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Local Emergencies

http://survivalthreads.com/topic/134-local-emergencies-near-you/

Rescured POW Jessical Lynch

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/07/26/rescued-pow-jessica-lynch-i-feel-very-blessed.html

75K Reward to catch pilot of drone

http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/california-officials-offer-75k-bounty-drones-n401021

Topic:

Every Day Carry

You should have a well-thought-out EDC on hand at all times.

You have a choice: Do I cower in fear or will I be ready to take on anything life throws at me?!

Your Every Day Carry is Extremely Important

This is the minimum amount of gear that you will keep on you at all times.

This gear provides you with a way to handle most common scenarios.

With an EDC, you get an easy-to carry, every day survival kit.

The Theory Behind an Every Day Carry List is to Think Ahead and Be Prepared

First, you have to consider what your basic survival needs are.

Then, based on those needs, decide how to meet those needs with something simple and small.

Then, based on your options, you have to decide to carry it EVERY DAY or not.

To meet your every-day needs, you first have to know what they are.

Water

Food

Shelter

Fire/Energy/Heat

Security

Health and Sanitation

Your EDC Should NOT Be the Size of a Buick.

It should be compact.

It needs to have just the essential items.

You need to use your brain when choosing what to put in it.

Get or Make a compact carrier for your tin.

EDCs are NOT designed for long-term survival.

These EDC Container Ideas are Cheap and Effective

Altoids Tin, there is an unmarked version.

Stainless Steel “freezer Container” From a Dollar Store (usually Poly Lids)

Your Wallet (Already on you, use it)

Outdoor Waterproof Survival Boxes

A basic Lock and Lock Container

Stainless Water Bottles