Any answer to this type of question is absolutely conjecture. IMO...most would die in an end of the world type situation..and "caring" for anyone would be the fastest way to die. Any type of idea that leads you to the conclusion that you can safely take care of WOMEN...in a world gone mad..is most likely not a reality. Women would become the worst type of burdon..the one that can kill you...for caring.
Of course, there is always WAY to many variables to any condition to predict the future.
I agree
Any grid failures and what not....I don't care about. I imagine most folks spending time here have the ability to survive at home without power for a prolonged period. I imagine 90 percent of any type of catostrophic event would still make survival at home the best option for a variety of reasons. I do believe there are times, though few, where one might be forced to flee with your loved ones. Not considering some type of relocation to an urban setting as in times of unrest getting the heck out of dodge might be best. I certainly think the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming...places like this would be great places to disapear, although relocating with or without a family in the winter would spell certain death IMHO.
Since this is a "wilderness and survival" forum, I was currious to hear where people would head out too giving them the best chance of survival. I like the idea of the Smokey's as well, and also North Georgia, or some of the hills of Arkansas. I would think a location that is out of the way, rugged, moderate temperatures, water sources for drinking water and fishing, and also an abundance of wild game. This sounds like the best case scenario to me. Of course getting to these locations in a time of disaster may be futile, especially with a faimly. I also think trying to hike into such locations, especially without prior experience in that area would also pose huge problems.
I am looking for your thoughts and ideas....but I am also convinced that as much as I like my pretty survival knives, my kits for all occasions, my knowhow...though still limited....and all other resources at my command.... I believe that most folks trying to survive in the wilderness with their family, even under the best circumstances would spell death.
I know that Less Stroud is a very experienced outdoorsman and guide. I know that he has prepared for some of the things he does on the show with research and stuff. I believe that he would eventually starve to death in nearly any survival situation regardless of location, and he is not trying to provide for dependent family members. I think the best a family could do is try to survive short term in the wild.
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you're more than welcome... we actually have quite a few folks, so we've been told, that'll be heading to our place if the SHTF...
we also have had some cool get-togethers at Ban's shop in san Jose... if you're ever into attending one of these days...
. You love cold? We got here along with a couple feet of snow on the level with drifts much deeper. It will be here until late April.
