4 essential items for self-sustainability

[Carol]

Given the tragedy of what is occurring with earth changes I personally consider the following items essential for self-sustainability.

1. Vitamins and Minerals @ www.swansonvitamins.com.
They have really reasonable prices and I order a lot of Vitamin D3. Vitamin D will help us avoid the flu as it improves the immune system.

2. Inexpensive Rare Heirloom vegetable seeds
http://survivalistseeds.com/images/dscf0526.jpg
Non GMO and Hybrid seeds are full of nutrition... GMO and Hybrid are not and I've read some studies how GMO also alters the blood of those eating those food. Organic will become a very highly prized item to have and to eat.

http://survivalistseeds.com/Home_Page.html

http://www.patriotfood.com/

5 Rare Heirloom Vegetable Varieties
AND
FREE- Patriot Gardening System How to DVD - $20 value
AND
FREE- Doomsday Water Filter How To DVD - $20 value

6,000 All-Natural, Non-GMO, Non-Hybrid, Organic, Rare Heritage Vegetable Seeds. That's 4 Pounds! And they come inside a TIME CAPSULE. I probably should have bought several of these.

Exclusive 100 year Time Capsule
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3. Solar Backup Generator
http://www.mysolarbackup.com/images/cartnunit01small.jpg
http://www.mysolarbackup.com/
Price is just $1597.00, plus only $95.00 shipping anywhere in the continental U.S.
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4. Big Berkey gravity fed water filter
http://i.alrt.org/images/bsku/cba31e972644977ad13a84f5a3491edd.jpg
We are on a catchment system but many get water with flouride or choline in it with is is not good for anyone's body. All of our drinking water is filtered.

Elements will remove harmful pathogenic bacteria such as E-coli, Cholera Salmonella Typhi, Giardia and Cryptosporidium. The filters remove and reduce unwanted chemicals such as Chlorine, lead, rust, sediment, pesticides, herbicides, organic solvents, VOC’s, SOC’s, Trihalomethanes and foul tastes and odors. The durable and efficient Black Berkey elements can be cleaned and re-cleaned (up to 100 times or more) as needed with a soft brush or Scotch-Brite pad.

http://www.bigberkey.net/?gclid=CP3jmeiUnZ0CFRQpawodgzYAAQ

[TPFolder]

Fantastic post. Thanks Carol :)

[FIIISH]

Nutritional supplements are absolutely vital in today's world
for health and well-being.

That being said, my guidance has told me for some time that
it is wise to be prepared for short-term disruptions in day to day
life(less than two weeks). Beyond that, I don't see the point.

Each person has to listen to what their own guidance is telling them.

[Swanny]

Great list :)

Heres a list for those on a budget

1 Water filter http://www.bwtechnologies.com/aquapure_traveller.html

2 Kelly kettle http://www.kellykettle.com/

3 Tins of Beans

4 a Lighter

That lot should keep you alive :thumb_yello:

[Seashore]

Thanks Carol!

[Anchor]

That being said, my guidance has told me for some time that
it is wise to be prepared for short-term disruptions in day to day
life(less than two weeks). Beyond that, I don't see the point.

Each person has to listen to what their own guidance is telling them.

I agree with both paragraphs.

One has to do ones own risk assessment, figure out what one can do within the means available to them, take the actions necessary and then .....
put it all aside and stop thinking about things you really don't want to happen!

Focus on what you want, not what you dont want ...

A..

[morguana]

the four things i carry are
heavy duty bushcraft knife http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?s=9gzfv5468312&strParents=&CAT_ID=134&P_ID=913

http://www.katadyn.com/usen/katadyn-products/products/katadynshopconnect/katadyn-water-filters-endurance-series-products/katadyn-pocket-usa/

blast match http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/product_view.cfm?product_ID=436

and a pocket guide to wild foods and bushcraft
the rest is in my head, so hope i dont go mad!

bou x

[TheObserver]

Don't forget topography maps and a compass to watch the magnetic pole shift with.

[Swanny]

Water is the most important thing, without clean drinking water you only have a few days

[FIIISH]

Water is the most important thing, without clean drinking water you only have a few days

And without oxygen, you only have a few seconds. :naughty:

[Swanny]

True :naughty:

[morguana]

there wont be any oxygen near swanny, he'll have eaten tones of baked beans!
YouTube - Blazing Saddles --Farting Cowboys- Greatest Fart Scene of All Time

think gas masks! :roll1:

bou x

[Swanny]

With my spork :wink2:

[Anchor]

OMG you guys crack me up :)

[Carol]

And without oxygen, you only have a few seconds. :naughty:

Well there is that. If the atmosphere was to peel back.. we'd just drop our water vessels (body) and cross over. Not a bad way to cross. :mfr_lol:

[Humble Janitor]

Nice stuff but it's really only attainable if you have money. For those without money, it's gonna suck I bet.

[FIIISH]

Nice stuff but it's really only attainable if you have money. For those without money, it's gonna suck I bet.

When you aren't sure how you are going to pay bills, or even buy food, it can be tough to stay positive. I know of many people who are in this situation right now. However, something always seems to come along that keeps them on their feet.

When it comes to preparations for living without the conveniences and
infrastructure we have now, I would say that it is prudent and wise to be
prepared. Some are in a better position to do this than others. I believe
that for some, a great deal of preparation is appropriate for their path
and what they have to accomplish. Others, not so much.

I expect that I will have everything that I need when I need it, and I think
it will be the same for you and many others. We will do just fine. :original:

[Anchor]

Actually HJ you may have it backwards, those with money will face the greater challenge because when/if TSHTF they are the ones who will face the decision to give or not give, and then they will need to live with the consequences and karma of the desicion.

A..