"1)Get into shape, stressing cardiovascular.

2)Buy gun (other topics/threads cover this). Buy sling/holster for gun. Buy ammo for gun. Buy cleaning kit for gun. Practice with gun.

3)Buy good boots, backpack, jeans and belt. Rainjacket and seasonal gear are good ideas.

4)Buy map, compass, and learn to use them.

5) Stockpile food/water and gear to procure more of each.

6) Pray to god that you don't have to use any of it!

There are lots of other little amenities that you can add on, but getting the gear together is the big one. Gear doesn't mean shit if you're in bad shape and it's probably a good idea to burn off the excess fat and learn to run. Being in shape is everything and much more important than weapons."

"True enough Black Knight. You missed a few things though.

Know where you'll go, with whom you'll go, and which route you'll take to get there.

Always plan backups. As Murphy's Law states, "Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong."

Stock up on non-perishable foods. And a can opener. You don't wanna die from a stupid mistake.

Bring metal scraps, springs, wires, heavy/sharp miscelanious objects, etc. to make traps, alerts, and other useful things

Flares, flashlihts, batteries, matches, lamp oil, lamp"

"True enough Black Knight. You missed a few things though.

Know where you'll go, with whom you'll go, and which route you'll take to get there.

Always plan backups. As Murphy's Law states, "Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong."

Stock up on non-perishable foods. And a can opener. You don't wanna die from a stupid mistake.

Bring metal scraps, springs, wires, heavy/sharp miscelanious objects, etc. to make traps, alerts, and other useful things

Flares, flashlihts, batteries, matches, lamp oil, lamp"

"PSS - When I say "I rule you" I don't mean it in a bad way, all! I just add that to threads that have been conquered by my answer."