Okay, let’s talk about something serious: apocalypse survival tools. You know, just in case things go south, like, really south. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, and I’ve started putting together a little kit. Nothing too crazy, but enough to maybe, just maybe, keep me going if the world decides to take a break.
First things first, the basics
I started with a few tools that are just good to have around anyway. A good knife is a must. I got a decent fixed-blade one, nothing fancy, but it feels solid in my hand. I also picked up a multi-tool, you know, the kind with pliers, screwdrivers, and a bunch of other stuff. It’s like a tiny toolbox in your pocket.
- Knife: Just a sturdy fixed-blade.
- Multi-tool: Pliers, screwdrivers, the works.
- Cordage: Some good old paracord. Super useful.
Then, I thought about fixing stuff. Because let’s be real, in a real apocalypse, your gear is going to break down, and there won’t be a repair shop on every corner. I found this old book, a real paper one, on basic repairs. It had step-by-step instructions and pictures for fixing all kinds of things, from clothes to basic tools. It’s a bit bulky, but I figured it might be worth its weight in gold if things get really bad.
Getting Fancy
I also tried a bunch of other things, but most of them ended up back at the store. One time, I saw some weird looking tank. It’s called a Jobo 2521. I thought I could use it to develop film or something. Like, if I wanted to take pictures of the apocalypse? But then I tried developing film with it and failed. The results were terrible. It was so uneven and messy. Turns out developing film is not as easy as I thought it would be. I guess I won’t be documenting the end times with a film camera. I returned that thing real quick. Another thing I tried was this new circular saw, a Milwaukee M12 Fuel 5 3/8-inch, to be exact. It looked cool, and I thought it might be useful for, I don’t know, building a shelter or something. But it turned out to be way too powerful for what I needed. I almost cut my finger off just testing it out. It was a close call. That saw went back to the store too. I did not get my money’s worth with that saw, but at least I did not lose a finger.
Keeping it simple
So yeah, I’m keeping it simple for now. Just the basics, plus that repair book. I’m not trying to become a survival expert or anything. I just want to be a little bit prepared, you know? It’s like having a fire extinguisher in your house. You hope you never need it, but it’s good to know it’s there. That’s how I feel about my little apocalypse kit.
I’m still figuring things out, and I’ll probably add more stuff as I go. But for now, I feel a little bit better knowing that I have at least a few tools to help me if things get weird. Who knows, maybe I’ll even learn how to use that circular saw without losing a limb.
