Thanks XD... tomorrow there are concentrations called by the opposition and anonymous, and as something uncommon (they always do the same), the government called for their followers to march celebrating 15 years of the inauguration of chavez as president.

Normally people would avoid confrontation, but the last months have been horrible, 56% of inflation, what we can get of foreign currency is 300 USD for e-commerce, and 2500 for travels per year. Of these the price is over 11, 5 (sometimes 12 sometimes 20, you never know how much you will be charged). Going by the Central Bank, the price would be 60 BsF (monetary mass/reserves); in the black market is over 80.

Many airlines have stopped or reduced their flights here (the government owns more than 3500 million USD to them). If they still flight you have to buy from an foreign account, or pay prices of over 50000BsF (yes 50 thousand, and if you are going near, Spain is over 70000) BTW, the minimum wager is a little less than 3000 per month, although a lot of people like public doctors and teachers is always less. (I as engineer, made 6000 a month),

The price of what is called "basic family food basket" was over 8000 at beginning of the year BsF by November more that 2 times the minimum wager,
(And that is only food, no service, transportation, education, and clothing, nothing more included).
A small room in Caracas is about 3000 BsF per month (If you can find, government controls about not being able to take out of your house someone rented even if they don't pay unless it finds another place to live).

4 to 12 hours of line to get 2 kilos of milk, cooking oil, coffee, toilette paper which are pretty scarce.

Better I post a link to a video XD, is in Spanish, but is quite graphical. is a calling for the concentrations of tomorrow, there you can see pretty fast images of what is happening.

Cannot say tomorrow will be a success, people is very afraid, the gangs here are armed with assault rifles, and are conceited by the government, as they are a way to control people. (The governmental CAVIM is the sole distributor of guns and bullets here). Still things have been getting rapidly worse.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtcOILkLO...

The first images is about robbery, then people protesting for their savings (retire funds, mandatory by law and managed by the government). Then about electricity shortage... water shortage (More tha 2 month without sevice for the people on the video), the wages (there is a medic protesting that she wins 2500BsF, even after studying for more than 6 years). lines for food... the violence rates...

Oh and here a video about our jails... yes where, criminals, should pay sentence -.-
(This one in English)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRoYZhiRi...

Yes... that is the inside of a jail

Wow... I think that the point of the post, rapidly changed XD

If it's the wrong uniform, people may instead respond to you as a target... :-(

Water proof container for your matches is a must. I bottle of Crazy Glue can be used to put things back together, including skin.

Point for Malthusian Trap.

That's what I thought.

I'm only now putting my BOB together. Although I deplore your situation, it is serving to light a fire under me.
Please do all you can to keep you and yours safe.

what about the uniform theory? if you have a "uniform" people will respond to you as an authority

Goodness! Stay low, and as unobtrusive as possible. Is there any way for you to get out of Venezuela, or to less violent areas? Stay safe, sender47. I wish you the best in a clearly terrifying situation. Let us know as often as you are able that you are safe. :-(

And even if time is short, it's better to have *something* than nothing. Remember the 3 basics - Beans, Bullets, Bandaids -
I know time is short, and it'd be a scramble to get it together now, but... if you can, its good.
Beans - Food and Sustinence Items - water, purifier, iodine tabs for water, a couple liter water containers (collapsible) - you need 3 liters minimum a day to survive of water. Freeze-dried (camping) food is excellent, but remember you need extra water. If you can find a way to heat/boil water (rocket or backpacker stove & fuel, and something to boil the water in) so much the better.

Bullets - defensive and protective gear. A knife, some kind of optics, flashlight, and if possible, a small defensive / hunting firearm (minimum size a .380 or 9mm pistol, or small caliber rifle, or both) with sufficient ammo. As part of your defense, think about clothes (defense from weather), Tarpage (same), etc. Also cordage (parachute cord), and ways/knowledge to make a snare or trap. Have I mentioned - A map, compass, and Flashlight (and flashlight batteries)?

Band-aids - First aid and medical necessities - at LEAST a good first aid kit, a selection of your prescription meds, basic medicines (aspirin, antihistamine, etc.) I also include a pint (400 ml) of min. 70% alcohol - NOT rubbing or isopropyl, but ethyl - not for the booze factor, but for cleaning and sanitation, and you don't want to put Iso Alcohol in your mouth if you punch your tooth thru your lip. Or in an open wound. Oh yeah - Israeli style Combat Compression Bandages and Celox clotting powder.

Clothes - a good change of clothes, sturdy and durable, and 2x extra socks and underwear. Remember, fall is coming, so it will start to get cooler and damper. Make sure you keep your clothes current and 1 season ahead compatible, erring on the side of warmth. And SHOES - for goodness sakes, have some 100 KM walking or hiking shoes.

What to put it in? A GOOD backpack... that does NOT look military. Why? You don't want a combatant thinking you're part of their target possibilities - You wear camo, you look military, and could be shot. I like business black, or backpacker khaki or colors... another thing, tho - get it dirty. New looking gear = person has money and stuff to steal. Dirty and old looking = worn, end of their rope, nothing much here to take, easier pickings elsewhere..

Good luck, hope you won't need to use it, but if you do, here It is. We're praying for your safety and that everything returns to normalacy and prosperity.
Sus

Ok, a Bug Out Bag, or BOB, is a ready to grab bag of essentials in the event of a catastrophe, be it man made or natural disaster. Have at least 72 hours of easily transportable, non perishable food, clothing appropriate to the weather conditions, and extra undergarments and socks. Knife, flashlights, extra batteries, matches, water, sleeping bag, medications, money in whatever form you have, two way radios, tent if you have, firearm(s) and ammo, maps. Those are basics. You can tailor it to fit your needs/situation.
Again, stay low and unobtrusive. Keep safe.

If there isn't one already, it may be too late.

Stay safe and keep a low profile. If they don't see y9u they can't get you.

I remember DK giving advice on burying shit. GPS is important. and firearms. imagine if the city near you was overtaken by hoarding thugs. malthusian trap...

what? no BOB advice?

Whoa!! Be very careful.

Whoa' stay safe. Thank you for posting.

sender-be careful. I hope all of our preppers will come into this post and give some advice. ven has been through this before. the galtcoin inventors posted on it in here. there was lots of skepticism, but they seem to be on the up and up.
check in please and let us know what's happening.