While there are defensive issues, a bike beats the hell out of walking.

Part of my SHTF plan now accounts for ways of getting around that don't require fuel. First because I consider an EMP to be a very real possibility, and secondly even if that doesn't happen, post-SHTF, fuel will soon become a rare commodity.

To prep for this Mrs Omi and I are now walking more and more to get in shape well enough to be able to comfortably walk 5-10 miles. How many of you hurt if you have to walk more than a half mile? I know I did. But I'm up to about 4 miles now, likely to be to 10 by spring.

Come spring we're going to dust off and fix up the old mountain bikes and start riding. We'll start at a few miles then work out way up to 10-20 miles. Having a bike in good working order, and the ability to comfortably ride it for longer distances, should be part of everyone's SHTF plan.

Few other things: I'll be looking into folding bikes someday soon, something small enough I could keep it in the toolbox of my truck so if I'm every stuck in south Denver or something when the EMP comes I don't have to walk home. Secondly I'm going to get a mini-bike or dirt bike and keep it in a metal (think EMP-proof, Faraday cage) shed. An ATV would be better honestly but that's a lot of money for something I can't use every day yet. Once we have rural property that'll change, but for now this would give me another option for a post-SHTF world.