"The TEOTWAWKI Tuxedo: Formal Survival Attire" - Review

"The TEOTWAWKI Tuxedo: Formal Survival Attire" is geared towards those that are new to prepping and don't have military experience using the MOLLE (Modular Lightweigh Load-carring Equipment) system. Those that have been prepping of awhile, used MOLLE or ALICE (All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carry Equipment) packs in the past, or experienced backpackers/campers will likely not need much of the information presented in this book. That being said, if you are new disaster readiness planning and are considering a "bug out" strategy this is a very good starting point. The author is clearly experienced in using survival gear and planning for the worst, which manifests in a straight forward and realistic approach to dealing with the issue of carrying all of the equipment you might require in an TEOTWAEKI (The End Of The World As We Know It) situation. Actually, the author makes a good point that much of this prepping and planning has dual use in camping and hiking excursions, as well as for being ready to deal with localized disasters (hurricanes, flooding, blizzards, earthquakes, riots, etc). As noted above, the core item to being mobile with all of your gear is the MOLLE system. This is the system used by the military for soldiers in the field and it is very versatile and easily customized to address specific needs. Examples of these are VISM by NcStar Molle Pals Vest and Official US Military Molle II Army FLC Fighting Tactical Assault Vest Carrier (I haven't tried either of these since mine came from a "surplus" store). Once you understand the usefulness of MOLLE, the book covers configuring the system for specific uses, training advise once it is loaded up, and some basic care tips. The next section covers specific BOB (Bug Out Bag) items to include, such as how to stock a medical kit, clothing considerations, and basic daily needs. The final sections on weapons, optics, and body armor might not be critical to everyone's plans and are a little light on specific details, but they do provide a good starting point and food for thought for additional research. There are several illustrations and Black and White photos of varying quality, from very fuzzy to very useful, and this is the only area that could really use cleaning up in the next release of the book. As a beginner's guide, it is well worth the investment if you are looking for basic information presented in an easy to follow format. Recommended, with the caveats above. CFH