When Shit Hits The Fan

You just found out that all over the United States the value of prices of food just hit its highest in 30 years. There is pandemonium all over the world. Governments are being over thrown and people are being killed. Is it a cause for you an American Citizen to worry? I say no.

          
Every day the human species are faced with the catastrophic possibilities that shit may indeed hit the fan. Saying that it won’t is like saying I will never catch a cold, ever!

We all know there is impending doom on the horizon and that it is not a matter of when but what. I for instance like to think it may be zombies, while the gentlemen I work with believes it will be government control and directly after that civilization meltdown.              

Many times we turn on the television or the computer and see headlines based on terror and confusion someplace in the world. We hear the many reasons why our economy is in peril, and who may or may not be to blame. This political party hates this political party and so on.

When shit hits the fan, the number one thing you have to remember is keeping a level head is being prepared. No matter the size of the gun or how tough you are start making decisions based on fear and you won’t survive your first day?

 Humans are extremely adaptable beings and we can overcome almost anything. We aren’t as weak as people believe us to be.

I know what you may be thinking; when things go south I need to be prepared with all the latest gear I can find. Well media would love to make you thinks so.

How many businesses out there use fear to sell products? The internet is littered with high priced gear and kits you can buy to stay alive. A home Survival kit can go any were from $26 to over $300. How the hell are you going to carry $300 worth of food water and equipment?

Does it really have to be that complicated? Listed below are some simple, common sense ways to survive.

Quick Survival Tips:

o   Water Bottles and Twine make an easy way to boil water if you need to.

o   A Quick and Reliable Filter can be made Easily out of peddles, sand, charred wood shavings and a can or bottle. To find out how click http://www.wilderness-survival-skills.com/how-to-make-a-water-filter.html

o   A Good Knife, A compass, A flint, A whistle, A water bottle and a sound mind are the best tools you can take camping with you.

o   If it moves you can probably eat it (arachnids excluded).

o   Carry at least $300 on you, whether money matters or not. Some people will always try to hold on to the idea that the Government will rebuild and cash will hold value later on.

Bear Grills and Less Stroud are among the many survival experts that show it is possible to survive in just about any climate with very little. With things listed in the quick survival tips,  someone can face the elements, and survive.

There are plenty of articles online on sites such as discovery.com or theSurvivalblog.net that could help you out. If you go to Google and type survival you can pretty much get all the information you need. Youtube.com and ExpertVillage.com are perfect places to find information and how to videos regarding survival.

 Remember When Shit Hits The Fan logical thinking doesn’t have to either


Written by Guest Writer: Tony Starkey