MegamanX 65 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Me? Long range rifle users. You could be setting up camp with your team when some guys a half mile away or so take you out and take all your stuff. I don't want to ever have a excuse like "I never saw it coming." 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XXXSilverXXX 11 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 No toilet paper.... 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salt1219 176 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 i fear running out of zombies 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 I'll 2nd on the TP and add NO ICE, if all you have is hot beer what's the point in being alive, hot beer may be what causes zombies. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Cold showers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 No internet....................not! .... if all you have is hot beer what's the point in being alive, hot beer may be what causes zombies. That's all they drank in the Nam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Realizing the keys to the ammo lockers are in your other pants. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 ^ Oh, that would suck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 No internet....................not! .... if all you have is hot beer what's the point in being alive, hot beer may be what causes zombies. That's all they drank in the Nam. you mean the protest was about hot draft beer? now it all makes sense, even the part about going to Canada they've got good cold beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 1,646 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 A toothache or infection with no way to treat it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Tooth infection no way to treat it? Ever seen castaway? Also could you talk to your dr find out the antibiotics with the longest shelf life and see if they would prescribe you them to stock pile? Edited June 20, 2013 by Ak Monty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 No toilet paper.... . . . . . . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LuPiN8oR 333 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Depends on the scenario for me. If its an emp while im @ work, itd be having to travel 75 miles back to my wife and house with no operational vehicle. If it were a zombie outbreak of sorts while at work, itd be being unarmed aside from my machete and axe with limited provisions(cant have firearms in company vehicle). Being home makes all the difference for me. If it were a nuke in close enough proximity id be screwed anyway, an economic collapse will more than likely be a slow enough buildup to it to take some preliminary action to counter it...so yeah. Biggest fear is that shtf while im at work and hindering the ability to get home fast and hunker down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Me? Long range rifle users. You could be setting up camp with your team when some guys a half mile away or so take you out and take all your stuff. I don't want to ever have a excuse like "I never saw it coming." One, become a long range rifle user yourself.Two, learn some field craft to make yourself less of a longer range target. I fear the warm beer thing too. Did that already in Iraq, not so refreshing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 1,646 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Yeah I saw castaway. And I've also recently had some serious tooth issues. Pulling your own tooth or knocking it out seems pretty easy on film, not so easy in real life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Photoguy 202 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) family members betraying me for crumbs or silver, or, worse yet, a false sense of security, and lack of toilet paper. Edited June 20, 2013 by Photoguy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 I'd say severe illness or injury. With no medical services, personal "health-care" may be the most difficult part of Self-sufficiency. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Being betrayed by people I thought I could trust. Dont put all your eggs into one basket. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Odd Man Out 1,283 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 STARBUCKS IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Me? Long range rifle users. You could be setting up camp with your team when some guys a half mile away or so take you out and take all your stuff. I don't want to ever have a excuse like "I never saw it coming." One, become a long range rifle user yourself.Two, learn some field craft to make yourself less of a longer range target. I fear the warm beer thing too. Did that already in Iraq, not so refreshing. I'll have to second this. Or just set up shop in a location that will provide you with natural cover if you can. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LuPiN8oR 333 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Agreed capn' im a fan of these mountains lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
misterT 174 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 The need for non existant medical help ,more people would die from pneumonia and bronchitits or running out of their presicrtion drugs than anything else! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breid1970 327 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 1. The long range rifle scenario is tough. Unless your running patrols constantly and stick to cover 100% of the time it nearly pointless. Your far better off not giving long range shooters a reason to come looking for you. Keep a low profile. Harden your defenses without screaming "Hey i got stuff you need come and get it!" Be prepared to deal with the long range threat when it happens. Playing the role of the turtle is nice, but you have to be ready to act accordingly. 2. Medicine. Believe it or not many of the pharmaceuticals that we humans use, are no different and far cheaper, then the drugs we give our pets for the same problems. And they dont require getting a prescription. You can order them on line, vacuum seal them and store them in a cool, dry, dark place for future use. Also, there are tons of natural plants that have anti-biotic properties that you can grow or gather yourself. As for the pharmaceuticals just learn what the corresponding names are in pet lingo as compared to human ones. This is one site your can use. http://www.calvetsupply.com/. Some naturals are Garlic, Echinacea, Manuka Honey.3. Zombies- Not even wasting my time on this one. 4. if you want colder beverages then I suggest digging yourself a chill hole. Its like natures freezer. Kind of. i learned valuable lessons from Katrina. It was a nightmare and I hope I don't have to go though it again, but if it does happen, I am far better prepared now then I was then. The most important resource you will have will be a network of like minded people you can count on. Other then that, its just natural prepping ie...water filter, first aid supplies, foods that last a long time like spam, rice, pasta, and canned goods. Yes, you should all know how to can foods. The start up is pricey, but it pays for itself. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 foot infection.... hurts so bad you want to shoot it off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighPlainsDrifter 466 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 The biggest threat will come from other people wanting what you have. Civility will cease when people and their children start going hungry. All bets are off after 3 days from a mass incident. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mostholycerebus 415 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 My neighbors calling the cops on 'the gun guy' and me having everything confiscated by police ala Katrina, right before I really need the stuff. Luckily my neighbors are pretty cool, but you never know what idiots will do under stress. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Agreed capn' im a fan of these mountains lol. Definitely. Lol. Your lucky to see 50yds in the spring and summer. Winter and fall are a bit different but there won't be much long range sharpshooting going on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LuPiN8oR 333 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Agreed capn' im a fan of these mountains lol. Definitely. Lol. Your lucky to see 50yds in the spring and summer. Winter and fall are a bit different but there won't be much long range sharpshooting going on. Plus, we can keep our beer cold in a shady stream! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Out of control/corrupt Police or officials. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Catastrophically broken bones. A friend of mine broke his tibia in high school during a soccer game. Completely broken in half, bone protruding through the skin. Required steel plate and screws galore, many months of immobility. No modern-day medicine in a situation like that? Forget it. It's why I cringe whenever I see some sort of action/post-apocalyptic movie where characters jump from high structures/fences. Fuck that. Don't you have rope? Edited June 20, 2013 by mancat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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