#modern survival

[ivygorgon]

Ivy's Survive the Apocalypse list.

If you're following the news, you're scared. Or you should be. Things are getting worse, not better. And they wont stop with the most marginalized of us; if you're not rich, you're nothing to them except labor.

I've been worried about current events, world news, and continental politics for a while now; at least 1 year. That's when I started packing my Go-Bags. It occurs to me now that my skills as a veteran would be useful for other LGBTQIAS2+, so I've decided to tell you what I deemed necessary in an emergency Bug Out Bag. See below.

(For the love of the Gods, please let this one get tumblr famous!!)

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🪖 packing

🐓 Person 1 1️⃣ Durable bag (Huge ruck) 2️⃣ Hygiene bag (Tooth brush, soap, etc) 3️⃣ IFAK x2 (combat trauma & first aid, tampons for bullet wounds or deep wounds, Feminine pads for shallow cuts) 1 on person, 1 in ruck 4️⃣ Tactical vest (plate carrier) 5️⃣ Critical doc folder (Birth certificate, SSN, etc) 6️⃣ Cash 7️⃣ Camelbak (store hiking gear inside.) 8️⃣ Foraging pack (napsack, something to hold berries and roots) 9️⃣ Weapon cleaning kit (Oil, brushes, whipes, Q tips, etc) 0️⃣ Gasmask 🎒 Tarp 🎒 Excavation-tool 🎒 hatchet 🎒 multi-tool 🎒 Rope 🎒 Cordage 🎒 Knife 🎒 Whetstone 🎒 Primary weapon (Crossbow) 🎒 Secondary weapon (slingshot) 🎒 Tertiary weapon 🎒 Primary ammo (DIY/Bolts) 🎒 Secondary ammo (bearings) 🎒 Tertiary ammo 🎒 Bear spray or taser 🎒 Flashlight with red filter 🎒 Flashlight batteries 🎒 Hand crank power bank 🎒 Glowsticks 🎒 Knee & arm pads 🎒 Eye black ❄️ Sleeping bag (winter) ❄️ Emergency blanket ❄️ 2 under shirts ❄️ 2 tops ❄️ 2 underpants ❄️ 2 pants ❄️ 2 pair socks ❄️ 2 pair nylon under socks (Put on under socks to reduce blisters) ❄️ 1 poncho ❄️ 1 silky set (Thin inner layer) ❄️ 1 waffle set (Thick inner layer) ❄️ 1 cold weather top ❄️ 1 cold gloves ❄️ 1 cold hat ❄️ 1 gator neck (Scarf) 🔥 Tinder + waterproof bag 🔥 Waterproof matches 🔥 Magnesium striker 🔥 Focusing lens 🔥 Lighter 🔥 Road flares 💦 Water bottle or canteen 💦 Water filter system 💦 Water purification tablets 💦 Camelbak >7️⃣ 🐟 Fishing kit 🐟 Snares 🐟 Rations (2 days) 🐟 Mess kit 🐟 Seeds 🐟 Local foraging guides (ei: field guides) 🧭 Compass 🧭 Maps 🎙️ Radio 🎙️ Radio batteries 🎙️ 2-way radio 🎙️ 2-way radio batteries 🎙️ Notebook 🎙️ Writing implements 🎙️ Signal mirror ⛑️ Prescription drugs (90 day supply) ⛑️ Sewing kit

⚔️ Person 2 1️⃣ Durable bag (Huge ruck) 2️⃣ Hygiene bag 3️⃣ Tactical vest (plate carrier, tampons for bullet wounds or deep wounds) 4️⃣ IFAK (high trauma) 5️⃣ Critical doc folder () 6️⃣ Cash 7️⃣ Camelbak 8️⃣ Foraging pack () 9️⃣ Weapon cleaning kit 0️⃣ Gasmask 🎒 Tarp 🎒 E-tool 🎒 hatchet 🎒 multi-tool 🎒 Rope 🎒 Cordage 🎒 Knife 🎒 Whetstone 🎒 Primary weapon 🎒 Secondary weapon 🎒 Tertiary weapon 🎒 Primary ammo 🎒 Secondary ammo 🎒 Tertiary ammo 🎒 Bear spray or taser 🎒 Flashlight with red filter 🎒 Flashlight batteries 🎒 Hand crank power bank 🎒 Glowsticks 🎒 Knee & arm pads 🎒 Eye black ❄️ Sleeping bag (winter) ❄️ Emergency blanket ❄️ 2 under shirts ❄️ 2 tops ❄️ 2 underpants ❄️ 2 pants ❄️ 2 pair socks 🔥 Tinder + waterproof bag 🔥 Waterproof matches 🔥 Magnesium striker 🔥 Focusing lens 🔥 Lighter 🔥 Road flares 💦 Water bottle or canteen 💦 Water filter system 💦 Water purification tablets 💦 Camelbak >7️⃣ 🐟 Fishing kit 🐟 Snares 🐟 Rations (2 days) 🐟 Mess kit 🐟 Seeds 🐟 Local foraging guides (ei: field guides) 🧭 Compass 🧭 Maps 🎙️ Radio 🎙️ Radio batteries 🎙️ 2-way radio 🎙️ 2-way radio batteries 🎙️ Notebook 🎙️ Writing implements 🎙️ Signal mirror ⛑️ Prescription drugs (90 day supply) ⛑️ Sewing kit

🦸 Child 1️⃣ Durable bag (Medium duffle) 2️⃣ Hygiene bag 3️⃣ Tactical vest (ranger vest) 4️⃣ IFAK (first aid, tampons for bullet wounds or deep wounds) 5️⃣ Critical doc folder () 6️⃣ Cash 7️⃣ Camelbak 8️⃣ Foraging pack 9️⃣ Weapon cleaning kit 0️⃣ Gasmask 🎒 E-tool 🎒 multi-tool 🎒 Rope 🎒 Cordage 🎒 Whetstone 🎒 Flashlight with red filter 🎒 Flashlight batteries 🎒 Hand crank power bank 🎒 Glowsticks 🎒 Knee & arm pads 🎒 Eye black ❄️ Sleeping bag (winter) ❄️ Emergency blanket ❄️ 2 under shirts ❄️ 2 tops ❄️ 2 underpants ❄️ 2 pants ❄️ 2 pair socks 🔥 Tinder + waterproof bag 🔥 Waterproof matches 🔥 Magnesium striker 🔥 Focusing lens 🔥 Lighter 🔥 Road flares 💦 Water bottle or canteen 💦 Water filter system 💦 Water purification tablets 💦 Camelbak >7️⃣ 🐟 Rations (2 days) 🐟 Mess kit 🐟 Seeds 🐟 Local foraging guides (ei: field guides) 🧭 Compass 🧭 Maps 🎙️ Radio 🎙️ Radio batteries 🎙️ 2-way radio 🎙️ 2-way radio batteries 🎙️ Notebook 🎙️ Writing implements 🎙️ Signal mirror ⛑️ Prescription drugs (90 day supply) ⛑️ Sewing kit

👤 Spare adult 1️⃣ Durable bag (Huge duffle) 2️⃣ Hygiene bag 3️⃣ Tactical vest (flick) 4️⃣ IFAK (high trauma, tampons for bullet wounds or deep wounds) 5️⃣ Critical doc folder () 6️⃣ Cash 7️⃣ Assault camelbak 8️⃣ Foraging pack (black napsack) 9️⃣ Weapon cleaning kit 0️⃣ Gasmask 🎒 Extras ❄️ Extras 🔥 Extras 💦 Extras 🐟 Extras 🧭 Compass 🧭 Maps 🎙️ Extras ⛑️ Sewing kit

🐕 Dog 1️⃣ Durable bag (harness + saddle bags) 2️⃣ Hygiene bag (tiny) 3️⃣ Tactical vest + leash 4️⃣ IFAK (small, tampons for bullet wounds or deep wounds) 5️⃣ Critical doc folder () 6️⃣ Cash

😺 Cat 1️⃣ Durable bag (Carrier) 2️⃣ Hygiene bag (tiny) 3️⃣ Tactical vest + leash 4️⃣ IFAK (tiny, tampons for bullet wounds or deep wounds) 5️⃣ Critical doc folder () 6️⃣ Cash

🛻 Vehical + spares 1️⃣ Durable bag (Huge duffle) 2️⃣ Hygiene bag (large) 3️⃣ Tactical vest 4️⃣ IFAK (high trauma, tampons for bullet wounds or deep wounds, feminine pads for shallow cuts.) 5️⃣ Critical doc folder () 6️⃣ Cash 7️⃣ Camlbak + water 8️⃣ Foraging pack 9️⃣ Weapon cleaning kit 0️⃣ Gasmask 🏕️ Waterproof survival tent 🎒 E-tool 🎒 hatchet 🎒 multi-tool 🎒 Rope 🎒 Cordage 🎒 Knife 🎒 Whetstone 🎒 Primary ammo 🎒 Secondary ammo 🎒 Tertiary ammo 🎒 Bear spray or taser 🎒 Flashlight with red filter 🎒 Flashlight batteries 🎒 Hand crank power bank 🎒 Glowsticks 🎒 Knee & arm pads 🎒 Eye black ❄️ Sleeping bag (winter) ❄️ Emergency blanket ❄️ 2 under shirts ❄️ 2 tops ❄️ 2 underpants ❄️ 2 pants ❄️ 2 pair socks 🔥 Tinder + waterproof bag 🔥 Waterproof matches 🔥 Magnesium striker 🔥 Focusing lens 🔥 Lighter 🔥 Road flares 💦 Water bottle or canteen 💦 Water filter system 💦 Water purification tablets 💦 Camelbak >7️⃣ 🐟 Fishing kit 🐟 Snares 🐟 Rations (2 days) 🐟 Mess kit 🐟 Seeds 🐟 Local foraging guides (ei: field guides) 🧭 Compass 🧭 Maps 🎙️ Radio 🎙️ Radio batteries 🎙️ 2-way radio 🎙️ 2-way radio batteries 🎙️ Notebook 🎙️ Writing implements 🎙️ Signal mirror ⛑️ Sewing kit

🃏 1 toy per 1️⃣ Durable bag (Deck of cards, gameboy, etc)

Next, you're going to want something to help lug all your gear. I present to you: The Monowalker!

It's not hard to build one out of pallets and a wheelbarrow wheel. Just use two long 1x1s to run from your hands to the wheel in a triangle, screw some spacers along the way back, and put an axle through the point of the v. If someone wants pictures I can get them. I am opening up my asks for this purpose.

[hater-era]

in all timelines, in all possibilities, only you

[skyrigel]

Simon who's known for his dry sarcasm and bland remarks, it doesn't matter what one says to him. It's his natural instinct at this point — to jab back or give a solid burn.

So it happened like this, he was injured after one of the mission, minor wounds, one misplaced bone from wrong landing, but it was the hollow eyed look, the roughed up and neglected state that made you double take over the lieutenant.

“Oh god,” you muttered under your breath, pressing the syringe up in air to check its ejection, “You look terrible !”

The last part was directed on him. Simon whose eyes were pinned on your back moved ever so slightly when you turned around.

“So do you.” He said like the words were placed on his mouth tip and were uttered as soon as his lips parted.

The statement wasn't wrong entirely, there has been shortage on staff and so it's only you and a handful of other nurses over the double hour shifts.

You glanced back at him, regarding, and assessed the minor wounds and some of which were not at all minor whatever the Lieutenant Riley had insisted on to the poor Doctor who was very happy leave him at that and assign the rest to you, a count of stiches and tablets and x-ray sheet rolled through your mind, unaware of the way Simon was biting his lips and looking very alerted. Like he was practicing something in his head.

“I didn't mean it.” He said quietly.

“mmm” You sat beside him, looking for the certain nerve and angling the syringe carefully over the pale wrist.

“I didn't mean it,” Simon said again, all hesitancy gone now replaced with a blazing edge, dragging his gaze along with you.

You could've laughed upon the urgency he said it with, the desperation came off in supersonic waves.

“I know, Simon.” You smiled kindly to his sincerest eyes. The sharp tip penetrating under his skin and emptying transparent vitals into his body.

“I think yer very gorgeous.” He blurted out and was torn between looking away or never letting go, at last he lowered his eyes where you applied little pressure oved his hand to redirect the circulation.

You pressed the gauze with eyes only on him, a sweet shy smile blooming across your exhausted face. “alright, rest now.”

And he did just as he was told. Probably the first time ever.

The last time he'd said, “I would rather rest in peace, than here.” And the doctor who had just dropped the bullet back on grey tray was horrified enough to ask whereabouts of the anthesia guy ASAP.

So if a certain nurse happened to smile throughout the thirteen hour shift, and if a certain soldier was thinking of ways he could end up in medical infirmary again. Then it was purely coincidence.

Masterlist

[botanyshitposts]

we talked about isoetales in my paleobotany class today and like. what the fuck man. theyre awesome but like. why are/were any of them doing it like that. tbh we should be very impressed that any of the scale trees ever managed to live long enough to reproduce when their growth crushes the phloem over time

my psychiatrist: the lepidodendron saplings that grow upwards from an lump in the ground instead of starting as a small plant that gets proportionally bigger are extinct now, they can't hurt you

the saplings in question:

[temeyes]

im asking the important questions here, shut up!!

[shadow0-1]

“We’re almost there, just a little longer.”

[cod-dump]

*driving to an enemy base*

Laswell, over the radio: John I’m fucking serious- Do NOT engage!

Price: What? I can’t hear you

Laswell: JONATHAN

Price: Going through a tunnel *turns off radio*

Price, gripping the steering wheel: Buckle in I’m ramming the gate

Graves, staring at him from the passenger seat: I’m so attracted to you right now

Nik, from the backseat: Now you see why I married him as soon as possible. I love a dangerous, reckless man

[ballad-of-the-lamb]

Anyone tried courting Narinder, how'd they respond? how funny was it :3

no

[giotanner]

November 21st, 2023, Channel Tunnel, Strait of Dover. Another chest candy for Sgt. John “Soap” MacTavish.

Months in the hospital, then in Task Force 141's MOB. Recovery was gradual, but solid, and Soap was readmitted to Captain John Price's squad six months later.

Lt. Simon “Ghost” Riley gave him a set of knives and ordered him to practice as a welcome back and Sgt. Kyle “Gaz” a helmet.

Soap laughed.

(If I can't change things with my drawings then what would be the joy of being able to draw?)

SUPPORT the video on tiktok and REBLOG it, please! It helps so much (tumblr is one of the last social that works for artists!)

Ko-fi

[animated-thought-bubble]

Hansry Modern British boys AU where Hans is an insufferable rich uni student and Henry is in construction where he needs a BIG cuppa just to survive - bonus of them being twats at a weatherspoons 🍻

[ivygorgon]

A new video was added to Ivy Gorgon's playlist, Modern Survival Tips and Tricks. Bugging Out Isn’t What You Think | The Reality of SHTF In this video "Bugging out isn't what you think the reality of SHTF" We break down the real difficulties of bugging out and why it’s far more complicated than just grabbing a bug out bag and disappearing into the wilderness. Whether you're prepping for civil unrest, natural disasters, or a full-blown SHTF situation, understanding the right time and way to evacuate is just as crucial as knowing when to stay put As a prepared citizen we never know when we will face uncertain times. Understanding when to bug out or when to bug in will ultimately determine if you survive. We delve deep into the fundamental aspects of bug out planning, covering mental resilience and navigation strategies, as well as selecting the appropriate bug out gear and avoiding common pitfalls. You’ll gain insights into preparing a reliable bug out location, crafting a foolproof bug out checklist, and comprehending the advantages of bugging out versus bugging in. Additionally, this comprehensive guide covers transportation preparation, survival strategies, and emergency preparedness techniques that can significantly enhance your chances of reaching safety or being caught in a disaster. Preppers generally always have a good plan. This video prepares you for any dangerous encounter or hiding situation, whether traveling solo or with a group. #SurvivalTips #BugOutBag #EmergencyPreparedness #SurvivalSkills #Prepping #SHTF #theoutdoorsman Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJDbXcqMPluIGqSp-ICE_lA/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/The_Outdoorsman Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_outdoorsmans_channel -The Outdoorsman

[canisalbus]

Since the modern Machete and Vasco are reincarnations of their former selves, do you think they might occasionally experience remnants from their past lives in the form of things like vague memories/dreams or feelings that they can't quite explain?

Such as how maybe Machete wouldn't be able to watch stabbing scenes in shows/movies without getting a faint ache in his chest, or an imaginary metallic taste in his mouth. Maybe Vasco would tend to get especially clingy and oddly concerned about Machete's well-being during a particular time of year(around whenever the previous Machete was assassinated).

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[one-awesome-beetle]

simon strokes whoever's hand he's holding with his thumb he does it to make sure they're real to make sure they're still there

[stars-obsession-pit]

Decimation

Some members of one of the GIW’s top-secret research facilities have made an earth-shattering discovery.

They’ve found a way to make half-ghosts.

The failure rate is high. For every subject they successfully convert, many more are left burnt-out corpses—or worse, as rabid undead that must be put down with force.

It didn’t matter. The test subjects were cheap, worthless. Their countless deaths were an acceptable sacrifice in the name of progress.

Their operative’ deaths when they begin the full plan… those will matter more. Their warped agents may be more dangerous than normal humans in combat, but legions of foot soldiers still have their place. It would be foolish to leave themself solely in the hands of ectoplasmic entities, even if they’re allies and still partially human. Recruiting and training enough replacements to recover the losses would take time.

But it will all be worth it.

Finally, they will have control of a strong enough army to bring their goals to fruition. Those inhuman wraiths will be eradicated, ensuring the safety of the real, living humans and opening up a whole new dimension of untapped resources.

[temeyes]

so tired today!!! time to zzz!!!

[andluxup]

inktober day 1: backpack

decided to make a new blog and post all of my inktober art so far! this may or may not have been a conversation i had with myself at the airport...