Preparing now means that when it comes time to use the tools you’ve invested in, your focus can be on the important tasks of the moment. If you wait until trouble arises, you won’t have the time-or clarity of mind-to accomplish everything you’ll need to do in the limited time you’ll have to make decisions and take action.
Gear choices should be researched, and product purchases should be tested and used to gain experience with them before you need them for survival. Here are some shelter gear choices we think you might like.
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