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@lynnlamont348511 ай бұрын
That's the first thing, but you have to put that knowledge to good use. That requires action. For instance, I garden and have done so for many years. I propagate plants too. It's not rocket science but you don't need to wait until shtf to start gardening. It takes some experience to be good at it, to find what works best in your area, and how to deal with problems that can arise. I also preserve my food and that takes a bit of practice. Nobody is getting the best of me if I can help it. 😊. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. 😊
@sashaarr71229 ай бұрын
Thank you and God bless you and your family
@gerard84962 ай бұрын
YES YES I SEE IT we judge them on they,re stealt,camo and building a high end survival camp ,then you must swear to the group your word that we all survive or we crumble to the opposing force that want our land, life ,liberty and lasting love for the united states of america.
@jojoe24093 жыл бұрын
I used to think preppers were crazy until this year.
@skullzbro23433 жыл бұрын
Man you where just uneducated like a lot of people.
@jojoe24093 жыл бұрын
@@skullzbro2343 I agree. Thanks.
@skullzbro23433 жыл бұрын
@@jojoe2409 your welcome
@Eli-ip3jx3 жыл бұрын
@@skullzbro2343 the prepers are 100 percent correct in light of recent events
@ensignj32423 жыл бұрын
Yep! For years family and friends have teased me about all my prepping -that is until China virus hit. Now people think I’m “lucky”.
@jeffreywhite78994 жыл бұрын
My personal rules: 1. Never tell anyone what or everything that you have. 2. Never keep everything in the same place. 3. Where possible always buy food and ammo in bulk, other things also.4. When trading always keep someback for yourself and refer back to rule1. 5. Never , ever trust anyone completely.
@grampydeathblade22173 жыл бұрын
Fortune favors the bold but Victory favors the prepared mind. though you confuse me with that odd word at the end of #5 c...c...c i cant even write it LOL (DTA)
@penelopegrier50733 жыл бұрын
I agree, especially with #5. I keep telling my son to stop telling his friends when we get something. His friends are great, but I don't trust their mom at all.
@c0nham3 жыл бұрын
@@penelopegrier5073Oops I never thought about my kids friends! thanks for the tip !
@MarioGarcia-ip6qx3 жыл бұрын
I trusted a stripper once........once!
@servantamyplant44743 жыл бұрын
@@penelopegrier5073 yes, good one! You can trust one person, but that person knows 20 others, and they know 20 other, and that goes on and on!
@autumnsimms34022 жыл бұрын
You are the first person to say that donating socks to the houseless is essential. Thank you.
@that1electrician Жыл бұрын
@@ribbetribbet1161 it's insane how much the homeless population has exploded here in CA in the last 5 years. They are everywhere. I get asked for money 10x a day and back in the day I used to hook people up from time to time. Now I just simply explain to them that there are way too many of you to support, and my rent and cost of living for my family is high enough already. They tend to leave me alone after I snap at them about how hard I work to maintain what I have. I've seen some get really aggressive with some people when asking for money- to the point where I start to feel uncomfortable about it and ask them if they are OK and what the problem is. California lawmakers and politicians are 100% aware that the majority of homeless CHOOSE to live like that and stay high/drunk 24/7. They don't care. They just keep passing more and more legislation and bills that support their way of life and hand out EBT cards, cell phones, Ipads, SSI, new clothes, food and water, weekend hotel passes, etc ad nauseum. We're tired of it. Looking to move to a free state soon!
@Wil_Liam1 Жыл бұрын
That's "homeless" you sjw..
@c.e.benson32638 ай бұрын
Here in Vermont it's almost doubled but we also have Alot of heroine addicts and alcoholics. Not I any way saying all homeless are addicts....but there are many!!
@ced45898 ай бұрын
@that1electrician same here. Northern California. The Democratic Party has literally lost its mind. I've been Dem since I was a child, but not anymore. They've gone insane in the last 7 years.
@OscarHMarble Жыл бұрын
I think you missed a golden opportunity to put toilet paper at number 2
@Flintlock1776Ай бұрын
Classic. Well done sir.
@Lyrain2212Ай бұрын
@@OscarHMarble Buck for poo number 1 because your toilet bowel is not going to flush without water an if you live in the city stop using you bathroom or your going to have a mess on your hands. Everything will backup into your house an others around you without power.
@MooKau_3 жыл бұрын
Tarps - Write in sharpie in the top corner facing outwards the dimensions of the tarp... saves you guessing, and you get the right size at a quick glance
@tomschonborg4393 жыл бұрын
Sometimes Harbor Freight has small tarps on sale for dirt cheap. Whenever they go on sale, I buy a few.
@jerryd80203 жыл бұрын
Thats smart!
@GypV3 жыл бұрын
Lol, I have ALWAYS done that for my fitted and top bed sheets! We have various bed sizes, and many sheets throughout the years. Really helps with organization! Funny, I would not have thought to do that on the corner of tarps! Duh, thanks for the tip! 🙂
@dougefresh1332 жыл бұрын
Sharpies should be on his list.
@jacka55six602 жыл бұрын
Thought I was the only one that did that.
@norsen55175 жыл бұрын
Gloves. All kinds of gloves from working gloves to medical gloves to food handling gloves
@nolongerhave-couth47713 жыл бұрын
Soft, washable gloves for sanitary cleaning.
@jasondurden73843 жыл бұрын
Why? What are you gonna do? Be a hand model? You better build those callouses son
@zachmdful3 жыл бұрын
@@jasondurden7384 For warmth and sanitary reasons?
@drewc55763 жыл бұрын
I read this comment just after he said there isn’t really a good alternative to toilet paper and it was great 😂
@jasondurden73843 жыл бұрын
@@drewc5576 🤣🤣🤣
@MB-wf8si2 жыл бұрын
A little note from a farmer about seeds/survival seed packs. Don't waste your money on the packs advertised for long shelf life or those with huge numbers of seeds advertised on the pack. 10 000 seeds seems a lot, but they are mostly salad seeds and aren't worth a lot. Plus, those are from the big seed suppliers are are more adapted to India where most of them are grown than to America. Trust me, I know my seeds! I run a small organic market garden from my little plot of land and it keep us all in food all year round as well as make most of my income from farmer's market. What I do and advise people to do is hand-pick a few heirloom seeds from a local source or someone you know grew them locally so they are adapted to the growing conditions of your area. It really does matter in the end. Get some seed packs before they are sold out - they always end up being sold out. Put them in your own mylar bags or vacuum sealed bags and they will be as good as those expensive packs full of lettuce seeds. From my perspective, having a widespread access to food we can grow without mechanical means to give abundant nutrition is key to keep us both safe and independent. Hungry people are easily led astray. Anyone interested in buying heirloom seeds grown by a farmer and intended to be grown in a non-commercial, organic setting can go visit my store: ethosseed.com. Those are ALL seeds I harvested from my own land year to year to grow my plants for my market garden (except the certified organic ones, those are from another friend of mine who is certified. I don't have the budget to do this). Cheers and stay safe my friends.
@stevenschnepp5762 жыл бұрын
Seeds for long-term storage always seemed like a losing proposition to me. If you're storing them long-term, you're not growing them - and it takes at least two years for the average person to start getting decent at growing crops from seed.
@lajwantishahani12252 жыл бұрын
I'm in India and we mostly get hybrid seeds here, strangely I haven't had any success with the organic seeds. Plus those require special soil amendments etc so not worth it in a shtf situation. Occasionally I find fresh heirloom vegetables at the local stores and try to save seeds. I also treasure any heirloom seeds passed on to me by local farmers which grow abundantly in my garden.
@mariatorres9789 Жыл бұрын
@@lajwantishahani1225 Sounds like bad a soil situation. Maybe you're using a strange mulch?
@SoapSavage Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this advise.
@johnnygraham8548Ай бұрын
@@MB-wf8si tried to go to your website and it blocked me
@ArcherBowman Жыл бұрын
Reminder: Liquid bleach has a shelf life of only +/- 1 year. It turns back into water. Instead, find powdered Calcium Hypochlorite. It is a powdered form of bleach that goes a long way and has an indefinite shelf life. Take care!
@jamesschmehl5972 Жыл бұрын
It can also be used for scrub down when the dust settles after a nuke.
@ArcherBowman Жыл бұрын
@@jamesschmehl5972 lol, I imagine so. We may get front row seats.
@nicole11823Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@sonyariggs59253 жыл бұрын
Keep the toliet paper cardboard and fill it with the lint and dryer sheets from the dryer. It can act as a fire starter.
@mskittyjudy69433 жыл бұрын
Hey, tx..............
@christiankimmerle3 жыл бұрын
It will not catch a spark. You will need a flame to light it. I’ve tried multiple times and have been unsuccessful.
@katherinewillie97763 жыл бұрын
Somebody is thinking!
@cmcolfax13 жыл бұрын
I learned that in Cub Scouts in the 80's!
@melissajennings89993 жыл бұрын
@@christiankimmerle if u carry hand sanitizer, it will catch no problems, even in damp conditions!
@cliveyb53262 жыл бұрын
Mate, I have been watching your show for years, water is number one. Living in a rural NSW part of Aus. we rely on our 40 inches of annual rainfall to keep us hydrated for the year. Get yourselves a water tank and run the gutters into it. It is not rocket science and if your local council does not approve ...DO NOT tell them. I have not paid a local water bill for 12 years. Why the fuck should I pay a local political group for water that God provides ME for free? When there is a power outage I can still have a shower, flush the bog, make a cup of java, without the power because I have my 12 volt water system isolated and solar-powered independently from my incoming 240 volt supply with 2 truck batteries and an inverter.
@thepotato4052 жыл бұрын
A little late for the party but reaverse osmosis pump for the win! The ocean becomes your drinking fountain. Had one when i lived on the coast
@tombeegeeeye57652 жыл бұрын
40 inches of rain is a lot, Most of eastern North America gets 40 inches a year. I guess the real issue is frequency of rain during the entre year.
@cliveyb53262 жыл бұрын
@@tombeegeeeye5765 You're right, last year we went 8 months without useable rain, so we have to store what we get when it does rain. I'm waiting on the delivery of my fifth tank now.
@olympiaeaton Жыл бұрын
thanks for the advice - im in SEQld and have no idea how to setup the system you mentioned - I have just installed a 10,000L water tank and would love some advice mate!
@garylocke43022 жыл бұрын
Baking soda is another great item to have. A lot of different uses for it. From first aid to sanitary.
@queenep Жыл бұрын
And vinegar 😉
@SomeBuddy777 Жыл бұрын
Very good for washing laundry!
@robincolston1273 Жыл бұрын
Baking soda and vinegar make a paste use for poison oak don't rub let sit then rise off
@KaiTom6410 Жыл бұрын
Or pet bottle bombs
@alisonzunguze81837 ай бұрын
And vinegar
@treeskier7971 Жыл бұрын
Something to consider is having color printed google earth satellite pictures of your surrounding areas. Having truly localized pictures of the neighborhoods, intersections, built up areas around your primary location can come in handy if you have to find water, ingress and egress areas, etc.
@suegornik-bx4pw10 ай бұрын
Add a compass along with the maps if you are traveling and learn to use a compass.
@GreenMeanClean9 ай бұрын
Or a map.
@kristinaviolette50818 ай бұрын
I really like this idea. I've never heard anyone mention this. I have looked at my immediate neighborhood but it didn't occur to me to print them out. Thanks
@ColinCavanaugh5 ай бұрын
Good idea
@andreaslange82565 ай бұрын
I prefer drone + some battery packs. But indeed a good idea.
@jude73214 жыл бұрын
Insert 3 tapered candles into a can of Crisco, all the way to the bottom. It'll burn for a very long time. God bless 💕 🌿
@melodyclark43474 жыл бұрын
@Jude thanks for the tip. God bless you.
@sonyariggs59253 жыл бұрын
Bacon grease candles also work well.
@britskihambone81583 жыл бұрын
Nice!!!
@nickkrug81573 жыл бұрын
BUT DO NOT EAT / Use CRISCO / margarine for food ....its causes inflammation and plaques on your blood vessels, NOT cholesterol... It's one of those massive lies spread around..
@theodoremartin61533 жыл бұрын
Wrap a penny in a piece of cloth , Put in metal jar lid . Pour in vegetable oil or any oil . Light up. makes a fast light source . Smokey and crude but effective.
@l.peytonadams85705 жыл бұрын
We had 17 days without power in an ice storm with roads too click to move, no gasoline to be had, 3500 power poles down in the region, and nothing but a crank radio for updates. Now most have emergency generators locally. Now new service stations have emergency generators. Last time one station had it and police, fire, and ambulances filled up there. Oxygen tanks were hand carried through streets with trees blocking to patients running out of battery power. Sick folks are vulnerable quickly. Elderly without power are quickly in trouble. We had an elderly man refuse to be evacuated. He was found wearing every coat he owned in a trailer hugging a hot water tank frozen to death. We had a kerosene heater, 10 days supply, a full tank of vehicle gas knowing it was coming by listening to weather, a Coleman camp stove, 12 propane tanks, the front porch in boxes as a refrigerator since it was that cold, a lugable loo using cat litter and a 5 gallon bucket, water stored just in case, and lots of soups, and camping food pouches. We ate things in the freezer that would go bad if not cooked, and had candles, a kerosene lamp, and emergency lights with a solar panel portable to charge cell phones that struggled since the towers were many of them down and landlines wer lying in the driveway from trees taking down the wires. Crime was not a concern since criminals could not move either. I had my mom under 4 blankets near the kerosene heater and we took turns sitting up all night with her to watch the heater and the house. We had refilled prescription medicine just before the storm and could ride it out. I had an extra 18 inches of insulation in the house and the snow capped with ice insulated us further. You can survive with planning and training. Your brain is your best weapon.
@glytzhkof4 жыл бұрын
Wow, was this Alaska?
@timothylongmore73254 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the solar flare that took out the north east. We heard a lot of problems people were having but we're hill folk and it was a minor inconveniance for us. Mostly for the kids but we had a crappy little coleman generator that would run the tv and vcr ( cartoons ) Bottom line I was a prepper way before we called ourselves preppers. We were back -to - basic survivalist hippy types. Wood stove , dug well , freezer full of beef and game. I felt "smart" and proud my family had everything they really needed
@tomjones2394 жыл бұрын
I want to recommend a radio that has top notch AM reception and great reception overall. It also receives shortwave broadcasts and FM. AM reception might be extremely useful in the future because you can get breaking news from up to 1000 miles away and easily within 700 miles. This radio is excellent. Search Amazon for the Eton Executive Traveler. This radio is on closeout sale. The price has dropped from 69-79 bucks to only 35. You cannot go wrong with this one. Buy rechargeable AA batteries for this if you plan to listen a lot and get regular AAs for backup and power failures. It uses 4 AA batteries and will fit in a shirt pocket. It doesn`t come with an AC adapter. Very sensitive radios like this don`t usually work well with adapters on AM/shortwave because it causes static. I don`t have an adapter so I don`t know how it works with this particular model. You won`t find a better AM radio of this size and price range. After this model is sold out you`ll have to pay twice as much for the new version, the Eton Elite Traveler, so get one before they`re gone. 35 bucks is a steal! I`m an avid AM listener and I know what I`m talking about.
@timothylongmore73254 жыл бұрын
@@tomjones239 Good idea Tom. I don't have a good radio , or a bad radio that runs on batteries. For a long term disaster fuel will run out for cars and generators and that might be the only way to get news.
@ryangougeon3614 жыл бұрын
buy the book "One second after" by William Forsthen. It will give you some great insight into a very realistic scenario.
@Gerard-Red2 жыл бұрын
I think the best thing to stock on is good will, good neighbours and good friends. Do not just selfishly prepare yourself. Teach your family and your surrounding connections the need to be prepared. If they are prepared too, then they come to help, instead of coming to get help from you. You can also give survival presents, torches, emergency gas stoves with a box of gas bottles, first aid kits, survival books, seeds, garden tools, battery operated or wind up radios, multitools, survival knives, camping gear, back paks, etc. When you buy staff for yourself also buy more for your friends and relatives. Salt, honey, matches, candles, plastic bags are cheap when all is good and GOLD items when when TSHTF. So you can give it away to the people you love, sell it or exchange in the bad situations. If you are a good heart person, then you will have a few friends around you, they are part of your shield. Cultivate good will. It can save your life and get you out of misery.
@annedonnellan68762 жыл бұрын
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@jswhosoever45332 жыл бұрын
Good philosophy, but I've tried to teach people many times...mostly family. Do you know how many times I've heard, "if something happens, I'll just come to your house"?? Not happening.
@davesharp96562 жыл бұрын
Most people are just not interested in preparing for the future even with proof, they are existentialists and laugh.
@Educationsupport2 жыл бұрын
.Many can barely afford to prep for themselves, their spouse and kids, let alone all thier family and friends, and friends friends. If they're not prepping, they're dead weight. Best to Buy small mylar bags to fill with beans and rice to hand out 1 or 2 and say sorry that's all I can give you. Make sure your main food is well hidden, not in Your attic and garage where thieves will look
@Gerard-Red2 жыл бұрын
@@Educationsupport Wise thinking.
@focusbonheur65192 жыл бұрын
Getting medical knowledge is really important, because knowing how to take care of yourself and your family goes beyond the medical kit.
@nancymarshall4534 Жыл бұрын
First aid classes are available in many places. We all should know some basics. Keep some pain relievers handy. Something for pain and fever...especially if you have children.
@focusbonheur6519 Жыл бұрын
Totally!
@wtywatoad5 жыл бұрын
Buy (at least) one pair of cheap condiment squeeze bottles. Should you run out of toilet paper, you can fill the bottles with water and spray your bum clean.
@djshiva5 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha. Cheap bidet.
@sieratango40435 жыл бұрын
Get a pump up bug sprayer... holds more and more pressure to "clean"...
@wtywatoad5 жыл бұрын
@Himself Lee And how long will those last?
@johnkennedy13775 жыл бұрын
A hand held bidet, very smart.
@wtywatoad5 жыл бұрын
@Kali Southpaw I'm looking at a box of 900 wipes in my pantry. Assuming that I have a family of four, and that each family member uses only three per day, the wipes will last 75 days (2 1/2 months). Obviously, wipes are good to have, for a several reasons, but the bottles are a inexpensive, lightweight, and portable, long term solution. Let's hope they're never needed for that purpose!
@susangilbert13923 жыл бұрын
I love all the comments. I have learned as much from the comments section as I did from the video.
@jeaniejbutler49113 жыл бұрын
yep always good comments here
@SensaiMan2 жыл бұрын
A survival blanket is very helpful especially if living in a cold climate. It can also be used as a shelter.
@dboutier563610 ай бұрын
It is super easy to pop, the cardboard center of the toilet paper out and then you can flatten them. You can store twice as many rolls in the original bag. They roll a little wonky when you use them but they’re perfectly acceptable. I keep a few on the cardboard roll for the guest bathroom.
@havenretreat32562 жыл бұрын
Ladies please let's not forget to stock up on tampons, panty liners, and pads... This is definitely an essential that I believe a lot of women overlook. There are many other uses for these items as well. Keep safe 🙏🏼
@ktebee122 жыл бұрын
Reusable items such as cups create less waste
@docb772 жыл бұрын
Not just for the ladies, they're also good for first aid.
@samkemper48122 жыл бұрын
respectfully, i disagree in the sense of bleeding control
@ktebee122 жыл бұрын
@A R nothing like a bloody Mary to get the heart started hey AR. I know you're a fan of them 😉
@marylancelot2 жыл бұрын
Also it's important to learn about how they managed periods back in the day. You don't have to try them out, and hopefully never need to use one, but it's useful to know the basic concept of a sanitary belt and rags.
@patriciamcintrosh10653 жыл бұрын
When I started prepping several years ago, one of the first thing I bought was toilet paper, paper towels, lots of food and seasonings. You can eat rice and beans every day. but if you don't have something to change the taste you start eating less and less. Lots of batteries. Solar charge radio, Oil lamps, candles and lots of lighters, matches etc. Each stocking run is for something different. medical supples one time, food the next and water the next. Even if you you only spend $5.00 a week, it builds up fast.
@Willbkool3 жыл бұрын
"Are we having rice and beans again?" "No. Today we are having beans and rice." lol
@stevenellsworth76143 жыл бұрын
You are prepared good job.
@phantombearr8ghost6743 жыл бұрын
dollar store batteries are just as good as the name brand
@mrswilliamstoyou33252 жыл бұрын
@@phantombearr8ghost674 Nope. They die about two hours before name brand do.
@got2btru9642 жыл бұрын
In famine, not knowing how long you must live on your available food, no one gets 3 squares. Food is rationed from the beginning and because we are big, fat, spoiled Americans, used to eating and snacking whenever, this will at first be psychologically traumatic but there must be a food-Nazi (guard) who does not budge on the proposed proportions. In this scenario, all are hungry most of the time and rarely or never full like we are used to. We WILL lose weight and rice and beans will look fantastic even if we never have anything else. Of course, scurvy and beri-beri will be a factor, so small amounts of dandelion or plantain leaves may help and rice with the husks (brown rice) prevents beri-beri as well as other sources of vitamin B.
@laurafara62642 жыл бұрын
Solar lights that ypu use outside. If the power goes out you can bring them inside and it is safer than candles. I actually use them as night lights in certain rooms of my house and instead of using electricity
@saundrawaugh19792 ай бұрын
I keep some in a pot on front porch ready to bring inside!!!!
@rickraub5448 Жыл бұрын
So true about learning gardening in an emergency. Start now. I started a garden 5 years ago. I've learned soooo much over time that is beneficial to keep a garden going. But it took time, learning from victories and from mistakes. It takes time to recognize nutrition deficiencies and how to treat, time to recognize plant disease and what to do to keep from spreading. How to keep plants going through cold weather for a early spring harvest. Start now friends. There's plenty info on KZfaq.
@adamxaiver3 жыл бұрын
One thing that is critical to your medical kit is a good book. You can get an EMT book for under $100 and it has everything you need to know about emergency medicine. It does no good having a medical kit and not knowing how to use it.
@jeaniejbutler49112 жыл бұрын
True but just adding a book can give a false sense of being prepared. If you pack the book away when you get it and only open it when the need to know the info arises, you could very well find yourself reading/looking at the pics and saying ok now how the hell do I make this work. Meanwhile a family member is gushing blood, choking or whatever...Get familiar with what is in the book before you need to use it, buy some cheaper medical supplies and practice how you would stop bleeding ect before you are frazzled and trying to put the info into plactical use.
@Rocky-or4rz2 жыл бұрын
great idea. that would be very useful in many ways for sure.
@t84t748748t62 жыл бұрын
few good books always importent because u gonne get bored in a shelter
@danabuck64612 жыл бұрын
As a CPR and first aid instructor for 20 years, taking a course of each is imperative.
@brandyprice75782 жыл бұрын
THRIFTBOOKS guys! Out of everything I have my books are the most valuable besides my medical supplies and weapons. I have multiple EMT text books that cost over 100 brand new but I spend 4 dollars on. That website has it all and if you buy 15 dollars worth of books you get free shipping. So I usually get 2-3 books for that. They also have points so I get free books just buying from them and it's just an email sign up to get it!
@davidchester4293 жыл бұрын
I very rarely hear anyone mention fire extinguishers in prepping. Especially given candles and fires I'm putting back smoke alarms, batteries, carbon monoxide alarms and an extinguisher for each room. Also a small extinguisher makes a good covert weapon
@rebeccahernandez34603 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea. I didn't even think of those, but they are very important especially if you have to bug in.
@anomilumiimulimona29243 жыл бұрын
I wpuldent consider any type but c02 for defencive purposes.
@davidchester4293 жыл бұрын
@@orosedobheathaabhaile haha in terms of immediate threats I'd rather defend my home from 20 people than be charcoal in a shell of a home
@orosedobheathaabhaile3 жыл бұрын
@@davidchester429 Good point. The whole idea is terrifying to me.
@dingfeldersmurfalot45603 жыл бұрын
Carbon monoxide alarms in every room is a good idea. I've read of people dying in unventilated or even poorly ventilated rooms that had probably been slept in thousands of times before. Weird stuff does happen.
@geminibacasdesigns25012 жыл бұрын
Not sure if anyone mentioned these but, hunting supplies such as wire for trapping, fishing hooks & line, bow & arrows, wild edible/medicinal books, tinctures/meds, toothbrushes, chapstick, tools. Of course some of these things need too practiced and taught to your bug out family.
@keithgabel7559 ай бұрын
Consider storing cotton balls rolled in petroleum jelly and stored in a baggie or other storage device to use as fire starters, too. Compact, easy to store, pretty reliable and pretty easy to use with either a match or your ferro rod. We re-use medicine pill bottles to store things like matches or other small objects because they can be sealed/vacuum-sealed and they don’t take up much space. Altoid tins are another great way to store things and they can be sealed up, too, so the contents are protected. Also, be sure to keep 1-2 pairs of scissors handy if you plan to use a lot of vacuum-sealed items; the scissors will ensure you have a way to get the bags open and for small operations like that are generally safer than using a knife. Lastly, remember that most knife-cutting accidents occur because people are trying to cut with a dull blade. Be sure to keep your knives sharp and have some way to sharpen them as they dull. “Blessed be the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle--” Psalm 144:1
@leighanneboles43867 ай бұрын
Awesome thank you
@Hannah7Banana3 жыл бұрын
“If your wife or kid gets injured” bruh, I’m a 14 year old girl watching this. (17 years old now) Why? Because my dad made me tough , and I want to be tougher, I want to be prepared like my dad and survive things most other 14 year olds won’t. I also want to be able to survive if my parents don’t because my parents had me late in there life and they are already in there mid 50’s so if they don’t survive at least I will and I will carry on so I can tell my story and inspire others.
@user-bg7rg2xl6k3 жыл бұрын
Right on Hanna kids our age are going to be making tiktoks while we’re preparing.
@thedoorguycharlie3 жыл бұрын
Proud of you young one. Wish more of our youth were like you.
@Hannah7Banana3 жыл бұрын
@@thedoorguycharlie aww ty
@trick42763 жыл бұрын
You go girl!! The Marine Corps trained me to: Expect the best, prepare for the worst
@robbiethompson27783 жыл бұрын
Go a be a child
@allengrant5 жыл бұрын
#1 item...your SILENCE !! Tell NO ONE what you have (save for your family, and BEST like-minded friends) !! Anonimity (sic) is your best friend.
@pinsolomons5 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how few people "get" this...don't even tell your family until they need to know. Kids don't always understand personal responsibility about these things and tell their friends who pass it on to their parents.
@iamkurgan11265 жыл бұрын
@@pinsolomons Its not amazing at all that so few get this. Its the "herd" mentality that has us in this situation.
@forpetessake35325 жыл бұрын
Mikala Baker They will come anyway. If it gets bad enough
@forpetessake35325 жыл бұрын
pinsolomons They will find you if they get hungry enough.
@iamkurgan11265 жыл бұрын
@@forpetessake3532 Feel free to share the handouts bernie gives you
@timothywalsh10012 жыл бұрын
Zip lock bags. Not just food storage but to prevent moisture from contents. Larger ones can fit socks, undies..a t-shirt and pants. or a sweater.
@chanazify2 жыл бұрын
Also let’s guys not forget that no matter how much food you stocked, it you didn’t stock on herbs 🌿 and spices, you will quickly find yourself feeling like eating at a military cantine 😅
@YouHadMeAtGaming Жыл бұрын
As a guy who used to be a military cook, I'm offended. But also completely in agreement.
@joesmith-tg3co Жыл бұрын
never had a bad meal in the Army
@legoboy-ox2kx Жыл бұрын
A man can live from here to judgement day if he's got enough rosemary
@lifewithmargot2 жыл бұрын
Also zip ties i never hear anyone mention that they work great for securing your tarp and many other random uses
@billpearson61592 жыл бұрын
Get large zip ties at home Depot or wherever. In a apocalypse situation, you never know if you need to restrain someone.
@themanfromcabowabo15592 жыл бұрын
@@billpearson6159 Harbor Freight all day long.
@slevinchannel75892 жыл бұрын
@@themanfromcabowabo1559 Prepper-Must-Watch: 'Some More News', especially the videos about Water running Out. And Unions?
@csf77732 жыл бұрын
bungee cords too
@TingTingalingy2 жыл бұрын
I have lots of zip ties and until i got a multi pack of them, i had no idea how useful they were!
@mickjenner66975 жыл бұрын
Eye glasses!!!!!! If you wear glasses or contacts , you better have pairs everywhere , because without them all this would be moot
@raynechantel27385 жыл бұрын
Zenni.com inexpensive glasses and you can get several pairs. I have sunglasses and clear Rx in all my vehicles!
@mikeorjimmy28855 жыл бұрын
@staehodgin I had Cataracts about 20 years ago. they replaced my lenses with ocular implants. Now I just need them to read, and a magnifier for really small print.
@TUKByV5 жыл бұрын
I have someone in my house who needs glasses. They're pricey at the regular shops, and the last time the place took weeks, got the prescription wrong, and the other day one of the arms fell off, right after the warranty expired. Anyone have a source on affordable glasses? Dollar Tree doesn't have anything that works for her.
@marjambham79035 жыл бұрын
Mick Jenner true dat! I’m blind as a bat and keep glasses everywhere. Contacts are a temporary indulgence
@mickjenner66975 жыл бұрын
@@marjambham7903 I am fucked without reading glasses, taking out a splinter would be impossible, any basic skills would be impossible
@Anchor20122 жыл бұрын
Hi, I saw your video as it was recommended on Project Avalon recently. I hope the following feedback is constructive: 1) You can omit worrying about toilet paper so much by just learning to wash the parts of your body that need washing with water. You can use soap too - but that would need to be added to your list. 2) You put a lot of effort into things that combust, but this also means you should have the means to extinguish fires - consider adding fire extinguishers and fire blankets. Rehearse. The only way to find out if you have done it right is to do realistic rehearsals.
@Youronlydaddy2 жыл бұрын
I think the important prepping item if you're gonna be alone in the woods is a dog, the most unbeatable security alarm system anyone can have, he will keep you warm and hunt for you if well trained.
@lauragesicki54992 жыл бұрын
Great advice.
@alexandramarberry1023 Жыл бұрын
And if he's poorly trained, as the vast majority of pets are, he'll alert others to your location, scare off any potential game, bolt towards strangers possibly provoking repercussions, etc. And whether trained or not he will always require additional food and water, could potentially become wounded and require care, needs ongoing vaccines and medications that will be difficult to obtain, and will leave waste that makes you easier to track by other people's dogs. I love dogs, but in a serious societal collapse kind of situation, I would consider it better in the long run to humanely put them down before heading out.
@daddyplankton5855 Жыл бұрын
@Alexandra Marberry sounds about right I spoil my baby rotten so I'm screwed
@SK-kh2rs Жыл бұрын
@@alexandramarberry1023 spot on. Great for doomsday movies though
@robertharris9074 Жыл бұрын
Right, I had a female rottweiler , Smart, low maintenance, loves family and kids, best security I ever had!
@jdoggins232 жыл бұрын
It’s really great that you recommended going out of the way to donate socks to your local homeless shelters. Many don’t realize just how close most of us really are to facing homelessness and when in that situation, people need all the help they can get to get stable once again. So I commend you for showing empathy to our neighbors. Thank you.
@jdoggins232 жыл бұрын
@@Stefan-wc5dk Not true. I donate clean, useable clothing/bedding to a local shelter and I know that that clothing goes directly to those in need. How do I know? Because I also know people who work there. While it’s true that not all charities are legit, it is also tru that more likely than not, the charity is actually there to help.
Guy just went up a notch when he said donate to the homeless. Legend
@patrisha74872 жыл бұрын
Please understand that Goodwill is NOT a charity! They are millionaires literally. An Ohio Goodwill owner has 9 stores, 8 in one county, and 1 in another county. They pay minimum wage with NO benefits. They are one of the fastest growing stores in the USA, along with the Dollar stores. What does that tell you about the economy? Give to the Salvation Army or another worthy homeless shelter. When our parents died, we donated to the Salvation Army & then I took my mother's clothing, many were new with tags & new slippers & donated to the Catholic charity St.Vincent de Paul. I watched the man take the items inside & out the back door Straight to the Dumpster. This was summer 2016. We will NEVER donate to this organization ever again! So donate wisely.
@sandyharmon3077 Жыл бұрын
Underwear for homeless also necessary.
@baileydillion93315 жыл бұрын
Tip for candles . A large can of Crisco with 3 wicks inserted will burn for 72 days.
@joec20155 жыл бұрын
Oooo I did not know that. Good one! (really, 72 days?)
@baileydillion93315 жыл бұрын
@@joec2015 yes 72 days and burns clean
@preppernovice34085 жыл бұрын
Ok , is it solid ? How do you get the wick in it? Will it spoil since it is fat.
@cathyrowe5945 жыл бұрын
@@preppernovice3408 It will spoil if opened. Best way is to keep the vegetable shortening (Crisco is too expensive, use a cheap brand) can closed so it won't go rancid. Have some emergency candles on hand to simply push down into the middle of the shortening when needed.
@poundtheanvil5 жыл бұрын
Crayons will do in a pinch.
@anna-uc1ex2 жыл бұрын
thanks for getting straight to the point and not dragging this video out, very useful!! 💕
@brianroberts57402 жыл бұрын
Great list. Only item I think you forgot is small personal emergency blankets. The tin foil like type. Just remember to keep them in their original packages. There's no way you're ever gonna re-fold em up fit repacking them in the original little bag they came in. A whistle too. For every member.
@JOBRAIL12 жыл бұрын
Mylar blankets are also good for reflecting heat from a campfire or just insulation.
@LangZyneJr2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Mylar blankets are key in cold climates. You can also cut them up and line the inside of your clothing (between layers) when it’s freezing and you don’t have heat.
@DesmoProfundis Жыл бұрын
These work for reflecting heat from car windows as well as the windows in your home. They will keep you cooler if you’re spending an extended time in your vehicle or on blistering hot days where the sun is baking your house. Even if your home is air conditioned, these will save you $ on the power bill.
@petestrasser72875 жыл бұрын
A book on indigenous medicinal plants for your area. Over half of modern pharmaceuticals are plant based. The local plants may save you.
@Geeios15 жыл бұрын
A book on knot tying.
@yvonnetomenga57265 жыл бұрын
@@Geeios1 - Or download an app such as Useful Knots. If you can keep your smartphone powered, you can save a lot more info on your phone.
@nvalles25655 жыл бұрын
I have one of these. Amazing how many plants are around that you can use to eat, medicine, other. Also read on how natives lived to learn from this also.
@danielcluley8705 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, Field guide on local edible and useful plants. Great one! Need to add that to my pile.
@pmp25595 жыл бұрын
@@yvonnetomenga5726 there's a little crank type generator to recharge cellphones, don't know how good they are tho
@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
One item I never see preppers talk about and I think it would definitely be useful for longer term SHTF it stockpiling vitamins/supplements. As things get rough and your meals may not be as nutritionally based having vitamins and such to supplement yourself would help with malnutrition and help you stay healthy.
@texmex82205 жыл бұрын
DEFINITELY useful items. I never see nutrition as a concern regarding food preps or survivalists. They always talk calories which are important but, IF it drags out longer, nutrition needs to come to the for front. Not hard to achieve with a relativey balanced diet tho
@saltcreekammo5 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@ilovejesuschristmysaviour28195 жыл бұрын
Lol that's the only kind i use limited counter space.
@brendaseigler39235 жыл бұрын
Yes !
@simpleman8065 жыл бұрын
Another thing about supplements, you can treat some stuff with them. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and control it via supplements and diet. Probably not as well as prescriptions, but I rather have joint damage than liver failure. I eat a lot of venison and 2 of the biggest supplement helpers are garlic and reshi mushroom. Also, those 2 really helps the immune system. Garlic can thin the blood, so clotting issue you'll have to watch for. Reshi should be fine for everyone unless you have a mushroom allergy
@paulmackay72652 жыл бұрын
Another really important thing to keep in mind is having a top quality hiking backpack as your Go-Bag. It makes such a big difference, not just in terms of keeping your supplies dry but a good one will distribute the weight well which will help conserve your energy. And pockets. No such thing as enough pockets on a good bag. I do week long hikes sometimes, so I have a pretty heavy load out. A well organized bags with a place for everything and everything in it's place really is a quality of life thing. Plus like almost anything in life, if you spend extra on quality it may last you a lifetime if you take good care of it.
@SnoowMcCall1 Жыл бұрын
Hey thank you for this great video! If I had to add any items....I would suggest wet wipes! Locks and chains....even heavy duty bike locks. Especially if you are fortifying a spot. But really such a great video! I loved that you mentioned socks! People have no idea jus how valuable good socks are. I was homeless for several years and learned definitely what was needed to survive and what was fluff. I believe everyone should have a quality backpack ...in a muted color. I carried everything I needed to survive on my back for several years. You'd be surprised at how much just your necessities weight.... especially water! Well...God bless you and this community! I don't live in fear. I FEAR NOTHING BUT AM PREPARED FOR EVERYTHING! GOD BE WITH IS ALL❤
@mikem.63403 жыл бұрын
Having all of the essentials for survival is great, but having the "knowledge" on how to survive in the elements is paramount in staying alive. Learn as much as you can, then practice daily.
@i__74443 жыл бұрын
Exactly! take advantage of the internet while you can!
@ralphday48423 жыл бұрын
He who dies with the most cool stuff wins !
@mcmarkmarkson71152 жыл бұрын
Essential for survival is being ruthless and have a big group of friends for support. If you don't have friends, don't even bother prepping.
@chronicmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I made waterproof matches by dipping them in wax. 😊
@marksegui41224 жыл бұрын
the first item he mentions... IS THIS WHY EVERYONE FIRST STARTED HOARDING TOILET PAPER?! LOL
@Mike-dm5ut4 жыл бұрын
The difference between luxury and survival are blended in this video. I still can’t wrap my mind around having tp as the “hot commodity” you can survive without it if need be and yet that was gone before the beans, rice and canned goods 🤔
@Gouveia1004 жыл бұрын
Agreed! The most stupid thing to hoard, bulky, if wet becomes useless. Just use a tersorium and soap FFS.
@semperfi-19184 жыл бұрын
Popped up on my radar as well. But yup got my tp.... months ago
@Dianah19524 жыл бұрын
Yeah now I know why I haven't been able to find tp not even on Amazon ! 🙄
@heoung86114 жыл бұрын
yeah, why is toilet paper #1? wth
@tonyvalentin92152 жыл бұрын
Something that seems to be over looked are glow sticks! To save on batteries and candles, especially if you have kids it's fun but also very bright.
@RockinBarBRanch Жыл бұрын
Glow sticks in a water bottle amplifies the light !
@ak-488 Жыл бұрын
let extended friends and unwanted guests hold the flash lights and glow sticks in case a sniper is looking around.
@jwrosenbury11 ай бұрын
This is the first prepper video I agree with. Helping one another is key. No one has all the skills they need to survive. It takes a community. You might add sheet plastic. It has 100 purposes and complements duck tape well. It is cheaper and more easily worked than tarps for things like collecting rainwater. You can even burn it as a fire starter in a pinch. Keep enough to build a shelter against poison gas.
@msmargiek485 жыл бұрын
I looked through this whole list and I never saw someone say rodent traps, mice and rat. Need to keep them from coming around your preps and contaminating and bring disease in grid down long term situation.
@chuckcassel54175 жыл бұрын
Plus they are tasty,lol
@nathanielsizemore85945 жыл бұрын
With 6 "barn" cats and a flock of mice eating chickens, rodents haven't been a problem. I realize not everyone has the room for that, but it works for me.
@forpetessake35325 жыл бұрын
Jayne Eyre Not true - we had mice , my cat was horrified as they ran past - they ate her food too
@victoriarose34785 жыл бұрын
You can also use the large rat traps to catch squirrels !!! Nail trap to tree, place a small amount of peanut butter on it, set trap. Instant dinner in long term grid down situations.
@floydxlong80435 жыл бұрын
hadn't thought about that. our cat is worthless
@catherinelerch49174 жыл бұрын
Diapers, feminine products might be a good idea, even if its something you can't use, you can use it to trade for stuff you may need
@ElderGuy7293 жыл бұрын
Feminine hygiene products can also be used for wound care in a pinch.
@sharoncorippo40693 жыл бұрын
Don't forget tobacco..
@deewitt86933 жыл бұрын
Great for wound injury also. MUCH cheaper than bandages!
@Tandy5163 жыл бұрын
Sounds nuts, but that's a good reason to save leftover medication, including pain meds. Not that I am suggesting anyone commit any felonies.
@Roboman11743 жыл бұрын
Tampons are actually great for bullet wounds
@Sir-Vivor Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget condoms. Useful as floating device, water carrying, rifle barrel cover and of course for the regular use
@karenandcatz29152 жыл бұрын
I go through a lot of cans, (five cats), not all of them are good sturdy cans, but I’ve been making hobo stoves or buddy burners. Just cut cardboard strips (about 1 inch tall or to fit inside your can) to roll up inside a tuna can. Pour in some melted paraffin wax. You have a great heat source for cooking. You could even use old candles so you wouldn’t need to buy wax. (I don’t really burn candles because I’m a foster failure…5 cats!). Don’t forget to prep for your pets! I keep three months of cat food in constant rotation. Thanks to my subscribe and save plan with Amazon.
@lindanichols125 Жыл бұрын
Hi Karen,pets are the most important to me.I have two dogs who eat heaps of food.
@sarahhumphreys32113 жыл бұрын
Always amazes me no one talks about replacing clothes. You seem to prep for a couple of years only. Knitting needles and how to knit would be good. Socks, scarf, jumpers, blankets gloves etc . Also good use of time when you have it. How to books gardening, canning, salting and smoking food, how to weave and make clothes. Keeping pigs chickens ducks. Good grinders for corn, nuts - you can make nut flour, nut butter and oil.
@cottoncox14355 жыл бұрын
Something most people don't know-- When buying small batteries in packages, always look on the back. The big names will have a date. Some of these are already 2--3 years old. I have found "new" batteries at Walmart that was 4 years old. I'm just saying that you don't always get the full 10 year warranty.
@billjonesjr87185 жыл бұрын
Very true.
@classicrocklover56155 жыл бұрын
I've had Duracell batteries, stored properly, leak , still in package a few years ahead of their expiration date. I called and they replaced them for free.
@leejones58635 жыл бұрын
The free replacement of batteries is great before it all goes Pete tong, 😉
@mikeorjimmy28855 жыл бұрын
@@leejones5863 Dura Leak
@TUKByV5 жыл бұрын
I check the date on pretty much anything that I purchase.
@mandofoe7447 Жыл бұрын
After watching the news recently on the absolutely reckless and insane development of AI and our race headlong to our own destruction. For the first time in my adult life I’m actually fearful of our near future as a race. Also for the first time I am going to be gathering prepping supplies and gear. Thank you for this video and God help us all.
@BarbaraMaulding8 ай бұрын
I know what u are saying about this. I'm worried about the time right now but I'm really not worried so much about myself. But I'm really worried about what the world is going to be like when my grandchildren have to go out n the so called real world cuz I don't want to think about what they are gonna be facing. May God bless n keep praying for our Lord, family members n everything n everyone else who will be facing what we're heading to. Love you all n God's name I pray Amen
@urbanbugZA Жыл бұрын
Very valuable vid, thanks. I am from South Africa where we are a hair's breath away from SHTF. Been prepping for a year or two now and any material is valuable. I check most items but it was good getting a reminder of some we sometimes omit like salt, small bits for paraffin lamps or a charger for batteries. At least with a solar panel, I can charge AA batteries while in the lamp and replace in other devices.
@reginaroos7095 Жыл бұрын
I Agree, also from SA
@vivienneedenstrasser2424 Жыл бұрын
Also from SA, I thought it was well prepared but not yet.
@melliebw32483 жыл бұрын
coffee filters can double as tp and paper towels and are less expensive and take up less room
Food, water, water filtration, guns and ammo. Bows and arrows. Fishing gear, camping gear in case you have to bug out. Bug out bag. It goes on and on. Stay out of soft targets.
@wishingb58592 жыл бұрын
I recommend putting foam insulation in your cellar windows and foam insulation around your pipes and over your water faucets. I have been heating my house with a Vornado on the main floor but haven't heated the cellar at all and I am not using the oil furnace, except for heating my water. I went down to the cellar last night to check the temp, since it was 8 degrees outside and my cellar is still 50-degrees. Very happy with that.
@jeffaustin2259 Жыл бұрын
This is a great list, I would add a quality blade, folding shovel, pocket knife, multi tool and sharpeners.
@fathersonmomplayingfootbal21272 жыл бұрын
My 8 yr old son has been watching survival videos and how to live in the wild for YEARS, just because he finds it interesting!!!!! I AM SO GLAD HES BEEN DOING THAT FOR Obvious reasons! He told me the other day… mom I know what bugs are ok to eat and which ones are not!!!
@nadiasvlog82902 жыл бұрын
Awe that's cute! He ll take care of you guys!
@jswhosoever45332 жыл бұрын
That's awesome
@AvtarSingh-wt6ho2 жыл бұрын
😂
@vickishook97152 жыл бұрын
Kids naturally know what their calling in life is. This young man is preparing himself to be a leader for your family and his neighbors when the SHTF! Honor him!
@SD-nq6kg2 жыл бұрын
His not named Tarzan is he lol Bless him
@hughezzell100002 жыл бұрын
I'm glad there's a prepper community, united or otherwise. Power and success to all of you.
@cliveyb53262 жыл бұрын
When I grew up in London in the 50's we were told the story of the wise virgins at Sunday school. I took that on board with the "measure twice cut once "mantra from the woodwork classes and was a prepper before I realized it. It was "be prepared " in scouts, but I soon learned you must be ready for the unexpected, the unimaginable, too. When my power goes out , the internet is down,the roads are flooded I can still feed the family for months.
@wilkolb72392 жыл бұрын
Also success without power. 😎
@jason_berns Жыл бұрын
Very vital info. My stash also include a box of antibacterial soaps, hair shampoos and dental hygiene materials. In SHTF situations, uncomfortably stinky skin and toothache are two of the least things you want to have.
@nancymarshall4534 Жыл бұрын
If you have access to the smaller bottles, tubes, etc. stock up as this is another thing you might find handy for trading for something you need but didn't hoard.
@PeacefulMind57462 жыл бұрын
Also freeze grains, flour in freezer for a few days to kill bugs before storing.
@jaredevans45624 жыл бұрын
Landscape solar lights are a cheep source are renewable light. Charge them by day and use them by night. (Extra rechargeable batteries are a nice plus for long term plan.)
@jamiegray73873 жыл бұрын
Very smart!
@evanj85583 жыл бұрын
Yes. I've had to bring them in a lot during power outages
@rtrogers013 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I have done and told others to do.
@avanellehansen45253 жыл бұрын
I have an armload from dollar store
@bcarss19703 жыл бұрын
GOOD ONE!
@SherriReves5 жыл бұрын
When the grid goes down, so does water/sewage because they need power. So drain the toilet as much as possible, put 2 of the large trash bags into the toilet, with the edges on the outside. When someone potties, cover it up with just enough KITTY LITTER to hide the waste. Now your house won't reek while waiting for power to return. When the inner (2nd) bag starts to come close to our skin, tie up the bag really good, you might have to bury it if trash pickup takes too long. Place a fresh bag on top of the 1st bag. I prefer this method over screwing a toilet seat onto a gallon bucket, mostly because I'm tall and our toilet is 'handicap' (taller), but I'd use the 5gallon over having a reeking house. Get plain clay KITTY LITTER just in case you have to bury.
@karl285605 жыл бұрын
That's a new idea! I like it!
@nmmoore29205 жыл бұрын
I kept the commode I bought when my mom had a stroke. Right height, toilet design for sitting comfort, but use the same as you would a 5 gal bucket. In the bucket /pan it comes with, line w garbage bag and then use wood chips, litter, or whatever as you would a composting toilet. I bought a 5 gal bucket to replace the shallower pan the commode came with. This works if you're staying home and not in a bug out situation.
@jedi32r25 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!!
@nathanielsizemore85945 жыл бұрын
Places like Walmart sell toilet seats for 5-gallon buckets and liners for collecting the waste (check the camping isle). Another option is having a composting toilet outhouse.
@JohnMac38375 жыл бұрын
Or keep water jugs around and pour it into the flush tank and flush away. I can't imagine the municipal sewage system backing up into your house for awhile. Any experts out there with knowledge of this? If there was a months long grid down would sewer systems back up into all homes?
@williamingram80282 ай бұрын
A couple of things I’d add. 1. I have a prioritized list of things I’d continue to gather once I knew the grid was down, etc. There will likely be a ‘golden hour’ period of time when we can still collect things before the shelves go bare. What would be your priorities in different situations? Does your family know what to pick up at CVS or Home Depot if you’re not around? 2. Water storage, I live in a suburban area so I believe that between increased demand and sanitation concerns, fresh water could quickly become hard to find. So I have the ability to quickly collect over 1000 gallons of freshwater in collapsible tanks/containers before pressure is lost in our municipal system.
@trublucoltfan5 ай бұрын
Plastic grocery bags can also be cut into strips to make very strong cord which can then be used to make fishing baskets, snares, tie downs, baskets or woven into a hammock chair or sleeping pad.
@lindamoses36974 жыл бұрын
My cousins used old phone books, catalogs, and newspaper in their outhouse instead of toilet paper. They we're dirt poor but an adventure to visit. They lived on freshly caught fish, rabbit, and venison and had a huge garden and orchard. They had a hand pump well outside, a drinking bucket with a ladle, and a wood cook stove. It was like going back in time.
@writerinfact17684 жыл бұрын
LOL! I remember being thrilled (at 6) when my grandmother switched from shucked corncobs to the Sears catalog in the outhouse behind the barn! I must have been around 12 when she finally gave in and bought extra toilet paper.
@garywillingham36444 жыл бұрын
simpler times are truely better times thats why Most will still watch the Andy Griffith Show now and then In our hearts we long for that simple time and yes i have used an outhouse
@jh75803 жыл бұрын
What state was that. And how long ago
@penelopegrier50733 жыл бұрын
They sound like people I'd like to sit down with and learn from.
@jswhosoever45333 жыл бұрын
My gramps didn't have a bathroom on his farm. The outhouse was it. The smell was bad but the worst part was the webs and spiders all over the ceiling.
@joliet-larry52305 жыл бұрын
Solar lawn/post lights put out in the day bring in at night.
@freespirit41625 жыл бұрын
Yes but many cheap solar lights don't last... There are solar panels system portable with globes that include USB ports that are excellent, very affordable and efficient called Multi functional & USB charging system made by Solar design China good investment
@zman4595 жыл бұрын
Make sure to get the ones with a on off switch
@cathyrowe5945 жыл бұрын
@@freespirit4162 even the cheap dollar store lights last a year or 2. Can't beat that deal. I just buy a bunch & keep the extras stored away to replace the occasional dead one.
@dothedewinme5 жыл бұрын
That’s a damn fine idea. Never thought of that
@Howard3S5 жыл бұрын
You can also use it as a charger during daytime, and take out the AA battery at night for your flashlight is good too.
@Ash.Crow.Goddess Жыл бұрын
Toilet paper is great, but you could just use a bidet. My favorite is a sitz bottle. It's a better solution to not have to figure out how to dispose of them. You do need to use water. But grey water can be used for this purpose, as well. Lighters are convenient, but so are little flint starters. Plus, you don't have to worry about them getting wet. Because they will air dry thoroughly. If you want to prevent humidity clumps in salt, use rice to store with it. And lastly, ZIP TIES, ZIP TIES, ZIP TIES. Mature people always forget zip ties. They are just as important as good tape and tarps, and cordage.
@friend070502 жыл бұрын
Clear shower curtains to cover windows. Sleeping bags and tent to keep warm that will fit in room. Generator solar, propane heaters to stay warm. Shoe warmers or glove warmers. So, many more.
@myrajackson-rain54835 жыл бұрын
A lot of really good ideas and suggestions in the video and comments below. I’ve been without power for a while. I started to go stir crazy or cabin fever crazy, just from the silence and lack of... it was a perfect time to read my Bible and check my heart. That may sound petty or cliche to some folks, but hoarding a bunch of stuff won’t matter if and when someone with bigger and badder comes along who wants what you’ve got. Even with short times of power outages some people start looting... Not many folks fighting each other these days to steal Bibles... so for me, water, eye glasses, freeze dried foods, a fire source, a bowl, cup and spoon, toothbrush, soap, wash cloth, a place to go to the bathroom, something to keep my mind occupied, and to strengthen my faith... it wasn’t so bad... I believe God is in control in all circumstances anyway, so the year or so we went without was not unmanageable. People shooting at us or trying to take our stuff would’ve made it different, tho. I still go back to the Lord on that. Be blessed, my friends. Take good care...
@forpetessake35325 жыл бұрын
Myra Jackson-Rain You’re On TARGET 🎚
@myrajackson-rain54835 жыл бұрын
ForPETE’S sake Thank you, my friend. I hope we are building some kind of community here where people have each other, not just stuff. I guess we will see. Take care...
@tpkyterooluebeck92245 жыл бұрын
The Lord still told me to prep and be prepared! He is in control, but it takes us to listen to His calling and what He is telling us to do. Prepping isn't only for Shtf either. It can help when someone becomes ill and loses their job.
@myrajackson-rain54835 жыл бұрын
tpkyteroo luebeck You are absolutely right, my friend. It’s just that people tend to forget God and the food associated with Him, His Word... and eye glasses, lighting, pens and paper... food for the soul in addition to food for the body. When the food for the body is gone or corrupted, manna from heaven will keep us alive... stay safe, my friend. God bless...
@alphagt625 жыл бұрын
I firmly believe that if you put your faith in God, he will provide, keep you fed and a roof over your head. He’s always come through for me,
@diktwist14594 жыл бұрын
Imagine all the people who laughed at this video arent laughing now!
@deneshbhaskar39444 жыл бұрын
no one laughed at this video. Trust me covid-19 is just the start. Ive been prepping for the last decade. MREs, water source, cigerates, Bateries, clothing, socks, antibiotics, medicine.
@cavoff4 жыл бұрын
for a flu?
@DD-d6d34 жыл бұрын
We're still laughing
@dannyrand17334 жыл бұрын
I didn't laugh at it. Like YOU I just didn't do it, lol
@jackgarfieldyt22704 жыл бұрын
mate I kinda am because corona ain’t the end but I didn’t laugh about him anyway
@tmuny13802 жыл бұрын
Awesome video ! Here's a tip for people who want to build an underground shelter. Do it in secret without the town knowing about it. Because when the peanut butter hits the fan the first people to bang at your shelter door will be everyone in the town that was on a board that saw the permit so you can build your shelter ! Even the contractor you hired to dig the hole Will be banging at your shelter door !
@johnmolloy77032 жыл бұрын
Not sure if anyone else has mentioned, but everytime I go to gas stations/convenience stores (anywhere that sells cigs) I ask if they got matches- they’ll usually hand you a couple matchbooks for free. Nowhere near as reliable as some of the stuff mentioned, but they’re good for situations where you don’t have to worry about wind, haste, etc- allows you to save the more dependable stuff for situations where you have little room for error. Amazing video, thank you and Godspeed.
@larryharvey77093 жыл бұрын
Good video. Prepping for 20 years. Imagine my surprise when I was standing in line for toilet paper. 😐
@mississa23 жыл бұрын
You can also use alternatives for toilet paper. Eventually it will run out. I save all those single socks and tear old bedsheets into strips. The thought of laundering soiled alternatives is nauseating, but it beats leaves and other unpleasant choices.
@Leo_Harris3 жыл бұрын
@@mississa2 just use water man Why to make things so complicated
@red62013 жыл бұрын
@@Leo_Harris you may not have water to waste at that point
@jeaniejbutler49112 жыл бұрын
@@mississa2 its no worse than when we used to use and wash cloth diapers for our babies..people dont think about that since most have only used disposable everything it would seem.
@donsmith80942 жыл бұрын
So back during the covid toilet paper shortage I was talking to a guy at wal-mart standing in line for toilet paper. I said it is interesting that the people that panicked and hoarded toilet paper are at home eating dinner while those who remained calm and logical have been in line a long time waiting for a truck to deliver toilet paper, maybe? Soooooooo....
@BigRed-oi6ky5 жыл бұрын
KZfaq community is a better place because of you.
@tristannotjass10255 жыл бұрын
Andrew Gordon 3%!!
@cn74495 жыл бұрын
Yep, that way all the hillbillies gather in the comment section of his videos and keep away from the normal folks.
@Drrayoldman15 күн бұрын
Former Montana wilderness guide here, well done. I'd just add... Bear spray (for attacker / invasion protection), wool blanket and oversized wool pull-over with hoodie. Wool is the ONLY fabric that will keep the body warm even if wet. I subscribed.
@sweetnspiceyone Жыл бұрын
Regular Morton's Salt has no minerals in it. Buy a Sea Salt or Pink Himalayan Salt or Redmonds Salt. Morton's does sell a Sea Salt with Iodine in it, but it's hard to find. You need those Minerals very important!
@richardmerriam70443 жыл бұрын
Emergency crank radio w/weather band. Could be a life saver.
@seisiesmama92563 жыл бұрын
already got one
@susangoldhahn64372 жыл бұрын
@1LT Trent where did u get it?
@richardmerriam70442 жыл бұрын
@Brian Moy NOAA sends emergency alerts to warn the population of potentially lethal weather conditions such as lightning, high winds etc.
@danielcluley8705 жыл бұрын
High proof grain alcohol. Can use as disinfectant, fuel/firestarter, cleaner/degreaser, and of course drink or "medicine" and useful to barter in real crazy situations.
@elmermorris80435 жыл бұрын
If you thank you are going to barter when shot hits the fan you'll get your self killed be caused the odds are they will come back and take every thing you have
@chrstpage815 жыл бұрын
Easier to make r own
@helmsscotta5 жыл бұрын
For that ol' rheumatism. Says Granny.
@johntunney18645 жыл бұрын
@@elmermorris8043 those days will be long gone. Bartering works only in civilised times. When men would rather not risk death, when everyday you face the risk of death killing to stay alove will be mainstay. I'd rather not take the chance of someone hurting a loved one. If its on four legs, wait amd shoot the big one, if its on two legs shoot until its not. If a day comes i cant trust my neighbor two blocks down, i wont trust a stranger.
@SgtJoeSmith5 жыл бұрын
Works as driver too
@bakman5210 ай бұрын
Individual use superglue. Great for sealing straight cut wounds. I also vacuum seal a small fire kit with Tinder alcohol kindling and some fatwood to make a right now fire should you get wet and be compromised in the cold and need something right now. The whole thing is probably 3in square by 6 in long but like I say would be a right now fire and would dry out other materials
@koreyhayden13682 жыл бұрын
Great video my man. My 1 suggestion/addition is pitch saturated wood. When you split up some nice dried fur, (produces the best pitch pockets), you will come across very pitchy pieces. When I come across those I split them into kindling and then cut kindling into, on average, 1in x 1in chunks. They will burn like gasoline and their shelf life is indefinite
@flydriveride4 жыл бұрын
Large plastic bags are also good for crossing a body of water. You can float your gear and clothing, keeping it dry. Dry clothing is key after swimming.
@jeaniejbutler49113 жыл бұрын
i would need something to float me, i cant swim. I took swim lessons 3 different times and they all said missy you are a non swimmer. :( my feet go up and my head goes down the only thing that wants to float is my butt (not joking).
@flydriveride3 жыл бұрын
@@jeaniejbutler4911 a big enough sealed dry bag can be used to help stabilize, but a life jacket can also have many uses in addition to it's designed purpose
@jeaniejbutler49113 жыл бұрын
@@flydriveride thanks for the reply and suggestion, the life jacket while being bulky would probably be the best bet for me..Its funny my 2 daughters taught themselves how to swim. I feel stupid when i think about it as it seems for everyone else its like walking you just get up and walk one day when your a baby. lol thanks again.
@flydriveride3 жыл бұрын
@@jeaniejbutler4911 my friends and I are working on video content to help people of all capabilities to include folks that are physically disabled. Truth be told, without my wife helping me with physical therapy, I would still be in a wheelchair full time. I used to work rescue on a team, but I got hurt. Now we're trying to help people become more independent and capable so people can help each other.
@melikey37583 жыл бұрын
Or a set of waders.
@mygeekdom44142 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised no one mentioned a Swiss Army knife. Depending on which model you get, lots of tools there. Also there is an after market replacement for the toothpick where you can put in a flint rod. Now you can start a fire without having to use a match. Also whenever, you do laundry, save the lint. That is excellent tinder to start a campfire.
@mbull74582 жыл бұрын
Great idea,do you have a link for the flint instead of the toothpick?
@slevinchannel75892 жыл бұрын
Prepper-Must-Watch: 'Some More News', especially the videos about Water running Out. And Unions?
@FranciscoSousaPT2 жыл бұрын
Leatherman Surge
@MariaSantos-ex8sh2 жыл бұрын
You are right I seen a bunch of these videos I never heard Swiss knife
@hawks91422 жыл бұрын
I mean, you don't really hoard knives which is what the video is about, you just need one maybe two to be safe. But yeah super useful
@johnwrclintonАй бұрын
Suggestions on STORAGE: we have a storage space in our barn with heavy-duty racks where we stock most of our preps, but...we're running out of room. - which items do NOT need a temperature - controlled environment? Which can be exposed to heat, which can be exposed to cold? - which items need careful moisture control, protected from sunlight, etc.? - which need close-at-hand access (in your house), which can be in a separate garage / shed / barn? - is a shipping container a good option? (especially for the items not needing temp-controlled environment)?
@markfowler62003 жыл бұрын
Lifestraw. 1 per person.
@MrNeusbalm3 жыл бұрын
I have one for each family member!
@kirsteentempleton27273 жыл бұрын
How do u make 1? Is a glass jar with tin top the best to use then large piece of cotton like a shoe lace then what do u fill the jar up with??
@markfowler62003 жыл бұрын
You buy them on Amazon or eBay, typically $17.00 each.
@ps3master723 жыл бұрын
I would do 2 per person, because sometimes they can break and be useless!
@britskihambone81583 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! A few backups aren't a bad idea.
@GaryBowen733 жыл бұрын
Water! Especially if you live where you rely on city water.... We have well water and we just recently installed a hand pump on it so that if the power goes out we can still pump fresh water.....
@guidosarducci67943 жыл бұрын
There are also "well buckets", very popular with those whose aquifer depth exceed the limits of hand pumps. Simply a 3" or 4" OD by 2' to 3' length "bucket" with a check-valve type bottom that opens to allow well water in, then closes as you pull it up with a hand line. Considering the massive starting currents a deep well draws, for many the well bucket is the only thing to depend on.
@tomschonborg4393 жыл бұрын
That hand pump is a great idea.
@ufochris3 жыл бұрын
@@guidosarducci6794 ,our well is 420 ft deep ,would this still work? And what would u use to let it down?
@marendababcock61043 жыл бұрын
We also have a well and have been trying to find a plumber to install an old fashion pump for emergencies. I cant find anyone. Any suggestions?
@GaryBowen733 жыл бұрын
@@marendababcock6104 other than a Google search for well experts in your area, I have no idea...
@mastery4living1872 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!! This is extremely informative. I've just recently started to prep and I've secured food rations for one year through 4Patriots and My Patriot Supply, along with exchangeable items from Costco (I rotate the things I normally eat with new purchases). I'm desperately trying to get my family to do the same. Again, thank you for sharing.
@larrymcardle Жыл бұрын
Coffee filters! They are strong and have many different uses, not the least of which is potentially keeping silt out of a water container prior to purification.
@irishred42023 жыл бұрын
I use glow sticks for light in power outage situations. Especially for the bathroom area, stairways or other potential hazard/injury areas. Helps save batteries and candles supplies
@vishvajeetsharma20692 жыл бұрын
Better to keep Dynamo torch.
@throughthoroughthought8064 Жыл бұрын
Or get little solar powered lights, $1 each at a "Dollar Store." Put near a window during the day, take it into the bathroom, and will last hours into the night.
@benbennett74365 жыл бұрын
Small suggestion. Instead of stocking up on lamp oil why not stock up on citronella oil kill two birds with one stone natural bug repellent and Light. Just a thought
@graftedinforever9715 жыл бұрын
A LOT of people are allergic to citronella. It should never be used indoors either.
@dwaynejones15555 жыл бұрын
Citronella has never worked for me.
@evitaemarie5 жыл бұрын
Can't use citronella indoors
@gregsharp86015 жыл бұрын
@@dwaynejones1555 I think the mosquitos here in Texas actually *like* it! 😬
@benbennett74365 жыл бұрын
Yes you can use citronella indoors in a lantern. I have before. If you choose not to, that's your perogitive.
@ninjakiwigames5418Ай бұрын
Great video! Here's a few other things I think could also be useful: -heat packs (those that you "pop" to release heat, and can "refill" by boiling them) -sanitizer (ehem, Covid, ehem) -A note book and a pen (you never know when you need to write something down) -Entertainment!! In case of a catastrophe it's very important to keep your spirits up. Here are some suggestions (obviously only have those you're actually interested in): Books, magazines, board games, especially card games, since they take up almost no space -Scissors, they come in handy in so many cases (cutting rope, clothes, hair, etc.) -A GOOD swiss knife (I've used bad ones in the past and with those you're just throwing your money away) -Maybe some survival manuals if you know any good ones Also another thing I can suggest is the internet. For it search the video: self-host the INTERNET! (before it's too late) by TechHut
@eandg3302 жыл бұрын
Use a child safety pill bottle, tape the triker from the box matches inside the lid and store the matches in the bottle. Cheap easy way to safely store the matches so they stay dry
@alonzo4765 жыл бұрын
Sootch, I have to strongly disagree on one thing. "Rechargeable batteries". I have a 12 volt inverter with battery post clips that I can recharge all my batteries for flashlights, scanner, cell phones, ham, solar sensor lights ect from my cars, boats, tractors, ect. Then I have a roll out solar charger to recharge the 12 volt vehicle batteries. Two rechargeable batteries will outlast a hundred alkaline batteries and are around $1 apiece. I live not far above you in western NC. Remember the ice storm last year when our power was out for 8 days in my area I had light, scanner, charged phone and cooked on a hot plate with the 12 volt inverter. Can't tell you how much money I've also saved on batteries around my farm since almost completely changing over. Just a suggestion. Everything else is spot on. Keep up the good work Sootch.
@exploringnorthamerica17444 жыл бұрын
Do you have a solar system. If not. Fuck your batteries
@timothylongmore73254 жыл бұрын
Must be they don't read so good up there. Good idea. I poo pooed his battery cache too. Not sustainable and crazy expensive.
@zelekuther79384 жыл бұрын
For goodness sake, don't rely on burning oil for light and cooking. Every prepper should have solar panels on their house and an electric vehicle. When oil runs out, all that oil-powered stuff will stop working. If the power grid goes down, gas stations can't pump gas anyway - they use electric pumps to pump the gas. As long as the sun is shining, you've got energy forever with your solar panels. If the sun isn't shining, we're all toast anyway.
@watchandpray89183 жыл бұрын
@@zelekuther7938 so...in the dead of winter?
@jimstand2 жыл бұрын
@@watchandpray8918 Solar panels have the highest efficiency in cold weather.
@H937363 жыл бұрын
I grew up in a family of preppers!!!! My mom and dad awesome people!!! Always prepping food for the long run. I know now what needs to be done. Thank you a lot of good info to prepare. A lot of good comments in this section. God bless.
@davidfleming7932 жыл бұрын
I used to take light anywhere wooden matches and paint the tip and about 2 cm down the stick with clear nail polish, and make water proof matches. placed them into a 35mm film case or a prescription bottle cause they're water proof containers. Takes about 3 extra strikes to get them lit, have to get through the polish. Worked great everytime. Boy scout tricks 101.
@aarons16094 жыл бұрын
Always remember the flashlight rule....”two is one, one is none”!! I totally agree with keeping a stock pile of flashlights. Great video, thank you!!
@royparker78563 жыл бұрын
My work had little promotional led flashlights a few years ago. I brought about 25 home and put up. Keep some around house in case of blackout.
@jeaniejbutler49112 жыл бұрын
in addition to lots of batteries for them dont forget extra replacement parts if your flashlights uses replacement bulbs ect.
@reneew59152 жыл бұрын
Just remember not to load your stockpile flashlights with the batteries, but keep them in the same location. Batteries left in flashlights corrode them.