It was widely believed that the world would come to an end on December 21, 2012 because it was the end-date on the Mayan calendar. Comet Elenin and Comet ISON were also supposed to be ELE’s (Extinction Level Event) in 2012 and 2014, respectively, but both ended up harmlessly passing Earth causing little more than panic among true believers.
The truth is that none of us know when or how the world will “come to an end.” But knowing you always have the basics for human survival will put your mind at some ease in times of complete uncertainty. These four items should be owned by anyone serious about surviving in a post-apocalyptic world.
Swedish Firesteel
A meteorite striking Earth anywhere will cause nuclear winter in much the same way nuclear bombs would. That basically means you’re going to freeze to death whether you live in the deserts of Nevada or the tundra in northern Canada. But the Swedish Firesteel will at least give you a fighting chance of survival.
These nifty little gadgets are the size of a typical house key and weigh about 50 grams, but they pack a helluva punch, producing a 5,000 degree spark in any altitude and any weather. They were originally developed by the Swedish military for soldiers to start fires in the coldest, toughest conditions imaginable. The International Survival Instructors Association gave the Firesteel its stamp of approval, particularly because it lasts for 12,000 strikes. The best part is that a Firesteel can be had for under $20.
Joos Solar Charger
Who knows how long cellular phone and Wi-Fi service will be available in a post-apocalyptic world, but if your devices have no “Joos,” the point is moot.
The Joos Solar Orange Portable Charger will give your smartphone enough juice for two hours of talk time after one hour in direct sun light. It also charges tablets, MP3 players and other portable devices. The internal battery will hold a charge for months at a time, so the energy can be harnessed and used at a later date. It weighs less than two pounds, is waterproof, and takes up little space in your backpack.
It does cost about $150, but is well worth it.
Water Desalinator
Humans can survive only 72 hours or so without water, and even less than that if you’re in hot weather. Though 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is water, 96 percent of that vital element is salt water in the oceans. That makes a water desalinator vital, especially for those who have chosen to bug-out on their boats.
Several companies make machines that remove salt from water, but they cost well over $1,000. The alternatives are portable, inflatable solar stills. Aquamate and BCB International both make compact stills that can be folded down to fit in a back pack. They can produce upwards of four pints of drinkable water per day, which is enough to save your life in a pinch. They use the power of the sun to distill almost any liquid, including urine.
These can be had for right around $200.
Satellite Phone Technology
The first thing government is likely to shut off in the event of full implementation of police state policies is cellular phone service and the internet. Satellite phones can not only get reception almost anywhere on the planet, but use the same technology the military uses. The government isn’t going to cut communications with their military, thus the service should remain active longer than regular cell service. You may not immediately need any of these items, but having them on standby will give you an advantage when doomsday actually happens.
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