I have always said that if the SHTF was a man (Fuds)induced event.... it will happen during the winter months. My gut and brain tell me this is a certainty.

I know they think that it happening in the cold weather will keep a whole lot of the population in place. They do not want anyone running around trying to get to safer sancuaries.

So have what it takes to get through the first winter.... but have enough to get you through the second winter as well.