Those that recommended 'One Second After'

[mcantar18c]

I just finished the book thanks to the recommendations in this post. A lot of good thoughts and I enjoyed the book overall especially the points about social unrest.

Some of us like to think that we can hide out and ride anything out by ourselves but most likely there will need to be a lot of cooperation to protect against factions with other priorities.

I wonder if an EMP would be so completely effective. Some of the reading I have done indicate many devices, such as cars, may survive an EMP.

I'd like to think I could get by fine on my own, and I'm sure many others with the experience and/or training could as well. Self sustainment in the wilderness isn't that difficult if you know what you're doing and have a little (un)common sense. The biggest challenge would come from the 2 legged threats IMO.

[DFBrews]

I'd like to think I could get by fine on my own, and I'm sure many others with the experience and/or training could as well. Self sustainment in the wilderness isn't that difficult if you know what you're doing and have a little (un)common sense. The biggest challenge would come from the 2 legged threats IMO.

Got spare electrical parts for that stroker there Mason?

[mcantar18c]

Got spare electrical parts for that stroker there Mason?

Nope, no need to. I recently acquired an old POS BMW (the kind those tools like to use for rally racing) that will work to get me as far as I can and if/when I have to ditch it for some reason (out of fuel or otherwise disabled, road block, whatever) I certainly won't miss it.
I keep my BOB ready to go, and I pack differently than some folks here so its pretty lightweight... light enough that I can, and have, carry it over very long distances. Its also pretty compact, which is nice.
As for experience, I worked as a trail guide for a while and am more familiar with more parts of the Rockies than I am in downtown Denver. I've covered the Colorado Trail down and back with a pack very similar to my BOB, which is why I'm confident about my gear and ability.
So, I should be fine

Also, I only have to worry about this for another 3 months. After that I will be in Uncle Sam's possession and at the disposal of the Army.

[DFBrews]

Nope, no need to. I recently acquired an old POS BMW (the kind those tools like to use for rally racing) that will work to get me as far as I can and if/when I have to ditch it for some reason (out of fuel or otherwise disabled, road block, whatever) I certainly won't miss it.
I keep my BOB ready to go, and I pack differently than some folks here so its pretty lightweight... light enough that I can, and have, carry it over very long distances. Its also pretty compact, which is nice.
As for experience, I worked as a trail guide for a while and am more familiar with more parts of the Rockies than I am in downtown Denver. I've covered the Colorado Trail down and back with a pack very similar to my BOB, which is why I'm confident about my gear and ability.
So, I should be fine

Also, I only have to worry about this for another 3 months. After that I will be in Uncle Sam's possession and at the disposal of the Army.

I have parts and I will give it a good home...

[mcantar18c]

I have parts and I will give it a good home...

Its all yours bud.
Seriously, its for sale

[Irving]

I'd like to think I could get by fine on my own, and I'm sure many others with the experience and/or training could as well. Self sustainment in the wilderness isn't that difficult if you know what you're doing and have a little (un)common sense. The biggest challenge would come from the 2 legged threats IMO.

Sure it's not that difficult, when no one else is doing it. But what about when EVERYONE else is doing it at the same time? Just like the difference between shopping at Walmart on a Wednesday morning and shopping at Walmart 16 hours after an earth quake.

[mcantar18c]

Sure it's not that difficult, when no one else is doing it. But what about when EVERYONE else is doing it at the same time? Just like the difference between shopping at Walmart on a Wednesday morning and shopping at Walmart 16 hours after an earth quake.

That's why I said the biggest concern will be dealing with two-legged threats. Its much easier to E/E with just you, rather than with an untrained group or in a known position.

[Irving]

I'm not talking about just being by yourself, I mean when every other dummy is out trying to do the same thing. Kind of like camping on Memorial Day Weekend. Just something to think about. The more remote the better, except for the getting there part.

I wish I had land with a cave on it.

[mcantar18c]

I'm not talking about just being by yourself, I mean when every other dummy is out trying to do the same thing. Kind of like camping on Memorial Day Weekend. Just something to think about. The more remote the better, except for the getting there part.

I wish I had land with a cave on it.

I know what you're saying. What I'm getting at is that a lone individual with the proper know-how can travel light and fast, E/E well, and self-sustain without much trouble.
Once you get away from the main travel routes, which is pretty easy on foot (ditch the car on 258, hump a few miles away perpendicular to the highway and then get back on your bearing) and avoid the paths of least resistance when possible, I imagine human contact would be few and far between and easily avoided if you can spot them first.
Your average idiot in this day and age will not have much experience on land nav, surviving off the land, etc. and most likely wouldn't last long. Every other dummy might go out and try to do the same thing, but I doubt many will actually be successful.