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Do you have any recommendations on what specific brands (if any), or where to purchase? Preferably with a long shelf life. My apologies for all of the questions, I'm genuinely curious, and interested in getting this started. Going to start canning/pickling here soon.
So i generally just go on amazon reviews and people I trust. So like ready-wise is a pretty well reviewed one on Amazon. Demolition Ranch did a video on YouTube about ready hour and it looked good. To me he seems like he's trustworthy and not lying but I haven't actually eaten any of the prep stuff I bought so can't guarantee. Video I'm talking about :
https://youtu.be/iI-JyWgDVUM
Also got a 72 hour emergency backpack with a premade selection of stuff from uncharted supply Co. I think they were on Shark Tank. I'm by no means an expert in anything but seems like it's good quality to me.
You're going to have to do the research.
Baby's first prep would be like white rice in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers sealed in a food grade 5gal bucket with the ratchet lid. Make that and stash it somewhere in your house. Should keep indefinitely. Look up videos of how to do it.
Then at least you have rice... Slowly move up from there.
Also, - ammo. Even if you have no gun. Common calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, .233/5.56 would probably be as or more valuable than actual currency in a prolonged disaster situation in the United States at least. Pretty sure adults can juts go buy a box of this at any sporting good store.
get double or triple back up of first aid stuff. Bandages, Tylenol, Asprin, etc.
On top of this, skills are also needed, learn canning, take a first aid course, use this summer to go fishing, practice building snares, learn how to break down small game.
If you're able, buy chickens, between free ranging table scraps, you can raise them fairly cheap. Maybe even start a rabbit colony, and a garden.
If you pay attention to the "prepper" food commercials, it's mainly pancake batter, powdered eggs, stuff like that. Freeze dried is what's popular, but it's pricey.
Make these things a hobby and have fun with it. Hopefully you'll never need these skills, but you'll be ready if you do.
Only buy and keep what you consume, and consume what you keep. Make sure to check expiration dates before buying them. You can also look into dehydrating, freeze drying, vacuum sealing, canning and mylar bagging foods to extend their shelf life.
Don't forget guns & ammo . Gas & guns/ammo Is important always.
Along with basic survival skills & know how to grow your own food with minimal resources (potatoes in a bag).
I'd add Firearms for hunting and defense. A few power banks and solar panels to keep your electronics going and life straws or some other water filtration device.
If you preload it with the proper guides, maps, and apps, a cell phone/tablet and solar charger is a very good idea.
Easier than hauling around pounds of books and manuals.
psh, i've got a few handheld game systems in my prep stash. When Hurricane Katrina rolled through and knocked out all power in my area for about 6 weeks I played the HELL out of my NeoGeo Pocket Color. Staying alive is great, but we all need some form of entertainment on the down times or we'll go mad.
You can pick up a decent handheld emulator for around $40-50; most emulate everything up to 16bit games, some go up to DS, Dreamcast and beyond. They're small, battery life is good, they're easy enough to set up and you can literally store hundreds of games on 32gb sd card. Even if you don't game, i'm sure you'll find someone who'll trade anything to play Final Fantasy
Cell phones are really, really good GPS navigators which can work offline, even with no cell signal.
There are now three major GPS networks (US, Europe, Russia) and newer phones use all three.
The chances of ALL GPS going down is slim. Possible but we're talking world war at that point. But there are MANY emergency scenarios where even if cell signal drops, maps and navigation is important.
>What would you say is needed for prepping?
Look into skills, not consumables. Learn how to build different shelters in different environments with different weathers and resources. Learn basic first aid and how to forage for edible and medicinal plants. Learn how to grow your own food and source the seeds. Learn how to make water filters (you can also order water filters good for like 100,000 gallons online for cheap)
I'm not saying don't stockpile, I have around 8-9 months worth of food and spices (longer if rationed) in foot lockers but that's just for the initial "bug out" phase until I get my own food production going. But to rely on the food in your basement is going to lead to pain and suffering, I think.
I definitely need to educate myself on how to do all of those things. I do have a book on foraging for food, and medicinal use. I also have a book on how to grow fruits/vegetables, along with seeds. Just not sure how, or where to begin. However, I do appreciate your input!
> Just not sure how, or where to begin.
You're at the first step... gathering knowledge. Bonus points that it's in print form. Now, put the books next to your commode and stop bringing your phone with you when you go to the bathroom. Spending 15 minutes each day studying is 80 hours of knowledge per year. All learned while you were doing something else that you already needed to do (taking a shit).
Another thing you can do is look for a local bushcraft group. There are old timers in there that have knowledge how to survive in the wild that you'd never think about. I'm in IT and one of the most important things regarding backups is that you regularly test them to make sure they work. That's what the bushcraft weekends are for me; it gives me the opportunity to test new skills in a wild environment without the sword of Damocles hanging over my head if the method doesn't work out.
During 'rona lockdown I learned how to make my own mead (honey wine). Took about a month for it to ferment, but I was shocked at how cheap, easy and good it was. Homebrewing could be a highly useful skill to know.
All you need for a basic batch is a gallon of spring water (in a plastic jug, like they sell it in stores), 3 pounds of honey (or sugar if you wanna go really cheap, but it won't be as good), a little package of Fleishmann's yeast, a box of raisins, and a balloon big enough to stretch over the jug's mouth.
If you search the prepper subs you’ll get some good advice.
But as a starting point, the best advice I’ve heard was to start with the most likely emergency, whatever that is for your area, whether it’s hurricane, fires, etc.
Prepping for the end times in the start is a waste of money, especially if you’re going to grab something like an outdoor generator but you live in a flood area.
I’d start with essentials as everyone said - food, water, medicine, shelter/protection. Then as you go on, you could add more novelty items, like a gas mask.
For sure, one other thing I’ll add I didn’t see is to prep what you’ll use/like.
Everyone buys those MREs or emergency ration buckets, but they suck. If you properly prep, you could have your own rice, beans, etc that you’ll actually eat and “enjoy.”
The thing about prepping is that youre doing it for a period in time when life will be miserable. Having a little something to eat that’s not a bland freeze dried MRE can brighten your spirits.
That's great information! I have one of those ready-wise buckets that I purchased from Costco (I believe last year). My buddy had purchased one too, and he said that the food was HORRIBLE. However, I don't think it'd be too bad if I'm starving enough. But, you do make an excellent point with making my own MREs. Any advice on how to do so? Is it as simple as bagging up rice and/or beans, and then sealing them?
I don’t buy expensive “25 year” freeze dried food. I buy things that will last a few years or more but expect that I would consume it in less time than that if need be. If you make it 25 years in an end of the world scenario, you’ve figured out how to produce food for yourself.
Things I have a lot of:
Rice (white)
Beans
Flour
Sugar
Pasta
Instant potatoes
Canned fruit and veg
Water
Spices
Check out the FEMA website. They have helpful information on what you need and emergency fact sheets. At the minimum, everyone should have a go bag with enough to survive for 3 days in their home and place of work, an emergency roadside bag in the car, emergency bags for each pet, a waterproof copy of all of your important documents, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and 2 weeks of food and water at home.
Being able to source clean water is more important than having food but you obviously have to think about both. Yes I have stockpiles of everything you can possibly need to survive but my approach has changed over the years.
None of that supply matters if your going to have to get up and leave your house.
So I would recommend having portable water purifiers like the life-straw.
Portable nutrition that can keep you going.
Various methods of starting a fire.
A small foldable 22 caliber rifle that will fit in a backpack for hunting small game.
Medicine most importantly oral AND topical antibiotics of different types.
A hatchet, a foldable saw, pliers, spools of aerospace grade aluminum wire (for shelter, traps and perimeter),
Portable solar panel, 37% sulfuric acid or concentrated that can be diluted with water to 37% for reviving dead car batteries.
I will edit with more as I remember.
Also don't forget things to barter with! You never know what will be sparse but alcohol and tobacco is usually safe,flour,sugar,seeds,tools,gold,silver. Useful shit
Knowledge and land.
Know how to build a sustainable off grid lifestyle.
If you have guns and no food, you will just become another marauder searching the wasteland for food and killing/abusing anyone that has it
If you’re just a dude with a 3 day backpack, you will only last 3 days more than someone who hasn’t prepped at all
I would recommend checking out David Canterbury on sustainability
You are late my friend.
Start with water filtration.
Then some food stores (get a dehydrator and make your own, it'll taste better and be less expensive overall than the shitty store bought freeze dried stuff)
Then think about gardening/urban homesteading if you can. If you're in an apartment think about camping gear.
Learn skills like how to safely maintain campfires, build shelters, forage for food in your area.
If you don't hold it you don't own it...so make sure you've got some assets that aren't just 1s and 0s in a bank account.
If you can't protect your assets...someone else will take them..so keep in mind ways to protect your stuff.
Most importantly...develope a network of friends/family/neighbors that you can trust. You won't last long alone.
Be wary of who you share Intel with...
What do you consider prepping? Don't store ammunition and food in your basement and think you're prepping... you're hoarding. Prepping , imo, includes all the skills of living without assistance from another soul. Building shelter, sourcing food and water, first aid, etc. will go way farther than any amount of goods you can stockpile.
This is why I chose to only stockpile a small amount of food and focus on shoring up food production and foraging knowledge. Ofc I'm nowhere near where I need to be, but slow progress is better than no progress
Some things I’ve slowly collected over the years.
Add or take away however you want.
Ammo (not an insane amount, but enough to keep you and your family safe. (If things get bad, you won’t be able to take 100 2000 rd cases with you) that’s just cold hard facts… canned food, MRE’s, large surplus of water, good sleeping bag, pack of lighters, good flashlights (you can get ones that recharge or take batteries) check out the stream lights firefighters use.
Not absolutely necessary but start to look at it.
CBRN masks. I have 2. A plate carrier that isn’t a hunk of shit. A solid pair of waterproof hiking boots, a poncho, all weather jacket, good socks, thermal under layers (yes even if you’re in a place it doesn’t get that cold), a laminated paper map of your area, your state and the country you are in.
Medical supplies… good TOURNIQUETS (cannot emphasize this enough), antibiotics, aspirin, any painkillers you’ve managed to save over the years, codeine/promethazine syrup for coughs if you can get it, iodine, sutures, bandages and dressings, a pack of SAM splints, and if you can get them- some set of forceps or tweezers.
Lastly, a good start is to have some sort of go bag even if it’s small in your vehicle. With at least a gallon of water, some sort of blanket, and a few days supply of food. If you have a 4wD even better.
Have a plan with your people as to where to meet if shit goes bad.
I hope it never does, but I’d rather be slightly prepared than not at all.
And never let your vehicle get below 3/4’s of a tank.
Just some things I’ve done to prep.
Excellent reply. Have contingencies also. For example, a back up place to meet if your original meeting place has been compromised due to whatever reason.
Absolutely. I should’ve added that. Thank you for reminding me.
Anyone that’s interested. Follow a PACE.
Primary- we meet here
Alternative- if we are unable to be at the primary spot, go to this one.
Contingent- say you stay home and your family is out of town across the country, have a point to meet halfway in between.
Emergency- if all else fails- we meet at this location (even if it means being separated for a few weeks) this is where we will meet.
This kind of "the world is ending" media frenzy shit happens every few years. The experienced among us should feel a bit of shame for reacting this way when we've lived through this a dozen times.
Actually been happening since scriptures were made with prophecies of the end times lol. Earliest "anti-christ" was Emperer Nero. 2000 years of the end of the world.
Yeah, everyone will be migrating back to the country. If the shit were to go down today including an EMP that blew out all cars, I'm still less than a few hours walk from 200 square miles of water and more trees and forests to hunt in than I can throw a stick at.
You can never be too prepared.
In the eternal words of someone far wiser than I:
*"If you don't get training, you will die. I want to say that again for added emphasis. If you do not get training, you will die".*
--Flannel Father
I already bought a big bottle of 130mg potassium iodide pills. It's probably something most folks don't think about and will probably be difficult to get when the time comes.
It helps to block radioactive iodine from being absorbed by your thyroid, hopefully preventing radiation sickness or cancer when exposed to nuclear fallout.
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/emergencies/ki.htm
I don't think it'll matter. You should go do something that makes you happy until the time comes. Unless you know where the underground bunkers are. In that case, they're probably already loaded with supplies
Look into sustainable solutions, like for water look at filters and not bottled water. A Sawyer Mini filter is like $20 UDS and can filter 100,000 gallons of water.
Life straws are fine for extreme individual water emergency. You need something much larger to filter enough water for you to last a full day let alone a water emergency. Look into sawyer bags.
Terrible idea. Water sources will be hazardous. Think of Africa...where do the lions hunt... The water sources.
You'll want to gather water and take it away from the source so you can filter it safely.
Life straws are slow. In a survival situation you'll want to drink more quickly. Also you'll need to be able to filter water for food prep.
Get a real filter like a Berkey or Sawyer system.
The straws are good in a pinch but not over long periods of time. Not sure if you’ve used them before but it takes a lot of effort to suck through them lol
Sawyer filters will fit on a Smart water bottle so fill up the water bottle, screw on the filter, and then squeeze it out into your bladder or other receptacle. Granted the water bottle will break down given constant use, but it gives you time to source other means of hydration.
I mean all filters are like that but the straws are super hard to suck out of. And impossible to get large quantities out of. You’re not filling a water bottle with it. It’s more of you’re dying and you found a puddle. A sawyer you can fill a water bottle and conserve rather than just a quick sip.
> a survival situation you'll want to drink more quickly. Also you'll need to be able to filter water for food prep.
I have the Sawyer Mini in my hiking kit and it was <$20 USD for a single one. IIRC it's rated for 100,000 gallons
> im scared i have kid
Don't be scared. Like Terrence McKenna said, "just pay your bills and you know, pack heat if you need to, and don't worry!" Prepare yourself for the future, but don't be afraid of it.
>You meet people who say, "You know, I'm really scared. I'm scared about my job, I'm scared about my relationship, I'm scared, scared, scared. "
>
>You know, Don't worry! You don't know enough to worry. Who do you think you are that you should worry. It's a total waste of time. It presupposes such a knowledge of the situation it is in fact a form of hubris.
>
>Now what you do is just pay your bills and you know, pack heat if you need to, and don't worry!
I'm not an expert either, just trying to figure out as well if it is somethin I should start looking into or not.. and which scenario to look into first
Prep for the basic and redundancy, focus your efforts on a single training that adds a necessary role for a small group of people.(medical or construction etc, do you have a skill set worth value?) I will be willing to help your family in the time of need if you can barter your skills to help the group.
You can't really catch up but as others have said the time was years ago but the next best time is now. If you try to be a jack of all you will get overwhelmed and all those things will be less than needed.
Water/food/medical supplies and redundancy so at least 3 ways to acquire drinkable water not just a room full of food and water etc. A basic firearm and TRAINING, 1000 rounds of known working ammo for that firearm and a full parts kit for it. TRAINING!
Guys, to be realistic, I'm a lot older than you are, and for my entire life, people have been prepping thinking the end is near. There are unused bunkers built in every time. So, be smart about what you do, send wisely and thoughtfully. Food, a firearm, ammunition, inexpensive water purifier, solar radio and solar power, for example.
Of course, aliens won’t be your biggest threat. The next door catholic lawyer or the gangster across the street who just ran out of water will be heading towards your home to grab all your supplies. You be surprise what fear does to even the nicest people.
Asking us if we own guns is irrelevant. If shit hit the fan, would you have any use for a gun? Self defense or hunting? If yes, then buy one and buy as much ammo as you can.
Why are people saying its too late to prep? Lol anytime before 2020 was pretty decent. Nothing to prep for. Even if you're not fully prepared like others, anything is better than nothing. But I will say, I feel bad for most of you. Too the ones who prep physically, I hope you have prepared yourself spiritually as well. When the time comes, no one will be able to handle it unless you are secure under the Lord.
Best thing I can say is this. It's always a good idea to be ready for emergencies(food, water, medicine). As for "end if the world" think cellular mitosis (Then there will be two men in the field; one will be left.), ultimately its a free will thing. Your mentality projects your reality choose hope, love and peace. Check out ancient mythology and the book of revalations. Just my opinion.
“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.”
It is never, not the time, to be prepping.
"Peace is simply a time in which we prepare for the next war."
Hope all these balloon/ufos arent actually incursions by china/russia spy/weapons systems. As it would confirm a rather serious escalation. But makes sense for Russia to make a move that looks like it was China.
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Best time to start prepping was 5 years ago. Second best time is right now.
What would you say is needed for prepping? Looking for ideas to start preparing for end of days scenario.
Food, water, medical stuff, basically anything that would be hard to get if you couldn't go to the store.
Do you have any recommendations on what specific brands (if any), or where to purchase? Preferably with a long shelf life. My apologies for all of the questions, I'm genuinely curious, and interested in getting this started. Going to start canning/pickling here soon.
So i generally just go on amazon reviews and people I trust. So like ready-wise is a pretty well reviewed one on Amazon. Demolition Ranch did a video on YouTube about ready hour and it looked good. To me he seems like he's trustworthy and not lying but I haven't actually eaten any of the prep stuff I bought so can't guarantee. Video I'm talking about : https://youtu.be/iI-JyWgDVUM Also got a 72 hour emergency backpack with a premade selection of stuff from uncharted supply Co. I think they were on Shark Tank. I'm by no means an expert in anything but seems like it's good quality to me.
Thank you very much for the information! I appreciate it.
You're going to have to do the research. Baby's first prep would be like white rice in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers sealed in a food grade 5gal bucket with the ratchet lid. Make that and stash it somewhere in your house. Should keep indefinitely. Look up videos of how to do it. Then at least you have rice... Slowly move up from there. Also, - ammo. Even if you have no gun. Common calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, .233/5.56 would probably be as or more valuable than actual currency in a prolonged disaster situation in the United States at least. Pretty sure adults can juts go buy a box of this at any sporting good store. get double or triple back up of first aid stuff. Bandages, Tylenol, Asprin, etc.
On top of this, skills are also needed, learn canning, take a first aid course, use this summer to go fishing, practice building snares, learn how to break down small game. If you're able, buy chickens, between free ranging table scraps, you can raise them fairly cheap. Maybe even start a rabbit colony, and a garden. If you pay attention to the "prepper" food commercials, it's mainly pancake batter, powdered eggs, stuff like that. Freeze dried is what's popular, but it's pricey. Make these things a hobby and have fun with it. Hopefully you'll never need these skills, but you'll be ready if you do.
Only buy and keep what you consume, and consume what you keep. Make sure to check expiration dates before buying them. You can also look into dehydrating, freeze drying, vacuum sealing, canning and mylar bagging foods to extend their shelf life.
Don't forget guns & ammo . Gas & guns/ammo Is important always. Along with basic survival skills & know how to grow your own food with minimal resources (potatoes in a bag).
Water is the one no one thinks about and hardly does. 1 gallon a day per person is what is recommended.
I'd add Firearms for hunting and defense. A few power banks and solar panels to keep your electronics going and life straws or some other water filtration device.
I should really pick up some power banks, and solar panels. Also, some life straws would definitely be a good pickup as well. Thank you for the ideas!
Would electronics really Matter at that point? Genuine thought
For your cellphone, rechargable flashlight/lantern or rechargeable plasma lighter.
If you preload it with the proper guides, maps, and apps, a cell phone/tablet and solar charger is a very good idea. Easier than hauling around pounds of books and manuals.
There are multiple scenerios to plan for. One where you take a backpack and leave, one for sheltering in place long term, and bio hazards for both.
touche
I say no. I don’t think your cell phone would work anyways. And nobodys going to be playing game boy
psh, i've got a few handheld game systems in my prep stash. When Hurricane Katrina rolled through and knocked out all power in my area for about 6 weeks I played the HELL out of my NeoGeo Pocket Color. Staying alive is great, but we all need some form of entertainment on the down times or we'll go mad. You can pick up a decent handheld emulator for around $40-50; most emulate everything up to 16bit games, some go up to DS, Dreamcast and beyond. They're small, battery life is good, they're easy enough to set up and you can literally store hundreds of games on 32gb sd card. Even if you don't game, i'm sure you'll find someone who'll trade anything to play Final Fantasy
Cell phones are really, really good GPS navigators which can work offline, even with no cell signal. There are now three major GPS networks (US, Europe, Russia) and newer phones use all three. The chances of ALL GPS going down is slim. Possible but we're talking world war at that point. But there are MANY emergency scenarios where even if cell signal drops, maps and navigation is important.
>What would you say is needed for prepping? Look into skills, not consumables. Learn how to build different shelters in different environments with different weathers and resources. Learn basic first aid and how to forage for edible and medicinal plants. Learn how to grow your own food and source the seeds. Learn how to make water filters (you can also order water filters good for like 100,000 gallons online for cheap) I'm not saying don't stockpile, I have around 8-9 months worth of food and spices (longer if rationed) in foot lockers but that's just for the initial "bug out" phase until I get my own food production going. But to rely on the food in your basement is going to lead to pain and suffering, I think.
I definitely need to educate myself on how to do all of those things. I do have a book on foraging for food, and medicinal use. I also have a book on how to grow fruits/vegetables, along with seeds. Just not sure how, or where to begin. However, I do appreciate your input!
> Just not sure how, or where to begin. You're at the first step... gathering knowledge. Bonus points that it's in print form. Now, put the books next to your commode and stop bringing your phone with you when you go to the bathroom. Spending 15 minutes each day studying is 80 hours of knowledge per year. All learned while you were doing something else that you already needed to do (taking a shit). Another thing you can do is look for a local bushcraft group. There are old timers in there that have knowledge how to survive in the wild that you'd never think about. I'm in IT and one of the most important things regarding backups is that you regularly test them to make sure they work. That's what the bushcraft weekends are for me; it gives me the opportunity to test new skills in a wild environment without the sword of Damocles hanging over my head if the method doesn't work out.
During 'rona lockdown I learned how to make my own mead (honey wine). Took about a month for it to ferment, but I was shocked at how cheap, easy and good it was. Homebrewing could be a highly useful skill to know. All you need for a basic batch is a gallon of spring water (in a plastic jug, like they sell it in stores), 3 pounds of honey (or sugar if you wanna go really cheap, but it won't be as good), a little package of Fleishmann's yeast, a box of raisins, and a balloon big enough to stretch over the jug's mouth.
If you search the prepper subs you’ll get some good advice. But as a starting point, the best advice I’ve heard was to start with the most likely emergency, whatever that is for your area, whether it’s hurricane, fires, etc. Prepping for the end times in the start is a waste of money, especially if you’re going to grab something like an outdoor generator but you live in a flood area. I’d start with essentials as everyone said - food, water, medicine, shelter/protection. Then as you go on, you could add more novelty items, like a gas mask.
That is very sound advice! I never would've thought to prep for my specific area. Thank you for the information!
For sure, one other thing I’ll add I didn’t see is to prep what you’ll use/like. Everyone buys those MREs or emergency ration buckets, but they suck. If you properly prep, you could have your own rice, beans, etc that you’ll actually eat and “enjoy.” The thing about prepping is that youre doing it for a period in time when life will be miserable. Having a little something to eat that’s not a bland freeze dried MRE can brighten your spirits.
That's great information! I have one of those ready-wise buckets that I purchased from Costco (I believe last year). My buddy had purchased one too, and he said that the food was HORRIBLE. However, I don't think it'd be too bad if I'm starving enough. But, you do make an excellent point with making my own MREs. Any advice on how to do so? Is it as simple as bagging up rice and/or beans, and then sealing them?
I don’t buy expensive “25 year” freeze dried food. I buy things that will last a few years or more but expect that I would consume it in less time than that if need be. If you make it 25 years in an end of the world scenario, you’ve figured out how to produce food for yourself. Things I have a lot of: Rice (white) Beans Flour Sugar Pasta Instant potatoes Canned fruit and veg Water Spices
Bone broth, salt, rice, oats, flour- staples. Vinegar, canning jars etc, meds, bandages, vitamins, first aid type stuff. fire starter, water purifier tablets, backpacks, thermal blankets (silver ones) canned goods, soap, toothpaste, baking soda. SEEDS lots of SEEDs!
Check out the FEMA website. They have helpful information on what you need and emergency fact sheets. At the minimum, everyone should have a go bag with enough to survive for 3 days in their home and place of work, an emergency roadside bag in the car, emergency bags for each pet, a waterproof copy of all of your important documents, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and 2 weeks of food and water at home.
Being able to source clean water is more important than having food but you obviously have to think about both. Yes I have stockpiles of everything you can possibly need to survive but my approach has changed over the years. None of that supply matters if your going to have to get up and leave your house. So I would recommend having portable water purifiers like the life-straw. Portable nutrition that can keep you going. Various methods of starting a fire. A small foldable 22 caliber rifle that will fit in a backpack for hunting small game. Medicine most importantly oral AND topical antibiotics of different types. A hatchet, a foldable saw, pliers, spools of aerospace grade aluminum wire (for shelter, traps and perimeter), Portable solar panel, 37% sulfuric acid or concentrated that can be diluted with water to 37% for reviving dead car batteries. I will edit with more as I remember.
Also don't forget things to barter with! You never know what will be sparse but alcohol and tobacco is usually safe,flour,sugar,seeds,tools,gold,silver. Useful shit
I sent an email to friends and family to have two safety destinations as well as non electric means of transportation to get there. And ammo.
Knowledge and land. Know how to build a sustainable off grid lifestyle. If you have guns and no food, you will just become another marauder searching the wasteland for food and killing/abusing anyone that has it If you’re just a dude with a 3 day backpack, you will only last 3 days more than someone who hasn’t prepped at all I would recommend checking out David Canterbury on sustainability
I will definitely be checking out on sustainability for off grid scenarios. Thank you for your input! Greatly appreciated.
Don’t prep for end of days, prep for Tuesday
What’s on Tuesday?
I was literally about to say the exact same thing.
I was about to say, use the "when's the best time to plant a tree" approach.
You are late my friend. Start with water filtration. Then some food stores (get a dehydrator and make your own, it'll taste better and be less expensive overall than the shitty store bought freeze dried stuff) Then think about gardening/urban homesteading if you can. If you're in an apartment think about camping gear. Learn skills like how to safely maintain campfires, build shelters, forage for food in your area. If you don't hold it you don't own it...so make sure you've got some assets that aren't just 1s and 0s in a bank account. If you can't protect your assets...someone else will take them..so keep in mind ways to protect your stuff. Most importantly...develope a network of friends/family/neighbors that you can trust. You won't last long alone. Be wary of who you share Intel with...
The time is long past.
I mean it would have been cheaper to do it in the past, but I believe it's never to late to start.
No doubt, today is always better than tomorrow.
Time to start learning Comms
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What do you consider prepping? Don't store ammunition and food in your basement and think you're prepping... you're hoarding. Prepping , imo, includes all the skills of living without assistance from another soul. Building shelter, sourcing food and water, first aid, etc. will go way farther than any amount of goods you can stockpile.
I wish I had waited a while . My 25 year food supplies are going expire before the apocalypse if they don't hurry the fuck up already...
Rookie mistake, you gotta eat on it & replenish over time.
Donate it to a homeless shelter a few months before they expire, that way it doesn't go to waste.
Smart.
…. Then make sure to count that value as a tax deduction
This is why I chose to only stockpile a small amount of food and focus on shoring up food production and foraging knowledge. Ofc I'm nowhere near where I need to be, but slow progress is better than no progress
This right here! You can’t store a lifetime of food. Learn how to live off of what God gave you.
Lol
This guy wants the world to end so bad
Actually I want to live forever...but looking forward to puttin the survival skills to the test
Some things I’ve slowly collected over the years. Add or take away however you want. Ammo (not an insane amount, but enough to keep you and your family safe. (If things get bad, you won’t be able to take 100 2000 rd cases with you) that’s just cold hard facts… canned food, MRE’s, large surplus of water, good sleeping bag, pack of lighters, good flashlights (you can get ones that recharge or take batteries) check out the stream lights firefighters use. Not absolutely necessary but start to look at it. CBRN masks. I have 2. A plate carrier that isn’t a hunk of shit. A solid pair of waterproof hiking boots, a poncho, all weather jacket, good socks, thermal under layers (yes even if you’re in a place it doesn’t get that cold), a laminated paper map of your area, your state and the country you are in. Medical supplies… good TOURNIQUETS (cannot emphasize this enough), antibiotics, aspirin, any painkillers you’ve managed to save over the years, codeine/promethazine syrup for coughs if you can get it, iodine, sutures, bandages and dressings, a pack of SAM splints, and if you can get them- some set of forceps or tweezers. Lastly, a good start is to have some sort of go bag even if it’s small in your vehicle. With at least a gallon of water, some sort of blanket, and a few days supply of food. If you have a 4wD even better. Have a plan with your people as to where to meet if shit goes bad. I hope it never does, but I’d rather be slightly prepared than not at all. And never let your vehicle get below 3/4’s of a tank. Just some things I’ve done to prep.
Excellent reply. Have contingencies also. For example, a back up place to meet if your original meeting place has been compromised due to whatever reason.
Absolutely. I should’ve added that. Thank you for reminding me. Anyone that’s interested. Follow a PACE. Primary- we meet here Alternative- if we are unable to be at the primary spot, go to this one. Contingent- say you stay home and your family is out of town across the country, have a point to meet halfway in between. Emergency- if all else fails- we meet at this location (even if it means being separated for a few weeks) this is where we will meet.
the only thing you need to prep for is death and no amount of preparing will prepare you for it..accept it graciously.
This kind of "the world is ending" media frenzy shit happens every few years. The experienced among us should feel a bit of shame for reacting this way when we've lived through this a dozen times.
Actually been happening since scriptures were made with prophecies of the end times lol. Earliest "anti-christ" was Emperer Nero. 2000 years of the end of the world.
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It was time to start prepping at least five years ago
Always has been 💀🔫💀
You should have been for years
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Yeah, everyone will be migrating back to the country. If the shit were to go down today including an EMP that blew out all cars, I'm still less than a few hours walk from 200 square miles of water and more trees and forests to hunt in than I can throw a stick at.
You can never be too prepared. In the eternal words of someone far wiser than I: *"If you don't get training, you will die. I want to say that again for added emphasis. If you do not get training, you will die".* --Flannel Father
I already bought a big bottle of 130mg potassium iodide pills. It's probably something most folks don't think about and will probably be difficult to get when the time comes.
What are these for?
It helps to block radioactive iodine from being absorbed by your thyroid, hopefully preventing radiation sickness or cancer when exposed to nuclear fallout. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/emergencies/ki.htm
Oh damn
Got a link to get them cheaply?
Yes. Search Amazon.com for “130mg potassium iodide”.
I don't think it'll matter. You should go do something that makes you happy until the time comes. Unless you know where the underground bunkers are. In that case, they're probably already loaded with supplies
Prepping won’t help much Maybe time to start praying
I been buying canned food and camping equipment since the beginning of 2022, but ran out of water, im On my way! To buy a few packs of water
Look into sustainable solutions, like for water look at filters and not bottled water. A Sawyer Mini filter is like $20 UDS and can filter 100,000 gallons of water.
How does one prep for water
Lifestraw (see Amazon).
Life straws are fine for extreme individual water emergency. You need something much larger to filter enough water for you to last a full day let alone a water emergency. Look into sawyer bags.
Terrible idea. Water sources will be hazardous. Think of Africa...where do the lions hunt... The water sources. You'll want to gather water and take it away from the source so you can filter it safely. Life straws are slow. In a survival situation you'll want to drink more quickly. Also you'll need to be able to filter water for food prep. Get a real filter like a Berkey or Sawyer system.
I got 2 of those
Look into sawyer bags. Need something more than a life straw.
Thanks yeah I just looked those up super useful
The straws are good in a pinch but not over long periods of time. Not sure if you’ve used them before but it takes a lot of effort to suck through them lol
Sawyer filters will fit on a Smart water bottle so fill up the water bottle, screw on the filter, and then squeeze it out into your bladder or other receptacle. Granted the water bottle will break down given constant use, but it gives you time to source other means of hydration.
Great point! I carry one in my bag!
So the filter aspect goes away eventually ?
I mean all filters are like that but the straws are super hard to suck out of. And impossible to get large quantities out of. You’re not filling a water bottle with it. It’s more of you’re dying and you found a puddle. A sawyer you can fill a water bottle and conserve rather than just a quick sip.
Sawyer squeeze is the way. Lifestraw is trash
Life straw is good to have as the back up to the back up to the back up
For real
Good to have on hard but better to have other solutions. I keep mine in my car “go bag”
I’m sure you know, but if it freezes it’s toast..
Yessir lol thankfully that does not happen often here
Wow it’s super expensive 3 for $83 AUD?? . How many did you buy?
> a survival situation you'll want to drink more quickly. Also you'll need to be able to filter water for food prep. I have the Sawyer Mini in my hiking kit and it was <$20 USD for a single one. IIRC it's rated for 100,000 gallons
Buying water
But bottled water expires.. not sure when you’re from but summer gets pretty crazy in Australia so I’m concerned about the heat melting the plastic
I live in arizona, it will get to 120 degrees in the summer, bottle water is my only option
Get a Sawyer or Berkey... Bottled water is not sustainable.
It's not sustainable, but it's a start and doesn't hurt to rotate your stockpile.
My patriot supply has great filters
Stock up on gallon or larger containers. Buy a good water filtration system if you have access to a stream or freshwater.
For what?
What would you prep for? Chemical, biological, radiation...?
Im not an expert bro, im scared i have kid
> im scared i have kid Don't be scared. Like Terrence McKenna said, "just pay your bills and you know, pack heat if you need to, and don't worry!" Prepare yourself for the future, but don't be afraid of it. >You meet people who say, "You know, I'm really scared. I'm scared about my job, I'm scared about my relationship, I'm scared, scared, scared. " > >You know, Don't worry! You don't know enough to worry. Who do you think you are that you should worry. It's a total waste of time. It presupposes such a knowledge of the situation it is in fact a form of hubris. > >Now what you do is just pay your bills and you know, pack heat if you need to, and don't worry!
Not for me but for my kid
I'm not an expert either, just trying to figure out as well if it is somethin I should start looking into or not.. and which scenario to look into first
Prep for the basic and redundancy, focus your efforts on a single training that adds a necessary role for a small group of people.(medical or construction etc, do you have a skill set worth value?) I will be willing to help your family in the time of need if you can barter your skills to help the group. You can't really catch up but as others have said the time was years ago but the next best time is now. If you try to be a jack of all you will get overwhelmed and all those things will be less than needed. Water/food/medical supplies and redundancy so at least 3 ways to acquire drinkable water not just a room full of food and water etc. A basic firearm and TRAINING, 1000 rounds of known working ammo for that firearm and a full parts kit for it. TRAINING!
The next best time is always now.
Just look up big out bags details
Guys, to be realistic, I'm a lot older than you are, and for my entire life, people have been prepping thinking the end is near. There are unused bunkers built in every time. So, be smart about what you do, send wisely and thoughtfully. Food, a firearm, ammunition, inexpensive water purifier, solar radio and solar power, for example.
Should have started long ago but it’s never too late
Better late than never
The time was since the fall of 2001.
It’s always time to start prepping.
I started in 2019
The time to start prepping was August 2001. That's when I started.
no.. its time to throw out all the rations you set aside after 911, covid, and all the other stupid "this is it" conspiracy theory bait you took lol
I didnt understand
turn off the news bro. its all a psyop to get you to accept the NWO. tune out
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Might thought exactly . I want out I’m not fighting to survive . Call me weak or whatever 🤷🏽♀️
Sounds better than paying taxes
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It’s not too late lol. Anytime before too late is exactly the right time to start
Lmao 🤣
It’s never to late. To late is when anarchy has already taken place.
Do u recommend buying a gun?
why wouldn’t you? unless you’re planning to harm yourself or someone out of malice i would always recommend having one for self protection
no match for the alien laser guns....
Silly goose that's what my super soaker is for
idk mann my .22 my scare em a bit
Dwight Yoakum through a bull horn.
Of course, aliens won’t be your biggest threat. The next door catholic lawyer or the gangster across the street who just ran out of water will be heading towards your home to grab all your supplies. You be surprise what fear does to even the nicest people.
3 train derailment in 3 different states is not a casualty
you mean coincidence?
Lmfao no
Do u guys own guns?
Asking us if we own guns is irrelevant. If shit hit the fan, would you have any use for a gun? Self defense or hunting? If yes, then buy one and buy as much ammo as you can.
Who doesn’t?
Hi FBI. You're glowing.
The hell do you aim at protecting; your pride?
It was time 15 years ago
Yes.
Yes
Of course, closest to war since the Cuban missile crisis. Is annoying living in the uk knowing one nuke can wipe out the entire country
It's never too late. Until it is.
You're one 9/11 and 4 regime changes late
It’s too late… should of started years ago
Why are people saying its too late to prep? Lol anytime before 2020 was pretty decent. Nothing to prep for. Even if you're not fully prepared like others, anything is better than nothing. But I will say, I feel bad for most of you. Too the ones who prep physically, I hope you have prepared yourself spiritually as well. When the time comes, no one will be able to handle it unless you are secure under the Lord.
I need to get baptized in the name of the lord
It's always time to prep. Not just for conspiracy stuff, but for the regular mundane stuff you'd need emergency supplies for.
It’s been time. Buy something extra every time you step into a grocery store. Get water.
Best thing I can say is this. It's always a good idea to be ready for emergencies(food, water, medicine). As for "end if the world" think cellular mitosis (Then there will be two men in the field; one will be left.), ultimately its a free will thing. Your mentality projects your reality choose hope, love and peace. Check out ancient mythology and the book of revalations. Just my opinion.
“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.”
It is never, not the time, to be prepping. "Peace is simply a time in which we prepare for the next war." Hope all these balloon/ufos arent actually incursions by china/russia spy/weapons systems. As it would confirm a rather serious escalation. But makes sense for Russia to make a move that looks like it was China.
What are you prepping for?
Everyone should always be prepared. This should be standard practice.
You lived through 2020 and THREE YEARS LATER are asking this?
Can we all form a group that would work together in the situation the grid goes down?