My reasons for coming here and being "Equipped to Survive:"

1) I love to learn and this forum is a great place for information. Learning these new skills has reawakened my wonder in nature and the world around me.

2) I want to be able to help myself and my loved ones if disaster (or just plain inconvenience) strikes.

3) Being prepared feels really good. So of course, I keep coming back here to pick up something new.