This comprehensive guide is full of the strategies, skills, and gear you need to survive any catastrophe-from natural disasters to the collapse of society. All over America, families are transforming spare rooms into long-term storage pantries, planting survival gardens, unplugging from the grid, converting their homes to alternative sources of energy, taking self-defense courses, and stocking up on everything from canned food to ammunition. So what are these people preparing for? In our increasingly unstable world, there are a whole host of catastrophic event that could throw civilization into turmoil. Outdoor Life: Prepare for Anything takes you through these potential threats and explains how to be prepared for them. From having the right equipment to considering your actions in the wake of a disaster, or acquiring the skills needed for self-sufficiency, this guide is full of hands-on hints, easy-to-use checklists, and engaging first-person stories. This volume includes vital information on: - Necessary skills in a time of a natural disaster, economic collapse, or societal restructuring. - What should be in your house, pantry, basement, bunker, and go-bag. - How to handle yourself and your family in the wake of disaster, from creating a plan to leading your neighborhood watch.