Thread: preparedness

Originally Posted by gssixgun

The one thing I don't believe any of them cover enough is that regardless of how prepared your "home base" is, you have to either be able protect it, or move it, hide it, or lose it...

+1 on that! Its all very well being prepared for anything, but if you're not ready to protect whats yours then you arent prepared for everything.

not exactly the same thing.. but i carry what is called the nannypack.. i basic blue jansport with everything i could ever possibly need for nanny survival..

diapers
wipeys
change of clothes
first aid kit
granola bars
sippy cups
random small toys
kids movies on dvd
laptop
mobile phone
notepad with vital information
crayolas and sketchbook
a $20 bill

i basically have everything i could ever need while away from the house with the smaller kids.. just the other day we took a trip to the natural history museum and ended up having to make our own way home via public transport.. it was a 2 hour adventure and you can be sure that i made use of many tools the nannypack had to offer.

It's all very well to have the gadgets, but if you don't have the mindset and willingness to use them, then you're as good as screwed. It's all very well to say you have the mindset, but you'll never know for sure if you've never been put to the test.
Then if you have all that, you'll also need the physical preparedness. A 'Big Mac' physique just won't cut it.


Mick

Originally Posted by MickR

It's all very well to have the gadgets, but if you don't have the mindset and willingness to use them, then you're as good as screwed. It's all very well to say you have the mindset, but you'll never know for sure if you've never been put to the test.
Then if you have all that, you'll also need the physical preparedness. A 'Big Mac' physique just won't cut it.


Mick

Hi Mick, like we learn from sharpening razors- it's good to practice. I do believe there are a few indicators one could reflect upon- how do you handle traffic when its back up and you need to be somewhere; or maybe even- how do you drive, courteous or aggressive? How do feel when waiting in long lines, or being in the rough side of town?

As I learned from watching the movie Dune; "Fear is the mind killer"

Actually I have the quote right here.

" I must not fear. Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me, And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain"

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

not exactly the same thing.. but i carry what is called the nannypack.. i basic blue jansport with everything i could ever possibly need for nanny survival..

diapers
wipeys
change of clothes
first aid kit
granola bars
sippy cups
random small toys
kids movies on dvd
laptop
mobile phone
notepad with vital information
crayolas and sketchbook
a $20 bill

i basically have everything i could ever need while away from the house with the smaller kids.. just the other day we took a trip to the natural history museum and ended up having to make our own way home via public transport.. it was a 2 hour adventure and you can be sure that i made use of many tools the nannypack had to offer.

I'm in your little club at the moment too. A sad, but enjoyable life I wouldn't wish on any childless couple.


Mick

To me, being prepared (thanks BSA!) is knowing that you will one day be in a situation where you will not have all the tools, all the information, all the skill, or all the ability to perform the task which will unfold before you.

You will need to rely on others to some extent. You will need to make hard decisions. You will need to adapt and overcome. You will need to learn quickly.

You will need some luck but you will not be able to rely on that.

I don't stock up on food. I stock up on what I need to get/make/grow food.

I frequently don't go looking for the perfect tool when I am tinkering, I use what tool is in front of me to see if I can make it work.

I know how to tie knots.

All through out college, I didn't have a bed. I slept on the floor. If I was visiting someone and they offered me a couch to sleep on, it was like being in the lap of luxury.

In short, I don't make things too easy on myself I push to try and figure out everything as though it is a problem to be solved. I think this is the greatest way in which I can be prepared: being truly creative.




-Rob

Originally Posted by gssixgun

The one thing I don't believe any of them cover enough is that regardless of how prepared your "home base" is, you have to either be able protect it, or move it, hide it, or lose it...

IMO This statement is of absolute importance, always have a way(or more) out of a defensive position. Dont get nailed down! If we are talking about a SHTF scenario, please remember the old Proverb, "The best defense is a good offense."