Over the years, Prophet Owuor has warned Kenyans that the end of times is near.
And we have failed to take him seriously:
Indeed, with all the crazy ongoings in our country, it’s safe to say that the great prophet might just be onto something.
Corruption is at an all-time high; not to mention innocent university students are being killed by sponsors left, right, and center.
So sad!
Plus if that’s not enough, a large percentage of Kenyans are plagued by poverty and disease everywhere.
Which begs the question; are you ready for the apocalypse? Or do you just plan to just die and resound your life to the sweet embrace of death.
Exactly:
So if you plan to stay on this earth a little longer, here are essential survival tactics you need to start teaching yourself right away!
- How To Build A Fire
During those cold gloomy nights, you will require warmth. And to do so, you’ll need to build a fire.
A Fire requires fuel, air, and heat. Start with the smallest, driest fuel source you can find or make.
Stack it in such a way that it’s sheltered from the wind but has plenty of internal airflow. Use a lighter, match, or Ferro rod to start a flame.
As the fire spreads, gently blow on it to add more air. Slowly, gently, and loosely add progressively larger fuel to the fire as it grows.
2. Pitch a Tent
Find a level spot free of rocks and other obstructions. Lay out the tent body. Assemble the poles, and take note of any color coding on pole ends and body grommets, which indicate where the pole should meet the tent.
Insert the poles, one by one, at the tent’s corners, then begin clipping the tent body to the poles. Once it’s taut, check orientation and location, then stake the corners firmly by pounding the stakes in with a rock or piece of wood.
Spread the rain fly across the erect tent, line up its doors with those of the tent, and attach it. Securely stake out the rain fly, adjusting its guylines until the fly is taut.
Store the assorted stuffsacks and spare parts together, inside the tent, in one of the pockets.
3. Get Found
Tell someone where you going and when you’ll be back. In the apocalypse, it’s always important to have friends!
4. Stay Warm
Base layers keep you dry and should be made from thin, closely fitting wool or synthetic materials.
Midlayers provide warmth by trapping air in down, fleece, or heavy wool. Outer layers keep out the wind and the rain.
Strip unnecessary layers to stay dry when you’re moving; add layers for more insulation when you stop.
Dry leaves, crumpled newspaper, and other materials that occupy volume can be shoved inside outer layers to add insulation if necessary. Avoid cotton.
5. Purify Water
Bring water to a rolling boil for one minute. That kills anything that might be in it. Remember, disease is rampant during the end of times.
6. Perform First Aid
Injuries are bound to happen and it’s important you know how to handle them. First things first, move to safety.
Call for help. Check that the airway is clear of obstruction. Is the patient breathing?
If not, apply rescue breathing. Does the patient have a pulse? If not, apply chest compressions.
Check the patient for signs of injury. Stop bleeding by elevating wounds and applying pressure. Stabilize breaks and sprains.
7. Build a Shelter
Create a large pile of leaves, grasses, and other debris. Crawl inside.
8. Find Food
You won’t starve to death for two weeks or more. Spend your time finding help, not food.
9. Walk Out
Stay with your vehicle and wait for rescue if at all possible. If not, walk downhill until you find water or a creekbed. Follow that downstream until you find a road. Congrats, you’re no longer lost.
10. Treat a Blister
Cover it with duct tape or a bandage when you feel it start to develop and before it gets bad.
11. Fix a Cut
Rinse with soap and water. Apply antibiotic ointment. Seal with a bandage or super glue.
12. Deal with Wild Animals
Make noises as you traverse any forest or national park. Remember, animals get just as spooked as you do when they hear a foreign noise. Keep your food in canisters outside of camp to divert the attention of the wild animals.
If you see a lion approaching, stay far away from it. If one approaches, make noises to scare it off. If it persists, use weapons such as stones and sticks to scare it.
13. Cook a Steak
Sear it quickly on both sides at the highest temperature possible. Take it off the fire and let it sit until it cools. Put it back on the fire at a low temperature until it’s pink through.