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Post by jimjones on Oct 26, 2016 20:37:53 GMT 10
I have been thinking about all the "lone wolf" kind of people and wonder just how long they would survive before burn out occurred After becoming a member of a couple of prepper forums and then a prepper group I came to see that a lone wolf would not have the time nor the energy to sustain long term survival And that's without factoring in a defensive plan for multiple attackers So my argument here your honour is a lone wolf would not be a viable option Excluding a mass pandemic wiping out 99% of population then you could probably just stroll along using all other items left behind Probably a pointless post but hey i think it depends on your circumstances, if you have a wife and children post shtf and i think you are more of a target, more mouths to feed, more safety concerns. but a lone wolf with correct training no group or family to worry about can and will do better in a world with lawlessness. i can live in dirt and be happy as larry for a long time and can function as a military person for a long long time, now having others would be nice for a chat and maybe some comforts, but if the whole world has turned to rubbish and there are marauders out there, people killing others i think being alone and only myself and my dog to worry about will have way better chance to survive, maybe post shtf down the track when things have settled somewhat than yeah being with others would be great, but the initial period just after shtf being alone is my prefered way, or a small group of others that have combat backgrounds, would hate to hang with a bunch of lawyers clean cut types and their housewives types that feel all sad and hungry all the time, end of the day i know i dont need any one but me to survive, and saying what if you break a leg, is an excuse. i never broke a leg whilst being active overseas, being shot at and lack of resources cold nights out with no fire due to safety reasons was more of a worry than breakin a leg or 2.
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Post by Peter on Oct 26, 2016 22:13:48 GMT 10
jimjones, I think you have it. There are so many variables: the type of S that HTF, the individual's relational situation, the location & associated population, the individual's background, etc. All of these things make a tremendous difference. There are hypotheticals to cover every possible scenario, but all we can do is prepare for the worst WITHIN our current (or potential) situation. I'm beginning to rethink my definition of preparedness to include a side-note on the importance of variables.
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Post by grumble on Nov 1, 2016 19:51:42 GMT 10
The concept of lone wolf vs a group is a operational quandary that has been discussed and argued and rehashed and rehashed just as much as AR vs AK , 5.56X45 vs 7.62x39 or .308 vs 5.56
The key thing is I don't think it really matters you either survive or you don't sh*t happens to everyone even well trained and skilled people A bumbling fool could end up living longer then a skilled bushman it only takes one thing you cant come back from for it to be game over
In my time of working in remote places and working in heavy industry I have seen plenty of random events mess up people that you would never of thought could have it happen to
Hell I seen a old ringer get thrown from his well trained horse and break his neck simply cause who the hell knows the horse went stupid pig rooted and tossed him on his neck
once when I was kicking back in base camp getting ready to turn in for the night I put my hand on a scorpion it didn't kill me but it wasn't nice either
My point is it doesn't matter who you are or how good you think you are even if you are some kind of super survivalist the grim reaper will still have the final say
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Post by clearview on Nov 2, 2016 0:19:26 GMT 10
I'm am prepping as a lone wolf but I want to meet others who might like to join me and my family at my location (Midwest, WA) should it all splatter on the fan. I would think it would be a case of more hands sharing the work making it easier for all. Plus a bigger range of skills to turn to whatever the need is, food prep, hunting, gardening, wood chopping, garden watering, etc etc. I'm am working on distance from big centres providing some security. I'd love to put in a bunker, but that's a way down the track
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Post by familyprepper on Nov 2, 2016 12:46:25 GMT 10
Clearview if you have family members your not a lone wolf your a group lol When I meant lone wolf I meant single person But I do get what you mean as a lone wolf pack maybe
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Post by blueshoes on Nov 2, 2016 15:59:31 GMT 10
I'm watching this thread with morbid fascination - if the S really does hit the proverbial, and the only people to survive are guys and a couple of army females, there will be massive depopulation in a very short time frame... with minimal chances of recovery.
Lone wolfs are ok and can survive a long time, but I can't see there being a future in it for humanity. I think if something major happens, the loners will be around but it's those who have worked out how to build community and trade who will rebuild the future
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Post by Ammo9 on Nov 2, 2016 16:30:00 GMT 10
Have enough food to feed everyone who knows you prep.
Enough tools to equip the ones you trust.
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Post by shinester on Nov 2, 2016 18:08:11 GMT 10
Austemp - yes, I do in both cases, you know I do ha ha.
I do agree with that. I have varying depths, if things really are that bad [and I doubt that they would be] then sure, I'd go hide somewhere for months, if I could. If not, I'd much rather have some level of community, it has always worked better through history to do so.
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Post by gasman on Nov 2, 2016 18:34:49 GMT 10
Have enough food to feed everyone who knows you prep. Enough tools to equip the ones you trust. Trouble is friends who know I prep have families and friends and people who have stayed at our holiday cottage Bit worried about how many- just everyone has to pull there Weight---- no welfare in this necknofvthe woods post shtf!!!!!
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Post by Ammo9 on Nov 2, 2016 19:26:00 GMT 10
I think they were implying they're tougher than the average.
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Post by Ammo9 on Nov 2, 2016 19:52:16 GMT 10
I know your daughter is ex army so I'm not going to share what my experience has been... (steps away slowly)
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Post by Nighthawk on Nov 2, 2016 21:54:38 GMT 10
Have enough food to feed everyone who knows you prep. Enough tools to equip the ones you trust. This is pretty much the approach my buddy and I have. We both have families and aim to have enough to feed, arm and equip our own two crews and one or two other families who know they are welcome to hunker down with us should the need arise.
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Post by blueshoes on Nov 2, 2016 21:58:42 GMT 10
To clarify on "army females" I just meant most of us females aren't trained to the level of toughness and outdoor skills army girls are. And I would guess generally there are more guys who are army trained than girls but I could well be wrong about that.
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