Just was at the local big box store and witnessed some hurricane madness. Folks really crying because there was no bottled water left, only minimal canned foods selection. Stress, bickering, children picking up on anxiety of their parents and so they are also afraid and crying.

As a hiker, I have water purification, a portable stove, knowledge of some simple cooking and hygiene tricks, a couple weeks acceptable food, patience to wait out a storm, and the self assurance that even though it might suck just now, it’ll be ok.

Not trying to minimize a cat 4 landfall with high likely hood in my hood. Folks in certain situations and locations should without a doubt evacuate. Just saying that my hiking background makes me much less afraid than many I have seen.

Hope all get through the storm with minimal problems, and be aware if you are traveling this weekend that flights, roads, hotels might be a bit more strained than expected.