively.

You may also want to create a deep hole as a root cellar. A pit may also be a good idea in which you can use a shovel to place large rocks that have been heated by a fire. Keeping a fire in a shelter is often a smoky mess, bad for the eyes, lungs and virtually everything else. However a large rock heated by a fire will retain and emit heat for several hours without smoke caused by a fire.

If possible you may want to think about keeping some or most of your structure underground. Flooding however may become an issue if you do not create proper drainage systems. I highly suggest building a shelter into existing land features to help conceal the shelter. You may want to throw dirt on top and allow a few plants to grow on top of it. If your shelter is at least partially underground, consider trying to run a pipe from an underground spring to your shelter. If you do this make sure it is deeper than the frost line to keep pipes from freezing and cracking. You could also use this to create a tub and reservoir with a flushing system for refuse if you are feeling creative. Shelter building, even simple shelter building is art form and I suggest further research and practice.

Fire
If you don’t know how to create a fire from sticks you need to learn, just google it. If you have time to prepare, you can waterproof matches by covering the heads with clear nail polish. You can also use lighters, but neither will last forever. I have used a magnifying glass, even in winter, but it doesn’t work on a day that is overcast. The biggest thing to remember when creating fire is that it needs air.
I like to set stuff up in a tepee shape with the driest of the dry crumbled bark and grasses I can find. Start small and slowly add on, spread the fire with your breath. The greener the wood, the smokier it is. Wood should season for a year before you use it. Pine sets on fire quick, hard woods take longer, but they also burn hotter. Dryer lint is fantastic to start fires with.

Food and Preservation

If you have no food don’t panic, the wilderness is full of things ripe for the picking if you know where to look. You can east basically any part of a Cattail. Pine needles are a great source of Vitamin C, in fact one serving contains eight times the amount of Vitamin C you can find in an orange. Dandelions can be eaten along with the spring buds many trees. You can eat Acorns, but you will probably need to boil them first to remove the bitter taste. You can eat grasshoppers, earthworms, ants and crickets. You can also chew grass or make a tea from it, the juices of which contain many nutrients (although the grass itself is not digestible).

You can farm all sorts of seeds, although you must research seeds you may purchase. Many seeds are genetically modified, some only produce one harvest and the seeds of that harvest are sterile, meaning you are in serious trouble the following year. If you keep your seeds in the freezer until you actually need to leave, they will keep longer. For some crops like corn, you need to plant at least some of your seeds together for cross-pollination purposes.

In general I think it might be helpful to avoid lines of planting, as they are obvious evidence of human gardening. I would plant patches when possible. You may also want to take those patches and surround the area with thicket and growth to keep out larger animals. You may try urinating around the parameter, which may keep some animals away because of the humans scent, but I wouldn’t count on it. Obviously make sure you save plenty of seeds, and seeds you do not save for planting you can usually eat. You must rotate your crops so that you don’t rob all the nutrients out of the soil. If you can, collect Lady Bugs and praying mantis and place them in your gardening area, they really help keep down many garden pests.

Fruits and vegetables may be sliced thinly and dried in the sun for preservation. Meat can also be cut thinly and smoked while hanging. Take a needle and thread and place strips of meat on the line as if they were beads. These meats must be slow cooked for many hours to preserve them properly. Canning requires only a glass jar with an airtight seal. You can place the contents inside and boil each bottle for several minutes, which should kill the bacteria. Summer and Fall must be spent preparing for winter, don’t slack on this. You should plan on leaving your campsite as little as possible during this time. Prep your fire wood as well.

Hunting requites a lot of skill, observation and patience. The best way to learn is through practice. You can also set up several snares to catch small game and even fish. You can google these. You just need to be aware of leaving behind any human scent when you place them. You must also be sure to place them on side trails. Not the most used animal trails because animals will too easily recognize them as out of place. Gutting properly is key, you must make sure not to puncture organs. Don’t butcher in your campsite, it attracts pests and predators. The process is rather involved and I suggest you find a way to practice. Bones and Sinew are fantastic for tool making; you will need to research how. The brains of an animal can also be used to tan and preserve the hide. Consider weapons like bow and arrow over guns for the low profile factor.

Try to transplant certain wildlife into areas closer to you and in patches so that when you need these resources you don’t have to go quite as far. For instance, if you find fresh water clams you can place them in an area of a stream that is closer to you and let them breed there. If you can catch a catfish you can raise them in a barrel or a part of a stream that has a deep sport where the fish would be otherwise trapped. Just be aware of heavy rains, which would allow for escape food for a fish of this size will probably be slim naturally, but you can feed them all kinds of scraps. A common Native American philosophy was that you never eat everything from one spot; you leave ten to twenty percent so that it will replenish itself.
Medical

You may want to have a few medical supplies on hand for the short term until you can become a bit more situated. Aspirin, diarrhea medication and hydrogen peroxide would be a good start. Again these run out. Nature has many wonderful cures. Chewed oak leaves can relieve bug bites and a coating of mud on the skin can act as a repellant.
Unfortunately many seem to think they can just buy a book and use it to find cures. There are many poisonous plants often mistaken with medicinal plants. In fact even the part of the wrong part of an otherwise medicinal plant or how you prepare it may be the difference between healing and death. Instead of buying one of these books I strongly suggest you start with something simple. If you go to Barnes and Noble they usually have field brochures on various subjects.
One of them is on medicinal plants. It focuses on the more common and identifiable plants. Keeping healthy is a key part of keeping sickness away. As was mentioned before Pine needles are a great source of vitamin C. Drinking lots of water is very important. The Native Americans often used sweat lodges to sweat out fevers and cleansed with cold water afterwards. This strategy has work well for me. You also need to be aware of hypothermia, which is how many in the wilderness die because they are not careful. Keep warm and keep dry. Don’t let yourself get so warm you sweat. If that happens slow down immediately. A common mistake is to put too many clothes on in winter. Know your first aide!

Self sufficiency

If you expect to live long-term then you need to know primitive skills like making rope, tools and all sorts of other things. You don’t need to start from scratch, research local Native American Tribes. You need to be resourceful, creative and a scavenger. For instance, plastic trash bags could be used as liners in shelter to keep out rain. Discarded containers could be used for storage or canning.
Just be careful of the containers you use for food. Do not place food in any container previously containing chemicals as they often leech onto the container itself and re-leech into whatever is placed inside them. If you can’t fix something, it is probably not worth taking with you, unless you only need it for the short term. Don’t forget tradable items such as gold you may need in an emergency.
Keeping a low Profile

I suggest living a semi nomadic life style with several shelters and storage areas. In other words, don’t keep all your eggs in one basket, because if someone finds your stuff they know you are they are you probably need to get out of the area ASAP. Guns make a lot of noise and draw a lot of attention. I’m not saying don’t have one, but I wouldn’t consider using it as a primary hunting weapon. I would consider a long bow, and with that the knowledge of arrow making.

Other people draw attention, not to mention that the person/persons you might bring along are probably clueless when it comes to survival. They stick out like sore thumbs. I wouldn’t suggest being in a group of more than three people, five if you are all very skilled and in a very remote location. You may also want to create code words or a coded language for your group so that if you somehow find yourself among enemies you can still communicate.

Not only for moral reasons, but also for logical reasons I would avoid stealing food or resources from others or participating in any violent action. No need to create enemies, again it only makes people more aware you are there.

How to prep now
A ‘Bug out Bag’ is probably the most necessary piece of survival equipment you will have. It is basically the bear minimum you need to survive at any given time. I keep mine in my car so I have it with me 24/7. In it I have

small bible
2 survivalist books
Medical plants pamphlet (from Barnes and Noble)
Edible plants pamphlet (from Barnes and Noble)
Survival tabs (pills containing nutrients and calories, a super food concentrate)
Waterproof matches and dryer lint
2 lock knives
A sharpening stone
Razor blades
an emergency space blanket
Water purification tablets
Potassium Iodate Pills (anti-radiation, nuclear fallout)

In addition I also always carry a bottle of water with me.

On top of this I have a few months worth of food in storage including lots of water. I keep in a rotational setting. That is, I use it when the expiration gets near and I replace it with a new one. This just keeps me ahead with my groceries and it insures I am not wasting my money or my food. I have other bags prepared with additional supplies that I can take at my discretion depending on the circumstances of my flight. Some of these things include…

preferably low caliber gun like a .22 and ammo (optional)
Long bow and arrows
garden shovel
Hatchet
Can-opener
Additional knives and sharpening stones
Skillet and or pot
A few pieces of silverware
Rope
Blankets, preferably a thermal sleeping bag
A few sets of clothes all weather
Medical kit
Reference books
Empty bottles
Two-man tent and or tarp
Salt
Maps

You will probably not be able to take all of this with you when you go which is why you should always be pairing down to the minimum you can carry on your person. You may also unknowingly be preparing for a massive economic slowdown or emergency situation such as civil unrest which is also why would should have large food supplies.

The most important thing you can do to prepare is read as much survival information as you can, know it inside and out, practice it and get in shape. You may also want to find others you would consider fleeing with. While you should learn the basics of all areas of survival, you may want to designate people in your group as specialists in say hunting or medicinal matters in which you can train each other more thoroughly when time allows. Keep in mind however; they may not actually be able to flee with you no matter how much planning you do.

Figure out a plan of where you are going. Urban areas are risky, the most rural will be the most quiet, but they will also be shorter on resources. Keep in mind wildlife is more abundant around farms then in the complete wilderness. Don’t discuss your plan with anyone but your most trusted associates. Never speak of it or do research for it online, as it is far too traceable. If possible, obtain and create your own maps of these areas before hand and have several locations in mind.

Challenge specifically for Christians

Christian Brethren, what must I ask is your motive for survival through the coming end times?
Is your motive to protect yourself and your family only? What purpose is there in that? Do you wish to live through horrible wrath and plagues and delay your stay in heaven with our Lord? Our purpose on earth is to share the gospel and we must love and take care of others in order to show them the love of Christ in hopes they might come to know him. We are called to love and pray for our enemies, we must be defenders and preachers of the word, feeding and caring for those who starve physically and spiritually.

If you refuse to do this you are being both fearful and selfish, hiding your candle light under a bowl. The light within you is no good under a bowl, it serves no purpose and itself will eventually suffocate. You are like the wicked servant placing his treasure in the ground. You would be better off practicing your faith in the open sharing love and being led to the slaughter all the way proclaiming only love, the gospel and mercy.
Some are tempted to rise up with violence, but the scriptures warn us what is to happen. Some are so insistent that our nation is a 'Christian nation.' Need I remind you though that all nations will join hands in submit to a one world government and in fact, many in government are working to achieve this as we speak. We cannot stop this, for God himself allows it and told us it would happen. Zealots only gave good reason for the government to be wary and stricter with believers under suspicion they might be terrorists. Like it or not we are going to end up in the same boat sooner or later.

I understand you may be angry, but remember God says, Vengeance is mine, I will repay say the Lord. We are unrighteous, therefore, our vengeance is unrighteous. God will judge and show his wrath, but that is not ours to share in because we are unholy. Even the world sees that and because we are not worthy of delivering God's wrath, doing so only discredits our faith. That is why we were told to change the world with love, not hate.

My challenge to you is to learn survival, store up and protect others. Share your resources in love, but use your judgment to beware of wolves. Remember not all the lost are wolves; many are just lost, in need of you to communicate God's mercy and love.

Closing

I run a survivalist message board group of about 4000 on myspace. Considering the circumstances of what very well may happen concerning the verichip, even these survivalists may be in serious trouble. Of the 4000, I’d say there are about 30 that have an 85% or better of survival in the wilderness. There are about 150 that have a 50% chance of survival and there are about 300 to 500 that have a 30% chance of survival.
These are people that are aware of survivalism at least on some level. That is scary, but the numbers could be much better, survival takes a lot preparation. Slacking, especially in these circumstances, will carry serious consequence. My thoughts will be with all of you as those of us who resist a chip. We will no doubt be labeled as nuts outlaws, extremists and worse even though we do not plan on harming anyone or interfering with anything.

Some Great Resources:<br>
Websites:
http://groups.myspace.com/SurvivalistsAgainstTheNWO
http://groups.myspace.com/ArchivesofDefiant
http://www.greatdreams.com/survival.htm
http://theindependentamerican.freeyellow.com/TOC.html
http://www.primitiveways.com/
http://www.nepanewsletter.com/survival.html
http://www.trackerschool.com/
http://www.grannysstore.com/Wilderne...val/index.html

Books:

"TOM BROWN'S FIELD GUIDE TO WILDERNESS SURVIVAL **** but I give it 5, while basic topics are covered, they are much more in depth than other books, other books leave out vital tid bits, good illustrations, number 1 on the Tom Brown list

"TOM BROWN'S FIELD GUIDE TO NATURE OBSERVATION AND TRACKING" ****1/2... just good get it

"THE SCIENCE AND ART OF TRACKING" **** great 3 chapter intro, then becomes a manual, again, covers more than most, lean how to tell speed of animal, where next track will fall and even if the animal has so much as moved its head or lost its balance

"TOM BROWN'S FILED GUIDE TO CITY AND SUBURBAN SURVIVAL" ****1/2... some good info, buried in some more common sense material, i wouldn't start with this Tom Brown book but has some good info for your collection

"BOTANY AND HEALING, MEDICINAL PLANTS OF NEW JERSEY AND THE REGION" by Cecil Still**** don't let the Jersey part take way from your interest in this book. It should be 5 stars in my opinion. It covers almost 500 wild plant species in the state and the mid-atlantic region; many of them are no doubt spread throughout the nation as well. It is not a field guide. It is a little hard to identify plants and trees from this book, unless u are already familiar with them, but it tells u how to prepare natural cures from all of them and what they can be used for. With a field guide of local plants and trees from your area this is almost indispensable! If you are still skeptical about this book ok, but please find a suitable replacement for your collection.

"THE LAST ALGONQUIN" by Theodore Kazimiroff ***** true story, lone Algonquin Indian born in the 1850's living in the wilderness outside New Cork city until 1929. Inspiring, but more information from a philosophical standpoint than an informational one.

"ISHI IN TWO WORLDS" by Karl Kroeber ****1/2 true story, native found living in California wilderness in 1911, not a novel, more scientific, not as good as "the last algoquin" in my opinion but still good

***Those major chain bookstores... often have field guide brochures in the nature section... some on medicinal plants, edible plants, animal tracts... they are usually fairly general and a great place to get started... look for them, they are somewhat inexpensive, easy for identification and fairly compact

Hermano · 01-13-2009, 11:18 PM

Hi,

I would like to add the following,

http://www.equipped.com/

Doug Ritter is a survivalist expert, he is a professional reviewer of survival equipment/books/etc on the market, manufacturers change tools because of his remarks. He often speaks as pilot, but I found his information very helpfull for our goal; learn how to take care of yourself when TSHTF for a while, and with WHICH equipment and why.

Don't be fooled by the low tech appearance, and difficult navigation of his site.
His site can lead you to many high quality survival related web sites and I really like his Benchmade/Ritter knives.

He is practical and keeps your wallet in mind when recommending certain tools. Check the menu on the left when scrolling down a bit. I like this one most; http://www.equipped.com/toc.htm

I am preparing myself in 4 ways,
1. I ALWAYS carry a little survival kit and knife.
2. I have a survival backpack ready at home.
3. I have an extra bag of tools, food and gas ready in case I can leave on my motorcycle.
4. At home i have food for a few months.

I intend to buy a few self-sufficiency books to learn how to live of the land, which is needed after the initial survival period, in which you hopefully find a place to grow food.

Ah, don't forget www.bladematrix.tv
A cheap place for some good knives (Ontario RAT series etc)

Perhaps I'll post my gear list because I live in the Netherlands, where the survival gear market is very small and materials are often VERY expensive or harder to find. Also, only few US companies ship overseas for a reasonable price.

preparing takes time, so start now and spend wisely. And don't forget, if the sh*t hit the fan, you're not the only one trying to escape, but probably the first!

my first post, finally,
have fun

addalight · 01-14-2009, 12:43 AM

Just a couple of comments. Hospitals are already using bar codes to identify patients. This may be the place where this starts.

Wow, dryer lint, great idea. Lint from jeans or other non synthetic fabrics would be best.

As a vegetarian I think the tracking information could be helpful in helping one learn how to keep a low profile. I believe nature has much to teach us. The animals living and thriving in your area are survival experts. Keep in mind the earth is our Mother.

01-05-2009, 11:27 PM	#1
Barron Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 358	Excellent Survivalist Information - Important. Found this excellent info from here: http://www.wethepeoplewillnotbechipp...php?page_id=65 and felt obliged to share as there is some great advice here: When people start conversing about the inevitable progression of the globalist government, they often advocate ridiculously naïve solutions. It seems more than a few assume they will just be able to grab some camping gear, a little food a gun and head off to the country side like something out of the movie ‘Red Dawn.’ Sad to say even under normal circumstances most of these people wouldn’t last more than a few weeks at best. The first European settlers were hardy stock and their numbers were reduced drastically every year and truth be told, they knew far more about surviving then our generation does. Living off the land doesn’t have to be nearly as hard, if you do your homework now. Many well meaning people will research survival, but generally speaking, sources they use often have different motivations and end goals which may be confusing under the coming crisis. One of the biggest differences is that, as survivalists preparing against an extreme big brother we do not want to be found. Once that facet is taken into consideration entire philosophies of survival change. I find a lot of politically aware survivalists don’t know where to start. This paper will list in order of importance, various survival topics. These sections will give a very broad summary as to which the reader should investigate each subject more thoroughly at their own discretion. Water Unless it is an absolute emergency, never drink straight from a stream. No matter how pure you think it may be, chances are it is not. You can create water filtration systems with gravel and sand, but I still suggest boiling out bacteria. You should boil all water for 15 minutes and an additional 5 minutes for every 1000 feet above sea level you are at. You can purchase water purification tablets, but I only suggest using these in an emergency when water is needed ASAP. Commercial water filtration devices can be bought, but cartages must be replaced from time to time. You can also build a simple ‘solar still.’ All it requires is a clear piece of plastic, a rock, a hole in the ground and gravity. Dig the hole, put a container in the middle to collect water, place the clear plastic overtop of the hole, then place a rock in the middle of the tarp weighing the middle of the tarp down to create an inverted pyramid over the container. The sun evaporates the water creating condensation on the plastic, which runs down the center of the tarp where it is lower, gathers together and falls into the container. Shelter Shelters must be created immediately. Even when it is a nice day, often, it is cold at night, and if it rains there is a serious risk of hypothermia. For temporary shelters, I recommend a small, easy to set up two-man tent. Anything more is just a hassle and slows you down. A tarp may also do the trick. When setting up a less temporary structure it is recommended you camp at the location several nights to make sure you’ve picked a good place. Native Americans often chose to place their shelters on the east or northeast side of a mountain. Since the jet stream causes most winds to move from the west to the east this placement used mountains to block wind. You must of course be careful you don’t place your shelter on an area prone to flash flooding. A shelter among trees, especially conifer trees is a wise idea to help block additional wind. It also keeps your shelter less noticeable from unwanted visitors. Insulation should be about a foot thick to keep heat inside effectively. You may also want to create a deep hole as a root cellar. A pit may also be a good idea in which you can use a shovel to place large rocks that have been heated by a fire. Keeping a fire in a shelter is often a smoky mess, bad for the eyes, lungs and virtually everything else. However a large rock heated by a fire will retain and emit heat for several hours without smoke caused by a fire. If possible you may want to think about keeping some or most of your structure underground. Flooding however may become an issue if you do not create proper drainage systems. I highly suggest building a shelter into existing land features to help conceal the shelter. You may want to throw dirt on top and allow a few plants to grow on top of it. If your shelter is at least partially underground, consider trying to run a pipe from an underground spring to your shelter. If you do this make sure it is deeper than the frost line to keep pipes from freezing and cracking. You could also use this to create a tub and reservoir with a flushing system for refuse if you are feeling creative. Shelter building, even simple shelter building is art form and I suggest further research and practice. Fire If you don’t know how to create a fire from sticks you need to learn, just google it. If you have time to prepare, you can waterproof matches by covering the heads with clear nail polish. You can also use lighters, but neither will last forever. I have used a magnifying glass, even in winter, but it doesn’t work on a day that is overcast. The biggest thing to remember when creating fire is that it needs air. I like to set stuff up in a tepee shape with the driest of the dry crumbled bark and grasses I can find. Start small and slowly add on, spread the fire with your breath. The greener the wood, the smokier it is. Wood should season for a year before you use it. Pine sets on fire quick, hard woods take longer, but they also burn hotter. Dryer lint is fantastic to start fires with. Food and Preservation If you have no food don’t panic, the wilderness is full of things ripe for the picking if you know where to look. You can east basically any part of a Cattail. Pine needles are a great source of Vitamin C, in fact one serving contains eight times the amount of Vitamin C you can find in an orange. Dandelions can be eaten along with the spring buds many trees. You can eat Acorns, but you will probably need to boil them first to remove the bitter taste. You can eat grasshoppers, earthworms, ants and crickets. You can also chew grass or make a tea from it, the juices of which contain many nutrients (although the grass itself is not digestible). You can farm all sorts of seeds, although you must research seeds you may purchase. Many seeds are genetically modified, some only produce one harvest and the seeds of that harvest are sterile, meaning you are in serious trouble the following year. If you keep your seeds in the freezer until you actually need to leave, they will keep longer. For some crops like corn, you need to plant at least some of your seeds together for cross-pollination purposes. In general I think it might be helpful to avoid lines of planting, as they are obvious evidence of human gardening. I would plant patches when possible. You may also want to take those patches and surround the area with thicket and growth to keep out larger animals. You may try urinating around the parameter, which may keep some animals away because of the humans scent, but I wouldn’t count on it. Obviously make sure you save plenty of seeds, and seeds you do not save for planting you can usually eat. You must rotate your crops so that you don’t rob all the nutrients out of the soil. If you can, collect Lady Bugs and praying mantis and place them in your gardening area, they really help keep down many garden pests. Fruits and vegetables may be sliced thinly and dried in the sun for preservation. Meat can also be cut thinly and smoked while hanging. Take a needle and thread and place strips of meat on the line as if they were beads. These meats must be slow cooked for many hours to preserve them properly. Canning requires only a glass jar with an airtight seal. You can place the contents inside and boil each bottle for several minutes, which should kill the bacteria. Summer and Fall must be spent preparing for winter, don’t slack on this. You should plan on leaving your campsite as little as possible during this time. Prep your fire wood as well. Hunting requites a lot of skill, observation and patience. The best way to learn is through practice. You can also set up several snares to catch small game and even fish. You can google these. You just need to be aware of leaving behind any human scent when you place them. You must also be sure to place them on side trails. Not the most used animal trails because animals will too easily recognize them as out of place. Gutting properly is key, you must make sure not to puncture organs. Don’t butcher in your campsite, it attracts pests and predators. The process is rather involved and I suggest you find a way to practice. Bones and Sinew are fantastic for tool making; you will need to research how. The brains of an animal can also be used to tan and preserve the hide. Consider weapons like bow and arrow over guns for the low profile factor. Try to transplant certain wildlife into areas closer to you and in patches so that when you need these resources you don’t have to go quite as far. For instance, if you find fresh water clams you can place them in an area of a stream that is closer to you and let them breed there. If you can catch a catfish you can raise them in a barrel or a part of a stream that has a deep sport where the fish would be otherwise trapped. Just be aware of heavy rains, which would allow for escape food for a fish of this size will probably be slim naturally, but you can feed them all kinds of scraps. A common Native American philosophy was that you never eat everything from one spot; you leave ten to twenty percent so that it will replenish itself. Medical You may want to have a few medical supplies on hand for the short term until you can become a bit more situated. Aspirin, diarrhea medication and hydrogen peroxide would be a good start. Again these run out. Nature has many wonderful cures. Chewed oak leaves can relieve bug bites and a coating of mud on the skin can act as a repellant. Unfortunately many seem to think they can just buy a book and use it to find cures. There are many poisonous plants often mistaken with medicinal plants. In fact even the part of the wrong part of an otherwise medicinal plant or how you prepare it may be the difference between healing and death. Instead of buying one of these books I strongly suggest you start with something simple. If you go to Barnes and Noble they usually have field brochures on various subjects. One of them is on medicinal plants. It focuses on the more common and identifiable plants. Keeping healthy is a key part of keeping sickness away. As was mentioned before Pine needles are a great source of vitamin C. Drinking lots of water is very important. The Native Americans often used sweat lodges to sweat out fevers and cleansed with cold water afterwards. This strategy has work well for me. You also need to be aware of hypothermia, which is how many in the wilderness die because they are not careful. Keep warm and keep dry. Don’t let yourself get so warm you sweat. If that happens slow down immediately. A common mistake is to put too many clothes on in winter. Know your first aide! Self sufficiency If you expect to live long-term then you need to know primitive skills like making rope, tools and all sorts of other things. You don’t need to start from scratch, research local Native American Tribes. You need to be resourceful, creative and a scavenger. For instance, plastic trash bags could be used as liners in shelter to keep out rain. Discarded containers could be used for storage or canning. Just be careful of the containers you use for food. Do not place food in any container previously containing chemicals as they often leech onto the container itself and re-leech into whatever is placed inside them. If you can’t fix something, it is probably not worth taking with you, unless you only need it for the short term. Don’t forget tradable items such as gold you may need in an emergency. Keeping a low Profile I suggest living a semi nomadic life style with several shelters and storage areas. In other words, don’t keep all your eggs in one basket, because if someone finds your stuff they know you are they are you probably need to get out of the area ASAP. Guns make a lot of noise and draw a lot of attention. I’m not saying don’t have one, but I wouldn’t consider using it as a primary hunting weapon. I would consider a long bow, and with that the knowledge of arrow making. Other people draw attention, not to mention that the person/persons you might bring along are probably clueless when it comes to survival. They stick out like sore thumbs. I wouldn’t suggest being in a group of more than three people, five if you are all very skilled and in a very remote location. You may also want to create code words or a coded language for your group so that if you somehow find yourself among enemies you can still communicate. Not only for moral reasons, but also for logical reasons I would avoid stealing food or resources from others or participating in any violent action. No need to create enemies, again it only makes people more aware you are there. How to prep now A ‘Bug out Bag’ is probably the most necessary piece of survival equipment you will have. It is basically the bear minimum you need to survive at any given time. I keep mine in my car so I have it with me 24/7. In it I have small bible 2 survivalist books Medical plants pamphlet (from Barnes and Noble) Edible plants pamphlet (from Barnes and Noble) Survival tabs (pills containing nutrients and calories, a super food concentrate) Waterproof matches and dryer lint 2 lock knives A sharpening stone Razor blades an emergency space blanket Water purification tablets Potassium Iodate Pills (anti-radiation, nuclear fallout) In addition I also always carry a bottle of water with me. On top of this I have a few months worth of food in storage including lots of water. I keep in a rotational setting. That is, I use it when the expiration gets near and I replace it with a new one. This just keeps me ahead with my groceries and it insures I am not wasting my money or my food. I have other bags prepared with additional supplies that I can take at my discretion depending on the circumstances of my flight. Some of these things include… preferably low caliber gun like a .22 and ammo (optional) Long bow and arrows garden shovel Hatchet Can-opener Additional knives and sharpening stones Skillet and or pot A few pieces of silverware Rope Blankets, preferably a thermal sleeping bag A few sets of clothes all weather Medical kit Reference books Empty bottles Two-man tent and or tarp Salt Maps You will probably not be able to take all of this with you when you go which is why you should always be pairing down to the minimum you can carry on your person. You may also unknowingly be preparing for a massive economic slowdown or emergency situation such as civil unrest which is also why would should have large food supplies. The most important thing you can do to prepare is read as much survival information as you can, know it inside and out, practice it and get in shape. You may also want to find others you would consider fleeing with. While you should learn the basics of all areas of survival, you may want to designate people in your group as specialists in say hunting or medicinal matters in which you can train each other more thoroughly when time allows. Keep in mind however; they may not actually be able to flee with you no matter how much planning you do. Figure out a plan of where you are going. Urban areas are risky, the most rural will be the most quiet, but they will also be shorter on resources. Keep in mind wildlife is more abundant around farms then in the complete wilderness. Don’t discuss your plan with anyone but your most trusted associates. Never speak of it or do research for it online, as it is far too traceable. If possible, obtain and create your own maps of these areas before hand and have several locations in mind. Challenge specifically for Christians Christian Brethren, what must I ask is your motive for survival through the coming end times? Is your motive to protect yourself and your family only? What purpose is there in that? Do you wish to live through horrible wrath and plagues and delay your stay in heaven with our Lord? Our purpose on earth is to share the gospel and we must love and take care of others in order to show them the love of Christ in hopes they might come to know him. We are called to love and pray for our enemies, we must be defenders and preachers of the word, feeding and caring for those who starve physically and spiritually. If you refuse to do this you are being both fearful and selfish, hiding your candle light under a bowl. The light within you is no good under a bowl, it serves no purpose and itself will eventually suffocate. You are like the wicked servant placing his treasure in the ground. You would be better off practicing your faith in the open sharing love and being led to the slaughter all the way proclaiming only love, the gospel and mercy. Some are tempted to rise up with violence, but the scriptures warn us what is to happen. Some are so insistent that our nation is a 'Christian nation.' Need I remind you though that all nations will join hands in submit to a one world government and in fact, many in government are working to achieve this as we speak. We cannot stop this, for God himself allows it and told us it would happen. Zealots only gave good reason for the government to be wary and stricter with believers under suspicion they might be terrorists. Like it or not we are going to end up in the same boat sooner or later. I understand you may be angry, but remember God says, Vengeance is mine, I will repay say the Lord. We are unrighteous, therefore, our vengeance is unrighteous. God will judge and show his wrath, but that is not ours to share in because we are unholy. Even the world sees that and because we are not worthy of delivering God's wrath, doing so only discredits our faith. That is why we were told to change the world with love, not hate. My challenge to you is to learn survival, store up and protect others. Share your resources in love, but use your judgment to beware of wolves. Remember not all the lost are wolves; many are just lost, in need of you to communicate God's mercy and love. Closing I run a survivalist message board group of about 4000 on myspace. Considering the circumstances of what very well may happen concerning the verichip, even these survivalists may be in serious trouble. Of the 4000, I’d say there are about 30 that have an 85% or better of survival in the wilderness. There are about 150 that have a 50% chance of survival and there are about 300 to 500 that have a 30% chance of survival. These are people that are aware of survivalism at least on some level. That is scary, but the numbers could be much better, survival takes a lot preparation. Slacking, especially in these circumstances, will carry serious consequence. My thoughts will be with all of you as those of us who resist a chip. We will no doubt be labeled as nuts outlaws, extremists and worse even though we do not plan on harming anyone or interfering with anything. Some Great Resources:<br> Websites: http://groups.myspace.com/SurvivalistsAgainstTheNWO http://groups.myspace.com/ArchivesofDefiant http://www.greatdreams.com/survival.htm http://theindependentamerican.freeyellow.com/TOC.html http://www.primitiveways.com/ http://www.nepanewsletter.com/survival.html http://www.trackerschool.com/ http://www.grannysstore.com/Wilderne...val/index.html Books: "TOM BROWN'S FIELD GUIDE TO WILDERNESS SURVIVAL ** but I give it 5, while basic topics are covered, they are much more in depth than other books, other books leave out vital tid bits, good illustrations, number 1 on the Tom Brown list "TOM BROWN'S FIELD GUIDE TO NATURE OBSERVATION AND TRACKING" 1/2... just good get it "THE SCIENCE AND ART OF TRACKING" great 3 chapter intro, then becomes a manual, again, covers more than most, lean how to tell speed of animal, where next track will fall and even if the animal has so much as moved its head or lost its balance "TOM BROWN'S FILED GUIDE TO CITY AND SUBURBAN SURVIVAL" 1/2... some good info, buried in some more common sense material, i wouldn't start with this Tom Brown book but has some good info for your collection "BOTANY AND HEALING, MEDICINAL PLANTS OF NEW JERSEY AND THE REGION" by Cecil Still don't let the Jersey part take way from your interest in this book. It should be 5 stars in my opinion. It covers almost 500 wild plant species in the state and the mid-atlantic region; many of them are no doubt spread throughout the nation as well. It is not a field guide. It is a little hard to identify plants and trees from this book, unless u are already familiar with them, but it tells u how to prepare natural cures from all of them and what they can be used for. With a field guide of local plants and trees from your area this is almost indispensable! If you are still skeptical about this book ok, but please find a suitable replacement for your collection. "THE LAST ALGONQUIN" by Theodore Kazimiroff * true story, lone Algonquin Indian born in the 1850's living in the wilderness outside New Cork city until 1929. Inspiring, but more information from a philosophical standpoint than an informational one. "ISHI IN TWO WORLDS" by Karl Kroeber 1/2 true story, native found living in California wilderness in 1911, not a novel, more scientific, not as good as "the last algoquin" in my opinion but still good *Those major chain bookstores... often have field guide brochures in the nature section... some on medicinal plants, edible plants, animal tracts... they are usually fairly general and a great place to get started... look for them, they are somewhat inexpensive, easy for identification and fairly compact

01-13-2009, 11:18 PM	#2
Hermano Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 21	Re: Excellent Survivalist Information - Important. Hi, I would like to add the following, http://www.equipped.com/ Doug Ritter is a survivalist expert, he is a professional reviewer of survival equipment/books/etc on the market, manufacturers change tools because of his remarks. He often speaks as pilot, but I found his information very helpfull for our goal; learn how to take care of yourself when TSHTF for a while, and with WHICH equipment and why. Don't be fooled by the low tech appearance, and difficult navigation of his site. His site can lead you to many high quality survival related web sites and I really like his Benchmade/Ritter knives. He is practical and keeps your wallet in mind when recommending certain tools. Check the menu on the left when scrolling down a bit. I like this one most; http://www.equipped.com/toc.htm I am preparing myself in 4 ways, 1. I ALWAYS carry a little survival kit and knife. 2. I have a survival backpack ready at home. 3. I have an extra bag of tools, food and gas ready in case I can leave on my motorcycle. 4. At home i have food for a few months. I intend to buy a few self-sufficiency books to learn how to live of the land, which is needed after the initial survival period, in which you hopefully find a place to grow food. Ah, don't forget www.bladematrix.tv A cheap place for some good knives (Ontario RAT series etc) Perhaps I'll post my gear list because I live in the Netherlands, where the survival gear market is very small and materials are often VERY expensive or harder to find. Also, only few US companies ship overseas for a reasonable price. preparing takes time, so start now and spend wisely. And don't forget, if the sh*t hit the fan, you're not the only one trying to escape, but probably the first! my first post, finally, have fun

01-14-2009, 12:43 AM	#3
addalight Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 80	Re: Excellent Survivalist Information - Important. Just a couple of comments. Hospitals are already using bar codes to identify patients. This may be the place where this starts. Wow, dryer lint, great idea. Lint from jeans or other non synthetic fabrics would be best. As a vegetarian I think the tracking information could be helpful in helping one learn how to keep a low profile. I believe nature has much to teach us. The animals living and thriving in your area are survival experts. Keep in mind the earth is our Mother.