Christopher Nyerges offers an interesting comparison to the first group shown on Doomsday Preppers. Instead of their intensely location centered strategy – Chris goes for a preparation method focused around the bug out, being set for a practically indefinite bug out in case he finds the need. He is just like a prepper version of Wandering Bear, able to use the plant life around him to sustain and also perform first aid functions.

1. Earth quake in CA

The San Andreas fault line is the most effective geographical faults in North America and many people are in the impression that LA and the vicinity is living on borrowed time. Though the end of the show details the chances of a significant (8.0+) quake happening in another 3 decades as a \’small\’ 3%, anyone living in the location may confirm that earthquakes are a concern that makes it into daily life. The rising population of the location will only complicate things even more.

2. Human threat

With more people shifting to the cities, LA is posting growth rates the double the regular of the past decade. Nyerges is smart to be frightened of the outcomes of the human element. With increased people in a particular location, resources may be in increased demand in case there is a disaster. It\’s simple economic theory.

The show gave the impression that Nyerges wants to walk the reservoirs as a metropolitan survivor but my feeling is that he plans to bug out to the surrounding area. It could be a wise plan for anybody in a city of that size.

3. Customizing bug out bag

Chris discusses the need to create a custom-made bug out bag, which flies in the face of numerous internet vendors attempting to sell all-in-ones. Each individual strategy for survival differs, and various needs need different equipment. I liked his series of knives, the makers made it appear like it was ridiculous however for somebody who wants to forage, there could be nothing more suitable. Chopping willow trees all day long can easily dull a sharp edge.

4. Foraging for plants

As for this topic, I was extremely amazed by Chris\’s knowledge of the local flora. I feel it is well worth it for everybody to understand what plants are edible in the region they live in and decide to compose a few articles about this in the near future. The ability to gather plants provides a good quantity of nutrients, fiber and a decent supply of calories.

To supplement this, Chris has an incredibly useful technique of bringing salad dressing with him in the bug out bag. While many people choose carbohydrate based rations in their BOB kits, salad dressing is a fat based source of calories. As an energy supply, fat can be a better supply of calories. On a gram to gram basis, fat consists of over double the calories, 9 per gram as compared to 4 for carbs. Moreover, fat is a gradual burning energy supply and does not boost blood sugar or produce a spike. Diets based on fats instead of carbohydrates are also well-known in fitness communities to spare muscle tissues while going on a fast.

5. Aspirin from willow salicylic acid

Definitely not much to state here except for the reality that it was really great. A lot of our medications are derived from nature in one way or the other so going directly to the origin is fantastic in a survival scenario. Local people all over the world still rely upon herbal cures to remain balanced.

6. Bowdrills: starting fires

The show in short revealed Chris using a hand drill to generate a fire. A few years ago my brother and I attempted to build a bowdrill to start a fire and yes it took several hours before it worked. Bowdrills involve a bow instead of hands, that I would recommend unless your hands are actually made out of shoe leather. A fairly easy piece of paracord creates a fantastic bow string, you should have a few in your bug out bag anyways.

For anybody interested there is a science in selecting the appropriate kind of wood.

7. No guns or bugout location

The show\’s survival expert recommended that Chris needed to have a bug out location and could quite possibly stand to pick up several guns. I am uncertain if I agree with the first point, Nyerges can most likely survive forever in the Californian weather conditions. Furthermore, if he can make aspirin from trees I think he?ll be able to make a wiki up if he wants to. As for guns, it will definitely be advantageous in the get away from the city but may even present an issue if he had to discharge. No matter what, it\’s far better to possess a gun and not use it.