Creativity in this field helps a lot. Mish and mash ideas you see on others to create your own. What works best for you?
Here is our page on some of our concepts of loadouts, which will be updated on a regular basis:
Loadouts Page
Just because you saw someone on Youtube with an 80 lbs. rucksack doesn't mean you'll be able to hoof it. Extrapolate from your research to find a setup that best suits you. Are you looking for something that's for Frontal Assault? Breaching? Recon? Scavenging?
There is a lot of information out there on different types of thinking of the subjects as well. My opinion: take what you agree with from a number of different ideologies on the subjects and come to your own conclusions with your own situation and plans.
In terms of survivalists, militias or weekend warriors - I think being prepared for anything is a great idea as long as you know your own boundaries, especially financially. There are inexpensive options for any kind of person, but things can get pricey and fast. So be prepared as early as possible!
