A bullion cube added to your cup of hot water boosts moral. A tea bag is a taste of normal life but not essential. We need food. I am guilty of not reading the entire thread. I am pro gardens, livestock, steeling enemy food, food caches, etc...

And yes! We need access to it. Without being a pack rat we still have access to food. What good is my year supply of grain, canned meat, stored water, etc if I cant get to it?

Anyway ideally we are prepared. But regardless we will survive. I have a roth IRA and a 401k. They may be worthless by the time I call on them.

Learn to make do! And practice making do!

You can't pack your farm on your back!

You can take a firearm, a knife, a poncho, etc!