Even if your “team” won the last election in the US, it does not mean you can let your guard down; if for not other reason than their team won the prior two national elections.

Here is some general advice on why you must stay prepared.

It is easy to become complacent, particularly when the topic is something as opaque as “survival.”

The reality is, however, manmade survival situations tend to be pretty rare; what is not rare is a litany of other types of survival situations that any of us could face – including getting lost on a hike!

What level of preparedness do you think everyone should maintain? Tell us below.