Survival Gear: Eyesight!

By Tim Gamble

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The ability to see is something most of us take for granted most of the time. But during an emergency your eyesight is crucial. Even in everyday, normal life you want your eyesight to be as sharp as possible. Start protecting your eyes now. Get an eye exam as soon as possible, and get them regularly. Limit screen time to a reasonable amount. Eat healthy, be active, and control your blood pressure and blood sugar (two things that can badly damage your eyes). 

You also want to make sure you can see well during and after a any emergency, as well as in everyday life. If you have prescription glasses or reading glasses, make sure you have backup pairs, just in case. These are as much Survival Gear, as are guns, knives, and multitools. Also, make sure you have, and use, protective eyewear. 

• Spare Prescription Glasses - If you have prescription glasses, you may want to go ahead and get a second pair as a back-up. Or even a third pair. Your backup pair doesn't have to have the super expensive designer frames. Just plain black frames for most prescriptions can be found for under $20 if you are willing to look for them.
• Reading Glasses (amazon link) - I use reading glasses, and typically lose or break several pair every year. Right now, they are super cheap and readily available, so it makes sense to stock up many extra. Consider getting a few in higher power, in case your eyesight gets worse later on.
• Sunglasses (amazon link) - Same as with reading glasses, basic sunglasses are are super cheap and readily available at the moment, but may not always be. 
• Safety Glasses (Amazon link) and Safety Goggles (Amazon link) - Protecting your eyes from debris and smoke during and after an emergency, as well as in everyday life, is vitally important.
• Flashlights (Amazon link), binoculars (Amazon link), magnifying glasses (Amazon link), and night vision (Amazon link) are all force multipliers. By that, I mean that they extend your vision beyond its normal capabilities.  

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Survival Gear: Shoes! (but not just any shoes)

By Tim Gamble

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An often overlooked piece of survival gear are Practical, Useful Shoes. Not just any shoes, but practical, useful shoes. Shoes you can walk in for distance, run in as fast as you can, climb in over debris, and that will protect your feet. 

So, not high heels, sandals, clogs, or flip flops. Not even wingtips. Sure, you may need these type shoes for work or fun, but you should always have a pair of more practical shoes with you for when you need them. Perhaps keep them in your car? Or a spare pair at work? 

I'm lucky enough to not have to dress up for work, so my everyday shoes are hiking shoes, which are a great compromise between athletic shoes and boots. Of course, I also have work boots at home for when I need them.

With most shoes being made overseas these days, shoes and boots are especially vulnerable to supply chain issues and continued inflation. Make sure you have plenty for you and your family!

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Health and Fitness Tips

By Tim Gamble

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If you are interested in improving your health, fitness, or even appearance, these tips would make an excellent starting point. Found this image on social media, not sure of its original origin. 

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Survival Gear: Local Knowledge.

By Tim Gamble

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Okay, Local Knowledge isn't really a piece of gear, but you do need to really know the area in which you live. This is true for both surviving a disaster and in everyday life. It is about more than just knowing the roads. 

You need to know where the bad neighborhoods and high crime areas are, and how to avoid them. What about areas that may be dangerous because of industrial pollutants in the air or water?  Even small towns and rural areas have neighborhoods and places you want to avoid if at all possible. 

Is there a nearby farmers' market? Or maybe nearby farmers who are willing to sell there produce, eggs, honey, milk, and even meat directly to the general public? 

Are there salvage stores, thrift stores, or flea markets in your area? Locally owned hardware stores? Do you know where the locally owned gun stores in your area are? 

You also need to know people. Do you know an honest mechanic? A good and dependable plumber? An electrician? A general handyman? A babysitter you can trust with your kids?

Do you really know your neighbors? Your co-workers? Your fellow church members? 

Do you know your local elected officials? Do you know what their plans are for your city? Do you follow the local news, or maybe listen to a local talk radio show? 

Get to really know you area and its people. And most importantly, build a network of people you trust, and who have reason to trust you.

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Survival Gear: Maps. Especially Local Maps.

By Tim Gamble

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In a crisis, as well as in everyday life, you need to know your way around, and out of, your city or area. Please realize that GPS and Google Maps might not be available in a disaster. In fact, the more serious and dangerous the disaster, the less likely that electronic maps will be working. You need physical copies. A good road atlas is a must, along with fold-out maps of your state, county, and city. Not just where you are currently living, but also for your bug-out areas.

Not just road maps, but also maps showing rail lines, greenways, and hiking trails in your area of operation. If you ever have to bug-out on foot, abandoned train tracks is likely your best option, instead of trying to hike along congested and dangerous roadways. 

A road atlas is easy to find (Amazon link), as are state road maps (Amazon link) but fold-out maps of your local area can be difficult to find, especially if you live in a out-of-the-way or low population area. You can try your luck on Amazon, or you can try local book stores, service stations, and your local chamber of commerce, tourism board or government offices. 

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Survival Gear: Electrical Key

By Tim Gamble

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Continuing on with my Survival Gear series, today's article regards the Electrical Key (aka control panel key). Electrical keys look similar to water keys, except they open up most electrical cabinets and control panels, gas and water meters and shut-off systems, train, bus, and subway windows and doors, elevator control panels, and so forth. Any of these could be very useful to access in certain types of disaster situations, especially in urban settings. 

There are many different ones available (some with more "key" types than others), but the Knipex Tools LP - 1101 is the most versatile that I have found. A good item for your survival kit, bug-out bag and get home bag.

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Survival Gear: Personal Water Filter.

By Tim Gamble

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As I stated in yesterday's survival gear article, water is key in any survival situation, including day-to-day survival during "normal" times. But it needs to be clean water. A personal water filter is something you should have in you bug-out bag and in your get-home bag or car kit. There are many different ones available to choose from, so pick one that suits your needs and lifestyle.

Over the years, I have used many different personal water filters. So far, they all seem to work just fine. I've never had one fail. Among those I've tried and liked are the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter, the Membrane Solutions Straw Water Filter, and the Emergency Survival Water Straws. 

Personal water filters aren't just a must for survival and emergency preparedness, but are also useful for travel, hiking, camping, biking, and everyday use. Get several for each member of your family, tribe, or group.

A larger capacity water filter for the home is also a must, of course, but I will discuss those in a future Survival Gear article. 

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