My goal in 2025 is to become significantly more proficient with my rifle. Looking to travel with it and train. I would also like to dive deeper into the medical end of prepping.
I started prepping mid 20's and people made fun of me. When covid happened all my friends were struggling and i was able to help and survive with a wife and new born baby. It was like the pandemic didnt hurt us at all. While everyone was crying about prices and products being limited I had more than enough. Even a year supply of formula. One of my friends couldnt find any formula he was shocked that I gave him a month supply.
@Robbysworldnsuch I am. Haha. Now my friends have joined me to learn about prepping. It is a good thing because before the pandemic people thought these events were only in the movies.
@@BackBurner1618 it is funny that the crazy always get their day for proving people wrong. It really inspired me to embrace the future of the unknown because I am ready.
I think we’ll see something resembling a combination of “the troubles” in Ireland and the 70’s unrest in the US. First video of yours I’ve come across, you make a lot of great points. Can’t wait to watch more!
I just look at prepping like a small monthly insurance policy. It’s fun and helps you sleep better. Also if you ever watch a zombie movie or whatever you can comment under your breath how you would do better than the characters in the movie lol.
I think people really underthink the whole SHTF situation as a whole, unless things are VERY bad it's going to be a slow creep, you'll still have to clock into work, you'll just be watching as prices soar on day to day goods, people turning to crime to make a living, the police being overwhelmed, and a gradual disintegration of trust in everyone until things just no longer work anymore. Remember, even during the worst times of the second World War, the majority of the human population was just dodging bombs trying to get to work and feed their family. Chances are, you won't see some videogame apocalypse where you just get to gear up and start gunning
Hey Devil Dawg, I am a former Marine as well as a former GS employee. We had a couple of potential shutdowns while I was there and you might want to look into what is considered an essential employee/department. I worked in finance and had direct links to treasury and we were always told that we were essential and a shutdown would not affect us. So the whole government does not actually shutdown. Just the non-critical departments like licensing and other things that would not keep us functioning.
Preppers take prepping to an extreme. It becomes an insatiable appetite that dominates lives. My advice ? Be prudent and reasonable. This should not be an obsession that controls you. Live life. Have a safety net and let it go at that. There are other things in life that need your attention.
Enjoy your content. It feels more like a conversation, and a cigar and coffee rounds it all out nicely. I agree with your predictions, but I also hope for a return to some sense of sanity.
I'm very happy that I saw you and clicked on. You are my Brother from another Mother, 80 year old Nam SF vet, getting my shit together for me/us when the shit hits the fan. Oorah!
Watching this new year's day morning after seeing what just happened in new Orleans last night makes me realize how much i really should prepare quite a bit more with my medical emergency vehicle kit and what a carry on myself just in case something like that happens where im at. Always appreciate your advice and opinions on such subjects.
I was taught to prepare because of living in South Florida. Then 30yrs go by without a hurricane. Miami smacked with a big one in 92. Now older and more prepared and better prepared via diversity. All the basics are not just a roof beans and bullets. More because you get old doing this preparation life and it useless without health and money as you age. Prepping is not sprint it’s the long game that can require a sprint with just hrs notice. Who was ready for CoVid? Just like 92…who was prepared? Who got tired of wasting their time and money waiting for ….
You definitely give the men in Congress more credit than I do. I don't know about a civil dispute causing SHTF, I think anything is possible at this point. Using a controlled or engineered outside threat/enemy within, is a great way to keep domestic control.
Hello from Western Colorado! I came here for coffee hour, but the discussion was fascinating! I completely agree; everything you discussed is a likely occurrence. I don’t know that it would be 2025; nor do I think all of them will happen. But, just 1 or 2 of those events could send us all spiraling into an unfavorable status. I am fortunate as western Colorado runs into that massive Salt Lake City basin. We literally have to drive 6 hours to a population center. So, there is plenty of space out here. It’s an area that people are not stepping all over each other. It is a high mountain desert, so water retrieval is a big consideration. And, we have wild game roaming the region. We do have our shtf primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency areas plotted out. Our worst danger is, sadly, our fellow people. They can be so darn divided. I did vote for Trump in his first administration. He proved to be more drama than I cared for; so I did not vote for him in his next administration. And, I really don’t care who voted for who. I wish we could all find a common ground of 10 or 20 initiatives, and move forward. QUESTION…..have you done a video on your coffee maker ? I would love to explore making coffee for some of my townspeople, from both sides of the aisle, and just discussing stuff and getting to know each other better.
Those that don't prepare are trapped in normalcy bias. " Nothing has ever happened so it won't", " it'll be fine","I'll prepare later" Some say all I need is my pew pew. Good luck with that 😅
Right? All these folks with!- safe full of guns and zero food/water/medical/sanitation preps for their family, and half of them don’t have the physical fitness to run 200m - much less with any of their kit on.
There’s nothing wrong with being prepared but people go overboard. People should remember that they’re preparing for something that has next to a zero percent chance of actually happening in our lifetime. My point is, before buying that 10,000th box of .556, put some money into stocks you like or an index fund. That will almost certainly be more useful.
Remember last time Trump won, Leftist would gather and scream at the sky. Yea we are talking about those unpredictable lunatics, which is why something popping off is greater than "next to zero percent". The absurdity of needing a 10,000th box of ammo is not what anyone is considering and those that are in the position to consider it have the discretionary funds for it not to be a major hit to their budget. 10k x $20 = $200,000. That said you are still more likely to have bad weather and have a tree drop on your rooftop than civil unrest. Never index fund, always follow your legislators Stonks.
@ so much paranoia. No, it couldn’t happen like that for pure geographical reasons. If anything, it would be splinter cell groups that can’t amass huge numbers and don’t have a country to flee to. The 9/11 attacks were the best chance of hitting us hard on our soil barring huge explosives that also wouldn’t be easy to pull off. You watch too many bad movies.
First time watching your videos. Going to subscribe and watch some more. Was scrolling your channel while listening and see some interesting stuff. Semper fi brother
As I’ve told people for years To prepare they brush me off And I tell them Jesus didn’t Come during the first depression and he probably Won’t the second Weather events are a different story
Semper Fi, young brother. I was 3rd Mar Div, 0341, 75 to 79. Pretty much been in some form of prepping all of my adult life. I never travel without the EDC essentials in my vehicle. What I didn't prepare for was waking up one morning and realizing my old ass ain't much of a soldier anymore. Fortunately, I moved out of heavy population to the country. I'm hoping that "tactical' move will give me enough time when SHTF to set up for my last engagement. I have watched only a couple of your vids and had to laugh. Is it a Marine thing to savor premium cigars, and grind our beans?
Ex Air Force fire medic here, I love cigars and fresh brew lol. I drink more coffee all times of the day than any other fella on our fire dept. As far as your age sir, never discount your worth. Just because you can’t hump it through the woods doesn’t mean you can’t teach us young dogs the things you’ve learned. And you can set up a safe zone and provide valuable assets and maybe even garden for food. My best teaching came right before I joined the air force and it was from an old army ranger sniper. Completely set my mind and body up for success and I’ve always outshot and outworked every airmen I went up against. Stay safe out there devil dog!
I have some important concerns you have shone a tactical light on. Be street smart, be prepared, have cash, be vigilant, and have situational awareness.
What’s your opinion on Jackery with a big solar panel combo, 2000 w . They have it at Costco and want to add to my preps, but have paralysis by analysis now.
Point of clarification: the 22nd Amendment also covers the “serving” of a third term. “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.” They made sure of this after FDR. Trump can’t serve a 3rd term, even under your scenario.
What do you recommend I do, I’m 18 in California and cant purchase a handgun or ar until 21 I have a bolt action hunting rifle and a hunting shotgun, open to suggestions
Lame answer here move away. If you’re that young and no children to tie you down to that state move. Or go to the military for a short period of time to help speed up your ability to leave on your own terms.
11:20 you should stop using AI period, the servers that run these AI programs takes from local drinking water. These servers are in warehouses all over the country. In a SHTF situation, drinking water is gonna be at a premium.
A good video, not sensationalistic or panic inducing. Unfortunately I fear that 2025 is going to be VERY "interesting" in ways that are horrible for everyone regardless of sex, race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. A lot of the prepper community has a go-it-alone mentality, but if the government suffers a prolonged period of shutdown, combined with economic collapse, knowing your neighbors and having a plan to work together might just bring a lot of us through really ugly times. It certainly helped many of us with the recent devastation from this year's hurricanes (though not having FEMA assistance would have destroyed MANY families)
Lol he's 78, obese, doesn't believe in exercise other than golf, and loves crap food. And he's already cognitively slower than what he was in '16. He's going to have some kind of decline for sure.
Mountain House Freeze Dried had a Black Friday 50% off sales and with a 30-year+ shelf life its the #1 investment most can make. You can only eat lead once🤣🤣
Mountain House and others no longer have the best nutritional profile in comparison to new players like Nutrient Survival. Better macros & micros. Look at the comparisons.
Most TH-cam preppers like say Canadian preppers are delusional. Every Thursday is the end. Prep for things that are statistically possible, such as natural disasters, economic troubles, house fires, car wrecks. You do that an the fantasy stuff like zombies will be covered lmao😂
Gads… I’m so down for a government shutdown. I like Trump but I wouldn’t be down for a third term FOR ANY PRESIDENT I’m down for term limits for all elected officials… I don’t trust traditional news media… eff em.
Not only do I not like coffee but watching you make some bull crap over processed whatever was a distraction so I left after 4 mins. Content was not useful either.
My goal in 2025 is to become significantly more proficient with my rifle. Looking to travel with it and train. I would also like to dive deeper into the medical end of prepping.
Hours after posting this we have 2 homeland attacks. Damn
And the Vegas shit keeps getting weirder
I’m all set..been prepping since Nam..Will continue to do so..my wife does as well..she just inventoried our supplies to see what we need to restock..
Are you a 1911 man.
@@sgtbones1837sounds like it huh😂
I started prepping mid 20's and people made fun of me. When covid happened all my friends were struggling and i was able to help and survive with a wife and new born baby. It was like the pandemic didnt hurt us at all. While everyone was crying about prices and products being limited I had more than enough. Even a year supply of formula. One of my friends couldnt find any formula he was shocked that I gave him a month supply.
Wow. You’re like a really good prepper.
@Robbysworldnsuch I am. Haha. Now my friends have joined me to learn about prepping. It is a good thing because before the pandemic people thought these events were only in the movies.
@@robertrocha597 people still think they’re only in the movies
Same. Everyone called me crazy. Now, after the plandemic, they look to me for help, and I am happy to ablige.
@@BackBurner1618 it is funny that the crazy always get their day for proving people wrong. It really inspired me to embrace the future of the unknown because I am ready.
I think we’ll see something resembling a combination of “the troubles” in Ireland and the 70’s unrest in the US.
First video of yours I’ve come across, you make a lot of great points. Can’t wait to watch more!
I just look at prepping like a small monthly insurance policy. It’s fun and helps you sleep better. Also if you ever watch a zombie movie or whatever you can comment under your breath how you would do better than the characters in the movie lol.
That’s me watching the walking dead (I would probably die within the first year but damn I’m gonna try to enjoy that year)
I think people really underthink the whole SHTF situation as a whole, unless things are VERY bad it's going to be a slow creep, you'll still have to clock into work, you'll just be watching as prices soar on day to day goods, people turning to crime to make a living, the police being overwhelmed, and a gradual disintegration of trust in everyone until things just no longer work anymore. Remember, even during the worst times of the second World War, the majority of the human population was just dodging bombs trying to get to work and feed their family. Chances are, you won't see some videogame apocalypse where you just get to gear up and start gunning
You realize you just described the last 5 years 😮
The zen-like coffee procedure is relaxing to watch. Goodness knows how it FEELS to do it. Kudos to you. You’re a calm young man
Hey Devil Dawg, I am a former Marine as well as a former GS employee. We had a couple of potential shutdowns while I was there and you might want to look into what is considered an essential employee/department. I worked in finance and had direct links to treasury and we were always told that we were essential and a shutdown would not affect us. So the whole government does not actually shutdown. Just the non-critical departments like licensing and other things that would not keep us functioning.
Preppers take prepping to an extreme. It becomes an insatiable appetite that dominates lives. My advice ? Be prudent and reasonable. This should not be an obsession that controls you. Live life. Have a safety net and let it go at that. There are other things in life that need your attention.
Semper Fidelis , Bible & Sword ! Brother.
Great content. Liked watching you make your coffee too, as you spoke.
Enjoy your content. It feels more like a conversation, and a cigar and coffee rounds it all out nicely. I agree with your predictions, but I also hope for a return to some sense of sanity.
This is a great fireside chat brother much appreciated
I'm very happy that I saw you and clicked on. You are my Brother from another Mother, 80 year old Nam SF vet, getting my shit together for me/us when the shit hits the fan. Oorah!
Watching this new year's day morning after seeing what just happened in new Orleans last night makes me realize how much i really should prepare quite a bit more with my medical emergency vehicle kit and what a carry on myself just in case something like that happens where im at. Always appreciate your advice and opinions on such subjects.
"All hat, no cattle" !!!!! Love it!!! Stealing!!!!
Love your content. New Sub here!!!!!
I was taught to prepare because of living in South Florida. Then 30yrs go by without a hurricane. Miami smacked with a big one in 92. Now older and more prepared and better prepared via diversity. All the basics are not just a roof beans and bullets. More because you get old doing this preparation life and it useless without health and money as you age. Prepping is not sprint it’s the long game that can require a sprint with just hrs notice. Who was ready for CoVid? Just like 92…who was prepared? Who got tired of wasting their time and money waiting for ….
Enjoying your videos!
You definitely give the men in Congress more credit than I do. I don't know about a civil dispute causing SHTF, I think anything is possible at this point. Using a controlled or engineered outside threat/enemy within, is a great way to keep domestic control.
I think your concerns are spot on. Very sound and logical things to be aware of and prepared for.
I'm thinking by March 2025 it's going to get really active. Hammers and Nails 💪🏾💯 big Salute.
Love your videos brother...keep going!
The coffee bar set up is 🫶 . I love doing this before my day.
And I quote from the movie Shooter
When mark walhburgers character sees the old man
Once you think you know something
You don’t
Thanks X! Always great content. Happy New Year!
Hello from Western Colorado! I came here for coffee hour, but the discussion was fascinating! I completely agree; everything you discussed is a likely occurrence. I don’t know that it would be 2025; nor do I think all of them will happen. But, just 1 or 2 of those events could send us all spiraling into an unfavorable status.
I am fortunate as western Colorado runs into that massive Salt Lake City basin. We literally have to drive 6 hours to a population center. So, there is plenty of space out here. It’s an area that people are not stepping all over each other. It is a high mountain desert, so water retrieval is a big consideration. And, we have wild game roaming the region. We do have our shtf primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency areas plotted out. Our worst danger is, sadly, our fellow people. They can be so darn divided. I did vote for Trump in his first administration. He proved to be more drama than I cared for; so I did not vote for him in his next administration. And, I really don’t care who voted for who. I wish we could all find a common ground of 10 or 20 initiatives, and move forward.
QUESTION…..have you done a video on your coffee maker ? I would love to explore making coffee for some of my townspeople, from both sides of the aisle, and just discussing stuff and getting to know each other better.
Those that don't prepare are trapped in normalcy bias. " Nothing has ever happened so it won't", " it'll be fine","I'll prepare later"
Some say all I need is my pew pew.
Good luck with that 😅
Right? All these folks with!- safe full of guns and zero food/water/medical/sanitation preps for their family, and half of them don’t have the physical fitness to run 200m - much less with any of their kit on.
Something to keep an eye out for
What will be....will be. Life is short. Take a nice walk.
Devil Dog!!! Thats some high speed low drag contraption you have there for an espresso!!!! Rahhhhhhhh!!!!! Love the vids!!!! SF
New to your channel. I don’t know how you slipped by me. I like your style. I like your content. I love my Marines. Serve it up homeboy. Simper Fi🇺🇸
@feraltrainer Simper Fius?????
There’s nothing wrong with being prepared but people go overboard. People should remember that they’re preparing for something that has next to a zero percent chance of actually happening in our lifetime. My point is, before buying that 10,000th box of .556, put some money into stocks you like or an index fund. That will almost certainly be more useful.
Remember last time Trump won, Leftist would gather and scream at the sky. Yea we are talking about those unpredictable lunatics, which is why something popping off is greater than "next to zero percent". The absurdity of needing a 10,000th box of ammo is not what anyone is considering and those that are in the position to consider it have the discretionary funds for it not to be a major hit to their budget. 10k x $20 = $200,000. That said you are still more likely to have bad weather and have a tree drop on your rooftop than civil unrest. Never index fund, always follow your legislators Stonks.
lol. If you don’t think we could have an Oct 7th like attack in the US, you’re naive
@ so much paranoia. No, it couldn’t happen like that for pure geographical reasons. If anything, it would be splinter cell groups that can’t amass huge numbers and don’t have a country to flee to. The 9/11 attacks were the best chance of hitting us hard on our soil barring huge explosives that also wouldn’t be easy to pull off. You watch too many bad movies.
@@anthonyguadagnino2681 the paranoia is strong with this one. No. That couldn’t happen. It doesn’t even make sense.
We’ve had how many wars In the last 100 years? 😂 not really unlikely.
Havent heard of you. Glad to have come across your channel:)
Welcome! I'm glad you found the channel.
Trump and Musk being too cozy already caused a rift in Trumps fan base. Popcorn ready.
Agree, where's Vance haven't seen him in a minute... great video
@@stephencarroll8537Trump and Vance are never in the same place at any given time. It’s a secret service security tactic.
Probably visiting a furniture store.
You know they haven’t taken office yet, right?
Damn. Definitely foreseen 25’ starting off on a bad foot
First time watching your videos. Going to subscribe and watch some more. Was scrolling your channel while listening and see some interesting stuff. Semper fi brother
Welcome brother, glad you're here!
Watching this after the incidents in Vegas , New Orleans , and New York 0:53
I think you have some good points and predictions..
I got water, ammo and balls, ready
Thank you 🙏
6:07 last time government shut down me and the boys hit the summit of Mount Whitney. Ranger station closed mountain was not
As I’ve told people for years
To prepare they brush me off
And I tell them Jesus didn’t
Come during the first depression and he probably
Won’t the second
Weather events are a different story
Semper Fi, young brother. I was 3rd Mar Div, 0341, 75 to 79. Pretty much been in some form of prepping all of my adult life. I never travel without the EDC essentials in my vehicle. What I didn't prepare for was waking up one morning and realizing my old ass ain't much of a soldier anymore. Fortunately, I moved out of heavy population to the country. I'm hoping that "tactical' move will give me enough time when SHTF to set up for my last engagement. I have watched only a couple of your vids and had to laugh. Is it a Marine thing to savor premium cigars, and grind our beans?
Ex Air Force fire medic here, I love cigars and fresh brew lol. I drink more coffee all times of the day than any other fella on our fire dept. As far as your age sir, never discount your worth. Just because you can’t hump it through the woods doesn’t mean you can’t teach us young dogs the things you’ve learned. And you can set up a safe zone and provide valuable assets and maybe even garden for food. My best teaching came right before I joined the air force and it was from an old army ranger sniper. Completely set my mind and body up for success and I’ve always outshot and outworked every airmen I went up against. Stay safe out there devil dog!
I have some important concerns you have shone a tactical light on. Be street smart, be prepared, have cash, be vigilant, and have situational awareness.
What’s your opinion on Jackery with a big solar panel combo, 2000 w . They have it at Costco and want to add to my preps, but have paralysis by analysis now.
EcoFlow & Bluetti > Jackery
Point of clarification: the 22nd Amendment also covers the “serving” of a third term. “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.” They made sure of this after FDR. Trump can’t serve a 3rd term, even under your scenario.
Makes sense. But you know they’d try it
@ Oh, for sure. Tensions would rise like a pressure cooker inside the country like we haven’t seen in a long time.
Need a vid response to the New Orleans and Vegas attacks
I think you’re dead on about at least half of those. Thanks for the content, keep up the great work.
Love how X talks AI and every commercial has been AI thanks TH-cam lol!
Lame duck does not mean what you think it means
Hey X can u do an Aero Press next time? Just copped one and want to learn how others brew. Thnx
What do you recommend I do, I’m 18 in California and cant purchase a handgun or ar until 21 I have a bolt action hunting rifle and a hunting shotgun, open to suggestions
Sling shot. Cross bow.
Find one on the street if you're scared
@@V511-x6p lol not desperate just wanted to hear peoples suggestions
Lame answer here move away. If you’re that young and no children to tie you down to that state move. Or go to the military for a short period of time to help speed up your ability to leave on your own terms.
@@madhatter9861 I second that, as harsh as that may sound.
Did I miss him talking about potentially US soil terrorist attacks ?
Worry more about "Mother Nature!"
50 steps for a shot of coffee. Im tripping out. 😂....im like wtf.😄😄😄...interesting 🤔..i must try some day..anyways..im watching. 👊🏻😎
Yeah it's a lot. I've been doing it for years so it's faster now. 😅
Stock up on Azithromiacin, Ivermectin, and Diflucan, sambucol, etc.
Any recommendations on where to get them from?
@@mikemac5434 search for Jase Medical
I’m as ready as ever buddy got food water I got coffee and booze too!! I also a place to haul ass too marine uhaa!!
He might have a health event, but you have to remember he has the absolute best doctors available. Way better than you have.
I thought this was an Oswald Bates skit at first.
16:07 why shouldn’t it be lionized tho?
Let's bring back dueling!
11:20 you should stop using AI period, the servers that run these AI programs takes from local drinking water. These servers are in warehouses all over the country. In a SHTF situation, drinking water is gonna be at a premium.
Nice X, 1st one in!!
A good video, not sensationalistic or panic inducing. Unfortunately I fear that 2025 is going to be VERY "interesting" in ways that are horrible for everyone regardless of sex, race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. A lot of the prepper community has a go-it-alone mentality, but if the government suffers a prolonged period of shutdown, combined with economic collapse, knowing your neighbors and having a plan to work together might just bring a lot of us through really ugly times. It certainly helped many of us with the recent devastation from this year's hurricanes (though not having FEMA assistance would have destroyed MANY families)
Trump is fine. Nothing is going to happen to him.
Lol he's 78, obese, doesn't believe in exercise other than golf, and loves crap food. And he's already cognitively slower than what he was in '16. He's going to have some kind of decline for sure.
Dueling should make a comeback 😊......
As a lifetime non-coffee drinker, I just never liked the taste, I’m watching in amazement & confusion.
Mountain House Freeze Dried had a Black Friday 50% off sales and with a 30-year+ shelf life its the #1 investment most can make. You can only eat lead once🤣🤣
Mountain House and others no longer have the best nutritional profile in comparison to new players like Nutrient Survival. Better macros & micros. Look at the comparisons.
@@damonharrington2948 At 50% off it is the best deal for quality/price.
But the eggs!
Most TH-cam preppers like say Canadian preppers are delusional. Every Thursday is the end.
Prep for things that are statistically possible, such as natural disasters, economic troubles, house fires, car wrecks.
You do that an the fantasy stuff like zombies will be covered lmao😂
Ammo ...Gold.... Silver
I agree about our future president... must be an age limit.
Coffee surgeon🤔
On what basis are you saying JD vance is on board with big tech and not on with MAGA? I think you have that backwards honestly.
Look who his mentors are. All big tech bros
Gads… I’m so down for a government shutdown.
I like Trump but I wouldn’t be down for a third term FOR ANY PRESIDENT
I’m down for term limits for all elected officials…
I don’t trust traditional news media… eff em.
Algorithm comment 😎
Try to drink a cortado!
Ya know, it really isn't good to show what you have....
You're more likely to go through a natural disaster before shtf happens!
Ivanka Trump 2028 ...watch!
😂 for OF
Not only do I not like coffee but watching you make some bull crap over processed whatever was a distraction so I left after 4 mins. Content was not useful either.
If watching someone making coffee is a distraction, Id hate to be around you in a serious situation, buh bye!
Are you a lefty ?
This is a great fireside chat brother much appreciated