Dare to Prepare [Archive] - The Project Avalon Community Forum

yiolas

30th June 2011, 19:12

This is an excellent National Geographic show on prepping !

This show features a variety of 'normal' suburbanite families and how each of them are preparing for the end of the world as we know it. Very informative.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tGFfFIlIeo&feature=feedu

Carolin

1st July 2011, 04:11

Thanks Yiola that was awesome!!!!!!! I'm feeling very under prepped after watching that. A must see for all of us.:bump::bump::bump:

Mark Aldebaran

1st July 2011, 04:46

If you read the Dead Sea Scroll material you will understand that the Essenes were living in an eschatological/apocalyptic end-time countdown for hundreds of years. That was 2,000 years ago. These nutjobs are just beginners.

So, to answer your question, I'm watching prepping videos primarily for their entertainment value.

Imagine my disappointment when I discovered Coronal Mass Ejection has nothing to do with free beer.
I'm gutted.

yiolas

1st July 2011, 18:13

I haven't done much prepping myself either. However, I am aspiring and well on the way to attaining what these guys have accomplished.

Their website is very interesting as well. Urban Homestead (http://urbanhomestead.org/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W51JRTjoI1A&feature=player_embedded#at=298

Carolin

7th July 2011, 14:14

Rice noodles - I've stocked up on vermicelli noodles $1.29 for a package that could feed a family of 4 for a day or two. Only 1 minute of cooking time and you could probably just put it in the sauce and it will soften to preserve water. Rice paper is also awesome 5 seconds in hot water and you can wrap it around anything....would be great for all the tuna/salmon I have stock piled.

Portable garden -I've planted my garden in containers so if I have to I can bring them with me. Hanging planter bags that are everywhere now, old flower pots, blue boxes, even planting directly in the bag of soil.

Fondue - I've been stocking up on Sterno for my fondue pot and tea lights for my chocolate fondue set. Great for cooking or warming without power. Safe to do inside your home.

Looking forward to some tips from the forum :o

phimonic

7th July 2011, 14:32

maybe for surviving-purposes, it was good to have some things, you won't need so much energy and water to prepare - just a thought -

maybe speck (dried meat) and schuettelbrot good as surviving-food - chocolate, hemp-seeds, nuts, dried fruits - all kinds of things that our ancestors used to survive winter in the mountains, would be suitable i guess.

http://www.stockfood.at/bilder-fotos/S%C3%BCdtiroler%20Speck%20und%20Sch%C3%BCttelbrot-380670.jpg

AuCo

7th July 2011, 16:13

Well, preparing physically and mentally might be a good thing too. I tend to eat a lot, especially good foods. I am "trying" to cut back on that and go for poor man's meal more often nowadays. The problem is my wife usually over serves the kids and I always ended up taking in the leftover. :o

Marianne

20th August 2011, 21:58

The preppers who have roomsful of cases and bottles of food, medicine, water, etc. are in it for the long haul. I don't have the energy or the resources to do that. I want to live my life and find joy in each day, now. I don't want to be always thinking of the stash.

That said, I have put in a good amount of canned and dried food. I have the necessities for my family to survive for a couple of months, I think. I'd like to think I am resourceful enough to grow some food and use it for my family and others, depending on the time of year. Like, growing soybeans... you can make soy milk and tofu, which is high in protein. (before you turn your nose up at soy milk, have you ever tasted it fresh? It's a whole 'nother drink!) Quinoa is a grain that's high in protein. Amaranth is a grain that grows like a weed and gives an abundant harvest.
My 84-yo mom has enough food to feed us for a year or more. She's not a prepper, it's just that she grew up in the depression and was often truly hungry. She feels secure when she has an over-abundance of food.

Who knows how we would react in a crisis. I want to still have some humanity intact at the end of day. Otherwise it's not worth it to me. Am I just being a Pollyanna? Maybe.

How do others feel about ethics in a crisis? Do you have a stash? Have you decided what to do in the event of a disaster? Or, just tell me whether you prefer canned or dried beans! I'd just like to hear from others.

Thanks.

Marianne

21st August 2011, 02:21

How do others feel about ethics in a crisis? Do you have a stash? Have you decided what to do in the event of a disaster? Or, just tell me whether you prefer canned or dried beans! I'd just like to hear from others.

Thanks.

Anybody?? Anybody??
Maybe folks don't like to talk about their stash -- I can understand that. Maybe most folks don't have a stash. I'm just wondering generally what people are thinking and/or doing.
I want some food and water stashed regardless of what the sun and outlaw planets/comets do. I live in tornado country. (wish I could find a little tornado icon).
Hello, anybody out there?

Mike Gorman

21st August 2011, 03:54

GlassSteagallfan

21st August 2011, 03:57

I bought heirloom seeds on ebay. Next comes the seed saving book.

GlassSteagallfan

21st August 2011, 04:01

you can make soy milk and tofu, which is high in protein. (before you turn your nose up at soy milk, have you ever tasted it fresh? It's a whole 'nother drink!)

Try vanilla - so goooooood to the last drop!

The original video posted has been removed by the user. Here is another link:

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Marianne

21st August 2011, 04:14

Glasssteagalfan, do you make your own soy milk? When I visited Singapore, I was given a glass of warm soymilk at bedtime, and it was so delicious. It may have had a bit of vanilla in it.
I hadn't heard of a seed saving book -- do you mean a binder/notebook to organize your seeds? I can see how that would be very handy--maybe using the plastic sheets made for CD's.
I like to get my heirloom seeds from Baker Creek (rareseeds.com). But they are not packaged for long term storage. I just plan to plant them and harvest seed every 2-3 years so it stays fresh. They have so many different kinds of tomatoes and squash, it makes your head dizzy!

Thanks for replying!

Marianne

21st August 2011, 04:19

I recall a couple of years ago our city (Perth) experienced a severe storm which basically shut it down for over a week,
there was water, but no power and while food was still there in the shops, it made me wonder-it would not take much
to compromise the 'normal life-style' for an average western city-a few days of no power and inability to get stock
on shelves, people would start to go hungry. It just makes good sense to prepare for any contingency, my parents lived through
WWII and always had a stock of extra food on hand. I have a decent stock, but i will add to this, Water is vital. Thanks Junebug.
GalaxyHorse, I think they figure 3 days of food at most here in US, if there's no restocking. I think it would be quicker than that--people storm through the markets at the first hint of bad weather and buy up all the bread and milk. That's for a relatively minor event--if something bad happened, people would buy larger quantities and it would go >poof< soon. I agree it could be a scary scenario when city folk run out of options.
Water is one area I'm not as well stocked in.
Thanks for your reply.
Marianne

Carolin

21st August 2011, 04:42

I've put some of these on other threads but I'll do it again here.

-Tomatoes, lettuce, beans and peas planted in containers that can be brought inside.
-Lots of rice products, vermicelli noodles and rice paper are cheaper than wheat products and will last forever. I use vermicelli to make spaghetti all the time.
-I've also stocked up on spice mixes to throw on noodles instead of spaghetti sauce for some variety. The latter would also be easier to transport if need be.
-Lots of easy to prepare foods like granola bars, cereal & rice/soy milk, peanut butter & jam, beans, canned tuna/salmon/ham. Small jars of mayo (no spoiling)
-All natural dehydrated mashed potatoes, add boiling water and some gravy or creamed corn
-Sterno stove and lots of sterno. http://www.sterno.com/retail/pages/stove.html
-I figure I can use my regular and chocolate fondue sets to cook with in a pinch.
-I also have a hot stone to cook on http://www.hotstones.com/
-Bottled water and other beverages plus containers to fill if crap happens....fill your tub.

After listening to Alexander Retrov's video I'm trying to prep our home so we can stay indoors for two weeks. Not quite sure where our golden is going to relieve himself but I'll figure it out.

Marianne

21st August 2011, 04:58

Carolin, I hadn't thought about keeping container plants for portability. I want to put together a cold frame for cold weather plants like lettuce and greens.
What do you do with rice paper? I know it's edible, but not sure how, unless just a snack.
Spice mixes -- great idea! I have lots of herbs, but preparing them into mixes would be handy.
And small jars of spoilable things like mayo, good idea.
Your fondue sets use little sterno cans, right?
You have obviously put a lot of thought into this. Thanks for posting it again. I guess I need to look more deeply into the threads.
Best,
Marianne

Carolin

21st August 2011, 05:07

Marianne/Junebug the rice paper I buy comes round in a package of 40 for about $2. Three seconds in hot water and it's pliable. I use them to make pizza pockets, perogies, spring rolls or anything else you would eat on bread.

Yes, my fondue sets use sterno. The chocolate fondue sets use tea lights which would warm up some soup or beans nicely.

Hope you enjoyed your chocolate sundae! I ate a whole bag of chips today....by myself...in one sitting!!!!! ;)

lisalu

11th December 2011, 17:08

this is my very first post. the video has been removed but I'm sure I can find it on youtube. I have a couple of things to add to this, on food preparation, for whatever reason. camping even.
we have a Foodsaver gadget that vacuum seals your food after sucking the air out. it is great for the freezer and for dry foods. One of the things we've been doing is making jerky. beef and venison. Alton Brown has a great instructional video on making jerky without a food dehydrator.( just google it on youtube ) using a box fan and some furnace filters. it works great! then you seal it up with the Foodsaver and it is ready whenever you need it. We put a cup of brown rice per bag and seal it, also the same for barley, quinoa, buckwheat and beans. so now it is portioned out, you just add the liquid needed. the next thing I want to make is a solar dehydrator, mostly to dry tomatoes next summer, and onions and herbs. There is a plan on building one that looks pretty good to me in an old book I have. " A Sun Bear Book the Bear Tribe's Self-Reliance Book" It has a lot of good information in it. I'm thinking that just having jerky, beans, rice, tomatoes etc. you can make some tasty and nutritious food, and not have cans etc., easy to transport if you need to. and certainly great to bring camping. that's my 2 cents at the moment.

Arrowwind

11th December 2011, 17:57

I've been working on this project for over 4 years now.

The biggest aspect we are working on is development of a sustainable land base far away from the hoards of folks who will be stalking food if the SHTF. Some of our neighbors are doing sustainablitly development and food storage also. Actually working on sustainablility is probably more promenent here.

Our new house which we plan to move into next fall will provide us with a fruit room (root cellar) and a large sun room that will help to heat the house as well as be a place to start seedlings and a place to grow greens in the winter.

Water is not much of an issue here. We have a well and last year I put a hand pump on it so if the electric goes out we won't be high and dry.
This is really critical for anyone who has a well.. It cost us 450 to add this to the well.
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Containers is really something to consider. If you cant hold it you dont get to keep it for very long so we have a number of water containers... I think these well be a good trade item, we loan the water containers to neighbors and fill them with water for them and they provide trade for us for water, most likely in the form of some kind of labor... I have also made sure that I have adequate food storage containers of a large variety.. for instance, if you grow potatoes, a food which can store over the winter, what are you going to put them in? You must have some kind of container or bag for everything.

Although we don't store gas I do store bottles of preservative for gas, so if I think things are getting bad I fill 5 gallon containers of gas and preserve it.. which should be good for about 6 months. Certainly not a long term solution but better than nothing. Its primary use would be for gathering wood and using the chain saw... meanwhile I am working on planting a wood lot... yea, for future generations... but if the SHTF I think there is a strong possibility that my grown kids will end up here.

this spring the green house will start in construction. Critical for growing food in our neck of the woods.

I have also stock piled hoses and repair kits for hoses. If I cant get the water from the well to the garden and the animals the whole thing goes down.

Arrowwind

11th December 2011, 18:04

Yes, my fondue sets use sterno. The chocolate fondue sets use tea lights which would warm up some soup or beans nicely.
;)

look into solar ovens and rocket stoves. How long do you think your sterno and tea lights will last?
Storing propane is a consideration and if it is only used for cooking ,200 gallons will last almost 4 years, thats using about 8 gallons a month.
While camping in our camper 7 to 8 gallons a mont will cook, run the propane frige and heat a little also. .. watch the heating though. Its a huge user. Other options for heat should be developed.

blufire

11th December 2011, 18:38

Hi Folks . . .

I like to think of it as “how I am I living and thriving” as opposed to how am I “prepping to survive”.

It is my belief that many people, no matter how aware or awake they are resistant to make the lifestyle change from how we have been conditioned to being self reliant and self sustainable because of the belief it will be like “camping” or really rustic or primitive living.

I am prepared for the most part to be able to react or put in place “emergency type” measures for big events, but my biggest change is a complete lifestyle change and dedication to blending the old homesteading ways with new technology.

I know many believe (who are aware) because I have moved back to the Appalachian Mountains that I must be hiding away in a remote hollow in a log cabin armed to the teeth and waiting for WWIII. This couldn’t be farther from the truth.

I have taken many things into deep consideration over the past 5 or 6 years on how to implement my dream and making it a reality.

The biggest was where to live.

Just one small example of my new lifestyle is the house and acreage I bought here in the mountains. This same house and land back in the Kansas City area would have cost well over a million. Here in this very economically depressed and remote area it was less than 1/5th of that cost.

So when Calz (avalon member) in another thread was giving me a hard time for having a jaccuzi, I had to smile. Just because I now live deep in the Appalachian Mountains does not mean I’m a member of “Deliverance” or have moonshine still in my barn (well not yet :p)

I just want to encourage everyone that just because you may need to or want to or be forced into this type of lifestyle does not mean it will be a life of drudgery and hardship . . . .I can assure you it is not . . . this lifestyle is full of rewards and beautiful days that are truly relaxing and reassuring. But . . . it is all in how you go about it . . . .

I will be hopefully posting more on another thread I started about how and what I have implemented this lifestyle change . . . .when I can make the time . . . . .

Vanessa

6th March 2012, 17:33

My mom raised a family in the military where paychecks came once a month. She would bulk cook and freeze. Her old freezer finally died, while in use I would joke about it being big enough to rent to the county morgue. But she did teach me the merits of bulk cooking. When the old freezer died, I learned two very important things, Bulk cooking is still the way to go.
1. Pressure canning is a great way to preserve food.
2. Preserving MEALS is a wonderful way to deal with temporary electrical outages.

Being disabled, I prefer to cook big, and put some away for days I'm not really happy about cooking for just two. (talk about an energy sink.)

I have made huge pots of vegetable soup, mostly because I start with only a few pounds of this and that and it grows. We reserve enough for a day or two then. This soup usually has a great variety of ingredients and varies according to what is available in my kitchen. The rest of the soup is put into the pressure caner. I've done spaghetti meat sauce, Italian bean soup, potato soup, and chili so far.

I will can other foods but to start, and make sure I had an idea what I was doing, the soups were a great first choice. I think it's also good to know if I have to, I can reheat in the jar (a makeshift double boiler, just take off lid and don't fill pot to the top of jar) or even eat straight out of the jar without heating. Heating does make it taste better though.

Can't say I've enough to make a Mormon matriarch happy, but it's a start. And if I could keep my kids from taking the jars when they come visiting......I'd actually have a lot more. You would think they would at least bring the jars back... that's another issue, sorry lol

Vanessa

6th March 2012, 17:47

I've a can of heirloom seeds, from where I don't remember. that's in reserve, I usually use heirloom seeds I buy each year, and my garden was always tiny. Now I'm planning on an almost subsistence type of garden with many veggies we don't usually eat but should.

I've yet to save any seeds which is dumb, I should be in the habit of doing so. I also plan on a pretty big herb garden, need those flavors and health benefits.

Think of storing seed packets first in a vacuum sealed bag and then in a glass jar put in a dark cool place. that could extnd the viability, but to be as safe as possible if you rely on doing it that way, save more than you need, plant more than you need and be prepared to give away the plant starts. Otherwise it's not a bad idea to get a seed saving book to help you learn how to save each type of seed properly.

I've heard that soy isn't a good food source so I am not planning on every planting it for anything more than soil amending. could be wrong there so do your own research on that.

Vanessa

6th March 2012, 18:01

All great ideas.

I don't have a real "Get Out of Dodge" relocate into the wilds plan. I'm just trying to get as prepared in place as I can.
My whole theory is to try to prepare to keep a lifestyle as close as "normal for us" as possible.
While doing that, I am taking baby steps towards preparing for a total change in living. I just can't relate to packing a huge backpack and setting out.

I can't manage any life without a plan, never use it but do need one. that's my security blanket. More than one plan seems to be in order so I've started several and work each one, often in baby steps.

First is weathering the storm - short term
Second, sheltering in place - medium term
And, Third, things don't seem to be getting better any time soon - long term

Before you think I've figured it out I haven't. I've a fairly good handle on short term, some start on medium term, and that long term is mostly just in the good old oh no, what if stage.

Best things I have right now are a vacuum sealer and pressure cooker.
I buy staples when possible, repackage with a vacuum sealer in quantities for 2 people then I can store them more efficiently. And it works best for my family.

Ron Mauer Sr

24th October 2012, 02:30

Taking positive action can be very empowering. It only takes a few dollars to get started. The most important thing is to start.

Phase 1
Dried beans, rice, lentils are a good start. Buy a few bags each week.
The Berkey Sport water filter (http://www.amazon.com/Sport-Berkey-Portable-Water-Purifier/dp/B0026OKYPE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1300639772&sr=8-1) is $24 on Amazon.com.
Make a Hobo stove (http://www.castbullet.com/makeit/hobo.htm) to boil water for cooking dehydrated food.
Purchase a variety of seasoning to avoid food fatigue.
Purchase a few cans of soup, canned chicken, etc. from your local supermarket each visit.

Phase 2
Purchase a food dehydrator, or use your oven. At your local supermarket, purchase sweet potatoes and your favorite frozen vegetables, one bag at a time. Chop into small pieces and dehydrate. After dehydration store food in a Mason jar or P.E.T.E. jar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaYvTBUsKvc) (P.E.T.E jars are plastic and don't break easily. Great for a bug out and rough roads.). Evacuate oxygen from the jar. The least expensive way to do this is to prepare the jar lid as described by the Pump-N-Seal video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VbnJfs6YUE&feature=player_embedded). If the Pump-N-Seal pump (http://www.pump-n-seal.com/) at $32 is too expensive at the moment, purchase a ZipLock bag vacuum pump (http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Vacuum-Starter-3-Quart-1-Pump/dp/B003UEMFUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351041485&sr=8-1&keywords=ziplock+pump) for $5 at your local supermarket. If the Pump-N-Seal tab cheks (used to cover a pin hole in the jar lid) are too expensive, make your own using vinyl electric tape and thin pieces of plastic grocery bags from the supermarket. Judy of the Woods (http://www.judyofthewoods.net/diy/pump.html) shows you how to do it.

Phase 3 (if finances improve)
Purchase dehydrated food from Emergency Essentials (http://beprepared.com/), Honeyville (http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/), or one of the many other online suppliers.
Upgrade to a larger food dehydrator.
Upgrade to a higher capacity water filter.

Please review Ideas For Self Sufficient Living During Financially Turbulent Times (http://ronmauer.net/blog/). It is FREE, has nothing for sale and addresses all the info above in more detail.

Whiskey_Mystic

24th October 2012, 03:05

Good thread.

TargeT

24th October 2012, 07:23

Food storage:

5 gallon bucket

Food to be preserved (rice, beans etc...)

Mylar bag ( heat gun & dowel rod to seal)

Oxygen absorber (the best for this is a "hand warmer" they are dirt cheap compared to a food grade absorber at about 1/20th the cost; they contain the exact same thing, iron Oxide)

example:
HvE01bBYXNo

Rice and beans I suggest, but no other grains, no flour ( I'm anti grain so do as you will, I feel rice is a much better form of "grain" than wheat and a lot of people react to rice in a less bio-toxic way when compared to grains) but do as thou wilt ( a tenet of A. Crowley)

either way, an excellent preper source is an orginization I'm the VP of in Alaska ( but it is nation wide) http://zombiehunters.org/forum/ we test out our gear and post reviews as well.

WanderingRogue

24th October 2012, 08:14

Need cheap antibiotics? Buy them labeled for fish. Not only are the ingredients the same....often times they are exactly the same pills used for generic pills purchased at the pharmacy. I have been buying them for years and use them myself and have used them for my kids too. For longer term storage, it is better to keep them in vacuum sealed baggies in a dark cool place. However, as word is getting out about this, many pet stores now use pills that have other ingredients added, so make sure that you check the label.

Here is where I buy them:
http://www.revivalanimal.com/Fish-and-Bird-Antibiotics.html

Additional info:
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=76377

Ron Mauer Sr

24th October 2012, 11:49

A $10 or less homemade solar dehydrator (http://www.motherearthnews.com/do-it-yourself/solar-food-dryer-zmaz81jfzraw.aspx) from cardboard boxes.

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To build your sun-powered unit, choose a long, shallow cardboard box and cut a few holes in each of the narrow ends. That done, paint the inside of the container black or line it with black plastic sheeting — whichever is easier. Cover the box with clear plastic, and your heat catcher is complete.

Now, take another cardboard box and make several holes in one side. Then use some scrap cardboard and masking tape to form an air duct connecting the shallow "solar" unit to the side of the drying box. Set the latter on a table or stand, and lean the solar box against it at the most effective angle to catch the sun's rays.

Finally, lay a cloth screen on top of the drying box and deploy the food to be dehydrated on that surface.

Temperature is important.

If enzymes are to be preserved limit the temperature to no more than 118 degrees F.
To prevent "case hardening" where the exterior surface is dried and sealed before the interior has dried, limit the drying temperature to 125 degrees F. (reference Dehydrate2Store.com (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/Dehydrate2Store.com))

Food cannot be over dried.

RMorgan

24th October 2012, 12:52

Great tips my friend!

You guys must remember that once you have all this stuff and when eventually you need to use them, you must have a safe shelter because humans will go mad and looters will be everywhere.

I highly recommend this book, called SAS Urban Survival Handbook if you live in urban areas, and the SAS Survival Guide for excellent tips on surviving in the woods.

Cheers,

Raf.

Lifebringer

24th October 2012, 17:13

Three similar size rocks and a oven grid shelf plenty of wood matches in sealed plastic bag, inside a tupperware seal bowel, any sticks or materials will do to burn in a time like mentioned. I'm thinking of the Ed Bagly solar cook kit also to use the sun, in event of match shortages. Coals and dry kindle do just as well on this type of grill but with a few more similar size rocks to keep embers inside fire area. Quick clean up, my hubby and I fry fish richt out the river after cleaning them and rinse the grill that is covered with reusable thick aluminum foil several times and can be washed off on the cooking side dishe detergent on a cloth and rinse w/small bottle of water, because any time you set it up and start it, the heat will kill any bacteria or germs from previous use.

Ron Mauer Sr

24th October 2012, 17:51

A $5 fire starter, available at Walmart and camping stores. Try it before you depend on it because some cheap imports do not use magnesium.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPKet2tmyFw

To get a fire started really quick, use a cotton ball with a little Vaseline, or duct tape.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qq5ptJA2sY

Ron Mauer Sr

24th October 2012, 19:35

For less than $5 a plastic lid for Mason jars (http://www.amazon.com/Handy-Pantry-SL-5-Sprouting-Strainer/dp/B000N8MRW8) are available on Amazon.com.

Sprout your beans and other seeds in a Mason jar or Easy Sprouter to dramatically increase nutrition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIexE5ZMFEM

Ron Mauer Sr

24th October 2012, 20:07

Emergency lighting needed?

Use solar powered outdoor path lights. Bring them inside at night for light. Put them outside to recharge during daylight.

Whiskey_Mystic

26th October 2012, 03:36

I have gotten a lot of practical ideas from this Facebook group.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Urban-Farm-Garden/175564625881648?fref=ts

Ron Mauer Sr

4th October 2014, 17:24

How does one get started prepping while on a limited budget? *Updated*

I feel that we have many of the answers inside us, if we only ask ourselves the right questions, then do our own research and follow our own intuition.

My brainstorming (tailored for me) is here. Maybe it will be helpful to you.

Those without a plan, plan to fail.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Prepping on a budget, in a nut shell (in 3 phases)

Phase 1

Have a water (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=178) plan. Where is the water supply? Are portable water containers available? How far must water be transported?
Find a water filter (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=178) that matches budget and needs. Three days without clean water and nothing else will be needed.
Purchase a Water Pasteurization Indicator (http://www.amazon.com/Sunflair-Water-Pasteurization-Indicator-WAPI/dp/B00F7104EY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412353093&sr=8-1&keywords=wapi) , $7.95, (Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKsVcB_07iI&eurl=http://solarcooking.org/pasteurization/default.htm&feature=player_embedded)) to show when heated water is safe for cooking and drinking.
Find an emergency cook stove (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=669). Carefully consider the fuel source. Wood is usually available. Will the stove be used indoors (no charcoal or wood) or outdoors? How does one start a fire (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=4047) without matches or a lighter?
Purchase a variety of seasoning to avoid food fatigue. Make the same food taste different.
Purchase a few extra cans of food and dehydrated food from the local supermarket during each visit.
Have plans for emergency lighting (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=3334), clothes washing (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=221), self defense (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=1693), finding family members (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=2004)
How does one deal with no toilet paper (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=2303)?
Stock up on soap. Lots of it. Very important and inexpensive.
Purchase a first aid kit and get training (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=824). In a grid down scenario little problems become major problems.
Have a security plan (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=1693) and a caching (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=3027) plan.
Learn how to live as a poor Mexican lives. They have skills that I have not.

Phase 2

Purchase a higher capacity water filter (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=178) if needed.
Purchase a food dehydrator (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=2383) that matches budget and needs. Useful only while electricity is available. Start dehydrating.
Learn how to dehydrate food (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=736), shelf life (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=3996), and how to cook dehydrated food (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=3305).
Select and purchase one or more accessories to vacuum pack (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=2729) small containers.
Purchase small suitable containers (Mason jars, P.E.T.E. jars, Mylar bags) suitable for vacuum packed food. Foodsaver bags are not suitable for long term storage.
Purchase (or construct) an emergency composting toilet (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=216) that fits within budget. Cover deposits with peat moss or sawdust. It will not stink. Empty the container into the active chamber of a dual chamber compost bin (http://humanurehandbook.com/instructions.html). Having a septic tank, how far must water be hauled for flushing? Which is the better option: hauling water to flush or having a composting toilet?
Expand the first aid kit and get more training.

Phase 3 (if finances improve)

Purchase dehydrated food from East Coast Food Storage (https://eastcoastfoodstorage.com/), Emergency Essentials (http://beprepared.com/), Honeyville (http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/), or one of the many other online suppliers.
Build (or have built) a solar food dehydrator (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=2383).
Purchase more food than you need to share with neighbors.

Inversion

28th April 2016, 03:56

This is an emergency preparedness encyclopedia. I heard about it from a Coast to Coast show. I have the third edition and the fifth is available. The contents of the book are listed in the link. We rely too heavily on the internet for information and without it where will you turn?

https://standeyo.com/Our_Books/DTP.html

Dare To Prepare is geared to the city, urban, suburban and rural person with life-saving information for everyone including apartment dwellers and folks on low income. It's a reference work for practical living whether or not we are in crisis, and how to save money at the same time.

Dare To Prepare is many books in one - a mini-encyclopaedia. The material has been totally updated to meet today's preparedness needs. Dare 5 includes new, thoroughly researched topics. Like the original, Dare's aim is to arm you with as much information possible in one volume. It contains the most vital material to keep you safe and prepare you for life's challenges.

Additionally, Dare teaches you many useful and fun practical skills. Kids will enjoy them, too, and their involvement let's children understand preparation is a normal part of life, not a scary thing.

Dare is a large format book on 8-1/2 x 11" (22x28cm) paper and 632 pages. You will not find large margins, large print or wasted space. Margins have been squeezed to contain the most information possible.

Included is a 12,000 word and phrase index to easily locate information quickly. In addition to all this, Dare 5 contains over 340 photos and many charts to make personalized planning super simple.

Below, you'll find a condensed Table of Contents below, but it's enough to give you an idea of what's covered. This final edition is bigger and better than ever. Though printing and shipping costs have escalated, we've kept the price the same. We want you to have the information.

Dare To Prepare 5th Ed. offers you the most current practical preparedness information in one comprehensive book, which is why it's known as The preparedness "bible". Besides individuals, preparedness groups, businesses and churches, "Dare" is used by police departments, universities, anti-terrorist training units as well as paramilitary units, and sells literally the world over. "Dare" enjoys a 5-star rating on Amazon with countless shining reviews. They are a humbling validation of its practical usefulness.

Preparedness is not waiting for the government to bail us out of trouble; it IS taking personal responsibility. It IS. . . daring to prepare!

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Inversion

17th August 2016, 17:44

Holly Deyo was on Coast to Coast last night 08/16. She has a new book out called Prophetic Perils which she worked on everyday for 18 months. She comes on at 1 hour & 15 minutes into the program.

YouTube Description:

In the latter half, researcher Holly Deyo discussed her new book Prophetic Perils, which details biblical prophecy and the specific signs to watch for that match current events. The Bible has already had some 2,000 prophecies that have come true, and there are around 500 more that mostly concern 'end times,' she suggested. There are six different types or areas of the signs-- society, nature, world events, technology, spiritual, and Israel, she listed. Events are speeding up, becoming more violent, and happening closer together, such as earthquakes which have been more destructive and deadly in recent years, she reported.

She also pointed to the potential devastation from volcanoes and supervolcanoes such as the one at Yellowstone, which has a 55-mile long lava pit. The recent cycle of four blood moons, which landed on Jewish feasts was "a Biblical Tetrad" --an extremely rare occurrence that she views as another prophetic omen. Deyo also cited changes in the sun that could lead to another drastic 'Carrington'-type solar storm, actions being taken by the New World Order, the potential for famine, and new wars in the Middle East and Israel. For more, check out these graphics she shared with us.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSsCf2Su0zA

Ron Mauer Sr

6th June 2018, 18:50

If we knew what disruptions were likely to occur, we would have a better idea of what prepping was needed.

Some probable future events initiated by the parasitic control freaks near the top of the human pyramid of power:

1. Reduction or stopping credit. The whole financial system depends and runs on credit. Truckers depend on credit to fuel their trucks. If the trucks do not run, food is not delivered to the grocery stores. Food riots will follow.

2. Bank holidays. Money deposited in banks will evaporate.

2. House to house searches for food and weapons by people in uniform. May include military, local police or gangs.

3. Electricity stops. That alone would cause many deaths within a few months. We no longer have the skill sets that were common more than 100 years ago.

A possible solution to positively influence the dark side may be to engineer a way (confessions and a request for some amnesty) for the parasitic control freaks to avoid death in their underground facilities where they have foolishly put their faith. The dark side will tell a hundred truths just to sell a single lie. The underground facilities may become a holding pen for humans who are consumed for food, flesh and fear.

Foxie Loxie

6th June 2018, 19:09

You really must not be so cheerful, Ron! :sun:(even tho' you speak what may be true!)

I do wish we could get away from this Biblical Prophecy theme....remind me....where exactly did this Bible come from & why do we base all our thought patterns upon it?! :confused:

The "beings" who set this pattern in motion(check out the Book of Enoch) are not the Source of All. We do have the power to upset their plans & not allow their "prophecy" to be fulfilled! Maybe that is what is going on right now around the world! :idea:

Smell the Roses

6th June 2018, 19:17

Foxie Loxie

6th June 2018, 19:25

Exactly! We need to take back our power & upset their carefully laid plans! :idea:

Michelle Marie

6th June 2018, 21:02

They may wreak havoc, but their plans will not come to fruition.

Too many are one, two, and three steps ahead. This will be a time of miracles.

The more we stay calm and not buy into fear or their agendas, the less damage they can do.

Preparation without fear. "Don't be scared, just be prepared."
I just have a feeling people will step up to the plate and do what each individual came here to do.

The conflict is already ongoing: truth spreading vs. deceptive programming, lies, narratives.
In the end, each individual will show their true colors.

We are resourceful.
No matter the journey of appearances, Victory of Truth is imminent.

@Foxie Loxie...we are currently upsetting their plans!!!

Strength and courage to all!
MM :flower:

Ron Mauer Sr

7th June 2018, 02:00

Prepping on a budget for those who are inspired to prepare:

Phase 1

Have a water plan (critical). Where is the water supply? Are portable containers available? How far must water be carried? Is it safe to travel?
Find a water filter (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=178) that matches the budget and needs. Three days without clean water and nothing else will be needed.
Find an emergency cook stove (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=669). Carefully consider the fuel source. Wood is usually available but cannot be used indoors without an externally vented chimney. Butane and propane can be used indoors. How will you start a fire (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=4047)?
Purchase a variety of seasoning to avoid food fatigue. Make the same food taste different.
Purchase a few extra cans of food and dehydrated food from your local supermarket during each visit.
Have plans for emergency lighting (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=3334), clothes washing (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=221), self defense (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=1693), communicating with family members (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=2004) if cell phones do not work. Amateur radio is likely to become the most reliable communication for long and short range communication. Get a license.
How does one deal with no toilet paper (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=2303)?
Stock up on soap. Lots of it. Very important and inexpensive.
Purchase a first aid kit and get training (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=4121). In a grid down scenario little problems become major problems.
Have a security plan (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=1693) and a caching (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=3027) plan.
Have a plan to stay warm in cold weather without electricity. Is a wood stove installed and is fuel available? An alternative is a small portable propane heater (http://ronmauer.net/blog/?page_id=211) that can keep at least one room warm.

Michelle Marie

7th June 2018, 02:12

Great list. Thanks for sharing.

With a little fine-tuning, I'll have all that covered. :)

MM

pyrangello

7th June 2018, 05:29

I've gave away many of this book to friends and family, everyone thanked me and many bought more for their friends and family. Just a great how to book from every angle.

Anchor

10th June 2018, 13:06

Here is my effort from 2010: http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?4360-Basic-preparations-for---Urban-Inconveniences----V1.04-

I live a in a rural location when I am not working in Sydney, so a certain amount of preparation is just commonsense.

So long as I get left alone, survival would be quite feasible long term - I'd probably loose a bit of weight though!!!

gord

10th June 2018, 14:21

2. House to house searches for food and weapons by people in uniform. May include military, local police or gangs.

It was so disturbing back when the Boston Marathon firecracker went off, and people were just allowing the armed troops to come into their house and search with no warrant or probable cause. In BOSTON of all places! I'm not sure why we bothered fighting the American Revolution.

Propaganda "drill". I understood this whole thing as obviously symbolic while it was happening. Even my 86 year old mother, who was in very bad shape and died 10 days later understood it that way. But she was born in Boston.
:focus:

Gwin Ru

14th March 2021, 14:01

Here’s How 30 Preppers Have Adapted and What They Foresee Happening Next (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/preppers-adapted/)

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by Daisy Luther

There’s a lot more crazy and a lot less money than usual, and as I’ve written before, the face of prepping has changed. It’s a lot more difficult (and expensive) to go out and stockpile as we did a few years ago, and the event we’ve faced has been a slow-burning SHTF event that has slowly and insidiously taken away financial security from hundreds of thousands of Americans.

I wondered how others have changed the way they prep to adapt to these times so I asked the folks in our Me-We group if they’ve changed how they prep and if so, what changes they’ve made. If you are interested in joining the group, go here (https://mewe.com/group/601ef7ceaed0013e63d13c4b), answer four questions, and be sure to change your profile picture from the Me-We basic images. We don’t care what you change them too, we’re just trying to avoid “bot” traffic from prowling through our group.

Here’s how readers have changed the way they prep.

With some of the comments, I’ve added a comment or a link in italics for more information.

Eileen:
I am working on doing even more with even less. I was laid off at the beginning of Covid. Hubby’s paycheck is down a bit. We have been watching the cost of regularly used items skyrocket, yet again. Teaching myself to grow more long term food items this year. At this point, Daisy, just not giving up feels like prepping, even if it’s just to get up tomorrow and try again.

Here’s an article on how to keep going when things feel hopeless (https://thefrugalite.com/keep-going/). ~ D

Lynn:
We are getting ready to move. I am using my food preps to see what we really need and what has been hard to use up. Mostly pertaining to food and household essentials. Saving the money to buy fresh preps after the move. We moved a year ago and I had a huge stockpile that had to be moved twice in two months. I think it is better to use it up than move it and then replace it with fresh food and water.

This is a great way to rotate your stock and always have fresher products available. Just pay attention to the things that are in shortage or difficult to acquire. You may not want to go through that supply just yet. ~ D

Jeff:
I have been building up at least a year’s supply of essential items like laundry detergent, shampoo, hand soap, toothpaste, etc. I will be using the stimulus check to add to my freeze-dried food inventory (mostly protein) since I have 1k lbs of dry food stored away. I don’t know if hyperinflation, war, or another pandemic may hit but if it does the goal is to be able to go at least a year without leaving the house.

This is a fantastic goal!

Tami:
After the Texas snowstorm, I’m prepping mainly for life without electricity. I’ve lived off the grid before but had stopped so I’m going back to it. I also realized my need for more stored water .

Here’s an article about preparing for longer-term power outages (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/getting-started-prepping-for-a-two-week-power-outage/). It’s a great place to start if you’re new to prepping or if you simply need to make sure you have the things you need. ~ D

Christina:
Prepping mainly for economic upheaval. We kicked up food storage (have a working pantry) January 2020, but it wasn’t an issue to grocery shop in my area, so I slacked off a bit. August of 2020, we put together 6 months of food (again a working pantry I use and replenish), paying off debts, saving money, buying silver, ammo, guns, etc. Anything that will aid us as food and fuel prices goes up or our income goes down. So far, our income has increased since last year, but you never know. I’ll add my pantry includes HH / personal items too.

Stocking up on things other than food is really important. Here’s a list of non-food stockpile items (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/the-top-50-non-food-stockpile-necessities/) that may inspire you to add to your own supplies. ~ D

Vicki:
We are prepping for civil unrest and skyrocketing inflation. I’ve been watching the groceries I normally buy going up a lot. We are planning to grow more veggies and put in some more fruit trees. We are also making sure we have extras of the tools we use, and enough supplies to fix things(tools, machinery, plumbing, electrical, etc.) that might break. Lumber has also gone up a huge amount, so we are buying extra of that too.

Having spare parts (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/have-you-considered-spare-parts-for-your-preps/) for tools and essential equipment is a vital and often overlooked prep. ~ D

Diane: Everything I can think of from food to security.

Keeping your preps balanced and not focusing too specifically on just one aspect is advised. Toby talks about the vital balance in this article. (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/tc-7-pillars-urban-preparedness/) ~ D

Max:
Building out networks and relationships. Human terrain not “stuff”.

Here’s advice on building community even during a pandemic (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/community-pandemic/) and be sure to check out Selco’s on-demand webinar about community building. (https://learn.theorganicprepper.com/product/selco-survival-series-survival-communities/) ~ D

Susan:
I think hyperinflation and the possible dollar collapse is more possible now than ever. I am adding canned and dried food stocks to my preps especially items that are predicted to become exorbitantly expensive like corn and coffee. I am also eagerly watching my garden waiting for it to thaw out. Most of the snow and ice is gone except in the woods.

Here are some things you can do right now to get ready for garden season (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/10-winter-garden-tasks-for-people-who-just-cant-wait-to-get-started/) and here’s some advice on how to start planning your garden (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/planning-your-garden/). ~ D

Sheri:
I’m turning more of my yard into vegetable/herb gardens and will preserve most of the produce. Adding to non-perishables when I see a good sale. Learning basic survival and self-sufficiency skills. Moving toward a simpler lifestyle, so living without modern conveniences will be less of a shock.

This is precisely why (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/why-low-tech-prepping-is-a-better-option-for-a-long-term-grid-down-scenario/) my preps are low-tech. ~ D

Stacy:
Survived Texas without blaming the governor or president for leaving me in the cold. We need more stored water. Had enough but saw that I needed more for cleaning. Need larger pots. Fed 7 people easy as my house was only one with gas cooktop. Need cookware to feed 20…and preps to make my own soup kitchen. Need back up potty! Do I have 100 candles? More lamp oil. The little tealight under flowerpot did help to make room cozier. Store for this. A way to wash clothes. A way to take warm shower and wash hair. Prepare a menu, recipes, and storage for meals on the stove top. Prep to share with family. (I live on 20 member family compound.) A way to charge phone. Size c batteries to listen to CDs….more CDs. Hootch. OTC

Awesome learning experience. I can definitely help with instructions for this off-grid kitty litter potty for humans (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/sanitation-in-the-city-what-to-do-when-the-toilet-wont-flush/). ~ D

Ezra:
We are working on paying off debts (Dave Ramsey) and materials for life without electricity. We lost power for 4 days during the winter storm here in Texas

Here are a couple of articles you may find helpful regarding debt (https://thefrugalite.com/category/money/paying-off-debt/) (one is directly from Dave’s strategies) and here’s an ebook about dealing with power outages (https://learn.theorganicprepper.com/product/the-blackout-book/). ~ D

Lynn:
We are focusing on our garden this year. Our goal is to be as self-sufficient as possible in regard to produce. I want to save seeds from the garden for the future. We aren’t growing grains, wheat, and oats, though. That is a future project.

Here’s our favorite source for seeds (https://seedsforgenerations.com/free-companion-planting-matrix/?ref=144&utm_source=theorganicprepper&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=CompanionPlantingMatrix&campaign=websiteCompanionPlantingMatrix) – you can also get a free garden planner at that link and it is a small, family-run business. ~ D

Rob:
The money hasn’t changed for me in the Great White North. I’ve realized, though, that prepping for an event like an EMP is trying to play apocalypse lottery; better to consider the consequences of whatever it is you worry about and prepare for those. It stops you from making assumptions. (Makes an ass of U and umptions). I.e. instead of prepping for an EMP, I’m prepping for a collapse of communication and transportation of goods like food, no matter the cause. I’m expanding my EMP-proof storage still but I’m more prepared to handle, say, a food shortage whereas before my food plans only involved getting out of the city and joining a full farm.

I think there’s a lot of wisdom to what you said there. A lot of folks hyperfocus on just one thing when in fact most disasters are an entire series of bad things. Some useful links might be this one about making a Faraday cage (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/make-a-faraday-cage/), this one about a communications collapse (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/communications-plan/), and this one about the strain on our transportation system (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/global-supply-collapse/) for goods.

Bestsmall country:
Hi Daisy, I’ve been watching everything since early 2018, and the most striking thing is the correlation between Q and the Bible!! I did most of my prepping back then. Long-life food, seeds (I learned how to grow veg). All done under the radar, especially Crypto and PMs. Skills will be the REAL asset. I’m hoping a local viewer of my channel will ‘kidnap’ me because the idiots that wouldn’t listen will be banging on my door

OpSec is more important than ever! Here’s an article that might help others (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/opsec-important/) who are thinking like you about doing things under the radar. ~ D

Kamay:
Not much change, if any. Been prepping for the collapse of society, food shortages, and the possibility of a grid failure. We try to do all farming, gardening, preservations without the use of electricity and fancy gadgets. We recycle, upcycle, make do and live outside the box.

Simplicity is key! I like your style :). ~ D

Letia:
I need to get ready for a garden! Strawberries will come back, and I’ll start canning again. I need to check my jars. I have some cases but need to check in case folks are back to normalcy or still canning. I need to practice shooting! I need to work on security with more cameras and change the button lock on my back door. 🙄

DEFINITELY practice shooting. It’s a perishable skill. Here’s an article about creating a safe room (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/create-safe-room-house-apartment/) at a reasonable price that might be helpful for the security aspect. ~ D

Kris:
Taking care of my animals and plans to raise more meat chickens – so more to feed. Buying feed in bulk and pricing out different feed options, etc.

Have you checked out the fodder method? I took a class on it when I lived in California, but did not set up my own system because we were moving. Here’s a really good article about it (https://thefewellhomestead.com/growing-fodder-for-chickens-chicken-fodder-system/). The guy I took the course from had chickens strictly on fodder and free-range. ~ D

Roxanne:
We’re pretty much preparing for our retirement. Then we’ll be on a much lower income. We’ve paid off all our debt except what we use on our credit cards which we pay off every month. We’ve sold off a lot of things which we didn’t need to get rid of the debt. We’re thinking we could be looking at another depression or some other economic troubles. I’ve been trying to grow different vegetables to learn how to do it well. I also have been dehydrating what I can and vacuum sealing them in large mason jars. I plan to learn to pressure can this year so I can take advantage of any sales at the stores on meats and vegetables which don’t grow here.

Here’s an easy how-to for pressure canning (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/canning-101-pressure-canning/), and if you happen to have a glass top stove, some pressure canning options (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/pressure-canning-with-a-glass-top-stove-3-solutions/) that will work for you.

Heather:
We of the Down Under are keenly aware that we no longer matter with your particular ruling family’s politics. China is now a far more serious threat in the Pacific area. We also no longer refine fuel here, much of it comes from Singapore. We are prepping for blockade/ interruption to supply lines as this would pretty much cripple the country. We have gardens, fruit trees, and are stocking up a bit more on canned goods. We aren’t allowed to store more than a couple of jerry cans of fuel. Also, I have been sure to keep medical checkups and dental checkups very up-to-date for the family as you never know when these things just won’t be available.

You bring up an excellent point with regard to medical and dental care. During the past year of Covid restrictions many people saw health issues getting far worse because they were unable to seek preventative care, or even take care of conditions that arose. Handling these things while we an is vital. ~ D

Shannon:
I prep for hyperinflation, power grid issues, (due to natural disasters), and civil unrest. I live in the PNW, so we’ve had our share of rioting, unrest, and fluke weather. Prepping food, supplies to deal with no electricity, trying to learn how to cope without electricity. We sold property in Ca. and moved up here and bought property with land.

With the changes you’ve made, you are most likely looking for some suggestions on becoming more self-reliant with the land and new resources you have available. Check out the self-reliance manifesto here (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/the-self-reliance-manifesto-more-than-300-resources-to-guide-you-on-the-path-to-freedom/). (Some links are no longer working – we’re striving to keep up!) ~ D

Kate:
We’re planning to buy a house/property in the next few years, so we’ve been saving wherever possible. Luckily the covid didn’t affect our income. Cutting back on trips to town. Waiting for the garden to dry out and also waiting for my seeds to arrive. Going to grow mostly for cellar storage this year….potatoes, squashes, carrots, turnips, etc. Jar lids are really hard to find here on Vancouver Island…hopefully, by the fall, I’ll be able to can sauce and V8. Keeping up with buying hard copy books on natural medicine, crafts, foraging.

I’ve really lucked out and gotten some used books on those topics at yardsales. I once spent $100 at a yardsale buying every book the person was selling because her deceased relative had been into food preservation and herbalism. Talk about a motherlode. Another potential goldmine for you is Thriftbooks (https://www.thriftbooks.com/), which has millions of used books for sale. If you are new to root cellaring, this article may be helpful (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/how-to-create-a-root-cellar-for-food-storage/). ~ D

K:
I’ve spent the last year really focusing on smaller potential SHTF situations (a week to a month type). I feel like I’m in decent shape as far as that goes. Now my focus is more long-term. I want to get sustainable food production set up and keep hounding my kids about the likely change to digital currency in the next few years along with a rise in inflation. I have preached for years that our reliance on food from outside of our areas is going to be a problem in the future. That’s my focus now.

A couple of articles on two topics you mentioned are this one about how our everyday lives would change in a cashless society (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/cashless-society/) and this one about why preppers need to localize their food sources (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/why-preppers-need-to-focus-on-local-food-for-self-reliance/). ~ D

James:
Economic misfortune, (job loss, economy downturns) civil unrest, power grid/natural disasters. I am set for two years monetarily, approximately 6 months for comestibles, and a decent self-defense set up although still working on hardening the house. I am also to a lesser extent prepared to bug out home if things really go to s**t, however as I am currently OCONUS I am probably screwed on that part.

That definitely makes things difficult. I think what I would focus on in your shoes is making certain that your family members are able to hang in there for a period of time while waiting for you to make it home. You don’t want them to be in a situation where only you know how to do something important. Redundancies are essential. ~ D

Rita:
We have concentrated more on being self-contained and self-sufficient. We source our needs locally as much as possible. A LOT quieter about accomplishments and acquisitions. For the most part, we no longer have strong public opinions about much of anything. We are becoming more internalized and grey. As we get older, the fighting spirit is still there, but reality says to stock up and shut up. We see civil unrest, and difficult times, if not out and out economic collapse and civil war. The USA is a powder keg right now and some dumba** is going to light the match.

Surviving this crazy time does have a lot to do with keeping your thoughts more private (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/survive-cancel-opinions/). And sometimes the fight you win is the one you don’t participate in. ~ D

Valerie:
Economic collapse is my greatest concern. We are planting a larger garden and stocking up on nonperishable food. I plan to can more this year. In fact, today I scored a lightly used All American 910 canner at the goodwill. $5.99. Scratch that off my bucket list!

Oh my gosh, what a SCORE!!!!!! I’m sure a lot of us reading that are positively green with envy. And the good thing about the All American is there are no parts or gaskets that might need to be replaced. ~ D

Rosemary:
I can’t shake the feeling that we will have a grid-down situation in the near future, so getting prepped for that has been my top priority. Next is food shortages and hyperinflation. Bigger garden & more canning is on my list for this season. I wanted to buy heating mats & lights too this year but didn’t have the extra funds, so I am trying Winter Sowing in gallon water & milk jugs. I have 20+ jugs done so far with lots more to do. Fingers crossed it’s a success!

I’ll be really interested to hear how your Winter Sowing goes! Please keep us posted. Here’s a link to my book on Amazon, Be Ready for Anything (https://amzn.to/2OSxMKw). It goes into a lot of detail about long-term power outages in both summer and winter. ~ D

Martha:
Although my area doesn’t normally see really low temps, it does get cold in the winter, and after seeing what happened in Texas, I’m adding a portable heater (either propane or kerosene) to my list of supplies ASAP. Just wish AC was as easy to prep for if the grid goes down. Looking at doing solar with battery backup to keep fridge, freezer running too, and even 1 window ac unit to keep the house at least bearable when it 115 in the summer.

Wow, that sure sounds like some miserable weather to lose power in. Here’s an article about handling hot weather power outages (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/how-to-prep-for-a-summer-power-outage/), an article about how to calculate how much power you need to be able to generate (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/technical-advice-how-much-power-do-you-need/), and the off-grid heater I recommend (https://amzn.to/3rIvrRf). ~ D

Laura:
In light of the recent hacking into MULTIPLE national security systems, I think the grid down is the biggest threat. Financial collapse would be second after that. I’m using some of the stimulus funds to buy larger ticket items. A respirator/gas mask is next on my list. Additionally, I bought heating pads and fluorescent lights for seed planting this year-going well. Also just bought five 55-gallon water barrels that need washing and set up. Busy time for me trying to keep up with all this.

Here are some thoughts on preparing for a major cyber attack (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-cyber-attack/) and an article on respirators and gas masks (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/preppers-guide-respirator-masks/) – I hope you find them helpful. ~ D

Daisy:
Yep, it’s me. The thing that I have changed over the past year about my preparedness is paying attention to the local governments and how they’ve responded. I’ve lived in 3 different places over the course of the lockdowns and each place has managed the response to covid very differently. It’s important to understand how your own local government reacts to things because once you do, you can begin to predict what they’ll do in a different situation. I’ve also gotten a lot better at getting information from others without them realizing I’m doing it, and making friends who can be helpful in a variety of events. (Read more in this article (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/who-you-know/).)

Traveling from place to place, I’ve learned to prep fast and I’ve learned how to make due with what’s available, instead of being so choosy. I plan to continue working on my adaptability (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/adaptability-resilience/) levels, for I believe that is my most important skill. My primary goal is to avoid trouble in the first place and my secondary goal is to survive if I can’t. I foresee more restrictions after a brief reprieve and a lot more difficulty for those who just want to be left alone to do so without jumping through hoops.

What about you?

How has prepping changed for you? Are you preparing for something different than you were previously? Did anything happen over the past year or so that was a wake-up call for you? Are you looking for advice? Share your thoughts, suggestions, and questions in the comments (https://www.theorganicprepper.com/preppers-adapted/#comments).

Ankle Biter

23rd July 2021, 14:31

Does anyone watch lockpickinglawyer? I always thought it would be a very valuable skill to develop, this guy makes it look so effortless and hardly ever strikes out. Usually always wins when vs any lock.

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Alan

23rd July 2021, 17:02

Ankle Biter

23rd July 2021, 17:48

I've watched a bunch of his videos, very entertaining and fascinating. I agree that there could some value to learning some of these skills, seems like it might be a pretty big investment in time, dunno.

I get the same feeling about time investment, I mean he makes it look real easy but that could be because he's a lousy lawyer and the man's gotta eat..lol. who knows?

There are learner kits that can be bought online, either LPL's merch store or ebay even, which I've thought about getting.. You get a basic tool kit and a padlock with clear see through body so you can see the tools interplay with the inside mechanics. And I suppose at the very least, all mad max scenarios aside, it would be good way to learn about our own current home defenses and where they may be vulnerable to attack, therefore know where things need to be strengthened and so on.

palehorse

2nd January 2022, 05:40

Hi, as OP suggested in the thread title, Dare to prepare..

I thought I had this e-book in my collection but nope, I even checked the offline hard disks I have and nothing. This is an essential little bible of survivalism, packed with great information, I heard about it so many times, that I really thought I have a digital copy of it.

Here is the thing, I searched many corners of the internet and found nothing only the printed version selling online. I feel like a challenge now to find the damn thing haha
This book is a hard one to get hold, does anyone here is willing to share a digital copy? If not I will have no option but buy it from Amazon and I hate to buy anything from the globalist bastards.

Here is my little protocol I use when searching for books online, and generally it works (99% of the time).

=Searching for specific e-book=

IRC
Tried many networks, but nothing found in their catalogs.
I usually search via web client and if I find something, then I connect through the IRC client to download it because it requires DCC enabled.
https://webchat.irchighway.net/ on channel #ebooks (this is one example how e-books are available in the wild and not indexed to search engines, unless log is made available)

Torrents
Searched all major and some small, nothing indexed in there either.

USENET
searched on:
alt.binaries.e-book
alt.binaries.e-book.flood
alt.binaries.e-book.technical
alt.binaries.e-books
alt.binaries.mp3.audiobooks
alt.binaries.survivalism
misc.survivalism
nothing found!

eMule/eDonkey Networks
nothing found, tried 7 different servers.

Websites
- pdfdrive.com (nothing found)
- b-ok.cc (nothing found)
- google search include *dorks
- searx.ninja (the search index results from many engines)
- archive.org and alternatives like archive.today
- baen.com
- gutenberg.org (most books in the public domain)
- manybooks.net
- wikibooks.org
- freebookspot.club
- planetebook.com
- ebook3000.com
- smashwords.com
- libgen.is
- Avalon Library

*Google Dorks Query String
terms used: "Holly Drennan Deyo", "Holly D. Deyo", "Holly Deyo", "dare to prepare"

intitle:"Dare to Prepare" inurl:(doc | pdf | txt | ps | rtf | odt | xml | epub | mobi)
intitle:"Index of" "Dare to prepare" filetype PDF
intext:"Index of /" "Dare to prepare" filetype PDF
ext:(doc | pdf | txt | ps | rtf | odt | xml | epub | mobi) (intext:dare to prepare | intext:”holly deyo”) inurl:prepare
inurl:dare inurl:prepare filetype PDF
"index of" inurl:dare inurl:prepare ext:doc | pdf | txt | ps | rtf | odt | xml | epub | mobi

-=update=-
Here is the order link from the OP post, it says the product no longer exist, and I found it on Amazon, eBay(overpriced) and a few other unknown websites, but still looking for the digital copy.

https://www.standeyo-cart.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=DTP

palehorse

20th January 2022, 16:41

Inversion

11th June 2022, 01:47

Here's a couple more helpful books by Holly Deyo.
Prudent Places (https://standeyo.com/Our_Books/PPusa/MAPS/PPusa.intro.html)

Why Prudent Places USA 4th Edition is So Important

Without doubt, the number one question we are asked is: Where is safe? Considering our drastically changing weather, terrorist concerns, and now government and elitists run amuck, this question is more prescient than ever. No one can guarantee 100% safety for any location, however, there are more clever places to live.

Even if you're not relocating, Prudent Places USA 4th Edition informs you about the community you call home. Understanding its pros and cons, its strengths and weaknesses enables you better prepare for the unexpected.

If you are considering a move, Prudent Places USA 4th Edition helps you avoid pitfalls. Prudent Places USA 4th Edition answers all these questions and many more:

Garden Gold (https://standeyo.com/Our_Books/GG.html)

Garden Gold equips you with the knowledge for a superior space-saving garden wherever there's sunshine. You'll grow more fruits and veggies with less time and effort spent, yet with more taste and nutrition than you ever thought possible. It will spoil you having to eat commercial produce again!

Stan and I have gardened for many years using a variety of techniques. We are convinced that biointensive gardening practiced by the ancient Chinese makes the best sense. Biointensive just means that a lot of food is grown in a small area. Garden Gold shows you how to do it – with modern improvements.

Who has time (or inclination) to weed and many of us lack the room for traditional huge gardens. All we want are healthy, flavorful fruits and vegetables with TASTE instead of cardboard imitations.

By using the special Super Soil recipe you won't need tons of fertilizers or chemicals. This greatly reduces one avenue where poisons enter our bodies. Nutrient-rich Super Soil is naturally loose so there's no backbreaking tilling and plants thrive! In Garden Gold 2010, a special ingredient was added to Super Soil's formula. It performs miracles and costs only pennies.

Inversion

3rd September 2022, 16:54

Here's fifteen items every prepper should have.

Survival Dispatch (www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch/videos)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkjwpL8LOgI

1. Toilet paper
2. Duct tape
3. Lighters
4. Batteries
5. Flashlights
6. Candles
7. Bleach
8. Plastic bags
9. Tarps
10. Socks
11. Salt
12. Heirloom seeds
13. Propane
14. Lantern, lamp wicks, and lamp oil
15. Cordage

Anchor

4th September 2022, 05:21

Prioritizing toilet paper above all else is the oddest take on prepping I have ever seen.

Learn to wash the bits of your body that need it with water - and potentially soap. He didn't even include soap by the way.

All that effort into collecting up things that burn and no mention of extinguishers or fire-blankets. I mean what could possibly go wrong?

He isn't wrong, the video is pretty good, but it is oddly polarized. Maybe the worst disaster he ever faced was a lengthy power cut?

Not a total disaster, but certainly unbalanced. Socks was an odd thing to see on the list, but his reasoning is sound. I have many socks for this reason (all wool).

I am B

4th September 2022, 08:10

I take these things as "Best things for camping or small energy/natural incidents". And not even that, because there are no useful meds (natural or not, thats another topic) and many other things. What if they get cut, an infection, etc?

The best way of prepping for what is coming is being self sufficient and knowledgeable. The rest is complimentary, specially stocking up stuff, and specially toilet paper. Preppers who priorise toilet paper are just jerking their ego trying to feel smart. Good luck eating it.

mountain_jim

4th September 2022, 15:28

One prep we have is an edible plants identifier book for the area we live - which is somewhat remote wooded mountain valley land.

Unfortunately gardening where we live is less successful than we hoped - steep valley and high moisture lead to major fungus issues for many fruits and vegetables and less sun-hours. But large amounts of various edible plants grow here.

Inversion

8th March 2023, 20:05

I bought one Duracell lantern at Costco today. It has an internal rechargeable battery, 4 D size battery slots, a rechargeable port, a reverse charging port for a cell phone, three light levels & one red distress light mode, short USB cable, and a solar panel on top. It was $23 USD and a helpful addition to your survival gear or for camping.

04/18/22 (6:29)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHl-iRmEkXI

waxamillionpehhgasus

7th December 2023, 17:32

From "tiny apartment in NYC with literally zero food or supplies" to "remote cabin in Alaska with enough supplies to support my extended family for five years straight", where do you fall on the prepping spectrum?

I currently live in an apartment in a small city. I have a decent amount of food in a large plastic bin and medium-sized suitcase. I plan to get some water filters and a cooking solution ASAP. I also need some fuel that's easy to store (https://www.acehardware.com/departments/automotive-rv-and-marine/fluids-and-lubrication/fuel-additives/7795990) to get me to another location if SHTF (hard to store gas in jerry cans if you live in an apartment).

Good all-in-one resource on prepping: https://montalk.net/notes/341/survival-and-emergency-preparedness

I have been tempted to feel foolish using a good chunk of my spare money to prepare for a hypothetical event when I'm not exactly a big earner recently, but it's very, very easy to imagine a situation happening in the next year where mass panic leads to grocery shelves being wiped out. Add in some "supply chain delays" and there you have it.

I felt by not being prepared, I was making a bet against collective hysteria, and we saw how easily toilet paper was wiped off the shelves during COVID. It would be infinitely easier to redirect that hysteria towards food especially if there was a more significant, acute event. I can't help but think an event of that caliber is set to happen sometime in the next year. To what extent that loose prediction is colored by fear rather than being in the loop, I'm not sure.

thepainterdoug

7th December 2023, 19:58

Im in a city near NYC. I have mixed feeling about it all. I have supplies I have taken precautions, all the usual, flashlites, batteries, water food, and so on. Prepared more than most I believe.

My issue is what world, what kinda world we we be left with if the unthinkable goes down? . It will always be the haves getting taken down by the have nots. People will be ugly desperate. And I will probably be too generous to others , especially children and share with all if it gets bad.

There will be no winners. I dont want to be around. I think a good supply of ambien is something to consider. My thoughts as of now in comfort. We shall see??

Casey Claar

7th December 2023, 23:30

Casey Claar

7th December 2023, 23:52

I would try to not think of it in terms of being prepared for a hypothetical event, and instead to simply learn to be more prepared. This is how I think of it. It is an exercise in itself. Past generations always lived this way, it is only in the 'disposable' generations post 1970 that sequentially became less so. It is a weakness in the collective structure of our people, notably in the United States. I live in California ( and was raised in Nevada ), warm climates, I have never even owned a pair of closed toe shoes. I do not own a jacket. I barely even have a decent, ie: sturdy pair of jeans. - nothing at all for cold weather. I am seeing to this now. I've gotten emergency lighting in place, a few tools ( something I also have none of ), a cooking system, latrine system, water filtration system and food. It is not like any of this will ever go to waste, I am just learning to live with more on hand than I generally do. Learning how to stock for a year rather than a month does take learning. I am teaching some of this to some of those who are around me as well. Notably the water and water filtration. I am letting people around me at least know I am concerned. Nothing fanatic, just observant and concerned and taking a few important, critical steps. We will certainly be seeing more events in the coming future, these steps will help me and others navigate events far less disturbed than otherwise. And also let more of us be of assistance to some others. This is what is ultimately important -for me, anyway.

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One more note.

Regarding the water filtration, I've discovered an incredible resource >> the emergency Sawyer water filter (https://www.sawyer.com)

They have a few different filters, including a tap filter that attaches directly to most taps. It is a filter you can backflush that, relative to other filters can almost be called a forever filter. It was designed and made to bring potable water to third world countries where there is not anything close to safe drinking water. It can handle up to 500 gallons a day ( yes you read that right ) and if properly cared for can last up to 10 years. The people behind this effort are not in it for the money, they are amazing. I am getting these for everyone I know. Note: do not be rooked shopping for this on Amazon, the tap filter only runs for about $35. It also has its limits, it is designed to filter out pathogens that can make you sick, not chemicals or pharmaceuticals. This is a stage one filtration. I would be using it in conjunction with the Clearly Filtered (https://clearlyfiltered.com) system *which filters out fairly much everything else.

Anchor

9th December 2023, 05:33

Who here has actually used a water filter, extensively, to subsist on otherwise untreated water? Do you Filter, Sanitize or both or maybe Distill? It can be inconvenient to do.

All have their place - here is what I do on a normal day. My farm is off grid. The house water comes from a large 80 cubic meter rainwater tank that is fed from the roof. On demand, is pumped through this: ( https://daveywater.com/au/product/microlene-uv-systems/ ) and then into the house.

Rainwater is pretty clean anyway but always has the potential for some lifeforms you don't want to have your body fighting with. UV deals with it fully - so free protein but no tummy bugs! So, when required a water pressure pump delivers water from the tank to two stages of filtration, 20 micron and 1 micron respectively. From there it passes down a long stainless steel tube with a UV lamp in it that comprehensively sterilizes the water. This is the water I use for everything inside the house. All this requires electricity of course and the pump and filter/UV treatment are all using power from off-grid solar energy - which was designed with this in mind.

So assuming that's all gone wrong for whatever reason, or for when I am not at the farm...

My filter of choice is a Katadyn Pocket filter. I bought one ages ago and have tested it a lot on water out of a creek, dam etc. I got the spares/service kits for it so it will probably outlast me. It lives in my car bug out kit. I cant remember how much I paid 20 years ago, but I see today they are very expensive. https://www.katadyngroup.com/de/en/2010000-katadyn-pocket-water-filter~p6695. I think if I was going to spend that kind of money now, I would rather spend elsewhere and just stick with improvised filters or... I would fall back on my method of choice is steam distillation ( https://watershop.com.au/product-category/water-filter-systems/distillers/ ). Distilling cleans the water perfectly - everything down to chemical impurities removed. 4 liters at a time, but at the same time this uses around 4 units or kilowatt-hours of electricity - or at least mine does. That is half my daily off-grid solar budget of 8 units a day, not something you should do unless you have a resilient and sustainable source of energy.

Sanitization

For when I don't have power or energy to treat water, I also have a battery powered UV sterilizer that does water sanitization ( https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/steripen-classic-3-uv-water-purifier/102054 ). You need 4 AA batteries for this (I use rechargeable ones - they work fine). This can sterilize the content of a Nalgene 32oz / 1 litre sized water bottle (in fact it has an adapter in the kit that screws on to the bottle in place of the lid to make it easy - and it can do that many times in a day - but the water needs to be clear so the UV can penetrate properly - solids in suspension cast shadows and mess up the effect. Again this kit lives in my car bug out kit - and also comes with me on travels and can be used on a per cup basis.

For extended storage of potable water I use katadyn Micropur tablets/powder - specifically not the chlorine variant type by the way, the harder to get active silver variant. - These don't have a very long shelf life so you need to be using them on rotation. That water must be stored in airtight containers, so for me that means I choose stainless steel or mylar bags - I don't trust other methods over the long term.

As you can see its a layered approach. Starting with rolls royce, then falling back as dictated by circumstances.

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I am B

10th December 2023, 06:49

The best video for prepping imo, from the best channel about prepping out there.

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TargeT

10th December 2023, 09:47

"remote cabin in Alaska with enough supplies to support my extended family for five years straight",.

Terrible idea, I lived in AK for 13 years.. it's no where near "easy" in good times.

Who here has actually used a water filter, extensively, to subsist on otherwise untreated water? Do you Filter, Sanitize or both or maybe Distill?

I did in AK for 8 years (well water) and on St Croix for 8 years (rain water).

the AK water was so pure I just did a sentiment filter, in STX I used a double osmosis with UV sanitation.

I suggest the later but with both systems make sure you have a good stock pile of filters.

Ewan

10th December 2023, 23:00

Wasn't entirely sure where to post it, but just in case the next catastrophe turns out to be ice - rather than fire...

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TargeT

10th December 2023, 23:20

Wasn't entirely sure where to post it, but just in case the next catastrophe turns out to be ice - rather than fire...

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If there's enough snow, a nice snow dig out (https://adventuremedicalkits.com/blogs/news/tips-for-building-an-emergency-snow-shelter) and a single candle is heaven (the key is blocking wind and keeping air still (aka, the AIR you have warmed up). Also, eat as much as you can; cold living caloric intake is vastly higher than you'd think.

Alekahn2

20th December 2023, 00:46

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Johnnycomelately

14th October 2024, 10:54

Time for a :bump: for this thread. More of a short term equipment list, in case one gets benighted in wild lands, for reasons of injury or other circumstance.

The channel namesake, Paul Harrel, was a loved and popular OP, and he has passed away. Two vids ago his farewell message was posted; his illness had been announced and he recorded it and planned its release. His brother and his son were given the chan, took up the torch, and Roy (son) presents this upload.

I have watched a bunch of ‘prep’ vids, and I found some unfamiliar good suggestions here.

If this vid doesn’t fit on this thread, then please just :focus: , as this thread is a good one.

Hunting: What's in Your Pack?

Paul Harrell
1.48M subscribers

Oct 13, 2024

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eHvV2EVDRk

palehorse

24th December 2024, 13:24

Here is the 2nd edition of the book "Dare to Prepare" by Holly D. Deyo

https://archive.org/details/daretoprepare0000holl/

Since there is no download link available, one way to get a copy is to give enough zoom in the embedded book reader in the internet archive and just keep going from one page to the next until last page.
All the pages now downloaded to your browser cache, just open the directory and copy it to a new directory. The download pages of the book are in high enough resolution, in JPEG format, one can either read this way or just make a 1 PDF out of it, GIMP can accomplish that for you. I got the JPEG files and that is enough for me.

* you can always clean up the cache directory and then do the procedure above, much easier to copy the entire book this way.

palehorse

24th December 2024, 14:10

A modest list of items that should include in a first aid kit.
(I got this text file long time ago, not sure from where, was just here in my disc and I think it fits here)

Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes,
2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6),
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape,
Triangular bandages (3),
2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls),
3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls),
Scissors,
Tweezers,
Needle,
Moistened towelettes,
Antiseptic,
Thermometer,
Tongue blades (2),
Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant,
Assorted sizes of safety pins,
Cleansing agent/soap,
Latex gloves (2 pair),
Sunscreen,
Non-prescription drugs,
Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever,
Anti-diarrhea medication,
Antacid (for stomach upset),
Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center),
Laxative,
Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center),
Antibiotic Ointment
Aspirin Tablets (5 grain)
Kaopectate
Medication recommended by your doctor
Bandages
Ace bandage
Adhesive tape, 2" wide roll
Bandages, plastic strips
Bandages, large triangular
Butterfly bandages
Cotton-tipped swabs
Gauze pads (4" x 4")
Sterile absorbent cotton
Sterile gauze bandages, 2" & 4" wide rolls
First Aid handbook
Petroleum jelly
Pocket/utility knife
Rubbing alcohol
Scissors
Thermometer
Tissues
Tweezers
Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental floss
Glasses / Contact lenses- Contacts individually packaged in saline solution.
Sanitary napkins
Sponge
Spoon/fork/ small pan, 1 qt pot,& lid, Cup
Water purification tablets
Matches
Lighter
Magnesium bar w/ striker
Air crew survival fire starter.
Candles
Map
Swiss army knife
Sewing kit
Pencil and paper

Now here some tools

Set Assorted Screwdrivers / Straight Tip / Phillips
Slip Joint Pliers - 7" or 8"
Channel Lock Pliers - 9"
Wire Cutters/Dykes - 6" or 7"
Needle Nose Pliers - 6"
Lineman's Pliers - 7" or 8"
Combination Open & Box End Wrench Set, 1/4" 13/16" or 1"
Pipe Wrench - 9" or 10"
Pipe Wrench - 12"
Adjustable Wrench - 6"
Adjustable Wrench - 9"
Adjustable Wrench - 12"
Vise-Grip Pliers - medium
Vise-Grip Pliers - standard
Hacksaw frame and 10 bi-metal blades
Roll Teflon Tape
Utility Knife w spare blades
Pipe Cutter
3/8 in. drive Socket Set:1/4",13/16" 3/4"
Hex Key Wrench Set
Set Punch and Chisels
Tree Saw with spare blades if applicable
Pocket ChainSaw / Survival Saw
CrowBar/ Wrecking Bar
Hammer, claw type, fiberglass or steel handle, 14 or 16 oz.
Come-Along Cable Puller (4000 lb. minimum pull)
Gas Powered Chain Saw, minimum 16 inch, 18 - 20 inch preferred, w 2.5 - 5 gal. Fuel* and Oil as
required, chain saw sharpener file w guide, spare chain, maintenance kit and safety gear. *
Cross Cut Hand Saw (Stanley brand Short Cut saw recommended)
Measuring Tape, 20+ft.
Shovel w/ Fiberglass handle 6 ft.
Step Ladder*
Bolt Cutters
Pliers
knife, multi-purpose, w/pliers, file, and screwdriver
Selection of nails, machine, wood or drywall screws, wire nuts, nuts and bolts*
lighter
Shut off wrench
Knife Sharpener
4 Spare Flashlight Bulbs
Spare Flashlight Lens
Saw, wood and metal*
50 ft. 3/8 to 1/2; Nylon Utlity Climbing Rope (not poly)
1 roll .032 Stainless Safety Wire
100 standard medium size Cable Ties (Panduit or Equal)
50 large size Cable Ties (Panduit or equal)
50 extra large size Cable Ties (Panduit or equal)
Roll Premium Industrial Grade Duct Tape
Roll 3M brand "33" Electrical Tape
rope, nylon 50 ft, 550 lb test
Fire extinguisher large 5-20 pound, type ABC.
Crow bar, 1 ft min.
Leather gloves.
Plastic tarp, 9 x 12 ft min.
Nylon rope, 100 foot.
Duct tape. (GET LOTS, IT IS NEVER TOO MUCH)