Russian survivalist revealed the contents of her “alarm suitcase”

And although, of course, we are sure that everything is going according to plan, it is much more peaceful to sleep, if not to be nervous counterproductively, but to get down to business.

Psychologists advise that in order to calm down in difficult times, you need to do something simple and understandable, the simplest and most obvious – physically. In order not to sweep the shelves in stores and pharmacies, it is better to prepare something in advance, just in case, that you may need under any adverse circumstances. If you suddenly have to leave the apartment and go somewhere urgently.

Let everything be collected just in case – the stock does not pull the pocket, as they say.

Yesterday I remembered Natasha. How is she there? Natasha’s hometown, beautiful and green, has entered the “medium level of response”, that is, there is no martial law there, entry and exit are not prohibited, no curfew has been announced, but, according to her, public order is already strengthening.

Everyone, of course, believes that somehow it will cost. And only Natasha is ready for any of the layouts.

Natasha is a famous survivor. Three years ago (that is, in a completely different life) I saw her page on the Internet, where she gave advice on how to eat a thousand rubles a month if the mortgage debt is hanging. Spoiler: you can, but the stomach and mood deteriorate.

That post of hers has been reposted countless times.

In 2020, we talked with Natalya – how to pack a “disturbing suitcase” in the “red zone”.

Then she made a complete list of what should always be at hand. “In which case.”

Natasha is honest with herself and those around her: “Yes, I am traumatized. And I always prepare for a difficult turn of events. In any incomprehensible situation, I collect an alarm, ”says Natalia.

“I didn’t grow a rhinoceros skin. I have not acquired many useful acquaintances and saving hands. I have nowhere to run and no one is waiting anywhere. I have no one to rely on and rely on. Only for yourself. Almost all my life, with the exception of small segments, I survived, – says my interlocutor. – Therefore, I focus on my own experience, starting from the 90s. Adjusted for current realities.

So, a list of things that, according to Natalia, should always be at hand. He is her own. You may have a different one.

“I’m going through my basic ‘survive 1,000 a month’ list with a few adjustments.”

Backpack. As large as possible, comfortable (this is important), light and roomy. I take my travel.

Clothing – fashionable knitted sweatpants (ideally cargo pants, I don’t have them now, and it’s very sucky if there is cargo, but the pockets don’t fasten – sew on buttons) and a hoodie.

It if that – on itself. Easy to wash, easy to darn, soft, comfortable, non-marking. The hoodie has a hood and large pockets. So, if anything, you can close your head.

Sneakers. I already have old ones. I need to get the whole ones. A size larger, but well-fixed, with laces – it means that the legs will not swell / not be transferred, and if anything – you can wear thick socks, or wrap your legs with something else. In general, while it is cold, I would prefer comfortable warm boots, and sneakers with me.

Jacket. Extremely light, long synthetic winterizer with a hood and pockets. He, if anything, will protect from rain and can serve as a blanket and / or pillow. I have an old tattered one, not the lightest one. But what is. Coats and jackets at the waist are impractical. If there was a choice, I would take it with buttons, mine with a zipper – it is difficult to change the zipper if it breaks. Even better is a scarf/snood rather than a hat. More convenient and more functional.

A couple of T-shirts, 2 changes of underwear.

Tablets – painkillers, antibiotics, antihistamines and what you need. Dressing/plaster. Lists of essential medicines are now available in many places.

Remove blisters from packs. Everything is rubber. On each set write what from what. Stuff part into inside pockets.

The documents. Somewhere deeper. A copy of the passport, if any, for easy access. Important documents, who has what – certificates, TIN, SNILS, something else – scans on flash drives. Two copies, in different places.

If there is money, then it is better in cash, in small parts, to different places again.

Charge all the required gadgets and monitor the charge level, bring power banks and batteries with you. A long time ago, many years ago, I scored an e-book to the eyeballs. Consumes little, small, does not glow. Old, buggy, but if anything – there is a chance to calm down, just going into reading.

Food. From what I had at home, I slipped in a pack of oatmeal (don’t laugh), it’s very light, I can eat it dry, also packets of seeds and a couple of energy bars. That is, high-calorie, small, light. Yes, perhaps not the best choice, but what was in the moment.

Water. I can carry a maximum of two liters of water with me. But water is the main substance that the body needs. Therefore, I have prepared water, if anything. I’d rather throw something out of my backpack. Depends on the situation. Added a camping small water filter. He is tourist.

Lighter/salt/matches/knife and so on – I have this in my bag. There is also a folding silicone glass, nylon threads, fishing line and needles.

Hygiene. Soap, toothpaste and two brushes. Everything else is irrelevant and overweight. Feminine hygiene. This is more difficult. Lightweight but bulky. I have enough space for 2 ultra-thin packs. And some hair ties.

If you are likely to leave your home for a relatively long time, take a bag on wheels. It is, accordingly, filled with the necessary, but in such a way that if suddenly – it would be possible to quit at once, without digging and shifting, and the main thing will remain on the body.

Animals. Knowing what kind of life I live, I consciously refused to have pets. But I have had them before. Who is less fortunate and next to the creature that you have tamed, and you cannot throw it, it is advisable to have a harness from which your pet will not get out in any way. And in a harness already put in a carrier. Bring some food and medicine with you. Do not count on training, even if you have a perfectly trained dog. Animals experience the same stress. But to explain to them what is happening is impossible.

I have four options, what will I do, if anything. Depending on the circumstances. If you are not being taken somewhere in an organized manner, it would be good to understand who you can come to, and have the exact address of this friend and an understanding of how to get there. Who is ready, can probe the soil in advance.