We all have been in that conversation, whether on the defense or offense of the matter. It starts with the shady new guy, who's fingernails are caked with dirt and carries a large knife in his pocket. "What if?" he says, and the arguments ensue. No matter what part you took in the argument, you go home thinking... would I be ready?
10 rules to Prepare for the What Ifs? in life.
This has been a list of common carry items that can be used to survive the what if's that come around at parties. Don't avoid the question. Look em dead in the eye, and tell em you are ready for the worst.
Keep it snazzy.
R.A. Verhey
10 rules to Prepare for the What Ifs? in life.
- You will never be ready physically, so be ready mentally. Educate yourself on how to bandage a wound, purify water, and skin a carcass with the items you might find around you. Survival is less about the fancy gadgets, and more about the ability to make due. But fancy gadgets make life cooler so...
- Flares. Although you won't likely get them through security at a government building, carrying them with you on hikes or camping trips could be a potential life saver.
- Rope. This one is imperative, and should be taken very seriously. A good length of rope could be the difference between life, and death, especially if surviving in the woods. If surviving in the city, rope comes in handy in moving crates and securing items. One should even carry two lengths of rope, one thick and one thin.
- First-Aid kit. This one is a no brainer. You don't need to invest in a clunky kit with all the extras, just get a bag and stock it with gauze, anti-infection cream, band-aids, butterfly stitches, medical adhesive tape and medical wrap. Add more or less as you feel the need.
- Venom extractor. It may seem odd, but this is a great every day carry, especially in the West. With the dryness, there are many spiders and snakes that will attack if threatened, even in the city. A venom extractor could save your life, or someone else's.
- A flashlight. This is pretty basic, and you probably think you can rely on your smartphone. Well, you can't. Phones die, and don't have a strong enough beam. Be the cool kid with a military grade flashlight in the emergency. The key is carrying extra batteries.
- A knife. Get yourself a good, old fashioned knife and keep it in your hiking backpack, or in your pocket (where it is legal). If you are going to have one thing, take the knife. It will do more good than you know going in.
- Matches. Always carry matches. Every where you go.
This has been a list of common carry items that can be used to survive the what if's that come around at parties. Don't avoid the question. Look em dead in the eye, and tell em you are ready for the worst.
Keep it snazzy.
R.A. Verhey