When it comes to this type of topic,it is a mind set,The more you know the better you are off.Read-study than do,until you got it right,somethings are easier than others.Best way to see if you got the mind set, once you think you can survive on the bare bacics,first line gear,ie knife. With this one tool,you can make shelter,make bow drill useing boot lace,from one of your boots,to make fire,same boot lace/laces,can make snares,for food.All that is missing is water. Go out into AO and stay there for the weekend or longer with first line gear.Also while out keep eye out for anything and everything that can help you make things easier.Any kind of can,can be used for boiling water,or making survivor soup,ie everything that is edible, added to the boiling water.

Your mental faculties are top concern! You must not cave in to fear. Understand that many other persons have gone through the same thing and lived to tell about it, And in our situations (militia) you Will Not be the Only One out there doing it. "Don't be scared, be prepared" is the best policy.

Read Tire Irons 1st line gear post. Keep your kit on Your Person, Not on the LBE.