The best prep is doing without. For a number of years, our family of 6 lived in a series of campers and buses, as we traveled around the U.S. doing Christian street ministry. We also lived several years off-grid, while getting by on a one-income, minimum-wage job. In situations where you don't have a lot of money to use, you quickly learn how to make-do and innovate the things you need. Innovators will survive when times get hard. Anyone too reliant on the services and products you can buy will not.

The world is like a tinder box just waiting for a spark.

Lewiston Michigan is in the same boat. I feel sorry for these money "rich" people. They are always thinking that money can get them through any situation. Unfortunately they will all soon find out just how wrong they are 😔 I never take my drama free lifestyle for granted. They can keep their money... I'll keep my peace of mind 😊

The sun rises, the sun sets. Then it does it again. Good video.

Maybe I'm just getting old, but it still shocks me whenever I'm at the store and see a Hershey bar priced at $2.99. This economy is in big trouble and it's gonna take a few decades of peace and prosperity to turn it around. I really feel sorry for the young people in their 20s and early 30s just starting out, they're going to have it a lot harder than we GenXers did.

Ding ding ding! My current problem is water. Very little rain in my small area in the last couple of months. The well is running dry and we are having issues with the pressure tank losing pressure (it is only 1 year old and plumber has been called). Yet we keep about 60 gallons of house water in storage. I also keep 100 gallons of "park" water on hand. It comes from our local park that has an artesian well. It is high in mineral content and tastes delicious. It is tested every month. This is a lifesaver right now. I just boil water for dishes. Limit my cooking to reduce dishes. Laundry will be done at my daughter's on Friday (once per week). And jugs of water for sanitation needs. My husband and I've been through this so many times that it becomes an automatic response. Could I dig a new well? Yes. But no guarantees of hitting water. We are already over 200 feet deep. We don't have $20k to "experiment" with. Gotta love eastern Indiana limestone. You take care up there in MI.

I spilled my tea this morning, devastating shtf event for me😂

With the financial troubles ahead, to remember Weimar Germany as an example. Precious metals were great for buying food or accomodation, but only for the one that food to sell or accomodation to rent. Skills were really helpful. Own no paper, own physical. Food, food, food. Precious metals are for acting as a bridge to get you through to the next financial system. Be flexible but be prepared.

Yup, we all need to keep on prepping - and not neglect the basics.

Great saying! Professionals do the basics well. I'm gonna steal that one!

Thank you so much for all that you do! Didn't know about blankets etc over freezers to help insulate if power out. Good advice! Be safe and God bless you and yours.

the first 20 seconds you said "you be noticing and think we should pay attention .. " yep that was all I need to continue watching... you were right and so was my gut feeling great video

Another great timely reminder. Thanks.

Thanks MR. as always, good counsel. Wherever we are on the political spectrum is irrelevant as we prepare to keep our families safe in what surely seems like even more disruptive times ahead.

I just had a short discussion with a new budding prepper couple recently. They want to take the homesteader approach and make/do everything. That's not a bad approach at all, the skills they'd learn would serve them for their lifetimes. However, we are now looking into the lions open mouth, and down it's throat. They want to can their food themselves, maybe buy a freeze dryer and so on. I recommended that they purchase their first stage of food and use the skills they have yet to learn to supplement their base supplies. I suggested the normal bulk food staples, packaged at home, and that they invest in a large amount of commercially canned foods in the beginning, not to forget to store water, medical supplies, and so on. No. They want to do it themselves. All of it. Time is running out folks, "someday" passed a long time ago, we are now in a problem solving stage. We need to acquire what we need rather quickly now.

Living in a small town neighborhood where I grew up, moved away, came back 20 years ago... there are still a few OG's still living on our hill that I feel we can count on not being stupid 😏 ... but there are new younger families that have recently moved in... with young children.... I'm keenly aware that parents will do anything to feed them! Anyway,... I hope to get to know them soon... Thanks MR...😎👍

hi Modern Refugee. Yup, New group, same mistakes. I keep teling people to get a mentor. Happy 4th, God bless. Have a great weekend.

People truly are not problem solvers now and cannot use their hands to make a living.

Thank you Iwill look into all that and hopefully be able to afford the filter. Gotta say many thanks, your the first one who has ever taken the time to respond. bob c.

Thanks for the information and great advice. Have a Happy 4th of July and enjoy the freedom that we have! Stay safe!!

Beryl knocked out power here for a couple of hours, but power goes out here frequently, so no big deal.

Great video with allot of truth. Y'all keep your head on a swivel and have a blessed holiday weekend.

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Great video! But it's very difficult to wake up the lost! They just zone out because they cannot see it? Meanwhile it's another trillion in debt every 100 days for America. This is not an accident folk's, do the things because there's no one coming to help you.

Lady here in town went on town social media to say our town (of 2300) has no cooling shelter during recent heat wave. Folks suggested places to go with AC but...still not satisfied

Good video, thanks for sharing YAH bless brother !

Can anybody give me a good answer to, how much or can I filter the water that comes off my house roof into my rain barrel?. Some people are saying you can’t drink it. I have been using it for my plants and there fine.

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Do what you can when you can while things are still “easy”to do. You will thank yourself later.

New subscriber , found your channel on Hard times are coming. Gotta say I agree with every thing you said and then some. Very well said my friend, Although Iive in a urban area I still prep as much as I can for my family. I get into the woods as much as possible trying different techniques and things. It's hard to keep ahead and store everything as food , no place to really hide it , if you have any suggestions, Keep plenty of bottled water, Question is if your going to fill water jugs from urban water , for any length of time how to keep it staying fresh?

I have 1 gallon bottles of water with use by dates of 2026; they say if you keep it longer the plastic in the bottles starts leaching into the water. As far as storing water in your own bottles and rotating every 6 months do you keep it cool some how and what type water filter do you use ?

Happy Independence Day,M.R.

As always a very interesting watch, and good information wherever you are as things could go pear shaped anywhere at any time! I ment to ask when you were putting water in Kilner jars a while ago how long would it last safely to use till you replaced it if not used? Thanks again stay safe.

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Happy 4th MR. We all need to think about what freedoms we got and all the freedoms we’ve lost. I’m enjoying family and friends this holiday. Enjoy your holiday 😊