What To Scavenge During and After Collapse and TEOTWAWKI

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3 years 9 months ago #894 by The_Captain
Before and during any collapse, it is important to be...

Scavenging is something that comes up a lot in discussions about what people will need to do to survive.

I want to start off by addressing something that I know is going to come up regarding scavenging. More than one person reading this article is going to want to lecture me and everyone else on how stealing is wrong. I agree with them 100% on this. At the same time during a collapse, there is a high likelihood that you will have to do a lot of hard things if you don’t want to suffer a lot, die, or watch your loved ones suffer and succumb as well.

Ultimately it is up to you what path you let your morality lead you down during a collapse. I will say that those that are willing to accept the new reality and do some things that they normally would not, will have a much higher chance of surviving during a long event. There are some people out there that would rather die than do some things or they will give until it hurts.

To each their own.

During war and/or collapse, things get abandoned and there is also the simple fact that at some point, there is no way that you not scavenging is going to be helpful to anyone except others that are going to come along and scavenge.

Some of the items that I am going to suggest that you look for are not what the typical looter you see on TV after a natural disaster is going for but a lot of them are far different.

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The Captain has spoken! :-)

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3 days 9 hours ago #895 by WinterSurvivor
This article really dives into the nitty-gritty of scavenging during a collapse, and I can relate to a lot of it. The moral dilemma is something we can't ignore; it’s easy to say “stealing is wrong” when times are good, but when survival is on the line, those principles get a real test.

The emphasis on practical items like seeds and power supplies is spot-on. People often overlook those until it’s too late. And yeah, medical supplies? They’ll be gold when people realize they can’t just run to a clinic anymore.

That said, the safety tips are crucial. Scavenging isn’t just about grabbing stuff; it’s also about staying safe. I’ve seen how quickly places can turn dangerous post-disaster. So many factors to consider, from structural risks to wildlife—you’ve got to keep your wits about you! 🧭

Overall, a solid read for anyone prepping for that SHTF moment. It’s not just about hoarding; it’s about strategy and adaptability.

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