I like to look at survival preparation by keeping the three principles in mind as a foundation: Food, water, and the ability to thermal regulate (clothing / shelter). One can then expand on all of those three principles by being more detailed, i.e. for water, add in storage options, procurement methods and filtering. Then take this to the point where you break it down to 24 hours, three days, one week and then indefinitely. But, I agree with Mike and adding in security - - stay strapped.
Heart of Helene devastation here. Thanks to everyone who came to help! My heart has been warmed and humbled. I'm grateful I was able to be as prepared as I am. I used this as an opportunity to pressure test my preps. There were holes for sure, but I was able to help people with food and water on day 1. Again, thanks to all the civilians, out of state linemen, our local fire departments, and everyone else. You guys got it done!
@@jerryrobbins5013 been a couple days since this post I hope things are continuing to improve for you 🙏🏽 If you don’t mind me asking: What kind of preps would you say you would get after this? What do you wish you had more of? Or could use ? Trying to compile a list for family members in AL just in case
I live in interior Alaska. At all times in my vehicle I have 7 days of food, Cold Weather clothing and -60 sleeping bag, fire starting kit and a few other things I would need to stay in place or if I need to self rescue myself. One item I highly recommend having is an actual map of the surrounding area with possible sources of shelter and water marked on the map ahead of time.
Also Bear Independent’s Channel. It’s overwhelming if you are starting from scratch (I am a witness for that) but I believe start with the basics food water shelter get a bit here and there. It will add up. Not everyone can store 1000 gallons of water but everyone can get 3-7 days at least as a start. Then go from there.
The “Camp Fire,” that affected paradise is what made me take natural disasters more seriously. I will always remember the sky the day of the fire once it reached paradise…it was apocalyptic; and some of the friends I lost that day because they went back home only to get stuck in Paradise. I now always have a “go bag” ready now even though I live across the country.
Simpsonville, SC here. We lost electricity and have a natural gas Generac which we had checked/serviced twice in the last 3 months. It failed and we lost all freezer and refrigerator food. I had important documents, human items and dog stuff ready to go. We didn’t have to go! But as a prior military daughter and wife, I’ve always had a go bag and NAV bag with documents, luckily I was still a little prepared.🙏🏼🇺🇸
Just spoke to a family that spent 13 days stuck on a mountain without power. Solar Generators can be tied into a house, expand capacity by adding batteries as you budget. Plug and play, super simple and mobile. Charge with a any type of panel, generator, vehicle or a regular plug socket. We have options for every budget and power output you need. Great Show!!
Here in Puerto Rico, we are landlocked, the go bag isn't as important if you are not headed to a shelter, for extreme heat a generator isn't a given if it's a long term outage, I run a O2cool fan with a 12v adapter, for long term I use solar, if it's a catastrophic hurricane coming, I have a solar panel bunker on the roof of my house to store solar panels, the house is a above ground bunker.
So I was in the eye for Milton. Out of everything gas is what makes our world go around. If you have gas you can keep food and all the glimpses of normal life. I prepared, but watching those around me and how quick things turn is always a moment of relief for early preparations.
I agree with the whole Montana subject/example. In Boy Scouts, we would train and learn about these types of things. We would have to camp out throughout the year in all types of weather. We would learn to start different types of fires, navigation, shelter, and what to pack and plan. My favorite time is sleeping in snow caves. At the top of the mountain with 4ft of snow, wind blowing. With snow ghosts. It was a good life experience.
Kentucky, generator, tools, know how to use them! 2 to 3 weeks in food. 3 to 6 cases water. Winter time have propane for ventless fire place or wood burner. We have experience here with tornado last time. With out power for 7 days. Ice storms have had us down for almost 2 weeks.
North of Kentucky here. Had the ice storm, but in the early 90s, 2 weeks without power on that one. Thankfully, I had a small house with a wood burning fireplace, and it was, of course, cold, so I didn't lose anything that needed to be kept cold. Fast forward to 2011, my hubby and I experienced our first tornado. We managed that as well. The home we live in now we have a wood burning fireplace with an insert and just like I made use of a charcoal grill we have a propane grill (which if that fails we can cook other ways), but we have had straight line winds take out our power for 12 hrs. Which honestly wasn't a big deal to us, but thankfully, we would be alright if we did lose power.
I suggest water purification pump such as MSR guardian. I used it in the field as a primary water resupply for 2 to 4 guys. It works great as long as there's water. Severe drought can limit its use but it's wildly useful for emergencies or just teaching the kids something cool while out camping.
Live in southern NM. Don't have to deal with storms like that, but power outages are something I think about. Heat and water are the things that keep me up at night. Slowly been building up water storage capabilities. I'm up to 40 gallons. Food supplies have been growing. Mostly dry goods in mylar bags, but after an accident with the fridge I've learned the importance of a chest freezer that can be connected to a generator, if needed. Only meat that I vacuum seal with ice packs. This really only gets us to about a month, off grid. So I think beyond that, being able to move to a better location with a more resilient community should be our long term goal.
I’m a tower climber and my main job is getting 911 back on for people when it goes down. Working these storms have shown me that having generators, canned food, water etc is extremely important. Also having Atleast a sidearm to protect yourself. I’ve seen people do crazy stuff when times are tough
The biggest problem is getting a spouse onboard. They see what's currently happening and say.....that's a hurricane, we don't have hurricanes here why we need to worry.
Do it in small increments while normalizing the idea of just being prepared for small things. It allows you to incorporate that mindset into daily life. Having a constant set of spare batteries in a closet instead of having to order them everytime sort of deal.
My wife was never on board....until the covid fiasco. Now we have a portion of the budget carved out for things. I no longer have to use my "allowance" to secretly stash things away. And now, she sees it more than ever and has more trust in letting me make decisions for our families safety/security/and extended preparations.
Here in SoCal just got a 22KW Generac installed on my house two weeks ago. I’m a firefighter paramedic and live in a rural area not too far from where the Line Fire was set by arson. Two days before the Bridge fire broke out in the Glendora area I was bow hunting that area pretty sure my cameras I left there are gone lol we haven’t burned down here inSoCal in a while it’s primed and ready to cook off
Florida Big Bend area here, 3 hurricanes in the past year with power outages from 3-6 days each (80-90 degree heat). A few observations: - generators are great, but not as effective without an interlock switch - dual fuel w/ 50 amp capability are a must - a system to run your home can be done for less than $2k, including the interlock - if you have a camper, keep a separate generator to run it (I use a dual fuel inverter for this task) - If it’s a new generator, follow the break in process and keep extra oil and spark plugs on hand. This maintenance is critical. - If you evacuate your home for a safer structure during the storm, it doesn’t have to be far. Keep a chainsaw in your vehicle to get back home (chainsaw and generator have been the most used items). - Get a Starlink kit, even if it’s just to have on hand
You don't need the auto fail over, just make sure you have a "pony panel" so you can plug in the generator and support critical circuits (fridge, freezer, furnace etc.)
I know you can't say it. But i connected my own generator to my house. 40 amp plug on porch, wired back to 40 Amp breaker in the box. Kill the main and back feed the hole panel. Cost to install 250 for parts 4 hours of my time. Powers everything in my home.
Yeah alot of these folks here in big bend are retired and used their life saving to live here this is the issue I see here and also depend on some kind d of medication lot's of issues living here. I tell everyone that is planing g to move here are doyour due diligence there so many things that can go wrong quickly. Thanks for sharing this info.
Great vid! In a survival or bugout situation, how much of your protection 'inventory' should you consider displacing with? Immediate evac would be sidepiece with complementing defense rifle but how many rounds and what about the remaining defense arms? Some of us would probably need an additional vehicle just for arms and ammo.
Water, life vests for flooded areas. I’ve watched videos of NC/FL of people standing too close to rushing water. Water is stronger than people imagine. First aid teach everyone in your family basic first aid because you might actually become the patient. Oxygen tank. List of contacts in a waterproof bag/container (family/friends/insurance/Red Cross or other community #’s). Solar/Battery operated camping fans. Preparedness/calmness/patience. I’m in FL and I see the most impatient people when power lines are down and the power doesn’t automatically come on after a storm. It took 13 days once to get power (something to think about before moving to FL). Our linemen work hard but they aren’t magicians 😂. 😊
Along with those papers maps, I have a large homemade map of the neighborhood with notes. Names of families, basic conversation notes for when I see them, and I small mark by some to identify as potential friend or foe. Get to know your neighbors!!!! Do an area study on your local "hood"
So of the 134 million working Americans in the U.S, 87% make less than $100k/years. Any tips for those who can't afford a $3,000 .300 blackout? Budget friendly tips?
Brn180 upper- $199 Psa upper- $300 Psa lower- $300 Aero lower- $380 Jakl complete - $1k Definitely ways to get what you need without spending 3k Deals on psa, brigade mag, foxtrot mike, midway and more
Yeah 300 blackout, side arm, satellite phone 75 gallon auxiliary fuel tanks, I see the wisdom but I get the feeling they may be outta touch with the average Joe lol. I’ve got firearms, ammo, wood burning stove and fuel, pickup, tractor, 50 gallons of potable water, water purification tabs, a well, and 50 lbs of rice and beans. I add stuff that can be traded , tobacco, whisky, additional ammo, etc. while I sit waiting for the revolution, stay ready, Godspeed all
@@jakeclinton6571300 blackout? Have a 5.56 upper too for when you run out of ammo. This country is full of 5.56 and .223 stock piled and carried by others that are armed both friend and foe.
Ammo for it is expensive. Dont get me wrong, great caliber. I'd rather run a 5.56 with 4x the ammo vs the 300 blk. Plus 5.56 is the most common AR rifle in the US
I normally align with Mike and Andy, but our community also needs to focus on younger families as well. Between prices of place to live, taxes and such are hard enough. While a 22kW generator with multiple fuel sources is ideal, everyone needs to start somewhere. A smaller, sub $500 generator can work just as well, it can keep an electric cooler to keep perishables and certain medicines viafarlfor far longer. But if you buy gas in advance, you need store properly and use a stabilizer. Also, some generators are set up to run e85 ethanol based gasoline, though it is harder on engines. These also can be simply modified to run straight ethanol, which you can distill yourself from farm waste, especially from fall corn decorations and leftover pumpkin guts. A biolite stove uses very little wood fuel, but can charge cellphones and similar devices while you cook. You can put high quality survival and first aid manuals on your phone or tablet, and keep the device charged with that stove or a solar charger. A simple biolite stove add on allows you to cook and boil water, which is also a critical need to make clean water. There are cheap and safe small wood buring stoves with chimney kits for warmth, and run on foraged twigs and sticks in a pinch. If you are stranded in your home, clean water is critical and may be hard to come by, so a boiling water distillation kit is less than a hundred dollars and as long as you have fuel, will keep you well supplied. As cheap slingshot can keep a small family fed and their health up in bad situations such as the Western Carolinas are currently. Diet is super critical and a lot of survival foods are super high in sodium which will rob your body of critical hydration. The survival ration packs which is a putty blick that will keep you alive can be mixed with a little clean water and be used as a baby food, though I do not know how this will impact an infant long term. As Andy has said on his podcast before, we need to meet people where they are. A kiddie pool can be used to bathe with minimal water and a solid alcohol scrub of the pool afterward. It be incredibly helpful to see these truly very knowledgeable men tackle broke people survival. I'd like to see them tackle rooftop or apartment gardening and canning. A cheap or used dehydrator can let a family make survival foods like soups atbabfraction of the cost compared to big brand survial rations for pennies. As Sean Evangalista of 30 Seconds Out fame, a friend to Andy and possibly Mike, has said on shirts, stickers and patches, no one is coming, it's up to us - Expect to self rescue. But as these been teach, you have to start where people are at.
@robski4236 ok, I may be addicted to examples, but as someone who believes in this stuff, and who is the parent of children in their mid 20s, this hits close to home for me. I see their and their contemporaries challenges up close and personally. Forgive me my passion.
I lived off grid for four years as a single oldish female. The first thing you don’t really need is a generator. I had a stream on my property, a wood stove, an axe and could chop wood really well and you will chop a lot of wood, and a small single burner propane cook top. I also made an off grid shower from a tankless hot water heater. They make all in one units now so just google them. If you get a generator, get the smallest one you can to charge cell phones, run a fan, etc. A large generator should also be an inverter. If you get a small refrigerator, get the next to smallest size because it actually uses less power. They are about four feet high or so. But you really don’t need a generator. The cabin I lived in was hand built out of rocks on the property. Quartz containing rock. I’m not sure what was going on with all that quartz but my trail cameras would pick up things that were not there, like in another dimension or something. If I ran a fan that had a large copper motor, I would hear this weird Appalachian music like from another era. The man who built the cabin had also built a stone structure in the creek to hold milk and other perishables. He built a cistern to gather water from the stream after it had filtered through the sand. Always buy a three in one winter coat that is rated to thirty degrees below the lowest temp where you live. That cabin was so cold it never got above 42 degrees in the winter. The wind coming off the stream felt like a polar vortex. That temperature might not seem cold to some of you but in cold and damp North Georgia, it is freezing!
The bigger your generator, the more energy would consume. Suggest for a < 10 Kw and limit your appliances to be energized. Because getting refills will be a nightmare!
There is a company - RoamSat - that puts all of the Starlink battery, modem and antenna into one flat rechargeable package and can have strong magnet or suction feet - it's not cheap, but very portable and water proof
Lets face facts. Water, shelter and food. You must have those. Most of the people dying in these disasters did not evacuate. Have very little to nothing other than in their home. And never will have more. You couldn’t pay me to live in Florida or California. Nor Arizona or Nevada or even Texas. Excess Heat or bitter unending cold, no water resources , forest fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods are all tough to prepare for. Lots of people live where these are now issues. Climate change is real. Why that is I don’t care. You need to plan for unprecedented weather events. Industrial accidents too. People live everywhere. You need to know your threat matrix. Prepare for most likely. But evacuation is all you can do against some threats if you want to be sure.
I carry a compact 45acp with 4 extra mags in a vest I have set up like the GWOT style. Small first aid kit. extra clip knife. small multi tool. mini flash light. An EDC bag with me that has extra ammo and fixed blade knife and chem lights with flash light. A Go Bag in the vehicle. I keep a tac armor vest with me. Looking for a SBR.. Have a 9mm folding rifle
Good stuff. Post that on YT. Maybe add some pepper spray/bear spray in the car. And then just ways to purify water, canned goods. Medical is super important, along with good connections with people. Good stuff!
PRI-G the best additive because it’ll keep gas usable and allow you to use old gas, I’ve used it for years now and it’s absolutely amazing! I can store fuel for a year and it’s still good!
MILITARY 5 GALLON METAL JERRY CAN WITH GOOD SEAL THAT CLOSES TIGHT. NEXT NON ETHANOL GASOLINE ADD STABIL BRAND STABILIZER.. MIX.. STORE IN THE SHADE. AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT... 3 YEARS IS WHAT I TESTED TO ... PROBABLY GOOD FOR LONGER... BEST SYSTEM.... GOOD LUCK BROTHER and GOD BLESS....
I use sta-bil....though I use the gas every few weeks, I'll dump it in my trucks fuel tank and refill it up when I top my truck off. Rotation is key my friend
@@stevang4720 I store 110 gallons constantly, but I do rotate it out! But I’ve got one 55 gallon drum that is over a year old and I’ve used it recently and it works just fine with PRI-G! You can put it in old gas and use it, which is what I like!
Transporters are the only way to go for your survival gear. I have hand helds for sale. A little on the pricey side but I will give 10% off if you buy today!
Plus I feel like the entire “gun fight in the streets” is a bit much, not many scenarios call for a 300 blackout with 30 rounds in the us unless your fleeing your house from a hurricane but daily is to much
This is a great podcast. If you guys haven't already read it already you check out "Survival Theory" . I can't remember the author right now, but he is an ex Air Force Seres instructor I believe. The book is from 2016, but man it is so informative. I have also read " Prepared" by you too Mike. Another great book.
I think those that say they dont have enough money are not doing this right. I make 50k a year and spend 5k on vacations and year by year i add on to my preparedness and i think thats the key. Stagger purchases through the years so its not a big hassle. I think the second buggest thing is how worried are you about a disaster happening tomorrow. I just bought a starlink specifically because of North Carolina
I feel the same way, feels like getting electric versions of all that stuff with solar generation options seems better in theory. It’s just that those electric alternatives are not as tried and true and still haven’t become proven tech. But if they got as good, it’d be an amazing alternative.
Infantry here. These highspeed operators lost me at the necessity of a chest rig to defend your destroyed rubble. Americans just don't understand life.
Yeah I think this is a really good point you make and that is overlooked. The average American can't afford 5k in gear to wear to be "prepared". Food, water, a radio ( baufang (sp?) Are good inexpensive radios),gen or power supply, pistol, rifle and ammo are the basics needed. Beyond that anything else is great but alot of Americans can't afford or need to piece together over time
Are LoRa networks practical? Any communities using them yet? Could you set a network up in your community and see if it's worth while? Need 3-4 participating and maybe an Asian or someone that knows tech. Maybe more in numbers. I'll call around to see who I can get this to launch locally 3-4 at least, fund it even. Seems inexpensive. I don't really know anything myself other than it can work longer range than hand held radios. Comms are the problem in NC and sat phones are still out of reach. Low battery power needed.
I've been anticipating disaster my whole life, but about 15 years ago my prepping instincts kicked into not a matter of if, but when, i was , it is status. Not fanatical, but incorporating minimalist and facilitating homemade systems into daily practice to be past trial and error ahead of the problem. And at this time i realized that everyone I care about will be the ones to get me and us killed in about any situation. The invalidation and dismissal and rejection of everything i say or do, gaslighting and smear campaigns, with the realization it's also been a lifelong practice of keeping me small and handled and short on the resources required to break away from control by necessity also kicked into actual overdrive and harvesting time as i noticed what i thought was just a rough life, actually cyclical seeded trauma farming. What do you guys suggest when you want to avoid a Mexican standoff in a disaster and they have every intention of helm hijacking?
No, the best generator is solar generated, not gasoline/diesel Mike. Fuel goes bad and you will also run out of fuel in no time. Stacking fuel is typically very limited for most. I'd say keep the fuel for vehicles to bug out. Run your place on solar and have a smaller gas generator as backup if there is not enough solar. Solar is quiet and inconspicious. Solar batteries are more reliable. It's expensive but that's the best solution, if you can swing it.
How about this- how to offer valuable knowledge and skills to folks, to the end of not just making the necessary money to get prepared, but also build the resilient and capable community (and culture, too) of folks who can live through whatever is coming in a way that benefits its own great-grandchildren.
People don’t like the admin side of preparedness. A simple risk matrix will show them the things they want to prepare for are unlikely and the things that are likely are tedious.
Get a hidden bunker and longterm food for 40 jears and weapons and water source and filters … and stay away from the crazy people… 🍀🍀🍀✌️🤪✌️😜✌️🤣🤣🤣✌️😎😎😎✌️🔥🔥🔥🔥
Generators are good but how much fuel are you going to store? Fuel even with stabilizers only last for like 6 months. Not everyone has 3500 for a Generac most are barely paying the bills the way it is just reality!! But I've seen some for about 500.00
Don't need a generac. Get a decent 4kw -more than enough for a house using limited draw...fridge, freezer, couple light and sump pump. Than convert it into dual fuel to propane for less than 100 for the kit or natural gas.
There are many people that only have a budget for rent and food! They can’t even evacuate because of limited finances. What do you suggest for these ones concerning preparing for the worst case scenario?
Be more mindful of your finances and purchases of said food. Look at better options that save you money and make a budget to slowly accumulate life saving tools over time
I have an idea. Work more. I would almost guarantee You have two days off every week.... Work one of them... That's a couple hundred bucks right there with a decent job
I'll give honest answer....go to a thrift store buy a bag and some clothes $30, bandaids, gauze. Get a inexpensive hand2A, find overstock grocery store...or go to other grocery stores and look for clearance isle and buy 1-2 can/dry goods when you get groceries. $30 baeofang uv5r learn to program and features(don't transmit with out a license). When the zombies show up there will be plenty to scavenge off the ground
Hello, not sure if this subject was touched upon. The subject in question being, why is a president from a foreign country meaning Ukraine, coming to the United States to visit ammunition Factories in Pennsylvania while a war is going on in the country he is supposed to be representing but is never in. WTF! Why is this being allowed.
Thank you Gents for taking your time to educate us the regular folks and you guys cover a very important subject and situation. I would love to have you guys talk and cover the following subject and object such as Comms brand and type , weapons again caliber and brand , optics or reflex sight ,type of networking available for people in my area , group size limit , ride brand and type , food brand and type and shelter brand and type. Thank you guys in advance and god bless you both and your families and let’s hope and pray we have the items and never have to need it rather then not have it but definitely need it.
The ranks of the Baofeng militia are swelling. Just remember, you don't need a special facility to work your radio. They aren't magic and require time and attention. They also require a license to practice with the most worthwhile features. Don't draw the Eye of Sauron(FCC) to our bands and do your best to behave please and thank you
@seanmcdevitt1052 I have the chance to put my life on the line at work for people i dont know everyday. If it comes to putting some strangers life over my pets in an emergency, I'm cashing my karma in and choosing my pets. they're as much of my family as my kids and I made the same commitment to them as the rest of my family. I'll put my life on the line for them every day.
So you guys aren't really showing us anything your only using these clips as click bait so you can have a platform? ..I thought I was going to learn something. It's cool I guess if you need to seel a few tshirts do what you gotta do. I wasted time with this. Anyway it's cool. Be you. Have a good day. I don't play around with death n stuff that is only for show. N using specifically that? ..is something I want nothing to do with. Stay up stay blessed. There's real mothers n fathers n real people in real situations out here so if your gonna reach us then teach us. Think of it this way ..let's say I'ma kid I'm lost I found someones phone or my person who was abusing me they're phone n I got away m.whatvaboutbyour video is going to help me? Talking back n fourth? Nah .so just something to think about. N if they're kids out there who are getting away ..they gotta know where they're going is safe ..would if your video that has the intro as click bait is actually a indicator to them your not safe. N your only suppressing or being your own problem in a way..n so just something you don't have to listen to me..being a mom is where I'm coming from n if I come across things I'ma just say it. Not to be a jerk or anything. It's just every adult in there right mind to me should be a point of safety to help not to waste time. You'll figure it out.
These are WAAAAY to short!! Lol why not 30 mins once a week instead of a measly 20 mins, if we're lucky?? After the ads and other BS, we might get 15 mins of actual content.
Let’s be clear, none of this shit or these “operators” ideas are real life. These are fantasy’s from combat vets who don’t have a war to fight anymore, no disrespect. The hurricane that hit us in NC is an example of no matter how prepared it doesn’t mean shit when it gets washed away. If you are in your home and water is coming in you aren’t going to say “let me get my go bag with my .300 blackout and my radio and my Gucci glock” you are just going to grab your family and go to high ground. The minutes or even seconds that you waste is life and death. If you are in Florida and dealing with hurricanes then you should be saving and preparing all year long to leave or stay which ever choice is best and if leaving is the option you should be leaving at least 5 days before it might hit. So in the Florida situation a go bag, rifle, handgun, radio and any other crap these guys want to think you need is fine. You do not need .300 blackout, he has some obsession with it, a simple 16in ar is fine, pull two pins and put it in the bag. I think a capable 4wd is a good idea, mountain floods, wild fires, hurricanes or people blocking the road those are situations you can use that vehicle to escape and I’m not talking about stupid jeeps or stupid diesel trucks, just a good reliable Toyota 4wd suv or truck with good AT tires and some recovery boards if you have space. You can buy a Canik pistol, excellent to secure in the vehicle or in a bag and cheap. Look into department trade in guns as well, have a budget and don’t worry about Gucci crap if it goes bang over and over it will probably be fine. So for our family we have a back in our closet by the front door. That bag has essential gear in it to get out in an emergency, next to the bag is a rifle I built with all the gadgets for like $1500 with the eotech and light. In the bag is medical with 4 tourniquets, a way to purify water plus tablets, a msr little burner with a little mess kit, lots of mountain house meals, emergency blankets, down blanket, socks, hats, gloves, and so much more but not over done or bulky. Just be reasonable and don’t get hype over these guys
"Need to drive off the road because of an animal.." wow... just lost a lot of respect here.... wtf?? Some people have maimed and killed themselves or loved ones just to miss a fucking squirrel!! NO!! Unless it is a freaking Moose.... you do not swerve off the road to miss an animal.... dumbest shit show idea.
Comment what you would like Mike & Andy to cover next. 💪
First aid and tccc
GOD,Brass,water,food,mutual assistance group!
Communication
Weather manipulation... There are several US patents on it so all the mouth breathers out there can fact check it
I like to look at survival preparation by keeping the three principles in mind as a foundation: Food, water, and the ability to thermal regulate (clothing / shelter). One can then expand on all of those three principles by being more detailed, i.e. for water, add in storage options, procurement methods and filtering. Then take this to the point where you break it down to 24 hours, three days, one week and then indefinitely. But, I agree with Mike and adding in security - - stay strapped.
Heart of Helene devastation here. Thanks to everyone who came to help! My heart has been warmed and humbled. I'm grateful I was able to be as prepared as I am. I used this as an opportunity to pressure test my preps. There were holes for sure, but I was able to help people with food and water on day 1. Again, thanks to all the civilians, out of state linemen, our local fire departments, and everyone else. You guys got it done!
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@@jerryrobbins5013 been a couple days since this post
I hope things are continuing to improve for you 🙏🏽
If you don’t mind me asking:
What kind of preps would you say you would get after this?
What do you wish you had more of? Or could use ?
Trying to compile a list for family members in AL just in case
I live in interior Alaska. At all times in my vehicle I have 7 days of food, Cold Weather clothing and -60 sleeping bag, fire starting kit and a few other things I would need to stay in place or if I need to self rescue myself. One item I highly recommend having is an actual map of the surrounding area with possible sources of shelter and water marked on the map ahead of time.
Here is someone that knows how really life survival sh!t is. Andy just🤫
Consider adding a walkie talkie!
@@chupacabra304 I have much more than i listed.
@@AlaskaMatt good amigo, stay prepped 🤙🏽
@@chupacabra304 Thanks you too.
I would love for you guys to cover preparedness gear/ supplies for folks on a budget. I am a single income father with a wife and kids.
Check out dirty civilian. They cover a range of preparedness on budgets.
Also Bear Independent’s Channel. It’s overwhelming if you are starting from scratch (I am a witness for that) but I believe start with the basics food water shelter get a bit here and there. It will add up. Not everyone can store 1000 gallons of water but everyone can get 3-7 days at least as a start. Then go from there.
There are 1.643 billion videos on TH-cam about this. Go ham, take what’s good, leave what doesn’t make sense for you
The “Camp Fire,” that affected paradise is what made me take natural disasters more seriously.
I will always remember the sky the day of the fire once it reached paradise…it was apocalyptic; and some of the friends I lost that day because they went back home only to get stuck in Paradise.
I now always have a “go bag” ready now even though I live across the country.
Simpsonville, SC here. We lost electricity and have a natural gas Generac which we had checked/serviced twice in the last 3 months. It failed and we lost all freezer and refrigerator food. I had important documents, human items and dog stuff ready to go. We didn’t have to go! But as a prior military daughter and wife, I’ve always had a go bag and NAV bag with documents, luckily I was still a little prepared.🙏🏼🇺🇸
Just spoke to a family that spent 13 days stuck on a mountain without power. Solar Generators can be tied into a house, expand capacity by adding batteries as you budget. Plug and play, super simple and mobile. Charge with a any type of panel, generator, vehicle or a regular plug socket. We have options for every budget and power output you need. Great Show!!
@@PORSCHE_COUNTRY.I suspect you replied to the wrong person? Because your reply made no sense to their post.
Good morning from central Florida. We lucked out, and now starting the ...Lessons learned evolution. Outstanding show, thank you
Here in Puerto Rico, we are landlocked, the go bag isn't as important if you are not headed to a shelter, for extreme heat a generator isn't a given if it's a long term outage, I run a O2cool fan with a 12v adapter, for long term I use solar, if it's a catastrophic hurricane coming, I have a solar panel bunker on the roof of my house to store solar panels, the house is a above ground bunker.
So I was in the eye for Milton. Out of everything gas is what makes our world go around. If you have gas you can keep food and all the glimpses of normal life. I prepared, but watching those around me and how quick things turn is always a moment of relief for early preparations.
I agree with the whole Montana subject/example. In Boy Scouts, we would train and learn about these types of things. We would have to camp out throughout the year in all types of weather. We would learn to start different types of fires, navigation, shelter, and what to pack and plan.
My favorite time is sleeping in snow caves. At the top of the mountain with 4ft of snow, wind blowing. With snow ghosts. It was a good life experience.
Kentucky, generator, tools, know how to use them! 2 to 3 weeks in food. 3 to 6 cases water. Winter time have propane for ventless fire place or wood burner.
We have experience here with tornado last time. With out power for 7 days. Ice storms have had us down for almost 2 weeks.
Ky here also I definitely remember that ice storm 13 days no power wood stove and gas logs and cooking on Coleman stove and gas grill fun times 😃😃
North of Kentucky here. Had the ice storm, but in the early 90s, 2 weeks without power on that one.
Thankfully, I had a small house with a wood burning fireplace, and it was, of course, cold, so I didn't lose anything that needed to be kept cold.
Fast forward to 2011, my hubby and I experienced our first tornado. We managed that as well.
The home we live in now we have a wood burning fireplace with an insert and just like I made use of a charcoal grill we have a propane grill (which if that fails we can cook other ways), but we have had straight line winds take out our power for 12 hrs. Which honestly wasn't a big deal to us, but thankfully, we would be alright if we did lose power.
I suggest water purification pump such as MSR guardian. I used it in the field as a primary water resupply for 2 to 4 guys. It works great as long as there's water. Severe drought can limit its use but it's wildly useful for emergencies or just teaching the kids something cool while out camping.
Live in southern NM. Don't have to deal with storms like that, but power outages are something I think about. Heat and water are the things that keep me up at night. Slowly been building up water storage capabilities. I'm up to 40 gallons. Food supplies have been growing. Mostly dry goods in mylar bags, but after an accident with the fridge I've learned the importance of a chest freezer that can be connected to a generator, if needed. Only meat that I vacuum seal with ice packs. This really only gets us to about a month, off grid. So I think beyond that, being able to move to a better location with a more resilient community should be our long term goal.
I’m a tower climber and my main job is getting 911 back on for people when it goes down. Working these storms have shown me that having generators, canned food, water etc is extremely important. Also having Atleast a sidearm to protect yourself. I’ve seen people do crazy stuff when times are tough
The biggest problem is getting a spouse onboard. They see what's currently happening and say.....that's a hurricane, we don't have hurricanes here why we need to worry.
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Mine says; “It won’t happen in our lifetime”.
My wife is on board completely, actually that’s how we met.
Do it in small increments while normalizing the idea of just being prepared for small things. It allows you to incorporate that mindset into daily life.
Having a constant set of spare batteries in a closet instead of having to order them everytime sort of deal.
My wife was never on board....until the covid fiasco. Now we have a portion of the budget carved out for things. I no longer have to use my "allowance" to secretly stash things away. And now, she sees it more than ever and has more trust in letting me make decisions for our families safety/security/and extended preparations.
@@PNWprepped.father Lucky. My wife came around a little after COVID to the point we have a little more food stored but equipment.....why!?
Here in SoCal just got a 22KW Generac installed on my house two weeks ago. I’m a firefighter paramedic and live in a rural area not too far from where the Line Fire was set by arson. Two days before the Bridge fire broke out in the Glendora area I was bow hunting that area pretty sure my cameras I left there are gone lol we haven’t burned down here inSoCal in a while it’s primed and ready to cook off
Thank you
The type of episodes I like EDC and survival lets gooooooo
Appreciate you guys. 🇺🇸
For my chickens, I actually have a chicken bunker 😂...I'm not kidding, they can survive a catastrophic hurricane cat 5 hunkered down in their coop.
Florida Big Bend area here, 3 hurricanes in the past year with power outages from 3-6 days each (80-90 degree heat). A few observations:
- generators are great, but not as effective without an interlock switch
- dual fuel w/ 50 amp capability are a must
- a system to run your home can be done for less than $2k, including the interlock
- if you have a camper, keep a separate generator to run it (I use a dual fuel inverter for this task)
- If it’s a new generator, follow the break in process and keep extra oil and spark plugs on hand. This maintenance is critical.
- If you evacuate your home for a safer structure during the storm, it doesn’t have to be far. Keep a chainsaw in your vehicle to get back home (chainsaw and generator have been the most used items).
- Get a Starlink kit, even if it’s just to have on hand
This is my field of study, Emergency Management. I am excited to hear what you have to say. S/F
You don't need the auto fail over, just make sure you have a "pony panel" so you can plug in the generator and support critical circuits (fridge, freezer, furnace etc.)
I know you can't say it. But i connected my own generator to my house. 40 amp plug on porch, wired back to 40 Amp breaker in the box. Kill the main and back feed the hole panel. Cost to install 250 for parts 4 hours of my time. Powers everything in my home.
Nice Work! I really like this, as you are hitting topics that are current. Thanks
👍👍Thanks guys
Yeah alot of these folks here in big bend are retired and used their life saving to live here this is the issue I see here and also depend on some kind d of medication lot's of issues living here. I tell everyone that is planing g to move here are doyour due diligence there so many things that can go wrong quickly. Thanks for sharing this info.
As a person whose main threat is wildfires, the watch duty app is a must and has helped for sure.
Great vid! In a survival or bugout situation, how much of your protection 'inventory' should you consider displacing with? Immediate evac would be sidepiece with complementing defense rifle but how many rounds and what about the remaining defense arms? Some of us would probably need an additional vehicle just for arms and ammo.
Water, life vests for flooded areas. I’ve watched videos of NC/FL of people standing too close to rushing water. Water is stronger than people imagine. First aid teach everyone in your family basic first aid because you might actually become the patient. Oxygen tank. List of contacts in a waterproof bag/container (family/friends/insurance/Red Cross or other community #’s). Solar/Battery operated camping fans. Preparedness/calmness/patience. I’m in FL and I see the most impatient people when power lines are down and the power doesn’t automatically come on after a storm. It took 13 days once to get power (something to think about before moving to FL). Our linemen work hard but they aren’t magicians 😂. 😊
I noticed that ole school paper road maps came into play with all the cell towers down and the lack of cell service.
Along with those papers maps, I have a large homemade map of the neighborhood with notes. Names of families, basic conversation notes for when I see them, and I small mark by some to identify as potential friend or foe. Get to know your neighbors!!!! Do an area study on your local "hood"
So of the 134 million working Americans in the U.S, 87% make less than $100k/years. Any tips for those who can't afford a $3,000 .300 blackout? Budget friendly tips?
Brn180 upper- $199
Psa upper- $300
Psa lower- $300
Aero lower- $380
Jakl complete - $1k
Definitely ways to get what you need without spending 3k
Deals on psa, brigade mag, foxtrot mike, midway and more
Yeah 300 blackout, side arm, satellite phone 75 gallon auxiliary fuel tanks, I see the wisdom but I get the feeling they may be outta touch with the average Joe lol. I’ve got firearms, ammo, wood burning stove and fuel, pickup, tractor, 50 gallons of potable water, water purification tabs, a well, and 50 lbs of rice and beans. I add stuff that can be traded , tobacco, whisky, additional ammo, etc. while I sit waiting for the revolution, stay ready, Godspeed all
@@jakeclinton6571We can be friends. 👍
@@jakeclinton6571300 blackout? Have a 5.56 upper too for when you run out of ammo. This country is full of 5.56 and .223 stock piled and carried by others that are armed both friend and foe.
Have a budget. Stick to the budget. Live below your means. Buy it after a short amount of time
That 300 blackout is essential during a lights out situation. Lol. That's an equalizer if you're outnumbered 3 or 4 to 1.
Ammo for it is expensive. Dont get me wrong, great caliber.
I'd rather run a 5.56 with 4x the ammo vs the 300 blk. Plus 5.56 is the most common AR rifle in the US
I normally align with Mike and Andy, but our community also needs to focus on younger families as well. Between prices of place to live, taxes and such are hard enough. While a 22kW generator with multiple fuel sources is ideal, everyone needs to start somewhere. A smaller, sub $500 generator can work just as well, it can keep an electric cooler to keep perishables and certain medicines viafarlfor far longer. But if you buy gas in advance, you need store properly and use a stabilizer. Also, some generators are set up to run e85 ethanol based gasoline, though it is harder on engines. These also can be simply modified to run straight ethanol, which you can distill yourself from farm waste, especially from fall corn decorations and leftover pumpkin guts. A biolite stove uses very little wood fuel, but can charge cellphones and similar devices while you cook. You can put high quality survival and first aid manuals on your phone or tablet, and keep the device charged with that stove or a solar charger. A simple biolite stove add on allows you to cook and boil water, which is also a critical need to make clean water. There are cheap and safe small wood buring stoves with chimney kits for warmth, and run on foraged twigs and sticks in a pinch. If you are stranded in your home, clean water is critical and may be hard to come by, so a boiling water distillation kit is less than a hundred dollars and as long as you have fuel, will keep you well supplied. As cheap slingshot can keep a small family fed and their health up in bad situations such as the Western Carolinas are currently. Diet is super critical and a lot of survival foods are super high in sodium which will rob your body of critical hydration. The survival ration packs which is a putty blick that will keep you alive can be mixed with a little clean water and be used as a baby food, though I do not know how this will impact an infant long term. As Andy has said on his podcast before, we need to meet people where they are. A kiddie pool can be used to bathe with minimal water and a solid alcohol scrub of the pool afterward. It be incredibly helpful to see these truly very knowledgeable men tackle broke people survival. I'd like to see them tackle rooftop or apartment gardening and canning. A cheap or used dehydrator can let a family make survival foods like soups atbabfraction of the cost compared to big brand survial rations for pennies. As Sean Evangalista of 30 Seconds Out fame, a friend to Andy and possibly Mike, has said on shirts, stickers and patches, no one is coming, it's up to us - Expect to self rescue. But as these been teach, you have to start where people are at.
Is that all?
@robski4236 ok, I may be addicted to examples, but as someone who believes in this stuff, and who is the parent of children in their mid 20s, this hits close to home for me. I see their and their contemporaries challenges up close and personally. Forgive me my passion.
I lived off grid for four years as a single oldish female. The first thing you don’t really need is a generator.
I had a stream on my property, a wood stove, an axe and could chop wood really well and you will chop a lot of wood, and a small single burner propane cook top.
I also made an off grid shower from a tankless hot water heater.
They make all in one units now so just google them.
If you get a generator, get the smallest one you can to charge cell phones, run a fan, etc.
A large generator should also be an inverter. If you get a small refrigerator, get the next to smallest size because it actually uses less power. They are about four feet high or so. But you really don’t need a generator.
The cabin I lived in was hand built out of rocks on the property. Quartz containing rock. I’m not sure what was going on with all that quartz but my trail cameras would pick up things that were not there, like in another dimension or something.
If I ran a fan that had a large copper motor, I would hear this weird Appalachian music like from another era.
The man who built the cabin had also built a stone structure in the creek to hold milk and other perishables. He built a cistern to gather water from the stream after it had filtered through the sand.
Always buy a three in one winter coat that is rated to thirty degrees below the lowest temp where you live. That cabin was so cold it never got above 42 degrees in the winter. The wind coming off the stream felt like a polar vortex.
That temperature might not seem cold to some of you but in cold and damp North Georgia, it is freezing!
The bigger your generator, the more energy would consume. Suggest for a < 10 Kw and limit your appliances to be energized. Because getting refills will be a nightmare!
Interesting that NO OTHER website has the same streaming problem as YT does...interesting indeed...
There is a company - RoamSat - that puts all of the Starlink battery, modem and antenna into one flat rechargeable package and can have strong magnet or suction feet - it's not cheap, but very portable and water proof
It should be brought up that 80% of the population isn’t going to be able get out cities once the roads jam up
I have a 10kw and it works my entire house. I have all gas appliances and only a fridge and a freezer and 2 window units
Lets face facts. Water, shelter and food. You must have those. Most of the people dying in these disasters did not evacuate. Have very little to nothing other than in their home. And never will have more. You couldn’t pay me to live in Florida or California. Nor Arizona or Nevada or even Texas. Excess Heat or bitter unending cold, no water resources , forest fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods are all tough to prepare for. Lots of people live where these are now issues. Climate change is real. Why that is I don’t care. You need to plan for unprecedented weather events. Industrial accidents too. People live everywhere. You need to know your threat matrix. Prepare for most likely. But evacuation is all you can do against some threats if you want to be sure.
Google Pixel 9 also supports satcom, that feature is no longer exclusive to iPhone
I recently up'd my EMCOMM plan with a mobile GMRS (yes I have my license) and CB radio in addition to my fleet of UV-5Rs for part 97.401 times
Amateur radio is my plan B for communication…baofengs are great:)
Cover next: DOD history of weather manipulation.
No mention of water storage as a prep for the east coast.
Why blackout over 5.56?
Seasonally dependent but the immediate need I noticed was drinking water and radio to comm with rescuers.
I carry a compact 45acp with 4 extra mags in a vest I have set up like the GWOT style. Small first aid kit. extra clip knife. small multi tool. mini flash light. An EDC bag with me that has extra ammo and fixed blade knife and chem lights with flash light. A Go Bag in the vehicle. I keep a tac armor vest with me. Looking for a SBR.. Have a 9mm folding rifle
Good stuff. Post that on YT. Maybe add some pepper spray/bear spray in the car. And then just ways to purify water, canned goods. Medical is super important, along with good connections with people. Good stuff!
What's best the best additive to put in 5 gallon gas containers, and how long would that keep? Specifically for a small generator.
PRI-G the best additive because it’ll keep gas usable and allow you to use old gas, I’ve used it for years now and it’s absolutely amazing! I can store fuel for a year and it’s still good!
MILITARY 5 GALLON METAL JERRY CAN WITH GOOD SEAL THAT CLOSES TIGHT. NEXT NON ETHANOL GASOLINE ADD STABIL BRAND STABILIZER.. MIX.. STORE IN THE SHADE. AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT... 3 YEARS IS WHAT I TESTED TO ... PROBABLY GOOD FOR LONGER... BEST SYSTEM.... GOOD LUCK BROTHER and GOD BLESS....
I use sta-bil....though I use the gas every few weeks, I'll dump it in my trucks fuel tank and refill it up when I top my truck off. Rotation is key my friend
@@stevang4720 I store 110 gallons constantly, but I do rotate it out! But I’ve got one 55 gallon drum that is over a year old and I’ve used it recently and it works just fine with PRI-G! You can put it in old gas and use it, which is what I like!
Sta-bil
Transporters are the only way to go for your survival gear. I have hand helds for sale. A little on the pricey side but I will give 10% off if you buy today!
Go bag in the vehicle runs the risk of theft.
Plus I feel like the entire “gun fight in the streets” is a bit much, not many scenarios call for a 300 blackout with 30 rounds in the us unless your fleeing your house from a hurricane but daily is to much
This is a great podcast. If you guys haven't already read it already you check out "Survival Theory" . I can't remember the author right now, but he is an ex Air Force Seres instructor I believe. The book is from 2016, but man it is so informative. I have also read " Prepared" by you too Mike. Another great book.
I think those that say they dont have enough money are not doing this right. I make 50k a year and spend 5k on vacations and year by year i add on to my preparedness and i think thats the key. Stagger purchases through the years so its not a big hassle. I think the second buggest thing is how worried are you about a disaster happening tomorrow. I just bought a starlink specifically because of North Carolina
Fuel is a hard one how many gas and propane tanks can you really store in your home before it becomes dangerous
I feel the same way, feels like getting electric versions of all that stuff with solar generation options seems better in theory. It’s just that those electric alternatives are not as tried and true and still haven’t become proven tech. But if they got as good, it’d be an amazing alternative.
Infantry here. These highspeed operators lost me at the necessity of a chest rig to defend your destroyed rubble. Americans just don't understand life.
Yeah I think this is a really good point you make and that is overlooked. The average American can't afford 5k in gear to wear to be "prepared". Food, water, a radio ( baufang (sp?) Are good inexpensive radios),gen or power supply, pistol, rifle and ammo are the basics needed. Beyond that anything else is great but alot of Americans can't afford or need to piece together over time
Mike grew up listening to “hey kemosabe” and “hey gigabyte, what’s the matter, your hard drive crash.
i would love to see more of this
Are LoRa networks practical? Any communities using them yet? Could you set a network up in your community and see if it's worth while? Need 3-4 participating and maybe an Asian or someone that knows tech. Maybe more in numbers. I'll call around to see who I can get this to launch locally 3-4 at least, fund it even. Seems inexpensive. I don't really know anything myself other than it can work longer range than hand held radios. Comms are the problem in NC and sat phones are still out of reach. Low battery power needed.
I've been anticipating disaster my whole life, but about 15 years ago my prepping instincts kicked into not a matter of if, but when, i was , it is status. Not fanatical, but incorporating minimalist and facilitating homemade systems into daily practice to be past trial and error ahead of the problem. And at this time i realized that everyone I care about will be the ones to get me and us killed in about any situation. The invalidation and dismissal and rejection of everything i say or do, gaslighting and smear campaigns, with the realization it's also been a lifelong practice of keeping me small and handled and short on the resources required to break away from control by necessity also kicked into actual overdrive and harvesting time as i noticed what i thought was just a rough life, actually cyclical seeded trauma farming. What do you guys suggest when you want to avoid a Mexican standoff in a disaster and they have every intention of helm hijacking?
No, the best generator is solar generated, not gasoline/diesel Mike. Fuel goes bad and you will also run out of fuel in no time. Stacking fuel is typically very limited for most. I'd say keep the fuel for vehicles to bug out. Run your place on solar and have a smaller gas generator as backup if there is not enough solar. Solar is quiet and inconspicious. Solar batteries are more reliable. It's expensive but that's the best solution, if you can swing it.
Keep in mind folks that gas powered generators are loud and will attract attention.
How about this- how to offer valuable knowledge and skills to folks, to the end of not just making the necessary money to get prepared, but also build the resilient and capable community (and culture, too) of folks who can live through whatever is coming in a way that benefits its own great-grandchildren.
"Have insurance...."
Meanwhile
Florida's Biggest Insurer Cuts Over 600K Policies After Hurricane Helene
Hey, why Own over Renting a tank?
Buying a 500 gallon propane tank sounds ridiculous. Who has money for that?
Of course Andy is full…
I just bought 2-1000 gallon propane tanks for $4k total. It was a deal, but they can be found
Android 15 is projected to have the satellite comms feature. I guess some Pixel phones already have it.
Here in California we have earthquakes
People don’t like the admin side of preparedness. A simple risk matrix will show them the things they want to prepare for are unlikely and the things that are likely are tedious.
Get a hidden bunker and longterm food for 40 jears and weapons and water source and filters … and stay away from the crazy people… 🍀🍀🍀✌️🤪✌️😜✌️🤣🤣🤣✌️😎😎😎✌️🔥🔥🔥🔥
Eph ALL who leave their animals.
Generators are good but how much fuel are you going to store? Fuel even with stabilizers only last for like 6 months. Not everyone has 3500 for a Generac most are barely paying the bills the way it is just reality!! But I've seen some for about 500.00
Don't need a generac. Get a decent 4kw -more than enough for a house using limited draw...fridge, freezer, couple light and sump pump. Than convert it into dual fuel to propane for less than 100 for the kit or natural gas.
There are many people that only have a budget for rent and food! They can’t even evacuate because of limited finances. What do you suggest for these ones concerning preparing for the worst case scenario?
Be more mindful of your finances and purchases of said food. Look at better options that save you money and make a budget to slowly accumulate life saving tools over time
These two millionaires full of sht…
I have an idea. Work more.
I would almost guarantee You have two days off every week.... Work one of them... That's a couple hundred bucks right there with a decent job
I'll give honest answer....go to a thrift store buy a bag and some clothes $30, bandaids, gauze. Get a inexpensive hand2A, find overstock grocery store...or go to other grocery stores and look for clearance isle and buy 1-2 can/dry goods when you get groceries. $30 baeofang uv5r learn to program and features(don't transmit with out a license). When the zombies show up there will be plenty to scavenge off the ground
Hello, not sure if this subject was touched upon. The subject in question being, why is a president from a foreign country meaning Ukraine, coming to the United States to visit ammunition Factories in Pennsylvania while a war is going on in the country he is supposed to be representing but is never in. WTF! Why is this being allowed.
You guys forgot about Hawaii :(
At the start of Trumps term he told all us "prepare for anything". I am see what he meant in many ways
Thank you Gents for taking your time to educate us the regular folks and you guys cover a very important subject and situation. I would love to have you guys talk and cover the following subject and object such as Comms brand and type , weapons again caliber and brand , optics or reflex sight ,type of networking available for people in my area , group size limit , ride brand and type , food brand and type and shelter brand and type. Thank you guys in advance and god bless you both and your families and let’s hope and pray we have the items and never have to need it rather then not have it but definitely need it.
Please explain all of the abbreviations and acronyms you use. I'm an old pacifist with no familiarity with this stuff. I'm also poor.
You dont need car. No gasoline. You dont go over 10 miles your place
Why 300 Blackout ?
It’s an example
Also easily suppressed if you have the right paperwork. But if it comes to that there is no going back.
Because it's cool. Hard hitting at short/medium range but ammo not so readily picked up.
Mike common man.. u need to say 556 223 not 300.. i thought that was the rule u need the most common caliber.. everyone knows this .. let's go
Andy, you might want to lose those rays coming out of the top of your head on your green screen.
I'm glad someone brought this up.
Andy was that a dig on Android users that was funny.😂
The ranks of the Baofeng militia are swelling. Just remember, you don't need a special facility to work your radio. They aren't magic and require time and attention. They also require a license to practice with the most worthwhile features. Don't draw the Eye of Sauron(FCC) to our bands and do your best to behave please and thank you
Let's be truthful....you can practice on them all you want...just don't hit the talkie button
Spend all that money so you can be someone’s loot drop when SHTF.
Exactly
Can Mike even own a gun after his DV case?
@19:55 either pets are getting out with me or none of us are. Full stop
I hope you aren’t risking others or your kids for your pets
@seanmcdevitt1052 I have the chance to put my life on the line at work for people i dont know everyday. If it comes to putting some strangers life over my pets in an emergency, I'm cashing my karma in and choosing my pets. they're as much of my family as my kids and I made the same commitment to them as the rest of my family. I'll put my life on the line for them every day.
So you guys aren't really showing us anything your only using these clips as click bait so you can have a platform? ..I thought I was going to learn something. It's cool I guess if you need to seel a few tshirts do what you gotta do. I wasted time with this. Anyway it's cool. Be you. Have a good day. I don't play around with death n stuff that is only for show. N using specifically that? ..is something I want nothing to do with. Stay up stay blessed. There's real mothers n fathers n real people in real situations out here so if your gonna reach us then teach us. Think of it this way ..let's say I'ma kid I'm lost I found someones phone or my person who was abusing me they're phone n I got away m.whatvaboutbyour video is going to help me? Talking back n fourth? Nah .so just something to think about. N if they're kids out there who are getting away ..they gotta know where they're going is safe ..would if your video that has the intro as click bait is actually a indicator to them your not safe. N your only suppressing or being your own problem in a way..n so just something you don't have to listen to me..being a mom is where I'm coming from n if I come across things I'ma just say it. Not to be a jerk or anything. It's just every adult in there right mind to me should be a point of safety to help not to waste time. You'll figure it out.
May leave the wife behind, but the pets.
Guess i missed Elon’s X pirate
Most people can't afford none of this one of the best things you can do is walk with Jesus Christ and repent your sins
American Contingency.
Do what works for you , these are just examples they give based off their own circumstances 😅
Lots of lead.
These are WAAAAY to short!! Lol why not 30 mins once a week instead of a measly 20 mins, if we're lucky?? After the ads and other BS, we might get 15 mins of actual content.
Let’s be clear, none of this shit or these “operators” ideas are real life. These are fantasy’s from combat vets who don’t have a war to fight anymore, no disrespect. The hurricane that hit us in NC is an example of no matter how prepared it doesn’t mean shit when it gets washed away. If you are in your home and water is coming in you aren’t going to say “let me get my go bag with my .300 blackout and my radio and my Gucci glock” you are just going to grab your family and go to high ground. The minutes or even seconds that you waste is life and death. If you are in Florida and dealing with hurricanes then you should be saving and preparing all year long to leave or stay which ever choice is best and if leaving is the option you should be leaving at least 5 days before it might hit. So in the Florida situation a go bag, rifle, handgun, radio and any other crap these guys want to think you need is fine. You do not need .300 blackout, he has some obsession with it, a simple 16in ar is fine, pull two pins and put it in the bag. I think a capable 4wd is a good idea, mountain floods, wild fires, hurricanes or people blocking the road those are situations you can use that vehicle to escape and I’m not talking about stupid jeeps or stupid diesel trucks, just a good reliable Toyota 4wd suv or truck with good AT tires and some recovery boards if you have space. You can buy a Canik pistol, excellent to secure in the vehicle or in a bag and cheap. Look into department trade in guns as well, have a budget and don’t worry about Gucci crap if it goes bang over and over it will probably be fine. So for our family we have a back in our closet by the front door. That bag has essential gear in it to get out in an emergency, next to the bag is a rifle I built with all the gadgets for like $1500 with the eotech and light. In the bag is medical with 4 tourniquets, a way to purify water plus tablets, a msr little burner with a little mess kit, lots of mountain house meals, emergency blankets, down blanket, socks, hats, gloves, and so much more but not over done or bulky. Just be reasonable and don’t get hype over these guys
"Need to drive off the road because of an animal.." wow... just lost a lot of respect here.... wtf?? Some people have maimed and killed themselves or loved ones just to miss a fucking squirrel!! NO!! Unless it is a freaking Moose.... you do not swerve off the road to miss an animal.... dumbest shit show idea.
Yooo, Mike Glover got arrested recently for beating his wife
Dude, you look like you used an AI editor on you to make you look like a cartoon in this. Good info, but super distracting
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