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Post by methuselah on Jun 25, 2011 2:22:24 GMT -7
Are we on the verge of a collapse of our financial system? I've noticed over the past 6 months or so, many more people seem to be preparing for the worst. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this, and any ideas you have about what we should each be doing to prepare... Myself: Over the past few months I have purchased extra food.... Seeds for many different plants, not just vegetables, but herbs and spices also.... I bought a couple water filters, good filters, not just a Brita water pitcher.. (Aquasana) Is the brand I chose... In the next couple weeks I will begin raising rabbits, everything ready for them now, just need the rabbits... So, water and food are covered... As far as shelter, I live in a very small town. I'll try to stay in my home.... Protection, I own several firearms, with plenty of ammo. But, if for some reason I need to bug out... I will choose one... A .22 caliber rifle, for several reasons: 1) .22 ammo is light, you could carry 10 times as many as say a .30 06... 2) With the proper range and accuracy, you can kill almost any animal to use for food. 3) It doesn't make as much noise as bigger calibers, so as not to be noticed as easily.... OK... thats the basic plan I have, lets hear yours...
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Post by Phillip on Jun 28, 2011 7:58:23 GMT -7
This is an ongoing thing for me. I have some freze dried food stored away in air tight containers and water purifacation tables in the 500 unit box by the case. I have my two shot guns with enough ammo to start out but there will never be enough of that so I will be getting more. I have a recuve bow and some 50 arrows I can make more if needed. couple back packs to carry most of the basic stuff and I have a garden wagon I have painted camo to haul the rest in if i need to bug out. I have a long ways to go on this but it is not going to be over night due to the lack of funds to just go out and buy everything I will need all at once. I have been looking for a moto cycle to buy and I am thinking a small trailer for that would be a good way to bug out on would be good and not draw as much attention as a large car or truck.
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Post by methuselah on Jun 29, 2011 13:27:45 GMT -7
Some good ideas there.... thanks
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Post by Starr on Jun 29, 2011 17:15:53 GMT -7
This is a great topic and I felt it needed its own place. The ideas here are great, Keep up the good stuff. Ok I must say for sake of safety I do not advertize that I am a prepper to the public, only so to save ammo keeping my supplies safe. There will those who think they only need weapons to take what they want instead of doing the work to build the stores and have them ready in case a situation arises. I keep only the basic Go Bag (BoB) supplies here at home the rest in a secured location Only I know of not far away. All the members of my family & close friends have a meet location to go to in case of a situation and from there we can go to the supplies dumps. I will not go into these other than to say I do have a plan in mind. The plans cover most of what I consider potential issues that could happen in my region. Based on the above, my list is long and is somewhat over complicated. Basic items I buy for storage containers that are both strong and mobile I use " Stanley tool storage box " for general storage from Home Depot "5 Gallon Bucket" Blue for food from Walmart "5 Gallon Bucket" White for non food from Walmart " 5 Gallon Bucket" orange for medical from Home Depot " 5.56 mm Ammo cans" for ammo storage from Colemans " 81 mm Ammo Can" for weapon storage from Colemans " Used bleach bottles" for water storage from big lots more to come soon
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Post by methuselah on Jul 2, 2011 5:35:40 GMT -7
I would guess, water would be a big issue in your neck of the country. Here, I have an old hand dug well, my house was built in the 1830's. I have a hand pump hooked up to it now... Yes, the old type hand pump...hahaha... But, I built a rope pump, I'm thinking it will be much easier to operate and repair, if needed... Got the rabbits going also... Stocked up on food for them... Next I'd like to build a cache of meds... Any ideas about the top ten that ppl should have???
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Post by Starr on Jul 2, 2011 17:27:59 GMT -7
I would guess, water would be a big issue in your neck of the country. Here in Arizona water is the most important issue we would have to deal with. I have a 5000 gal pool I can drain and boil to get clean drinking water if needed. There are about 20 pools here in the neighborhood as well. I have plans on getting two 500 gal. storage tanks (they are about $20.00 here) to fill with the pool water if the situation is called for. Here, I have an old hand dug well, my house was built in the 1830's. I have a hand pump hooked up to it now... Yes, the old type hand pump...hahaha... But, I built a rope pump, I'm thinking it will be much easier to operate and repair, if needed... I do love well water. the pump system seems every easy to repair if it broke down. Next I'd like to build a cache of meds... Any ideas about the top ten that ppl should have??? Due to the shelf life of most meds have, we only keep the basics over the counter like asprin, tylenol, and two basic first aid trama kits at hand. I am working to secure the books needed to teach/explain what & how to make medcations from the plants & fauna around Arizona.
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Post by methuselah on Jul 4, 2011 4:49:45 GMT -7
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Post by Starr on Jul 4, 2011 13:25:13 GMT -7
Interesting book, Ill be looking to see if my local used books store has a copy. the colloidal silver generator is very interesting.
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Post by thixologist on Jul 19, 2012 9:55:12 GMT -7
Dunno if the economy is gonna collapse or not. i figure if i have groceries and fuel and can generate power, i can survive a layoff or blizzard or a pandemic...anything short of a meteor impact.
The link for the CS generator does not work, but one can be built for about 20 USD from off the shelf parts at radio shack. Silver works for a lot of ills on humans, livestock and pets as well.
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