There are currently 10 names in this directory beginning with the letter Y.
Yeti
An ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan region. Yeti stories emerged as a facet of Western popular culture in the 19th century and the scientific community has generally regarded it as a legend, due to lack of evidence.
YOYO
You’re On Your Own. When government ceases to provide essential services and utilities no longer provide water, sanitation, electricity, phone, etc.
Yurt
A traditional tent, portable and round, primarily used in Central Asia. It is constructed around a circular wooden frame with a felted cover.
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The term “survival kit” may also refer to the larger, transportable survival kits ready by survivalists , known as “bug-out bags” (BOBs), “Individual Emergency Relocation Kits” (PERKs) or “get out of Dodge” (Good) kits, which are packed into backpacks, or even duffel bags. These kits are developed especially to be more simply carried by the person in case alternate forms of transportation are unavailable or impossible to use.