{"id":2763,"date":"2011-11-18T15:08:51","date_gmt":"2011-11-18T22:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/?p=2763"},"modified":"2013-04-15T14:09:52","modified_gmt":"2013-04-15T21:09:52","slug":"10-most-memorable-fiction-survivalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/10-most-memorable-fiction-survivalists\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Memorable Fiction Survivalists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From the anti-government conspiracy theorists to the gun happy eccentrics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/what-is-a-prepper\/\" target=\"_blank\">survivalists<\/a> are more popular in fiction than ever before. This article covers some of our favorite fiction survivalists and the moments that made them great.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Daryl Dixon&#8221; &#8211; The Walking Dead<\/h2>\n<p>Daryl Dixon needs no introduction. He is the resident bad ass on AMC&#8217;s, The Walking Dead. In our opinion, Daryl is the best character of the show. His relentless rebellious attitude, his wilderness survival skills and his zombie killing abilities rank up their with the greats.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/daryl-dixon-the-walking-dead.jpg\" alt=\"daryl dixon - the walking dead\" title=\"daryl dixon - the walking dead\" width=\"640\" height=\"457\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/daryl-dixon-the-walking-dead.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/daryl-dixon-the-walking-dead-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>Daryl has to deal with an unexpected surprise.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wKe18jbrb5o\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>He&#8217;s kind of a bad ass.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W-Pq6AQDnn4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Dwight Shrute&#8221; &#8211; The Office<\/h2>\n<p>Meet Dwight Schrute; top salesman at fictional Dunder &amp; Mifflin Paper Company, beet farmer and self proclaimed survivalist. Dwight is an avid outdoors men, hunter and trained in Goju ryu karate, a myriad of weapons and surveillance. He may believe in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/how-to-spot-a-vaccine-zombie-satire\/\" target=\"_blank\">zombies<\/a>, androids and vampires but he is always prepared to survive. Whether he is administering a shot of adrenaline, or imposing an unannounced fire drill, Dwight is the quintessential eccentric and incidental survivalist.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004FO9BYI\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=survspot0e-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B004FO9BYI\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13208\" title=\"dwight schrute - camelbak\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/dwight-schrute-camelbak.png\" alt=\"dwight schrute - camelbak\" width=\"719\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/dwight-schrute-camelbak.png 719w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/dwight-schrute-camelbak-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PYkWWnZm6-w\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>The unplanned fire drill.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QddPEtcDwh8\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>He&#8217;s a little uptight.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6gGG9JGTtZQ\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Burt Gummer&#8221; &#8211; Tremors<\/h2>\n<p>Burt Gummer and his wife Heather live in the small town of Perfection, Nevada. He&#8217;s ready for anything, even a subterranean monster crashing through his basement walls. Burt may be gun happy but he&#8217;s got plenty of ammo and supplies to get through whatever disaster may hit his small town.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000ASATZ8\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=survspot0e-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399369&amp;creativeASIN=B000ASATZ8\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13047\" title=\"Burt Gummer Tremors Wallpaper\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/burt-gummer-tremors-wallpaper-1024x773.jpg\" alt=\"Burt Gummer Tremors Wallpaper\" width=\"640\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/burt-gummer-tremors-wallpaper-1024x773.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/burt-gummer-tremors-wallpaper-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/burt-gummer-tremors-wallpaper.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rDQ8J_HJ7iw\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>When graboids bus through the basement wall.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KcsLaSBWG9k\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>Thinks every problem is solved by firepower.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3Ew_jfj9798\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;John Locke&#8221; &#8211; Lost<\/h2>\n<p>John Locke&#8217;s story begins with an impressive briefcase full of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/ten-popular-survival-knives\/\" target=\"_blank\">knives<\/a>, a head full of useful knowledge and an impeccable ability to think on his feet when it counts. He cements his importance in the group of plane crash survivors and seems to thrive in a time when others struggle. Locke knows when and what to do to survive and isn&#8217;t afraid to let everyone else know it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0036EH3WU\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=survspot0e-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399369&amp;creativeASIN=B0036EH3WU\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13053\" title=\"John Locke - Lost\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/john-locke-lost.png\" alt=\"John Locke - Lost\" width=\"641\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/john-locke-lost.png 720w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/john-locke-lost-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>Locke steps up to the plate.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nlGaTJbzlxs\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>He doesn&#8217;t like being told what to do.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/arMtFxv7jlw\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Robert Hawkins&#8221; &#8211; Jericho<\/h2>\n<p>Robert Hawkins, even the name sounds mysterious. Everything he does involves a bit of mystery, but Robert Hawkins is always ready. On the show, Hawkins plays a government agent with knowledge about the false flag nuclear attack on 23 major US cities. Some of his preparations include: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/getting-prepared-for-an-electromagnetic-pulse-attack\/\" target=\"_blank\">EMP<\/a> proof equipment, a hidden basement bunker, 50 gallon drums filled with guns and beans, bullets and band-aids to boot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001715A92\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=survspot0e-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B001715A92\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13054\" title=\"Robert Hawkins - Jericho\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/robert-hawkins-jericho.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Hawkins - Jericho\" width=\"641\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/robert-hawkins-jericho.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/robert-hawkins-jericho-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>Hawkins retrieves his cached supplies from his storage room.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JvH1qGJEzSM\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>He has no patience for pleasantries.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D5XBzcSvJuE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Charlie Frost&#8221; &#8211; 2012<\/h2>\n<p>Living in a motor home nestled deep in Yellowstone park, Charlie Frost runs an end of the world\/conspiracy radio show. His personality is anything but normal. Charlie may love pickles a little but too much but he definitely understands the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/2012-is-there-any-reason-to-fear-the-end-of-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mayan calendar<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001OQCV2E\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=survspot0e-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B001OQCV2E\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13096\" title=\"Charlie Frost - 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/charlie-frost-2012.jpg\" alt=\"Charlie Frost - 2012\" width=\"585\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/charlie-frost-2012.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/charlie-frost-2012-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>The video explaining the end of the world.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GRsa4ro4Ixs\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>Wants to go down with the ship.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TqEhpIhRhUA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Robert Neville&#8221; &#8211; I Am Legend<\/h2>\n<p>Robert Neville may be the last man on earth thanks to his immunity to a man-made virus that was intended to cure cancer. Now living as a loner survivor in post-apocalypse New York City, he spends his time tending to his parking lot grown corn and scavenging for supplies. His survival struggles aren&#8217;t just living without modern conveniences but also avoiding zombies and severe loneliness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003PAXONC\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=survspot0e-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B003PAXONC\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13060\" title=\"Robert Foster - I Am Legend\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/robert-foster-i-am-legend-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Foster - I Am Legend\" width=\"489\" height=\"738\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>Catching a zombie<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SWdMMeNZfUU\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>Being a sole survivor is hard, leading sometimes to a complete breakdown of reality.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sCCq4OrVZl0\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Sarah Connor&#8221; &#8211; Terminator 2<\/h2>\n<p>Sarah Connor spent a lifetime getting ready for the big one. With secret armory caches, tactical equipment and keen street skills, she was able survive an a killer robot and still have time left over for chin-ups. Most of us need no introduction to Sarah Connor&#8217;s survivalist ways.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001RIY4WE\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=survspot0e-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B001RIY4WE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13064\" title=\"Sarah Connor - Terminator 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/sarah-connor-terminator-2-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"Sarah Connor - Terminator 2\" width=\"640\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/sarah-connor-terminator-2-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/sarah-connor-terminator-2-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>Unveiling the weapons cache.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fuIIcN0tUp4\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>She might try to kill you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jL5zc5-nHU0\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the video here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Bob Lee Swagger&#8221; &#8211; Shooter<\/h2>\n<p>Bob Lee Swagger is a retired USMC Force Recon Gunnery Sergeant \/ Scout Sniper after an assignment goes horribly wrong. Living in an isolated cabin in the Rockies of Wyoming, Swagger spends his time chopping wood, reading conspiracy books and practicing mile long shots with his high powered rifle. Throughout the movie Swagger demonstrates an ability to survive, even if he has to make his own glucose mixture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000Q6GUTI\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=survspot0e-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399369&amp;creativeASIN=B000Q6GUTI\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13090\" title=\"Bob Lee Swagger - Shooter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/bob-lee-swagger-shooter.jpg\" alt=\"Bob Lee Swagger - Shooter\" width=\"474\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/bob-lee-swagger-shooter.jpg 803w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/bob-lee-swagger-shooter-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/bob-lee-swagger-shooter-685x1024.jpg 685w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>The final scene, snipers in the snow.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lKEihcQaa_g\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>Doesn&#8217;t like hospitals.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4J8PbD_9-m0\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Calvin&#8221; &#8211; Blast from the Past<\/h2>\n<p>Calvin is a 1950&#8217;s survivalist during the height of cold war paranoia. In an effort to prepared for nuclear war Calvin builds an extravagant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/10-impressive-doomsday-bunkers\/\" target=\"_blank\">underground bunker<\/a> complete with it&#8217;s own ecosystem. The bunker includes 35 years worth of food, hydroponics, a fishery, ventilation and power systems, and even a replica of a typical suburban home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0045HCJRG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=survspot0e-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B0045HCJRG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13069\" title=\"Calvin - Blast From The Past\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/calvin-blast-from-the-past.jpg\" alt=\"Calvin - Blast From The Past\" width=\"639\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/calvin-blast-from-the-past.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/calvin-blast-from-the-past-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>Entering the bunker.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8e5OF-jF56U\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>He won&#8217;t do the dirty work.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EXClAFX8N2Q\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Honorable Mentions:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Sheldon&#8221; &#8211; The Big Bang Theory<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Sheldon Cooper, B.S., M.S., M.A., PH.D., Sc.D. This all around genius spends most of his time in the theoretical physics department and driving peers insane with his obsessive-compulsive preferences. Sheldon realizes the importance of a good back-up plan and makes sure to always have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/the-art-of-the-bug-out-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\">bug out bag<\/a> and an evacuation plan handy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?ie=UTF8&amp;x=0&amp;ref_=nb_sb_noss&amp;y=0&amp;field-keywords=the%20big%20bang%20theory&amp;url=search-alias%3Dmovies-tv&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=survspot0e-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13150\" title=\"Dr. Sheldon Cooper - The Big Bang Theory\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/sheldon-cooper-the-big-bang-theory.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Sheldon Cooper - The Big Bang Theory\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/sheldon-cooper-the-big-bang-theory.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/sheldon-cooper-the-big-bang-theory-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Quite possibly the quirkiest survival minded fiction character out there, Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory is an avid proponent of preparedness.<\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>Always Ready.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w7v7CmFJEZg\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JQwZhTNwpjM\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>His delusions of grandeur.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EhLwZQR2isQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Lewis&#8221; &#8211; Deliverance<\/h2>\n<p>Lewis is an avid adventurer with preparedness always in mind. He may drag you down the wrong river seeking a great canoe trip but he&#8217;ll also be prepared to get you out of trouble if need be. And he&#8217;s not a bad shot with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/tactical-assault-crossbow\/\" target=\"_blank\">bow and arrow<\/a> either.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13214\" title=\"Lewis - Deliverance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/lewis-deliverance.jpg\" alt=\"Lewis - Deliverance\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/lewis-deliverance.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/lewis-deliverance-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/lewis-deliverance-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Our Favorite Scene<\/h3>\n<p>The machines will fail.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g9LVRHigxiE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Most Notable Quirk<\/h3>\n<p>He drags you into bad situations.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yj4LnfkdJDM\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the anti-government conspiracy theorists to the gun happy eccentrics, survivalists are more popular in fiction than ever before. 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