That's the way I've been doing it for years now. It started with ammo, just picking up some extra here and there and putting it back. Then it moved into freeze dried foods, rice, beans, meds. I even did this with junk silver to the point that I have to find places to keep everything. Buy small amounts and over time you'll acquire a lot. Thanks for the video.
@@krislarsen6546 Yes Sir, I have a good bit stored not because I bought it, but because in my former job our sales reps would gift me with it. I have some 151 rum, some actual Jamaican rum, some moonshine all just sitting back in a cabinet growing stronger with age.
The worst time to start your preps are after the disaster has hit. This method is so simple. Every time we hit Costco I get one extra of something; case of spam, tuna fish, veggies, Gorilla tape, even candies like Skittles (good for energy on long rucks). Great video, I hope a lot of people see this!
We started prepping right after we had 15 tornadoes that ripped through here during Memorial Day weekend 2019. There are youtube videos about it. We were without water for almost a week because the tornadoes hit the water plant substation and the north plant. Several churches and big grocery stores were passing out water. We bought some gallons of water at the grocery store and saved the empty gallons to fill at the Five Rivers Metro Park that were on a different water system.
If you're stocking up on pain killers, then make sure you get both ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Advil and Tylenol are the associated big name brands, I believe. I have doctors in my family, and in high pain scenarios they've recommended taking both at the same time. One is processed in the kidneys and the other in the liver. So they can both be active at the same time without causing organ failure. We used this combo once to help someone recover from getting their wisdom teeth out. They couldn't use Vicodin or any other heavy pain killers, and this did the trick.
Yes as an apprentice midwife we use this method all the time for extreme pain following childbirth. It is very effective. You can even alternate for more pain coverage and it works just about as well as opiates without the obvious strings attached. You can either take a full dose of ibuprofen and acetaminophen at the same time, or you can take a full dose of ibuprofen, and half the time between doses later, you can take a full dose of acetaminophen if that makes sense. That way you’re only going half the time without pain relief. A good rule of thumb with ibuprofen is two every two hours, three every three hours, or four every four hours. That keeps it simple and is quite effective.
Buy toilet paper for the house, but by baby wipes for when you're out and about. They'll fit better in your bug out bag or get home bag whichever and and you can easily carry a pack in your pants. This is experience from numerous field exercises and deployments from when I was in the army. Baby wipes will be your best friend (and they're much more useful than toilet paper.}
I have baby wipes in my get home and blow out bags! So much more space friendly and does a better job. They go much farther. They can be used for hands, faces, and general cleanups. Also for your body if you’re getting stanky. I also have kids so if they’re with me at the time instead of home, I will need them even more-so because kids do gross things naturally… 🥴
Have a coworker who was in the Marines tell me the same thing about wipes. He said after his combat loadout, wipes were the #1 personal item to carry. Thank you for your service!
Great video! I'd like to add a few things to your list: -extra tennis shoes (Several pair) -a really good knife & hatchet. -a way to capture rainfall. -a dental cleaning & repair kit. (As the mouth goes, so does the body) Thanks for all you do.
You know what, Sir, I have watched maybe 100 times your videos. I can't thank you enough. I am a disabled single mother on a pension, here in Australia. We can't have guns, here, and my budget means that preps are ery slow due to budget, but thank you so much for the constant reassurance. I might have three months of food now. It won't be a perfect diet, but there are calories. I bought a camp cooker, a hurrican lamp, a torch that you recommend, some candles, some cleaning and medical supplies, with your guidance. I am always worried that I have not done enough in these uncertain times, but thank you for helping me. xoxo
I buy spices / dried onions and garlic / bouillon / etc to help with the blandness of rice and beans when it comes down to having these staples regularly. I am also slowly picking up freeze dried fruit at the Dollar store we have here in America (I'm hoping you have something similar there) since they're only a dollar per package, last year's, and will give variety when the time comes. I, too, am on a very tight budget. Some things I am willing to go cheap on (bulk over quality), other things I save and go for the quality. For example, I will buy the kitchen knives at Dollar Tree, to keep at my house. But, they don't go anywhere near my survival bags -- for those I have better knives that aren't going to break and can be sharpened / kept sharp. I have some tarps and plastic sheeting that I picked up for a dollar at Dollar Tree, but I also have heavier tarps that I picked up on sale at our local Farm store. Zip ties, jute cord (thin, for candle wicks / etc) from Dollar Tree, as well as the tall candles for wax, but my Paracord is the real thing, as well as the bankline. I did buy some neon Paracord that I found at the DT, but I bought it to use as fishing lures, not for strength since it's not 550 or above. Everyone's situation is different to some degree. Where I'm at, we have a pond, a lot of wooded area, and a ravine that could be utilized if needed. I have every intention of staying in my house if things go bad, but I am taking precautions to be able to leave if needed. With you being disabled, that may or may not be an option for you. It makes you more of a target, so you will have to keep that in consideration with your plans, and try to compensate for it. Difficult times brings out the best in some people, but unfortunately it brings out the monster in many others. Instead of focusing on what you don't have / can't get, look around at what you DO have, and find ways to make it work for you. What could you get to tweak things, and make them better? For example, if you're in a wheelchair, you could put a pillow / chair pad in the seat. To anyone looking at you, it would seem to be for comfort, but you could have a knife hidden under it for protection, in case you're attacked. Or a container of pepper spray to disable someone for a moment. Just some things to think about, I want you to be safe!!
I like the three gallon plastic bottles with the spout made to go on the refrigerator shelf.. relatively cheap.. and easy to stack on the shelves in the basement
I picked up a whole bunch of chef boyardee beef ravioli.. cheese ravioli.. and beefaroni.. 88 cents a can on sale... Taste really good if you sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese...
I just want to mention a few things that may not be a top 10 item but will be invaluable when needed.. Pens pencils paper. Sharpies. Clear tape, good duct tape. Playing cards. Sterile gauze pads, and gauze rolls and tape. (Need lots) Or old sheets to use as bandages for serious wounds. Scissors! Vaseline/ lip balm / aloe gel /bandanas/ sunscreen w zinc/ mosquito netting
As someone who has been through hurricanes, water is necessary and you can do really easy things to prepare for an event. Your water heater has a lot of water, fill bathtubs, collect rain water in barrels, etc. I live near a creek as well where I could pull water to use for non sanitary purposes. Many people live near retention ponds, ditches, etc. Any container can store water. Coolers, old milk jugs, pitchers, toilet tanks, whatever you got. There's no wrong way to do it but have drinking water or filtration available.
If you live in a hurricane-prone area, you should have two brand new large (40+ gal) plastic garbage bins with lids dedicated to water storage in your garage or storage area. When the hurricane approaches, wash each with dish soap and put each one in a bathtub (tubs won't hold water as long as you'd think) or shower and fill them up while your water is still running and potable. One is for drinking/cooking water, the other is for washing and general use. You can take some out of the washing one or use 'dirtied' washing water to fill your toilet tank so you can still flush when the water no longer works. I was getting some last minute shopping done before one hurricane and a woman was panicking because all the bottled water was sold out. I asked her if her water still worked (one can never assume) and if so, why didn't she just go fill up her cooking pots from the tap? She hadn't even considered it.
So, I have to thank you for your inspiration through this channel. Our ex-president(Jacob Zuma) just got jailed here in South Africa and all his followers strated to loose the lyttle minds they had and burnt and looted much of our country, the barbarics they are. Your channel helped our family immensly in terms of prepping. Thank you sir!
I saw some Videos on Telegram. One is showing destroyed and burned down bee hives. One was showing Milk running from the tanks into the gras, because the factory for processing was destroyed. And now? Malls are looted and her hives burned down and factories destroyed, today the looters have a big flat screen tv and tomorrow nothing to eat. Nothing good is on the horizon. Stay safe and take care of your family. Blessings from Bavaria
3M paper tape (micropore) is my numero uno med supply, covers cuts, scratches, blisters, temp splints broken finger, fixes fabric and light items in jiffy...
I have two (2) full bottles of hand sanitizer left. Kept our rubber gloves and masks, too. We live in a small condo. We try to use our storage space efficiently. Tina
I think this would be a great place to start prepping for anyone who hasn’t started! If you have most of these things then you’re probably ahead of the curve, which puts you in a position to survive to get what you need. I also stock up on cheap alcohol.
@@DrSchor Sorry, I was referring to rubbing alcohol. The only drinking alcohol I buy is whiskey (for when I'm getting pneumonia again), and Vodka for use in tinctures and extracts.
Thanks for the part at the end “12 years ago some channels were saying if you haven’t prepped it’s too late” man that was so awesome of you to point out not to pay attention to that stuff some people can easily get discouraged by that kind of stuff. I’ve been watching your channel for years and have learned countless invaluable info and lessons from you 🙏🏼 aloha and blessings from Hawaii 🤙🏼🙏🏼
I keep a 30 gallon plastic barrel on my back porch for some extra water I can run thru my Berkey or use as sanitation water! Just one of my water preps.
I like to stock up on cheap alcohol as well. I don’t drink a lot of alcohol, like 10-15 hard lemonades a year AT MOST. But I buy Caliber brand Canadian whiskey and vodka. It can be used as an antiseptic, it’s a great cough and cold medicine if used responsibly, it can be used for some pain relief in a desperate situation, it can be used as fuel source, and a great bartering item, as well as many other uses. Who knows how much food or other things of value someone might give up to get a drink. Don’t want to take advantage of someone like that, but if my family is short on food, water, or medicine, and you’re willing to give a bunch up for one bottle, I’ll have to choose my family and take the trade.
The industrial sized tp and paper towel packs may not be as cushy but takes up less space and a large roll will lasts us up to a month. Extra USB devices and solar chargers. Got hand warmers, warm clothes in usb among flashlights, etc. in usb. Starting now is harder with prices and may not be in stock but can do. I did things each month and adds up. Rain barrel and some long term food, then raised beds and they seem easier to weed and drain better with all this rain, canning supplies, still.get seeds and so on. Getting good at reorganizing for yet more room. Even got a knock off aerogarden for indoors but had lights for potting veggies in winter for a few years. One month quail cages then eggs.
Another great video. Spot on on the items, and excellent advice on doing it over time. If you're begining your prep journey, don't feel like you have to do it overnight. It's a journey. Keep prepping in the forefront of your mind and buy a little at a time frequently. I myself also buy 3 Mountain House meals every time I make an Amazon order. That's only one meal for my family and to me it's expensive,, but over the years I've accumulated almost a years worth of freeze dried food. There is no way I could have done that in one purchase. Also, and he has videos on this, educate yourself on first aid and the skills you'll need should your power, gas, and water be unavailable. And be in the physical shape to be able to do those things. Don't advertise your preps to your neighbors and friends but tell your family and encourage them to do the same. My family laughed at me before COVID, but now they prep.
Thank you for this video. I have been stocking up on most of the list since we had the lock down last year and as the products are available. Last year it was the toilet paper and limited supply as well as the cleaning supplies. Batteries are always stocked up. Lighters are another item that is stocked up. The tarps are something we need to stock up. We use old shower curtains as needed when we go through the totes in the garage that needs to be empty. When we travel to Kings Island, we have learned to carry more than one first aid kit in case we get separated . We now have two major first aid kits for in the house and several small ones to carry when we leave the house. This year is my first year at gardening with vegetables and it will be trial and error with it. Some of the plants are doing great and there are a few not doing well at all. You and your family be safe and God bless you for the videos you do.
I used to work at WL Gore and was lucky enough to snag small roll2 (10-20 yards) of woodland cammo and plain blue Gore-Tex material. I treat it like gold!
I've always been hesitant about using ammo as a bartering item. Do I really want to give someone something that they could use to kill me. In a shtf situation my circle of trust would be extremely small... Just sayin'.....
I can see both sides of that argument. I think 1000 rounds per family member that can operate a firearm is probably all the beginner prepper needs, at most. Better to get more essential things, and for bartering, there are some items people will want almost as much, if not just as much, that don’t risk your safety nearly as much.
That was exactly what I thought when he said it -- nope, no way, not giving something that can (and likely WOULD) be used against me or my family. If they're bartering, they are needing supplies to get through. Giving them something to come after you with is simply inviting them to come see if there's something they can TAKE from you, either now or later on. Also, NEVER barter / give out ANYTHING from your residence. You want to appear to be in just as much need at your home base -- otherwise, you've just painted a big target on your house. You may feel like you don't have much, but to someone who's starving that bag of beans or rice might be all it takes to get you killed. Think of what it's like in prison, where it's difficult for many to get supplies. You can be killed over cigarettes, there ....
I found that our farm store has full gallon bottles of bleach and cleaning supplies for less than half the price of the grocery store bottles. Go figure. Also, check your consumable medical supplies, especially aspirin; it does start breaking down after a while. And if you store additional prescription medications, some of those definitely have "expiration" dates where they become less effective.
Bleach comes in different strengths, standard is 6%, check that the cheap stuff is the same as other places. Bleach also has a short shelf life so don't go crazy with it, if I am remembering the numbers right- 1/2 life at 70 degrees F of 77 days. Higher storage temps increases that rate. For long term get calcium hypochlorite (pool shock), from the pool shop. Chlorine is highly corrosive , any gases leaking out of packaging( and it will) will eat at everything in the room. Overpack for more protection, even if its just a heavy trash bag.
Other than my normal day to day stock, I would leave out "extra" chlorine bleach simply because of its relatively short shelf life. There are other ways to sanitize your environment, food and water so it it isn't a do or die supply need. If you feel you just can't live without it, go for the powdered chlorine pool products. Calcium hypochlorite without other ingredients is supposed to be a good replacement solution.
The shop that I bought my pop-pop from suggested wasps spray to keep in my vehicle, and, beside my pillow. He said if someone is hovering around your vehicle a blast of hornet/wasps spray would be a great deterrent. Just the fact that you are holding the can will probably send them on there way. When in your bed they probably won’t be expecting to get blasted with spray. Then if you have a gun near your bed, you may be able to grab it. Wasps spray shoots along distance. All and any protection helps. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Well, I wouldn't rely on it, but it 'might' buy some time. Same thing with pepper spray. Some people drop like a rock, but others can still function. We did the pepper spray course and it varied quite a bit. Had one guy who wasn't functional at all for a day, and I went to work that afternoon. Here's a vid about self defense wasp spray: th-cam.com/video/YWj4xuacbyY/w-d-xo.html
2 things, 1 look for bleach tablets, they can be dissolved to make bleach, smaller bottles means more room. 2 I don't buy gallon water unless it's thick wall plastic, I have had them bust no matter where it was stored. Instead I reuse every thick wall container of other items, juice, vinegar, bleach, Pinesol etc. I add some boiling water and bleach to sanitize, then fill with tap water, adding a bit of bleach/iodine before sealing the top in wax. Non food bottles are used for stuff like the toilets or cleaning. This has saved me so much during hurricane season.
Stephen Wilder: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for your comment about not buying cheap, thin, plastic water containers. At Costco this week I saw people buying large cases of bottled water in those thin, plastic containers. I had some of them split and leak in my pantry about a year ago, what a mess. Now I have water preserver and heavy duty 5 gal containers from Amazon meant for long term water storage. One less thing to worry about.
All good points. I have a lot of flashlights that use 18650 rechargeable batteries. A solar panel that charges a car size AGM battery, powers a pure sine wave invertor. From that 120V source, I can charge all my electronic devices.
Only thing with can food is tomatoe based can good are very acidic and eat thru cans so a limited shelf life 5yr maybe? But if you rotate any tomatoe cans that you use then you are good to go
I really like your helpful advice and have been using the “ put a little away steadily “ method to prep. Also got a go bag ready for my husband and myself- I still need to get another good sized ruck sack. I was wondering if you have a good rain catchment for your gardens? This is my second year gardening, and I’ve learned a lot! Expanding for next year, but would like your input for rain catchment and storage.
This is why I don’t consider prepping hoarding (not that people that call us hoarders matter). Little here and there does add up. I take only half of my Advair (doctor approved long ago)for my well managed asthma, but I still have the prescribed rate. I now have about 2 years worth and they are not at risk of expiring as I rotate them. Now I’ll be accumulating tons of firewood just in case BEFORE the fall and winter come.
@@SensiblePrepper agree 100%. My husband and I are avid pipe tobacco and cigar folks. I'm the prepper in the house. He let's me and buys the stuff I ask for. Thank you for your content.
@@nonabardin9162 stay strong Nona! I know how hard the habit is to kick but after a couple weeks you'll look back and wonder why you ever smoked in the first place ✌ God bless
@@nonabardin9162 - Good for you! Half my family were smokers and eventually quit - I've heard and seen how hard it is to quit. You made an excellent decision. 😊
I came home with 6 pounds of rifle powder and 25 pounds of birdshot today. That's part of my prep. Quick note on storing powder, look online for the SAAMI or NFPA recomendations or rules for storage or transportation of powder. Avoid self inflicted problems in a time of crisis, store your powder safely.
Tarps - a good item to buy, but look out for the quality as some are rubbish. Especially look for Good reinforcement on the corners and tie down points
The best time to prepare for any shortage is during times of plenty. Right now is always the best time to get anything done. Only buy things you will actually use. All your money represents your hard work and time. Buying food that you don’t eat isn’t the best method. If you know a cattle ranch operator you can buy your beef directly from them. They love it because they make more money selling to you direct and you will pay around 4 dollars per pound for the entire steer cut and wrapped. This method is more secure and less expensive than the local butcher or supermarket and better for local farmers.
Hey that can of red beans and rice looks good! Never seen that! I love me some red beans and rice! I got so sick of alkalines leaking I only buy rechargeable and photo lithium now.
It took 2 years of constant efforts with a very small salary, about 1000 $ a month, to build up a reasonable longterm stock of r and b, a year's stock of food variety in the mid term pantry and enough petrol to stand a winter grid out as well as propane for cooking for a year. Hygiene, household products, candles, lampoil, solar lights, and fresh water from the well I share with my neighbors, that helps to save space for food in the house. If shtf, no use running, I stay home...going steady on a budget IS possible!
If you drink only distilled water, you will get electrolyte imbalances and can have mineral deficiencies. It’s actually pretty bad for you to drink only distilled water.
Sootch, I would be interested in hearing more about your personal survival journey. When did you start prepping? How did you get into it? It could be an interesting subject for your next live stream.
I haven't smoked in nearly 10 years, but I still keep a couple cartons of reds in my chest freezer. I figure they could be useful to barter with. Or if I know I'm going to die, they'll take the edge off a little.
I dunno, I always bought my .22 LR Stingers in bulk at 5,000 rounds per purchase. OK, that MIGHT have been a little overkill, but knowing I have a few "EXTRA" rounds if needed keeps my heart warm in the winter !!!
And med-large sized zip ties. We use a zip tie for something or other around the house every day. You are so right about duct tape - it can repair almost anything.
I don't know what a "torch lighter" is. It sounds like jargon; please show us what it is. BTW- the "Bic"-style butane lighters at the dollar store are not even worth 33 cents. They fail or dry-up quickly. The $1 batteries leak and don't last long or store well. Buy quality batteries such as Duracell or Energizer.
A google search turned up more variety than I expected. But what I pictured when Sootch said, "torch lighter" was this: www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/1000/1b/1b776eae-c55a-4513-a11f-fcad9e1c72db_1000.jpg
What I think you were alluding to regarding toilet paper alternatives was “the portable bidet”, or the water bottle “bidet nozzle”. I don’t have one either.
I was surprised there was no mention of candles. They have several uses, lighting, fire lighting, some warmth, the wax can be used for various things such as waterproofing and sealing. Tallow candles can be eaten in an emergency. If the power goes out you will be glad to have a box of candles.
According to my wife, I have become a bit of a candle fanatic. Buying a few at a time is fine if that is what your budget allows but if you can afford it, most Amazon candle suppliers offer big discounts if you buy larger packs. Candles are a great part of emergency prepperation but please use them safely, especially when there are pets and small children around. One of the best things about candles is that they will store FOREVER, buy 'em, pack'm away and you never have to worry about their going bad before you can use them!
Get a tarp(or two) with the drain hose for roof leaks(WHILE a hurricane is raging). Put an outside tarp, AFTER the storm has passed. Maybe you cannot get on the roof because you don’t have a ladder or mobility issues. These will work until you can get someone to help.
Great video! I would also add to this list toothbrushes and toothpaste. Try not to brush your teeth for few days and you'll start to value these items a lot more. Furthermore, both are great bartering items. Same goes for soap.
@@karenmacleod6587 Most people don't use baking soda for brushing teeth and will be weary of using something they don't know, especially in a SHTF situation. Furthermore, everyday use of baking soda to brush your teeth can have some damaging effect on your oral health: www.savinadental.com/can-you-use-baking-soda-on-your-teeth/
*Expert on bleach incoming* Bleach degrades over time... Like a few weeks/months (I wash properties as a side hustle) Should you keep bleach? Yes Will it be there for you 8 months from now? No Don't get me wrong I keep 4 gallons of 12% on hand and when the wife needs one she grabs old stock and I replace it Just a thought
People were killing others and defending themselves and their property for thousands of years before guns were ever invented. Yes, stock up on ammo while you can -- but no matter HOW much you stockpile, it WILL eventually run out. Just as important (if not more so), learn how it was done in the time periods before gunpowder was invented, and how it's STILL done in many areas of the world (places where guns are banned, or difficult to obtain). Just like when it comes to ways to start fire (lighters, matches, ferro rods, parabolas, magnifying glass, magnesium rod, etc), relying on your guns and ammo alone for protection / hunting is like only having a lighter because it's handy and the fastest way to start the fire. Just a thought ....
If you do choose to stock in bulk, $45 gets you a Sam's club membership. Might be 50.... But they have bulk items for a good price. Great if you're a caffeine addict like I am. Folgers instant coffee is actually drinkable. It's not Cafe Cubano by any stretch but it makes certain people tolerable.
Prep what you usally eat, prep what you know. When at the grocery store if your buying 2 of something buy 4 so you can put back those 2 extra. You don't have to go crazy and put yourself in debt. Do this every week if you can afford it and in 4 to 6 weeks time you will be ahead of many people. Also get a list and stick to that list. Things like certain meds that you need. Watch the stores around you for sales or big box stores to buy in bulk. There's ways new preppers can start without breakin' their bank. You can be savvy. Stay Frosty - stay alert - stack food to the rafters Cheers
Can you use the heavy thick trash bags to line a big trash can? 30 gallons or so. Fill it up in addition to whatever you already stored, in case of emergency. Will the bags contaminate the water?
@@ryanswift4311 You'd be better off using a food grade water barrel, and study how to keep it potable. Store in a dry dark area, and with the proper amount of bleach/idodine treatment. Too great a chance of contamination with the bag/trashcan method, I think, and I'm not certain you'd not pick up a heavy plastic taste from the bag. 30 gallons in a non-rigid container (bag) means you're dipping out of the bag, and again, chance of contamination. You can get a water barrel with either a pump or spigot. Now if you're looking for water to flush a toilet, then sure, the trashcan/bag method is okay.
Scootch... your've mentioned the heavy duty contractor bags in the past. Where in the world do you find the THICK (10mil plus) bags?? About the thickest I've found locally are the 6 mil bags. Please advise.. Ax
I hate when people say you can live three days without water, it gives people an unrealistic time frame. after the first day you will start to lose body function and around the second day mark, well I would not call that living, just not dying.
Love this guy. How great is that to have a funny, smart, reasonable, practical, informational source of knowledge? Priceless!
I would add multivitamins as an honorable mention to this list. I feel like survival diets will need to be supplemented
All the vitamins that I see expire in a couple years, wonder if they really last longer
Imo I'd say learn the local plants that provide these vitamins
Edit: most book stores have books on local plants
Minerals like calcium, zinc, iron... lasts forever
@@chillindave1357 Thanks ChillinDave!
@@annewilliams5715 I asked a friend who is a doctor and he said they will lose very little so just keep doing what you are doing
That's the way I've been doing it for years now. It started with ammo, just picking up some extra here and there and putting it back. Then it moved into freeze dried foods, rice, beans, meds. I even did this with junk silver to the point that I have to find places to keep everything. Buy small amounts and over time you'll acquire a lot. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Cervus! It adds up and you're prepared.
It's a good thing that alcohol can store for years and grow stronger for it
@@krislarsen6546 Yes Sir, I have a good bit stored not because I bought it, but because in my former job our sales reps would gift me with it. I have some 151 rum, some actual Jamaican rum, some moonshine all just sitting back in a cabinet growing stronger with age.
The worst time to start your preps are after the disaster has hit. This method is so simple. Every time we hit Costco I get one extra of something; case of spam, tuna fish, veggies, Gorilla tape, even candies like Skittles (good for energy on long rucks).
Great video, I hope a lot of people see this!
We started prepping right after we had 15 tornadoes that ripped through here during Memorial Day weekend 2019. There are youtube videos about it. We were without water for almost a week because the tornadoes hit the water plant substation and the north plant. Several churches and big grocery stores were passing out water. We bought some gallons of water at the grocery store and saved the empty gallons to fill at the Five Rivers Metro Park that were on a different water system.
If you're stocking up on pain killers, then make sure you get both ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Advil and Tylenol are the associated big name brands, I believe. I have doctors in my family, and in high pain scenarios they've recommended taking both at the same time. One is processed in the kidneys and the other in the liver. So they can both be active at the same time without causing organ failure.
We used this combo once to help someone recover from getting their wisdom teeth out. They couldn't use Vicodin or any other heavy pain killers, and this did the trick.
Yes as an apprentice midwife we use this method all the time for extreme pain following childbirth. It is very effective. You can even alternate for more pain coverage and it works just about as well as opiates without the obvious strings attached. You can either take a full dose of ibuprofen and acetaminophen at the same time, or you can take a full dose of ibuprofen, and half the time between doses later, you can take a full dose of acetaminophen if that makes sense. That way you’re only going half the time without pain relief. A good rule of thumb with ibuprofen is two every two hours, three every three hours, or four every four hours. That keeps it simple and is quite effective.
High pain? Otc meds? Lmao
Buy toilet paper for the house, but by baby wipes for when you're out and about. They'll fit better in your bug out bag or get home bag whichever and and you can easily carry a pack in your pants. This is experience from numerous field exercises and deployments from when I was in the army. Baby wipes will be your best friend (and they're much more useful than toilet paper.}
I have baby wipes in my get home and blow out bags! So much more space friendly and does a better job. They go much farther. They can be used for hands, faces, and general cleanups. Also for your body if you’re getting stanky. I also have kids so if they’re with me at the time instead of home, I will need them even more-so because kids do gross things naturally… 🥴
Costco toilet paper is now smaller rolls but same price.
Have a coworker who was in the Marines tell me the same thing about wipes. He said after his combat loadout, wipes were the #1 personal item to carry.
Thank you for your service!
@@Danafondo same thing at Sam's club
I buy the “coins” that when you wet them, turn into small towels, 200 are 13..00. Take up little room.
Great video! I'd like to add a few things to your list:
-extra tennis shoes
(Several pair)
-a really good knife & hatchet.
-a way to capture rainfall.
-a dental cleaning & repair kit.
(As the mouth goes, so does the body)
Thanks for all you do.
You know what, Sir, I have watched maybe 100 times your videos. I can't thank you enough. I am a disabled single mother on a pension, here in Australia. We can't have guns, here, and my budget means that preps are ery slow due to budget, but thank you so much for the constant reassurance. I might have three months of food now. It won't be a perfect diet, but there are calories. I bought a camp cooker, a hurrican lamp, a torch that you recommend, some candles, some cleaning and medical supplies, with your guidance. I am always worried that I have not done enough in these uncertain times, but thank you for helping me. xoxo
I buy spices / dried onions and garlic / bouillon / etc to help with the blandness of rice and beans when it comes down to having these staples regularly. I am also slowly picking up freeze dried fruit at the Dollar store we have here in America (I'm hoping you have something similar there) since they're only a dollar per package, last year's, and will give variety when the time comes. I, too, am on a very tight budget. Some things I am willing to go cheap on (bulk over quality), other things I save and go for the quality. For example, I will buy the kitchen knives at Dollar Tree, to keep at my house. But, they don't go anywhere near my survival bags -- for those I have better knives that aren't going to break and can be sharpened / kept sharp. I have some tarps and plastic sheeting that I picked up for a dollar at Dollar Tree, but I also have heavier tarps that I picked up on sale at our local Farm store. Zip ties, jute cord (thin, for candle wicks / etc) from Dollar Tree, as well as the tall candles for wax, but my Paracord is the real thing, as well as the bankline. I did buy some neon Paracord that I found at the DT, but I bought it to use as fishing lures, not for strength since it's not 550 or above.
Everyone's situation is different to some degree. Where I'm at, we have a pond, a lot of wooded area, and a ravine that could be utilized if needed. I have every intention of staying in my house if things go bad, but I am taking precautions to be able to leave if needed. With you being disabled, that may or may not be an option for you. It makes you more of a target, so you will have to keep that in consideration with your plans, and try to compensate for it. Difficult times brings out the best in some people, but unfortunately it brings out the monster in many others. Instead of focusing on what you don't have / can't get, look around at what you DO have, and find ways to make it work for you. What could you get to tweak things, and make them better? For example, if you're in a wheelchair, you could put a pillow / chair pad in the seat. To anyone looking at you, it would seem to be for comfort, but you could have a knife hidden under it for protection, in case you're attacked. Or a container of pepper spray to disable someone for a moment. Just some things to think about, I want you to be safe!!
@@sandym6760 awesome advice!!Love the pillow knife..
Every time I walk into Walmart or the grocery store for anything, I pick up 4 cans of food. It adds up.
I like the three gallon plastic bottles with the spout made to go on the refrigerator shelf.. relatively cheap.. and easy to stack on the shelves in the basement
I picked up a whole bunch of chef boyardee beef ravioli.. cheese ravioli.. and beefaroni.. 88 cents a can on sale... Taste really good if you sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese...
I just want to mention a few things that may not be a top 10 item but will be invaluable when needed..
Pens pencils paper. Sharpies. Clear tape, good duct tape. Playing cards.
Sterile gauze pads, and gauze rolls and tape. (Need lots) Or old sheets to use as bandages for serious wounds. Scissors!
Vaseline/ lip balm / aloe gel /bandanas/ sunscreen w zinc/ mosquito netting
Sunglasses & a pair of spare reading glasses if you need. Maybe a couple of carabiner hooks to hold whatever together
And plenty of salt & liquid iodine drops.
As someone who has been through hurricanes, water is necessary and you can do really easy things to prepare for an event. Your water heater has a lot of water, fill bathtubs, collect rain water in barrels, etc. I live near a creek as well where I could pull water to use for non sanitary purposes. Many people live near retention ponds, ditches, etc. Any container can store water. Coolers, old milk jugs, pitchers, toilet tanks, whatever you got. There's no wrong way to do it but have drinking water or filtration available.
If you live in a hurricane-prone area, you should have two brand new large (40+ gal) plastic garbage bins with lids dedicated to water storage in your garage or storage area. When the hurricane approaches, wash each with dish soap and put each one in a bathtub (tubs won't hold water as long as you'd think) or shower and fill them up while your water is still running and potable. One is for drinking/cooking water, the other is for washing and general use. You can take some out of the washing one or use 'dirtied' washing water to fill your toilet tank so you can still flush when the water no longer works.
I was getting some last minute shopping done before one hurricane and a woman was panicking because all the bottled water was sold out. I asked her if her water still worked (one can never assume) and if so, why didn't she just go fill up her cooking pots from the tap? She hadn't even considered it.
@@tombworld9012 don't forget your washing machine, if it's a top load, can hold a lot of water as well. Even yard contractors bags will hold water.
I found that an excellent way to store toilet paper is to smash the roll flat and then vacuum seal them in plastic bags
So, I have to thank you for your inspiration through this channel. Our ex-president(Jacob Zuma) just got jailed here in South Africa and all his followers strated to loose the lyttle minds they had and burnt and looted much of our country, the barbarics they are. Your channel helped our family immensly in terms of prepping. Thank you sir!
Stay safe!
Our thoughts are with you and your countrymen.
Please stay safe and strong we are praying for you and your country 🙏 ❤
I saw some Videos on Telegram. One is showing destroyed and burned down bee hives. One was showing Milk running from the tanks into the gras, because the factory for processing was destroyed.
And now? Malls are looted and her hives burned down and factories destroyed, today the looters have a big flat screen tv and tomorrow nothing to eat. Nothing good is on the horizon.
Stay safe and take care of your family. Blessings from Bavaria
God bless you and your family.
3M paper tape (micropore) is my numero uno med supply, covers cuts, scratches, blisters, temp splints broken finger, fixes fabric and light items in jiffy...
Another good video Sootch. I even liked “harbor supply”…. I also shop at “tractor freight” 😂👍
I have two (2) full bottles of hand sanitizer left. Kept our rubber gloves and masks, too. We live in a small condo. We try to use our storage space efficiently.
Tina
A Lighter, pocket knife, canteen and a flashlights. Great basic kit for home or travel.
Don't forgot little travel liquor bottles. Great for trade, disinfection, pain killer and morale.
I think this would be a great place to start prepping for anyone who hasn’t started! If you have most of these things then you’re probably ahead of the curve, which puts you in a position to survive to get what you need. I also stock up on cheap alcohol.
Shoot for high proof. Using less & getting the same affect....
@@deedieducati2272 I will only buy the 91%, this is one thing I don't skimp on
@@sandym6760 hello sandy. interesting comment. i would like to do that. what brand is 91%?
@@DrSchor Sorry, I was referring to rubbing alcohol. The only drinking alcohol I buy is whiskey (for when I'm getting pneumonia again), and Vodka for use in tinctures and extracts.
Thanks for the part at the end “12 years ago some channels were saying if you haven’t prepped it’s too late” man that was so awesome of you to point out not to pay attention to that stuff some people can easily get discouraged by that kind of stuff. I’ve been watching your channel for years and have learned countless invaluable info and lessons from you 🙏🏼 aloha and blessings from Hawaii 🤙🏼🙏🏼
I keep a 30 gallon plastic barrel on my back porch for some extra water I can run thru my Berkey or use as sanitation water!
Just one of my water preps.
I like to stock up on cheap alcohol as well. I don’t drink a lot of alcohol, like 10-15 hard lemonades a year AT MOST. But I buy Caliber brand Canadian whiskey and vodka. It can be used as an antiseptic, it’s a great cough and cold medicine if used responsibly, it can be used for some pain relief in a desperate situation, it can be used as fuel source, and a great bartering item, as well as many other uses. Who knows how much food or other things of value someone might give up to get a drink. Don’t want to take advantage of someone like that, but if my family is short on food, water, or medicine, and you’re willing to give a bunch up for one bottle, I’ll have to choose my family and take the trade.
Alcohol is a good item to stock up on especially if you stuck up on small or medium bottles. Easier to transport an easier to trade
That's a great list! To help myself remember over the last few years I have recurring calendar events so I know what I should get that week
Great idea!!
The industrial sized tp and paper towel packs may not be as cushy but takes up less space and a large roll will lasts us up to a month.
Extra USB devices and solar chargers. Got hand warmers, warm clothes in usb among flashlights, etc. in usb.
Starting now is harder with prices and may not be in stock but can do. I did things each month and adds up. Rain barrel and some long term food, then raised beds and they seem easier to weed and drain better with all this rain, canning supplies, still.get seeds and so on. Getting good at reorganizing for yet more room. Even got a knock off aerogarden for indoors but had lights for potting veggies in winter for a few years. One month quail cages then eggs.
I don't keep a lot of liquid bleach, pool chlorine in powdered form stores a lot longer
I've generally found that if you prepare for it enough, it probably won't happen.
Newton’s law.
If you don’t have it, you’ll need it.
If you have it, you won’t need it.
Hope you are right. Tina.
Another great video. Spot on on the items, and excellent advice on doing it over time. If you're begining your prep journey, don't feel like you have to do it overnight. It's a journey. Keep prepping in the forefront of your mind and buy a little at a time frequently. I myself also buy 3 Mountain House meals every time I make an Amazon order. That's only one meal for my family and to me it's expensive,, but over the years I've accumulated almost a years worth of freeze dried food. There is no way I could have done that in one purchase. Also, and he has videos on this, educate yourself on first aid and the skills you'll need should your power, gas, and water be unavailable. And be in the physical shape to be able to do those things. Don't advertise your preps to your neighbors and friends but tell your family and encourage them to do the same. My family laughed at me before COVID, but now they prep.
Thank you for this video. I have been stocking up on most of the list since we had the lock down last year and as the products are available. Last year it was the toilet paper and limited supply as well as the cleaning supplies. Batteries are always stocked up. Lighters are another item that is stocked up. The tarps are something we need to stock up. We use old shower curtains as needed when we go through the totes in the garage that needs to be empty. When we travel to Kings Island, we have learned to carry more than one first aid kit in case we get separated . We now have two major first aid kits for in the house and several small ones to carry when we leave the house. This year is my first year at gardening with vegetables and it will be trial and error with it. Some of the plants are doing great and there are a few not doing well at all. You and your family be safe and God bless you for the videos you do.
Tobacco is a legitimate prep item, even if only for barter
Solid list, can I suggest adding ziplock baggies to store underwear when out hiking.
I used to work at WL Gore and was lucky enough to snag small roll2 (10-20 yards) of woodland cammo and plain blue Gore-Tex material. I treat it like gold!
I've always been hesitant about using ammo as a bartering item. Do I really want to give someone something that they could use to kill me. In a shtf situation my circle of trust would be extremely small... Just sayin'.....
I can see both sides of that argument. I think 1000 rounds per family member that can operate a firearm is probably all the beginner prepper needs, at most. Better to get more essential things, and for bartering, there are some items people will want almost as much, if not just as much, that don’t risk your safety nearly as much.
@David Wood exactly... I also don't know about bartering alcohol. Do I really want to deal with drunk s with weapons on top of all the other crap...
In South Africa this week some police were being resupplied with ammo from civilian militia as they could not get resupplied through normal channels.
@@terrellnewkirk3959 in a serious gun fight you will not use 1000 rounds before killing dying or running away...
That was exactly what I thought when he said it -- nope, no way, not giving something that can (and likely WOULD) be used against me or my family. If they're bartering, they are needing supplies to get through. Giving them something to come after you with is simply inviting them to come see if there's something they can TAKE from you, either now or later on.
Also, NEVER barter / give out ANYTHING from your residence. You want to appear to be in just as much need at your home base -- otherwise, you've just painted a big target on your house. You may feel like you don't have much, but to someone who's starving that bag of beans or rice might be all it takes to get you killed. Think of what it's like in prison, where it's difficult for many to get supplies. You can be killed over cigarettes, there ....
Hi SP,
We are dehydrating 30 bulbs of garlic this weekend. Great show.
Best regards, Jarrod
Thanks Don have a great weekend and god bless your family
I found that our farm store has full gallon bottles of bleach and cleaning supplies for less than half the price of the grocery store bottles. Go figure. Also, check your consumable medical supplies, especially aspirin; it does start breaking down after a while. And if you store additional prescription medications, some of those definitely have "expiration" dates where they become less effective.
Bleach comes in different strengths, standard is 6%, check that the cheap stuff is the same as other places. Bleach also has a short shelf life so don't go crazy with it, if I am remembering the numbers right- 1/2 life at 70 degrees F of 77 days. Higher storage temps increases that rate. For long term get calcium hypochlorite (pool shock), from the pool shop. Chlorine is highly corrosive , any gases leaking out of packaging( and it will) will eat at everything in the room. Overpack for more protection, even if its just a heavy trash bag.
Other than my normal day to day stock, I would leave out "extra" chlorine bleach simply because of its relatively short shelf life. There are other ways to sanitize your environment, food and water so it it isn't a do or die supply need. If you feel you just can't live without it, go for the powdered chlorine pool products. Calcium hypochlorite without other ingredients is supposed to be a good replacement solution.
Coffee, esp freeze dried. Even if you don't drink it, it's a great barter item. Same with salt, sugar, and salt.
The shop that I bought my pop-pop from suggested wasps spray to keep in my vehicle, and, beside my pillow. He said if someone is hovering around your vehicle a blast of hornet/wasps spray would be a great deterrent. Just the fact that you are holding the can will probably send them on there way. When in your bed they probably won’t be expecting to get blasted with spray. Then if you have a gun near your bed, you may be able to grab it. Wasps spray shoots along distance. All and any protection helps. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Well, I wouldn't rely on it, but it 'might' buy some time. Same thing with pepper spray. Some people drop like a rock, but others can still function. We did the pepper spray course and it varied quite a bit. Had one guy who wasn't functional at all for a day, and I went to work that afternoon. Here's a vid about self defense wasp spray: th-cam.com/video/YWj4xuacbyY/w-d-xo.html
2 things, 1 look for bleach tablets, they can be dissolved to make bleach, smaller bottles means more room. 2 I don't buy gallon water unless it's thick wall plastic, I have had them bust no matter where it was stored. Instead I reuse every thick wall container of other items, juice, vinegar, bleach, Pinesol etc. I add some boiling water and bleach to sanitize, then fill with tap water, adding a bit of bleach/iodine before sealing the top in wax. Non food bottles are used for stuff like the toilets or cleaning. This has saved me so much during hurricane season.
Great content… good on the water issue. Get sturdier jugs not milk cartons. Cheap thin plastic will eventually crack, lead and now ya got mold.
Stephen Wilder: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for your comment about not buying cheap, thin, plastic water containers. At Costco this week I saw people buying large cases of bottled water in those thin, plastic containers. I had some of them split and leak in my pantry about a year ago, what a mess. Now I have water preserver and heavy duty 5 gal containers from Amazon meant for long term water storage. One less thing to worry about.
All good points. I have a lot of flashlights that use 18650 rechargeable batteries. A solar panel that charges a car size AGM battery, powers a pure sine wave invertor. From that 120V source, I can charge all my electronic devices.
Always good to have a refresher on these videos.....how ever,,,,I have never seen or heard of Potato Salad in a can....I need this...
We all need to pack a dollar store Halloween skull, so that way we can face our own mortality while facing a survival situation.
like a moral patch, only in reverse?
I was thinking put it near a window as a warning
@@mountaingarden8823 hey that might actually work for some superstitious people haha
Memento mori.
I was taught to be cautious
food, water, ammo, tarp, and bible is necessity!
Next on Demolition Ranch ... How many bibles does it take to stop a .50 BMG ?
@@bulkhungry just one.. either with a lot of prayer or by clocking the guy over the head with it before he shoots you.
bibles are great toilet paper
I’m eith you on all those Warner especially the Bible. Pay no attention to these rude guys.
@@glockfanboy4927 dude , lighten up .It's just ink on paper .
Gonna threaten to hurt me next ?
Only thing with can food is tomatoe based can good are very acidic and eat thru cans so a limited shelf life 5yr maybe? But if you rotate any tomatoe cans that you use then you are good to go
I really like your helpful advice and have been using the “ put a little away steadily “ method to prep. Also got a go bag ready for my husband and myself- I still need to get another good sized ruck sack.
I was wondering if you have a good rain catchment for your gardens? This is my second year gardening, and I’ve learned a lot! Expanding for next year, but would like your input for rain catchment and storage.
This is why I don’t consider prepping hoarding (not that people that call us hoarders matter). Little here and there does add up. I take only half of my Advair (doctor approved long ago)for
my well managed asthma, but I still have the prescribed rate. I now have about 2 years worth and they are not at risk of expiring as I rotate them. Now I’ll be accumulating tons of firewood just in case BEFORE the fall and winter come.
Love the end, don't forget cigars. Nice
@@SensiblePrepper agree 100%. My husband and I are avid pipe tobacco and cigar folks. I'm the prepper in the house. He let's me and buys the stuff I ask for. Thank you for your content.
Ugggh! I JUST quit smoking cigarettes!! Quit on the anniversary of the death of my father, June 24th!! Yay me, but I STILL think of them!!
@@nonabardin9162 stay strong Nona! I know how hard the habit is to kick but after a couple weeks you'll look back and wonder why you ever smoked in the first place ✌ God bless
@@nonabardin9162 - Good for you! Half my family were smokers and eventually quit - I've heard and seen how hard it is to quit. You made an excellent decision. 😊
I came home with 6 pounds of rifle powder and 25 pounds of birdshot today. That's part of my prep.
Quick note on storing powder, look online for the SAAMI or NFPA recomendations or rules for storage or transportation of powder.
Avoid self inflicted problems in a time of crisis, store your powder safely.
Tarps - a good item to buy, but look out for the quality as some are rubbish. Especially look for Good reinforcement on the corners and tie down points
The best time to prepare for any shortage is during times of plenty. Right now is always the best time to get anything done. Only buy things you will actually use. All your money represents your hard work and time. Buying food that you don’t eat isn’t the best method. If you know a cattle ranch operator you can buy your beef directly from them. They love it because they make more money selling to you direct and you will pay around 4 dollars per pound for the entire steer cut and wrapped. This method is more secure and less expensive than the local butcher or supermarket and better for local farmers.
Hey that can of red beans and rice looks good! Never seen that! I love me some red beans and rice! I got so sick of alkalines leaking I only buy rechargeable and photo lithium now.
Flushable wipes are great!! Easy to store and you get more for your money.
Thanks for sharing, always a good idea to refresh basics
It took 2 years of constant efforts with a very small salary, about 1000 $ a month, to build up a reasonable longterm stock of r and b, a year's stock of food variety in the mid term pantry and enough petrol to stand a winter grid out as well as propane for cooking for a year. Hygiene, household products, candles, lampoil, solar lights, and fresh water from the well I share with my neighbors, that helps to save space for food in the house. If shtf, no use running, I stay home...going steady on a budget IS possible!
If you drink only distilled water, you will get electrolyte imbalances and can have mineral deficiencies. It’s actually pretty bad for you to drink only distilled water.
Sootch, I would be interested in hearing more about your personal survival journey. When did you start prepping? How did you get into it? It could be an interesting subject for your next live stream.
I haven't smoked in nearly 10 years, but I still keep a couple cartons of reds in my chest freezer. I figure they could be useful to barter with. Or if I know I'm going to die, they'll take the edge off a little.
Materials to make penny batteries. Some pennies vinegar and paper or cloth and duct tape or pvc.
I forgot about these -- thanks for reminding me!!
Canned food needs to be in undamaged cans, damaged cans (even a small dent) will allow rust and break the airtight seal.
I dunno, I always bought my .22 LR Stingers in bulk at 5,000 rounds per purchase. OK, that MIGHT have been a little overkill, but knowing I have a few "EXTRA" rounds if needed keeps my heart warm in the winter !!!
I find tape extremely important.. normal scotch tape, duct tape, etc.
And med-large sized zip ties. We use a zip tie for something or other around the house every day. You are so right about duct tape - it can repair almost anything.
I would say to add to this list, canning supplies. Canning isn't that difficult and you can stock up on already prepared meals that you already eat.
9 volt batteries also power your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors.
Good stuff brother! Keep up the great work.
Thank u sir from Morocco🇲🇦north africa 👍🏻❤️
I don't know what a "torch lighter" is. It sounds like jargon; please show us what it is.
BTW- the "Bic"-style butane lighters at the dollar store are not even worth 33 cents. They fail or dry-up quickly.
The $1 batteries leak and don't last long or store well. Buy quality batteries such as Duracell or Energizer.
A google search turned up more variety than I expected. But what I pictured when Sootch said, "torch lighter" was this: www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/1000/1b/1b776eae-c55a-4513-a11f-fcad9e1c72db_1000.jpg
Love your channel, and yes your 100 percent correct, we have been prepping for awhile buying a few things at a time does add up quick.
Love the increase in videos sootch! Keep em coming
What I think you were alluding to regarding toilet paper alternatives was “the portable bidet”, or the water bottle “bidet nozzle”. I don’t have one either.
You shouldn’t drink distilled water. Drink “drinking water” or mineral water.
I was surprised there was no mention of candles. They have several uses, lighting, fire lighting, some warmth, the wax can be used for various things such as waterproofing and sealing. Tallow candles can be eaten in an emergency. If the power goes out you will be glad to have a box of candles.
According to my wife, I have become a bit of a candle fanatic. Buying a few at a time is fine if that is what your budget allows but if you can afford it, most Amazon candle suppliers offer big discounts if you buy larger packs.
Candles are a great part of emergency prepperation but please use them safely, especially when there are pets and small children around. One of the best things about candles is that they will store FOREVER, buy 'em, pack'm away and you never have to worry about their going bad before you can use them!
Get a tarp(or two) with the drain hose for roof leaks(WHILE a hurricane is raging). Put an outside tarp, AFTER the storm has passed. Maybe you cannot get on the roof because you don’t have a ladder or mobility issues. These will work until you can get someone to help.
Great video! I would also add to this list toothbrushes and toothpaste. Try not to brush your teeth for few days and you'll start to value these items a lot more. Furthermore, both are great bartering items. Same goes for soap.
Baking soda. Lots of uses for bug bites and food and also brushing your teeth!
@@karenmacleod6587 Most people don't use baking soda for brushing teeth and will be weary of using something they don't know, especially in a SHTF situation. Furthermore, everyday use of baking soda to brush your teeth can have some damaging effect on your oral health:
www.savinadental.com/can-you-use-baking-soda-on-your-teeth/
Good morning from down here in the real world [Australia] , Great topic, at the right time, keep bringing out the great video. Cheers
Down Under I jav been to Perth for 7 days . Nice woman you all have .
You always give sound advice. Thank you.
thank you again sootchoo for another video!! keep up the good work!! go buy food people!! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND LONG LIVE THE REBLIC!!!
For TP, because it is so big, I keep flushable adult wipes. They store flat and you can stack on top of.
Regarding toilet paper-purchase COMPRESSED toilet paper. They will be VALUABLE for BARTERING 👍😉 I just subscribed btw👍👍
I love your sense of humor
Good advice, thanks Don.
*Expert on bleach incoming*
Bleach degrades over time... Like a few weeks/months
(I wash properties as a side hustle)
Should you keep bleach? Yes
Will it be there for you 8 months from now? No
Don't get me wrong I keep 4 gallons of 12% on hand and when the wife needs one she grabs old stock and I replace it
Just a thought
Pool shock powder, it's straight bleach and doesn't off gas so it's there when you need it.
@@jcast25 exactly!
Ammo: buy it cheap; stack it deep
People were killing others and defending themselves and their property for thousands of years before guns were ever invented. Yes, stock up on ammo while you can -- but no matter HOW much you stockpile, it WILL eventually run out. Just as important (if not more so), learn how it was done in the time periods before gunpowder was invented, and how it's STILL done in many areas of the world (places where guns are banned, or difficult to obtain). Just like when it comes to ways to start fire (lighters, matches, ferro rods, parabolas, magnifying glass, magnesium rod, etc), relying on your guns and ammo alone for protection / hunting is like only having a lighter because it's handy and the fastest way to start the fire. Just a thought ....
Big thanks putting a list of items in the discriptions.
Extra Corrective lens and repair kit. Will be very vital for those who wear them.
ur best video . . . i had just texted my 21 year old daughter n told her buy extra water n ammo
If you do choose to stock in bulk, $45 gets you a Sam's club membership. Might be 50.... But they have bulk items for a good price. Great if you're a caffeine addict like I am. Folgers instant coffee is actually drinkable. It's not Cafe Cubano by any stretch but it makes certain people tolerable.
Another Great Video! Thanks for all you do Don.
Great video... Stock of cigars very important too...
Thank you Sir for enjoyable content, as always!
I would not recommend distilled water though
Costco has 2 20x40 tarps that are nearly BULLET PROOF THICK for 19.99.. They are blue n brown.. VERY VERY THICK.. Thickest ive EVER SEEN.
Prep what you usally eat, prep what you know. When at the grocery store if your buying 2 of something buy 4 so you can put back those 2 extra. You don't have to go crazy and put yourself in debt. Do this every week if you can afford it and in 4 to 6 weeks time you will be ahead of many people. Also get a list and stick to that list. Things like certain meds that you need. Watch the stores around you for sales or big box stores to buy in bulk. There's ways new preppers can start without breakin' their bank. You can be savvy. Stay Frosty - stay alert - stack food to the rafters
Cheers
Is that a cigar in the bottom right of the picture at 7:32 time index.?
Can you use the heavy thick trash bags to line a big trash can? 30 gallons or so. Fill it up in addition to whatever you already stored, in case of emergency. Will the bags contaminate the water?
Basically a last ditch effort to increase water storage. Without having to really clean out the can.
@@ryanswift4311 You'd be better off using a food grade water barrel, and study how to keep it potable. Store in a dry dark area, and with the proper amount of bleach/idodine treatment. Too great a chance of contamination with the bag/trashcan method, I think, and I'm not certain you'd not pick up a heavy plastic taste from the bag. 30 gallons in a non-rigid container (bag) means you're dipping out of the bag, and again, chance of contamination. You can get a water barrel with either a pump or spigot. Now if you're looking for water to flush a toilet, then sure, the trashcan/bag method is okay.
Scootch... your've mentioned the heavy duty contractor bags in the past. Where in the world do you find the THICK (10mil plus) bags?? About the thickest I've found locally are the 6 mil bags. Please advise.. Ax
Home Depot
Lowe’s and Hime Depot have the very heavy contractor bags
@@amyhassenpflug1352 No Home Depot here, but I found some 7MIL at Lowe's. White, extremely loud (crackly), but is a start for now.
@@amyhassenpflug1352 Amy.... I'll check them out again. Looked before and the heaviest they had was 9mil. Thanks for the help. :))
@@papa-mq7dh Thanks Pop!! Much appreciated.
Great summary and reminders Hooch!
I hate when people say you can live three days without water, it gives people an unrealistic time frame. after the first day you will start to lose body function and around the second day mark, well I would not call that living, just not dying.