GLOSSARY TERMS

Bivy is short for ‘Bivouac’ which means “a temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers”. Other spellings include: Bivvy, Bivvi or Bivi.

The primary definition for salting is the preservation of food with dry edible salt. It is related to pickling and brining, and is one way of curing and preserving food. Meats and vegetables are the most common foods to preserve with salt.

Commonly used in the military, the slang term “Embrace the Suck” is another way of saying that the situation is bad, but deal with it. It is the act of consciously accepting or appreciating something this is extremely unpleasant but unavoidable.

A pinch point is a place or point where congestion occurs or is likely to occur, especially on a road. Also known as: roadblock or bottle neck

Survivalism is a movement or lifestyle of survivalists or preppers who actively prepare for emergencies, including possible disruptions in social or political order, on scales from local to international.

A gray man is the most undetectable, inconspicuous, and ordinary-looking individual in any setting. He/she blends into the environment and has mastered the art of hiding in plain sight.

A dugout is a type of dwelling, shelter, or other structure that is created by digging a hole or depression into the ground.

When the word "non-potable" is used they are referencing that the water is undrinkable and should not to be consumed by humans.

Potable references the cleanliness of water. Potable water is safe for human consumption without any additional filtration or purification methods.

In the Prepper Life EDC means "Every Day Carry". EDC is a bag of supplies prepper carry daily to be prepared for emergencies.

SHTF stands for "Shit Hits The Fan". A slang term referencing highly disastrous situations, crisis or catastrophe.