Weather, power outages, a multi-faceted terrorist attack, and an outbreak of disease are a few examples of what can and has disrupted our normal daily lives in the last twenty years. Were you prepared then? Are you better prepared now? You need to be ready every time you step outside of your home or apartment. In this book we review every component of your life and help you think about where you can insert training or emergency kits that will help you survive almost anything. The keys to survival are situational awareness, knowledge, and the will to survive when other people would normally give up.
You need to be fit, tough, and mentally prepared if and when you find yourself in a survival situation. With mental preparedness comes thinking through situations and making sure you have the requisite gear at your disposal to help get you through a bad situation. You should not only think through these scenarios, but you should practice them. You should practice and train with the kit that is going to be with you so that you can evaluate what gear works best for you and be comfortable with it. Your kit should be easy to use, comfortable, and fit within your budget. Get your creative survival thoughts going and think about how you would come out on top in one of the survival scenarios described in subsequent chapters.
We have spent our lives thinking about different scenarios and testing survival gear for both the military and for personal use. We hope you find this book useful and put our information to practice. Whether you are just getting started or you are a veteran survivalist, use this book as a guide to make sure you have the necessary items to survive. From an elementary school student to a professional working in a high rise, this book has you covered with common-sense approaches for dealing with difficult situations.
The only person you can rely on in a survival situation is you. Ensure you have done your due diligence with regards to putting together your kit, studying the environment, and studying the potential threats that could cause harm to you and your family. The future belongs to those who are prepared. Make use of this book to make sure you are prepared and ready for anything.