Lesson 13 (Urban Travel) Resources And Feedback

14 replies to "Lesson 13 (Urban Travel) Resources And Feedback"

• Troy Collins

  I did many years patroling in the infantry. Did two years in VN with separate Abn Bdes, some travel with LRRPs, did liaison with SOG operations when we were in their area. Many of the techniques you mention brought to mind techniques used in moving through contested areas where you had to assume the herds of humanity might not be overt enemy but they owed you nothing and would not put themselves at risk for you. Maybe not so different from home if everything goes to hell in a hand basket. Haven’t throughly digested but an excellent, probably I should have said a superior lesson. Troy
• Rick Howard

  I have been working through the lessons and really appreciate all the information I receive. Honestly it is slow going getting my wife and 2 daughters on-board but I press on.

  I have a question about a possible water source. We are just outside the city limits and on a personal water well. We also have an above ground pool (you may already know where I am going here) that is maintained via the chlorine system. I was wondering if this pool is a viable drinking water source in an emergency and/or what might need to be done to the water before it could safely be used for that purpose.

  Thanks for all you do and God Bless you and your family,
  Rick Howard
• Bradley Thompson

  Love the idea of carrying your own cable lock in an urban environment. There are lots of uses for it. Also fascinating was the pocket/money system which has refined techniques I routinely practice when out of the country or when carrying large amounts of cash, I like the more systematic version you presented.

  The moving diamond formation was also an eye opener. Thanks for the instruction!
  -Bradley
• E.J.

  The third paragraph says it all.
  Liquor might be a good barter item in the first few weeks.
• cultural Arbitrage

  Love the cable lock… a step down from that, but cheaper, faster and more flexible is to carry some large plastic ties… I used these on a group of teenagers on a New York City public transit that were causing some problems. They ended up confined away from everyone else… outside in the cold, and unable to get in. I did this by waiting till they passed, and simply wire tieing the other side of two sliding door handles together, then flanking ahead to wire tie the other door, sealing them out from the other side at both ends of their route. For solid doors, it works almost as well as a lock, and you never have to go back. This would similarly delay opening a gate, giving you time to get away. If you need longer, daisy chain them together.

  I also use colored wire ties while traveling internationally to close my luggage. TSA can cut them easily off, but thiefs generally go on to the next, and I can be sure no one placed anything in my bag on travels to the third world. If my colored wire tie is gone, I immediately check for a TSA flyer, if none, call security now!

  On barter, tobacco, tea and coffee are always extremely valuable to users!

  Thanks for the lessons, looking forward to the audio files. Semper.
• Roma

  Great information. I always learn something that I wouldn’t have thought about. It has given me so much confidence in how to be a single, senior citizen with a since of confidence in my preparadness whatever the future brings, rather than the fear of just being a victim of whatever may come. I am going to take the CERT training this year. I think everyone would benefit from this course.
• Sandra Tamer

  These comments are on Lessons 12 and 13….Lesson 12 very,very interesting. I learned something about sleep. When my mind gets full of thoughts and I find it hard to get to sleep, I tried what you suggested..letting the thoughts go in the left side, put them in a box and shove them out the right side. I tried it a few times. Still working on it. Lesson 13…is fantastic. I learned so much. I tried walking down the middle of the road. It did feel easier. On baselines, I guess I have good gut feelings. I have been in places and towns where I just felt uncomfortable, maybe a fear in the back of my mind and just wanted to get out of the area. My husband and I drove around a few towns in our area to just see how different people dress in different towns…kinds of cars they drive, clothes they wear. And there is a difference in the towns even though they are close together. Even the local accents vary from town to town. Very interesting. Again, thank you for what you are doing. It’s very important to me. God Bless…..Sandy
• C. Voytas

  I live in a warmer climate and did some research into drinking pool water. Remember, your DOG drinks from your pool freely and lives to tell about it. A pool company told me that, short term, you will do fine. You might want to let the water sit a few hours for the chlorine to evaporate, so it tastes better. Over an extended period, some of the pool chemicals will accumulate in you and be carcinogenic.
• John

  I have enjoyed each lesson and I’m applying what I’ve learned. Still trying to get the family on board. I especially learned alot from lessons 12 and 13. I have been thinking about friends to link up with and have started running into other like-minded friends that I would have never thought I’d be able to link up with. This is great stuff, so thanks!
  John
• Wood Shelf ·

  of course above ground pools are easier to maintain and to clean -`:
• Patrick J

  Wow, I certainly enjoyed this lesson and have worked through all exercises. Most if not all info is useful and informative as reader be aware and beware. I highly resent the term merc or mercenary, no problem man – o – by the way we have not stooped so low as to be a mercenary. Barter, sit-awareness and money methods are extremely important in a high energy/adversarial environment. Love this series! Hooaaa
• coy harvel

  David

  As I’m nearing the end of this course, you continue to amaze and suprise me with more and more clever tricks—-tricks not a good word, but nevertheless, just good sound advice. As someone mentioned, this is not a quick course, it requires much study and thought and practice on a daily basis. I appreciate all the work you have put into it. Thanks again.
• Loren

  David lots of information and all usable. I worked in many far away places and had to travel alot through and sometimes visit major cities in Europe. The biggest problem was pickpockets working over the unaware tourist milling around. They did have signs posted to warn of the problem. A more seasoned friend of mine gave me some good advice to keep my money and documents safe. One of his pieces of advice which saved me my cash and passport several times was to have zippers and a flap with snaps to cover the zipper on my inside jacket pocket or pockets. The zipper has to be put in so the end starts near the armpit area which makes it very had for a quick snatch & grab. I carried my wallet in my front pants pocket and remember lots of rearend rubs from the bump and grab crowd, and no I didn’t enjoy it, ha!!! Sad part some of them are so good you may never know they robbed you, have to plan ahead. Another way to protect what is yours. Great lesson and great course, Thanks again, Loren
• Loren

  David I finshed the course several weeks ago but wanted to tell you thanks again for information that would be hard to gather into a understandable consise organized study plan. People forget or never learned how to live in a survival dictated environment and not something to look forward to without being a master of some skills. Presently re-reading the complete course again. Wish you all the best, Sincerely Loren