Part of the problem I've had in the past was my neighborhood started looking to me as their backup for supplies if they had any problems. Sorry I'm not a storage center for the apocalypse. Probably why I moved out of California 17 yrs ago. Felt like I was surrounded by hungry zombies wanting my guns and food stuff. Especially my medical supplies. Where we live now is like prepper heaven. Good neighbors, mostly retired military and others just like me. Thanks for the video Don! Great information. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I started going to a foraging class, and we all tended to meet up ever since. There are a lot of community garden clubs out there that tend to go in a prepping direction just because ... That's why they are gardening. Peace and walk in the light.
@Hollylivengood I belong to lots of gardening, permaculture, etc. groups and when it comes down to it, they still wouldn't know what to do. Just the way it is.
That is an excellent idea. I love foraging for wild edibles because I know I can find food in almost any situation. I bet others in a class like that would feel the same. Even a local garden club would be the direction I want to go. Thank You so much.
I must also recommend "The Outsider's" channel. It's very educational on edible plants in forests (I live in Sweden and most of the plants from his american forest can be found here. He has also some building projects that inspired me to a project of building a better woodshed by myself this summer if I'm gonna stay home anyway).
@@johannas.l.brushane2518 I love the Outsider's. Just started watching them. That's wierd to get a recomendation just when you start with something. We are all connected.
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
I love all of these tips. My group formed pretty organically because of a shared hobby. Shortly after November when things started getting hairy, we had the conversation with our group and I was really heartened to hear them talk about what they were going to bring when gathered for our check-in. We might not be the most prepared, but we'll do pretty well.
I LOVE, love , love to "lead from behind". I don't have to prove anything. Just look for places where I can plug myself in and be an asset. Totally competent in many areas....just don't have to be "that guy" ...sometimes thats THE best place to be....just there, ready, competent.
@@frenchfryfarmer436 Ditto from here. I found mine, thank God. This September is our 32nd Wedding Anniversary. ONLY marriage for both of us-I AM PROUD OF THAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!
I tried to get into a group with land/community where u could join and build a home. They denied me because I didn’t have enough cash, as they wanted me to invest in infrastructure like a septic system, I didn’t have a 1 year supply of food and they didn’t like the fact that I had trouble handling a gun. I have gardening skills & resources for that, which they were totally lacking in. I support their decision, as I have other options anyways… but, I remained in contact and have since found that one of the guys may be acting like a sociopathic leader and they ended up losing a key member who has construction vehicles machinery … they had plans to build several out buildings, like a greenhouse and a community kitchen gathering building… and they were not able to get that done. And while I support their effort to create ‘high tech’ infrastructure, I think they need to also consider how they can live primitively as well. Plus I was concerned about their previous involvement with what mighta been a militia group with members who were saying that they would become like looting marauders if SHTF. So yeah, be careful. I’m sure that’s not how most militia members think, but not all doctors are blind to vaccination dangers either. Good advice to get to know people.
Today I had my first face to face conversation with a like minded individual when I mentioned my desire to cut down the trees in my backyard and replant them with fruit trees along with other foodscaping plans I have. That turned into a 3 hour meeting of the minds.
TCB 101 and here we go again, a good conversation about preparedness and you just have to turn it political! You are definitely not someone I would want someone like you in my group. To expand on what you said, because you brought it up, President Trump has been the best thing that has happened to this country. You don’t have to like him for him to be a good leader. Trump 2020!
@@carlameaders4352 Where is he now... rhetorical Stop being a groupie for man, none of these people are good. Stop attacking others period, go fight the actual decision makers. This divide and conquer works way too well on the sheeple. If you're not part of the 1% then you don't matter either... unplug from the Matrix
@TCB 101 Because he won the 2016 election. Whatever you think of him, the fact is _he fucking won._ How many times do never-Trumpers need to hear the obvious?... (No, I'm not a Trump fan either)
Biggest concern for me is common morals, beliefs and worldviews. You can train someone who doesn't have experience how to dig, garden, comms, firearms etc. However its extremely hard to convert someone regarding their beliefs, worldviews and morals who's not already on board with you.
I nagged all my friends until they moved into my village. Now I have a 20-strong team of professionals and ALL are skilled in fighting, archery, practical skills and utterly reliable. In England, we aren't allowed guns or knives but we are all reenactment fighters and have 200+ years worth of collective experience in ranged, edged and unarmed combat and survival skills. Got a paramedic, a GP, a pyrotech chemist and loads of other useful people. I am a botanist, builder, farmer and woodsman and have a vast array of other skills collected over 20 years. Even got a few designated human shields 😂 We are bonded by our reenactment group but now we have decided that we will be United in survival as well as fun. The best prep is a STRONG community. Half the world would be raiders 2 days after SHTF
South coast here. Sounds like you have it sorted in your area. Thought about this a lot with similar aims. Always been a sticking point, to move close and/or own joint land, or to commit to take responsibilty for building up self-reliance on that land. Most are simply playing weekend warriors, between work and family commitments have little time nor inclination to invest into a truly resilient community. Are you lucky enough to have the ability to farm jointly too? Some folk that I know would like to be involved in something like that, but as always funds and headcount are major stumbling blocks.
I am pleased to see the continuing emphasis on community. People have always depended on group collaboration from gathering plants to engineering water supplies. It’s a basic biological and economic principle. You reminders that gardening and producing or sound plans. Shooting, thievery and piracy are dead end ideas, literally. I ponder 100 million campfires and submit that a strong solar energy awareness is a key route to getting by. Understand heating wash water in a black can or warming a burrito on the hot dashboard of a parked car. Harvesting energy not burning fuel is essential. As firewood or generator gas dwindles. Simple glass topped boxes can bake bread and it’s a fun game to challenge yourself to a homemade solar cook off. Your platform reaches many so keep challenging people to build connections and functional alternates to the petro/electro/and even wood fuel dependence. Even a percentage saved is a valuable part of getting by in a pinch. Keep up your positive thoughts, thanks.
You're right, were only here for each other. Some of us would like to leave without harming but helping as many of my Father's children we can. We don't covet anything here and flesh is fleeting. Christ didn't hang around waiting to be stoned by his enemies. Christ would not have drank arsenic from his enemies. I don't know my appointed time so best I do as Christ til God says...come out of her children, Babylon has fallen
No perfect prepped group?! Bro, your group is gon be about as close as they come. Super intelligent and not arrogant. I can’t think of an emergency that I would expect you to not thrive in, solely because of your personality. Yes, you have amazing supplies, but the knowledge and good heart will carry you through what the beans n bullets don’t! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Thanks for the kind words but we're serious about the right fit. Building relationships and team work is the key, but we're still far from perfect. But as they say, perfection will never be achieved but striving for perfect, you'll obtain excellence. That's our goal.
You definitely have to be cautious who ya let in. There’s some real psychopaths in preppier communities, and unfortunately, we’re all just one (right) traumatic incident away from psychopathy ourselves. But I definitely admire the methods that you speak about! I think you’re definitely on to something! Stay of good courage!!! Lol
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
@@SensiblePrepperSootch! If only I could live up to the same standards and requirements I set for my fellow man, then and only then could we all walk on water 💧
Great video! Currently active duty military and my wife comes from a military family. My friend and his wife have started preparing from conversations we’ve had together and even have ham radios to get to each other in case of emergency, as we live about 20 minutes from each other. Unfortunately that’s all we have for now but as you said, vetting people is of high importance!
Good video. Covered the basics for beginners. Not everyone will fit in, but the idea is to make the most out of the resources available at any given time. There is no luck, there is preparing and training. Stay safe people. Freedom not Fear.
Am a solo act with trust issues & misanthropic tendencies but yes, for really getting through a societal collapse you can't do it yourself. I am disabled as well but not bedbound or wheelchair-bound, luckily (my issues have to do with standing balance & hearing). I still get around when I need to. What can I offer a prepper group? 🔹Woodworking skills. One of those skills is processing from cut or downed lumber. Most woodworkers buy their stock online & have never touched anything that wasn't already a board. 🔹Fruit winemaking. Because fermentation is fun...& you have drinks! Wine is also a great barter good. 🔹Am great at building things out of junk & improvised solutions in general. Am also a better scavenger than most; about 2/3rds of my possessions are not bought & of what I _did_ buy, a substantial part of that is my home library. It's small but there isn't much fluff in it. 🔹Cyclist. Am not Lance Armstrong but I commuted for years (sometimes commuting in dangerous conditions). I've also ridden horses...would do well as mounted perimeter patrol. 🔸Before anything else, I was an artist for much of my life...have done freelance illustration more than once. If you need someone to design a flyer, poster, sign, etc., I'm your man. My books reflect my interests: history...mostly religious & military history, also organized crime & some political stuff. When you're into that the advantages are several: Current events rarely surprise you & when it comes to defense & conflicts in general, you don't have unrealistic expectations & have a sense of what is required. What are my chances of success in a prepper group?...better than 50-50, I hope. 😏
Sometimes it is a good idea to know the guns and ammo guys that way we can avoid them in a shtf. Also we may need to prevent them from taking what we have, it's like knowing who to watch.
I've been Prepping for decades, retired, I have a team of close net friends that will be here on the farm when SHTF. We have several sources of water and plenty of materials to make filters plus I have several store bought filters. Some neighbors I know are on the same page. We will all work together. My team has a few openings for our group. We all have jobs to do when SHTF.
Yeah good video. Irony is though that if everyone tried to get along and help each other, even in small ways, then all the greed, paranoia, fear, mistrust and hate we see wouldn't result in so many of the things we are seeing today. Whilst not a prepper group in any way I am trying to build a bit more of a rapport with neighbours and sharing/helping where I can. I will be joining some other leisure type/volunteer groups when I finish working as well. Amazing the contacts you can make and how it can benefit all involved. Stay safe guys.
My biggest issue is when you demonstrate competence in something, your neighbors tell everyone they know you're the one to go to for "X". It's not helpful. Just because you "can do" doesn't mean you want to "do for" everyone and their brother!
My prepper group includes my wife, my kids and I. We have helped a lot of people and they just turn around to screw us up, we still help people when in need but I would not trust them to be in a group with us. I know; I have trusting issues
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
@@couragecrusader7649 I'm so proud of you for being aware at your age. Everyone will need people, the thing I cringe at is the protecting their own to killing others. I'm 51 and in Texas with everyone around me sleep. I've started prepping, have a cabin outside the city in a park with prep. I've got an 80 yr old Dad now to get settled in the city but no way I'm giving up my bug out cabin. Draining my bank account but so far so good, little by little. Finishing cabin on my own, learned electronics for solar along with other skills for SHTF. The most important thing is God and staying the path so moving away from the chaos.
I left a prepper group a few years back because I didn't align with them politically- and they did not want to talk about preparing- EVER. All they wanted to focus on political bashing and if I asked about home fortifications and provision storage they became extremely angry I wanted to change the subject from bashing their political opponents and hating on minorities. It really pushed me into the more of a lone wolf category, and I am in a Northeast Urban center- which may not be the best combination.
I've had the opportunity but as a Christ follower I am not going to kill people. Got my bug out cabin 45 min outside Dallas Texas in a park where safe with people. If I find just one other person who gets it I'll move it to land. Needed to stay close enough to my job for now and family so apt in the city too. I couldn't leave my Dad out alone so passing many opportunities.
At this time I would pray for discretion. I find that others who share a similar moral compass as myself and are disciplined to show up at church and volunteer FAITHFULLY often share my values and are DOERS NOT TALKERS! There are other people out there who are serious like you.
Love the channel! There are a lot of great points that you made. I live in a small farming town and I have around a dozen people nearby that are all on the same page about prepping and being prepared. We have a large amount of land that is connected and we all have the greater common goal aspect that you talked about. It's a great feeling of security to have family and friends nearby that feel the same way. Thanks again for all of the videos and God bless! 🇺🇲
I'm a female that live alone in a rural area on 5 acres but have senior parent next door.. So moving is not an option for me.. And trying to prep with no money thank to covid closing my job.. I have been trying to get things little by little.. And family beyond my senior parents are not an option.. I'm thinking about getting some large dogs.. To go with fire arms🙂 I wish could find a christian prepper community to join... Only thing wrong with being single caring for a senior... it really cuts down on socializing...
Its hard finding a community or just a group.. Im 27 years old I dont have a solid family. I dont have a community. I live in a ghetto in northern Kentucky. My dream is to one day move to the country with some land a build a solid foundation of like minded people. Much easier said than done though. But i will never compromise my values just to survive. I would rather see Jesus than to see myself commit murder. Just takes a toll on folks like myself. This is a good channel. Gives me knowledge and hope. God bless America.
This is very helpful information, thank you. I'm moving back to Alaska (south central) to start a homestead on some property that my mother left me. I will be looking for other like-minded people to be part of this.
@@TrinaSafiya You could probably say that about any online platform for meeting up. It's always the case that if people don't act with caution with strangers, they'll eventually get hurt by it.
After a lifetime of experience rule #1-if they arent happy before ,they sure wont be after the SHTF (avoid negative/trashtalkers)2-Europeans often grew up sustainably working with nature try finding a biodynamic calendar for your area (which greatly helps farmers)3-Get to know someone by doing things pre-the fan.....see how they react under stress.....good luck
My friends and family think I'm crazy if I even try to mention Prepping and Survivalist skills. I don't even dare to mention SHTF possibilities. I have nobody but my husband to even talk about these things to. It would be nice to combine skill-sets but unfortunately we will be alone on our safe-place. I will take your advice and try to find a local group in the area the next time we head out there. I bring much to the table but I don't know everything. My strength is home health and natural medicine and wild edibles. I hope I can help others as much as they can help me if not more.
If you were in Texas I'd bring solar/wind/hydro energy, waste control, sustainable harvest, food preservation, survival skills, building skills, electronics hence solar so lithium, plumbing, electrical, portable bug out cabin, land development etc. Heck I can turn poop into power but it's a lot so a few more videos or I'd blow us up. I had no choice but to learn it all myself, relying on my Mom's holistic upbringing if I don't get around to medical. I even learned to make 1800 century pemmican, cheese, bread which lands you in biology. Learned hydroponics, symbiotic, aquatic yada yada. The most important thing is HUMANITY, TRUST, LOVE, CARE AND LOYALTY. I don't have support either, just blank stares because they know I'm right, they are just sleep. Thanking God for the COMFORTER, the Holy Spirit. You are not confounded or confused at all the chaos, you are at peace knowing the truth. God is so smart, thought I was until the Spirit showed me just how not smart I am. I hated electronics, hate math but I'm astute and can learn anything now I'm geeking...God is good
I don't understand the ones who won't really prep and just think they'll take stuff. Everyone has guns and ammo. In the beginning you'll get some people that are slipping but the longer SHTF goes on the harder your targets are going to be. Also when stuff goes back to normal you will answer for your crimes.
I would love to form a group. I know absolutely no one locally that thinks like me. I even tried posting once on a community forum (not Facebook) and not a single reply or comment to my post I was so excited that I would meet new people and so disappointed when no one cared to reply.
Grey Wolf Buschcraft . If you are in stinking New York State I would join your group. I don't have anyone around here either because for the most part people continue to be oblivious about what's really happening, not only in America, but throughout the whole world. They believe that things would be the way they were before , they have no clue.
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
I don't know how anyone would have time. I work a full time job, have a 2 year old, and maintain 3 acres full of fruit trees and bushes. Also, a 3,000 sq ft garden.
I spent many years studying why the communes of the 60s-70s failed. The drug plagued one failed for obvious reasons but the mostly successful ones that grew finally failed when the quantity of lazy members crossed a line. This line is a gray line but when those with good work ethics found their contributions to the group exceeded their benevolence to the lazy they left! I was going to start a self sufficient community 40 years ago when I found the every one of them disintegrated and I found not find a way to remove the reasons why they did.
Contact your local extension office.I know in my area they have an extension club for adults. My granny was a member. Don’t forget to contact your local 4H if you have kids. 4H is so much more than animals.
Thank you for the video. Yes, I am prepping in Boston and talking with people daily via youtube and email and in person. There is much benefit to a well formulated prepper family. Buy what you can every week and save all you extra money for prepping.
Just be a good neighbor to any households that are within walking distance because these are the people most likely to be able to get to your home and help you after a disaster. Be tolerant of and polite to your neighbors -- complaining about the junk car in the neighbor's driveway or their loud rooster will not win you any friends. If you have a bumper crop from your vegetable garden or from your backyard fruit tree or have canned a big batch of jam, make gifts of some of this to your nearest neighbors. Make time to welcome new neighbors and give them a gift of home baked goods. Get to know the names of your nearest neighbors and even the names of their pet dogs or cats. Return stay pets to their owners without complaining or expecting a reward. Check the neighborhood after a storm and be ready with your chainsaw to help remove downed trees from driveways and never expect or accept payment. If a neighbor holds a garage sale, go there and speak with your neighbor to get to know them and be sure to buy something. If your next door neighbor is elderly or is away on vacation, mow their front lawn or rake their leaves when you are doing your own yard maintenance. Be interested in your neighbors without being intrusive. If there is a power outage during winter, do a welfare check on your neighbors especially the elderly or single parents with small children. Be ready to lend a hand if a neighbor needs help. Consider every interaction with a neighbor as an opportunity to make an ally and an investment towards future help from them. Because you never know who will be the one to help you when you need it.
Sootch, back when I joined a III% group, there were some people involved that openly spoke about being marauders if the situation presented itself. For obvious reasons, they were asked to leave the group. They all went together and formed their own faction. Building a "Prepper Group", special care must be taken to ensure that situation doesn't happen. Try to get someone involved that knows how to read people. Thay will be a very good asset...
@@Mike232-j2p, I completely agree! That and several other factors have led me to dissasociate myself from the so called "Patriot" community. All of the meetings I attended, were always about self preservation skills and tactics, never anything about actions. They were more concerned about stockpiling food, medical supplies, and the "Bugout" location. Which by the way was in a state park, minimal water access, and not much of a defensive location. For me, there are far too many false "Patriots" whom when the time comes, will run to the Honeycomb Hideout, and wait for others to do the heavy lifting...
Try "growing a group". Talking to a group about the end of the world is overwhelming. When talking to folks about prepping start off talking about your EDC and why you carry what you carry. Next talk about prepping your vehicle just for everyday travel (tire jack, fix a flat, jumper cables, etc). Next bugging in for bad weather. Then start building up to SHTF. Along the way you can get the fill of folks and find out who would be a good fit and who wouldn't before you get into weapons and stashing supplies.
Well not only that, Preppers are buying and stocking during a time demand for things aren’t up. When Covid happened the masses cleared the shelves and individuals bought 5 of the same items.
So you guys I'm in Texas and put an unfinished cabin less than an hour out of Dallas in a mobile home park. I'm still in the City working so needed it to stay safe with people. I've also got total responsibility for a good natured yet spoiled set in his ways with his wits still about him 80yr old Dad NOW. So I'm keeping him in the City, group home closed due to covid. I'll set him up with home health care and be there the 3 days I work until I finish cabin. It's a small park in a cul-de-sac with about 13 homes, one way in and one way out. I've got a confederate flag neighbor I'm counting on as the only black semi resident since I'm just building. I'm not even supposed to have an unfinished cabin in these city limits. I used to do FHA Land/Home with Manufactured Homes so I know restrictions. I also know how to get around things and currently getting past the INSPECTOR. Property owner is on my side so all is well for now, private property. It doesn't even matter I can move it easy and have options. We move site built houses easy here so not safe leaving a portable 34ft CUTE cabin unattended. Point is my mobile home community have no idea they're my Prepper community but they're oober nice, nosy and impressed. I can care less if they're racist, food and safety have many colors and people aren't as racist as they think, just people. I ordered this cabin last October with electrical and interior wall framing, doing the rest ALL BY MYSELF, I'm inclined. I've got some help but really just connect electrical to pole, added extra outlets myself. Love Home Depot and Lowes, now everyone gets why my Dad calls me Boy. I now know why everyone is at HD and Lowes hours. Staff, customers all geeking out from isle to isle. They assume I need help, I'm pretty girlie looking but I know what I'm doing. I'm OCD and afraid of failure but do anything I want and bugging out is necessary to avoiding the chaos. I just learn EVERYTHING about survival in a grid down situation, stock, grow, sustain as many as I can, no choice as a Christ follower, can't kill them either. I can't say I'd let ANYONE harm a child, woman, elderly or disabled person so cross that bridge when I get there, God willing I won't. I stay awake and knowledgeable the AGENDAS and as I've done for about 5yrs try to wake others, your entire life is a lie. I've gone ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE RABBIT HOLE and I emerged seeking GOD. I'm on the Bible Belt grew up in Church, had 4 grandmother's different denominations but all Christ, the Father and Holy Spirit so KJV. I thought I believed and worshipped God, Iove people and love them happy so decent human being. NO MAN could explain to me what I discovered in that rabbit hole, MAN was who I saw in that hole so MAMMON could not be trusted.
I'm interested, im a bit confused about this part, "i got a confederate flag neighbor I'm counting on as the only black semi resident" Are you black or white?
My husband and I would like to form a small group, buy some land in WV. It's cheap, taxes low, and lot of land available, if anyone here interested. We live in Pa right now. My hubby an electrician, and builder, and I'm an RN, and know holistic meds too. We're laid back, "cool heads." Christian's, and will defend property for all.
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
Bug in -it will be safer. Get to know your neighbours by watching them. Even a real aggressive guy will be a deterent for you for a 4 pack of beer. Just say good morning to people and be friendly, you dont have to have dinner with them. Keep it low key by being polite to keep things open in case you need to approach them to ask a favour.
Sir i was thinking about something i haven't seen before on prepping a complete library of books that tells you how to make medicine from plants,rope,eletrical, plumbing, power generating, old knowledge written. Is there such a book series for restarting a society from scratch.oh i forget chemicals solutions for processing.
Our neighbors let their kids hunt on our property when they see us leave..not trustworthy which sucks because they're great hunters. If they'll steal now, they will later too..
@TCB 101 Good question. Letting the people die and not caring, this is the worst president in history. Hopefully he will be prosecuted after out of office.
@TCB 101 Because sound character & a good moral foundation are not requirements for winning an election, that's why. It's true of every democratic republic that has ever existed.
Very vital information you would have to be careful of the wrong group especially if you have a wife girlfriend or daughters lonely and stressful and the wrong mindset of evil men could create problems
I think it is funny when they say I will bug out. And I’m thinking what with your wife and kids. But the southeastern coastal states people should have a prepper group even for bug outs. Like a bug out camper and truck for hurricanes or other things. Bug out as a group is safer as a convoy because people can haul stuff of different types like tents in one car sleeping gear in a van and tools and gasoline in a truck and so on. Because when power is out the gasoline will stay in the ground. And if you go out on foot the natives tribes travel to together thus the name of tribe. And true security is in numbers in a building or in tent and on foot. Horses is good for long range grid down travel.
Unless one of you has a location where everyone can go to, aren't you kind of grouped with whoever is around you? How does a group formed at a location of shared interest, such as a church, work when you live miles apart?
Maybe have a central location you can all come to when SHTF. In a true SHTF situation you won't need a whole house to yourself. If I really wanted to my 3 bedroom could hold 6 bunk beds. A few houses together could hold a decent amount of people.
No neighbors to speak of. Church I go to don’t care about prepping. My extended family is too overbearing and would be a lot of conflict, no groups that I know of where I live. Gonna be hard pressed getting families on board. Any suggestions?
What about the "hit or miss" person that may not come as much but are doing the right things to be prepared for a situation but when asked they are there? As prior service, PERSONALLY (let me make that clear!), I would never align myself with militia groups. Like your message tho!
The people I know talk a good game but there is no commitment. And my family is God fearing and most are not. It's just my wife and my child. There's not many others in my town. Most think this is not going to happen in there life time. All I get is alot of push back on being ready for some kind S.H.T.F. I know where going to need other people.
Family, blood is thicker than water i the old saying, and those bonds are for most people already there, even though some don't get along in the good times. Common religion is another big one, since you can not argue religion, as it is based on faith. Long term friendships are probably next. A businessman once told me, where you have partners, you have problems, almost guaranteed, so if you set up a survival group like a business it needs an exit plan. Think of a condominium owner association as a form of government of people's investments are pretty equal. Usually financial investments into land and hard assets are very unequal. Realize that the people who have made the assets are and should be in charge, after all, it's their stuff. Best book I have ever read on this topic, MAGS by Charlie Hogwood.
Great points Rick. The point about business partners is one that should be carefully considered. Sometimes groups can become attached financially and that can cause problems. I agree with your list plus I'm reading MAGS now
@Asynd ,maybe I will. I have to wait till I'm 62 years old because the price of a fishing license in my age group ends at 61. I will wait till the end of January.
Yea don’t even try to be a part of a bunch of veterans unless you are one. I am very appreciative and sympathetic to veterans but I will never be accepted into veterans circles simply because I am not one. I have seen my brother in law ignore me more than once when he is around fellow veterans.
I know you said you can’t push a rope, but do you have any ideas for how to convince people who are right there on the edge to take the plunge into prepping? My whole extended family is supportive of me being a prepper, but I’m pretty sure the extent of their survival plans are come to my house. I’m ok with them coming to my house, but how do I convince them to stock up on their own supplies so they can bring them to my house and we can combine our stockpiles?
My situation is I prep for them anyways. Just very very basic stuff. Rice, beans, salt, sugar. I do wish they'd prep for themselves but I'd never turn them away. Also more people is more security. Don't tell them you're prepping for them though unless you can get them to contribute financially.
*SCREENING STRANGERS* *1. Determine your core purposes & principles in life that you would absolutely die for.* *2. Make a list of "Deal-Breakers", traits or practices that you absolutely can't live around.* *3. Create subtle questions designed to reveal those deal-breakers, principles & purposes. This way the moment one of these deal-breakers appears or if they have opposing purposes & principles you can just politely dismiss yourself.* *4. "Actions speak louder than words", so see with your own eyes their level of preparedness & skill. Perhaps something as simple as a show & tell with both your Go-Bags/Bug-Out-Bags & a discussion of 'what-if' scenarios.* *True, these 4 suggestions are by no means all that you can do but it's a start. And there are no guarantees a group member will not hide what they really are or change once they're admitted into the group, but we do our best to screen out potential liabilities & find loyal, dependable, prepared minded people to join a group now before it's too late.* *I've learned that an "alliance" may mean different things to different people with a variety of expectations. I don't doubt some groups have already agreed upon their own definitions. As an example, some people/groups/govts expect an ally to support them only with material goods in time of need. Whereas others may expect an ally to participate with physical action. Another definition of an ally includes support even if a group member is in the wrong.* *Personally, I believe a person/group/govt has broken an alliance when they knowingly attempt to act against the group's core Principles or Purposes because once a group loses their sense of right & wrong then trust & morale will erode & that group may eventually fall apart or worse yet, tear itself apart.* *Sadly, many people today have very different definitions & feelings about what is right & what is wrong. One person may believe stealing under ANY circumstance is absolutely wrong. Whereas another person may excuse stealing under certain circumstances. Starvation, etc.* *_Anyone opposed to your core Principles or Purposes of life should NOT be in your intimate group._* *_Proverbs 15:22 22 "Plans fail when there is no consultation, But there is accomplishment through many advisers."_* *Liberty = Peace & I pray that you & your loved ones always enjoy both!*
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
Too many times I’ve had people whom I’ve helped that later turned on me. Also, too many people I’ve met who are the “ropes” you talked about not being able to push. Others say “yes ,lets get together and do this, ...” - then I never hear from them. Won’t return calls, emails, etc. Talk is cheap and B.S. walks.
Part of the problem I've had in the past was my neighborhood started looking to me as their backup for supplies if they had any problems. Sorry I'm not a storage center for the apocalypse. Probably why I moved out of California 17 yrs ago. Felt like I was surrounded by hungry zombies wanting my guns and food stuff. Especially my medical supplies.
Where we live now is like prepper heaven. Good neighbors, mostly retired military and others just like me.
Thanks for the video Don! Great information. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I started going to a foraging class, and we all tended to meet up ever since. There are a lot of community garden clubs out there that tend to go in a prepping direction just because ... That's why they are gardening. Peace and walk in the light.
@Hollylivengood I belong to lots of gardening, permaculture, etc. groups and when it comes down to it, they still wouldn't know what to do. Just the way it is.
That is an excellent idea. I love foraging for wild edibles because I know I can find food in almost any situation. I bet others in a class like that would feel the same. Even a local garden club would be the direction I want to go. Thank You so much.
I must also recommend "The Outsider's" channel. It's very educational on edible plants in forests (I live in Sweden and most of the plants from his american forest can be found here. He has also some building projects that inspired me to a project of building a better woodshed by myself this summer if I'm gonna stay home anyway).
@@johannas.l.brushane2518 I love the Outsider's. Just started watching them. That's wierd to get a recomendation just when you start with something. We are all connected.
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
I love all of these tips. My group formed pretty organically because of a shared hobby. Shortly after November when things started getting hairy, we had the conversation with our group and I was really heartened to hear them talk about what they were going to bring when gathered for our check-in. We might not be the most prepared, but we'll do pretty well.
once a month I met with my old buddies that I worked with for 20+ years in law enforcement, I know I can count on these guys.
I LOVE, love , love to "lead from behind". I don't have to prove anything. Just look for places where I can plug myself in and be an asset. Totally competent in many areas....just don't have to be "that guy" ...sometimes thats THE best place to be....just there, ready, competent.
@frenchfry farmer The overwhelming positive in your case is that you are a man and not a woman.
@@shashakeeleh5468 perhaps. Although competent, strong women are super positive to me. Fortunately found a good one 25+ years ago...
@@frenchfryfarmer436 Ditto from here. I found mine, thank God. This September is our 32nd Wedding Anniversary. ONLY marriage for both of us-I AM PROUD OF THAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!
@@shashakeeleh5468 idk, I'm a woman and know more than hubby about prepping. And I'm an RN. He knows more than me about guns, so we're good. Lol
@@lizzyleepeszka2412 I think the point I was making is you're not single.
I tried to get into a group with land/community where u could join and build a home. They denied me because I didn’t have enough cash, as they wanted me to invest in infrastructure like a septic system, I didn’t have a 1 year supply of food and they didn’t like the fact that I had trouble handling a gun. I have gardening skills & resources for that, which they were totally lacking in. I support their decision, as I have other options anyways… but, I remained in contact and have since found that one of the guys may be acting like a sociopathic leader and they ended up losing a key member who has construction vehicles machinery … they had plans to build several out buildings, like a greenhouse and a community kitchen gathering building… and they were not able to get that done. And while I support their effort to create ‘high tech’ infrastructure, I think they need to also consider how they can live primitively as well. Plus I was concerned about their previous involvement with what mighta been a militia group with members who were saying that they would become like looting marauders if SHTF. So yeah, be careful. I’m sure that’s not how most militia members think, but not all doctors are blind to vaccination dangers either. Good advice to get to know people.
Today I had my first face to face conversation with a like minded individual when I mentioned my desire to cut down the trees in my backyard and replant them with fruit trees along with other foodscaping plans I have. That turned into a 3 hour meeting of the minds.
TCB 101 and here we go again, a good conversation about preparedness and you just have to turn it political! You are definitely not someone I would want someone like you in my group. To expand on what you said, because you brought it up, President Trump has been the best thing that has happened to this country. You don’t have to like him for him to be a good leader. Trump 2020!
@@carlameaders4352 Where is he now... rhetorical
Stop being a groupie for man, none of these people are good. Stop attacking others period, go fight the actual decision makers. This divide and conquer works way too well on the sheeple. If you're not part of the 1% then you don't matter either... unplug from the Matrix
Great subject to talk about sir, wolves never goes alone without a pack to survive.
Thanks Enes! Team work and community. It's what man has done from the beginning.
@TCB 101 Because he won the 2016 election. Whatever you think of him, the fact is _he fucking won._ How many times do never-Trumpers need to hear the obvious?...
(No, I'm not a Trump fan either)
Idiot.
Biggest concern for me is common morals, beliefs and worldviews. You can train someone who doesn't have experience how to dig, garden, comms, firearms etc. However its extremely hard to convert someone regarding their beliefs, worldviews and morals who's not already on board with you.
As long as someone isn't hard left or hard right it could work. Most people are centrists.
I nagged all my friends until they moved into my village.
Now I have a 20-strong team of professionals and ALL are skilled in fighting, archery, practical skills and utterly reliable.
In England, we aren't allowed guns or knives but we are all reenactment fighters and have 200+ years worth of collective experience in ranged, edged and unarmed combat and survival skills.
Got a paramedic, a GP, a pyrotech chemist and loads of other useful people.
I am a botanist, builder, farmer and woodsman and have a vast array of other skills collected over 20 years.
Even got a few designated human shields 😂
We are bonded by our reenactment group but now we have decided that we will be United in survival as well as fun.
The best prep is a STRONG community.
Half the world would be raiders 2 days after SHTF
South coast here. Sounds like you have it sorted in your area. Thought about this a lot with similar aims.
Always been a sticking point, to move close and/or own joint land, or to commit to take responsibilty for building up self-reliance on that land. Most are simply playing weekend warriors, between work and family commitments have little time nor inclination to invest into a truly resilient community.
Are you lucky enough to have the ability to farm jointly too? Some folk that I know would like to be involved in something like that, but as always funds and headcount are major stumbling blocks.
Half in 2 days and 99% in 2 weeks
Awesome!!
Im relocating to england soon.. particularly.. Birmingham.. may i join your group?
Thank you so much for stressing the importance of character.
I am pleased to see the continuing emphasis on community. People have always depended on group collaboration from gathering plants to engineering water supplies. It’s a basic biological and economic principle. You reminders that gardening and producing or sound plans. Shooting, thievery and piracy are dead end ideas, literally. I ponder 100 million campfires and submit that a strong solar energy awareness is a key route to getting by. Understand heating wash water in a black can or warming a burrito on the hot dashboard of a parked car. Harvesting energy not burning fuel is essential. As firewood or generator gas dwindles. Simple glass topped boxes can bake bread and it’s a fun game to challenge yourself to a homemade solar cook off. Your platform reaches many so keep challenging people to build connections and functional alternates to the petro/electro/and even wood fuel dependence. Even a percentage saved is a valuable part of getting by in a pinch. Keep up your positive thoughts, thanks.
Thanks for making this video. All the preps in the world won't help you if you don't have anyone to share them with. We are stronger together!
@Stefano Dawg Nice! Now, If you can find any point in human history where that is borne out I'll be impressed!
Thanks Brother! That's so true.
@Stefano Dawg Only in fictional stories.
@Stefano Dawg Because you betrayed them? ;-)
You're right, were only here for each other. Some of us would like to leave without harming but helping as many of my Father's children we can. We don't covet anything here and flesh is fleeting.
Christ didn't hang around waiting to be stoned by his enemies. Christ would not have drank arsenic from his enemies. I don't know my appointed time so best I do as Christ til God says...come out of her children, Babylon has fallen
Well said, very balanced and I appreciate what you said about the importance of a spiritual and moral compass.
This is by far the best prepper channel
This is one of the best information out there. So many people need to watch this video! Thank for what you do Sir!!!
No perfect prepped group?! Bro, your group is gon be about as close as they come. Super intelligent and not arrogant. I can’t think of an emergency that I would expect you to not thrive in, solely because of your personality. Yes, you have amazing supplies, but the knowledge and good heart will carry you through what the beans n bullets don’t! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Thanks for the kind words but we're serious about the right fit. Building relationships and team work is the key, but we're still far from perfect. But as they say, perfection will never be achieved but striving for perfect, you'll obtain excellence. That's our goal.
You definitely have to be cautious who ya let in. There’s some real psychopaths in preppier communities, and unfortunately, we’re all just one (right) traumatic incident away from psychopathy ourselves. But I definitely admire the methods that you speak about! I think you’re definitely on to something! Stay of good courage!!! Lol
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
@@SensiblePrepperSootch! If only I could live up to the same standards and requirements I set for my fellow man, then and only then could we all walk on water 💧
Great video! Currently active duty military and my wife comes from a military family. My friend and his wife have started preparing from conversations we’ve had together and even have ham radios to get to each other in case of emergency, as we live about 20 minutes from each other. Unfortunately that’s all we have for now but as you said, vetting people is of high importance!
Good video. Covered the basics for beginners. Not everyone will fit in, but the idea is to make the most out of the resources available at any given time. There is no luck, there is preparing and training. Stay safe people. Freedom not Fear.
Thanks Shan! Totally agree
Am a solo act with trust issues & misanthropic tendencies but yes, for really getting through a societal collapse you can't do it yourself. I am disabled as well but not bedbound or wheelchair-bound, luckily (my issues have to do with standing balance & hearing). I still get around when I need to. What can I offer a prepper group?
🔹Woodworking skills. One of those skills is processing from cut or downed lumber. Most woodworkers buy their stock online & have never touched anything that wasn't already a board.
🔹Fruit winemaking. Because fermentation is fun...& you have drinks! Wine is also a great barter good.
🔹Am great at building things out of junk & improvised solutions in general. Am also a better scavenger than most; about 2/3rds of my possessions are not bought & of what I _did_ buy, a substantial part of that is my home library. It's small but there isn't much fluff in it.
🔹Cyclist. Am not Lance Armstrong but I commuted for years (sometimes commuting in dangerous conditions). I've also ridden horses...would do well as mounted perimeter patrol.
🔸Before anything else, I was an artist for much of my life...have done freelance illustration more than once. If you need someone to design a flyer, poster, sign, etc., I'm your man.
My books reflect my interests: history...mostly religious & military history, also organized crime & some political stuff. When you're into that the advantages are several: Current events rarely surprise you & when it comes to defense & conflicts in general, you don't have unrealistic expectations & have a sense of what is required.
What are my chances of success in a prepper group?...better than 50-50, I hope. 😏
Sometimes it is a good idea to know the guns and ammo guys that way we can avoid them in a shtf. Also we may need to prevent them from taking what we have, it's like knowing who to watch.
Specially if you have a woman in the group too few women and too many men could create problems
I've been Prepping for decades, retired, I have a team of close net friends that will be here on the farm when SHTF. We have several sources of water and plenty of materials to make filters plus I have several store bought filters. Some neighbors I know are on the same page. We will all work together. My team has a few openings for our group. We all have jobs to do when SHTF.
Yeah good video.
Irony is though that if everyone tried to get along and help each other, even in small ways, then all the greed, paranoia, fear, mistrust and hate we see wouldn't result in so many of the things we are seeing today.
Whilst not a prepper group in any way I am trying to build a bit more of a rapport with neighbours and sharing/helping where I can.
I will be joining some other leisure type/volunteer groups when I finish working as well. Amazing the contacts you can make and how it can benefit all involved.
Stay safe guys.
My biggest issue is when you demonstrate competence in something, your neighbors tell everyone they know you're the one to go to for "X". It's not helpful. Just because you "can do" doesn't mean you want to "do for" everyone and their brother!
My prepper group includes my wife, my kids and I. We have helped a lot of people and they just turn around to screw us up, we still help people when in need but I would not trust them to be in a group with us. I know; I have trusting issues
Lol
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
@@couragecrusader7649 I'm so proud of you for being aware at your age. Everyone will need people, the thing I cringe at is the protecting their own to killing others. I'm 51 and in Texas with everyone around me sleep. I've started prepping, have a cabin outside the city in a park with prep. I've got an 80 yr old Dad now to get settled in the city but no way I'm giving up my bug out cabin. Draining my bank account but so far so good, little by little. Finishing cabin on my own, learned electronics for solar along with other skills for SHTF. The most important thing is God and staying the path so moving away from the chaos.
maybe the best and most helpful of your videos and unfortunately the most real thoughts i've heard spoken my friend!......
I left a prepper group a few years back because I didn't align with them politically- and they did not want to talk about preparing- EVER. All they wanted to focus on political bashing and if I asked about home fortifications and provision storage they became extremely angry I wanted to change the subject from bashing their political opponents and hating on minorities. It really pushed me into the more of a lone wolf category, and I am in a Northeast Urban center- which may not be the best combination.
I have had the same thing happen. I figure I will be better by myself also .
I've had the opportunity but as a Christ follower I am not going to kill people. Got my bug out cabin 45 min outside Dallas Texas in a park where safe with people. If I find just one other person who gets it I'll move it to land. Needed to stay close enough to my job for now and family so apt in the city too. I couldn't leave my Dad out alone so passing many opportunities.
At this time I would pray for discretion. I find that others who share a similar moral compass as myself and are disciplined to show up at church and volunteer FAITHFULLY often share my values and are DOERS NOT TALKERS! There are other people out there who are serious like you.
@@eyeswideshut2800 You have integrity--may God bless your and your family!
Become a leader and make your own group. Don't be a btch
Love the channel! There are a lot of great points that you made. I live in a small farming town and I have around a dozen people nearby that are all on the same page about prepping and being prepared. We have a large amount of land that is connected and we all have the greater common goal aspect that you talked about. It's a great feeling of security to have family and friends nearby that feel the same way. Thanks again for all of the videos and God bless! 🇺🇲
Thanks Matt! Sounds like in the right place to make the most out of any situation.
I'm a female that live alone in a rural area on 5 acres
but have senior parent next door..
So moving is not an option for me..
And trying to prep with no money thank to covid closing my job..
I have been trying to get things little by little..
And family beyond my senior parents are not an option..
I'm thinking about getting some large dogs..
To go with fire arms🙂
I wish could find a christian prepper community to join...
Only thing wrong with being single caring for a senior... it really cuts down on socializing...
My veterans group is small but we work great together. Thanks for the info.
Its hard finding a community or just a group.. Im 27 years old I dont have a solid family. I dont have a community. I live in a ghetto in northern Kentucky. My dream is to one day move to the country with some land a build a solid foundation of like minded people. Much easier said than done though. But i will never compromise my values just to survive. I would rather see Jesus than to see myself commit murder. Just takes a toll on folks like myself. This is a good channel. Gives me knowledge and hope. God bless America.
Hey Kyle, I hear what you're saying. I'm on Long Island in the same situation as you.
Thanks Kyle! Hang in there Brother. Finding the right fit can take some time and hopefully you'll be lead to the right people.
@@SensiblePrepper Thank you.
This is very helpful information, thank you. I'm moving back to Alaska (south central) to start a homestead on some property that my mother left me. I will be looking for other like-minded people to be part of this.
Always sound advice. Thank you sir!
Amazing leadership. Thank you.
Thanks for the knowledge, Sootch00 !!!!!!!! As always long live the Republic my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We need a video Sootch, you are the godfather during these times.
This is my favourite subject., i need more of this in your channel. Keep it up sir., i love it
This is an excellent topic sir. Thanks for the video.
SensiblePrepper you should make a online forum for us viewers to connect with people in our own area
That would be a great place for predators to take advantage of less savvy preppers.
@@TrinaSafiya You could probably say that about any online platform for meeting up. It's always the case that if people don't act with caution with strangers, they'll eventually get hurt by it.
@@harlemsfinest and yet.... I think he knows better than us and that´s why SensiblePrepper hasn´t done it
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Maybe you should.
After a lifetime of experience rule #1-if they arent happy before ,they sure wont be after the SHTF (avoid negative/trashtalkers)2-Europeans often grew up sustainably working with nature try finding a biodynamic calendar for your area (which greatly helps farmers)3-Get to know someone by doing things pre-the fan.....see how they react under stress.....good luck
Very wise words. I’m all about it!
My friends and family think I'm crazy if I even try to mention Prepping and Survivalist skills. I don't even dare to mention SHTF possibilities. I have nobody but my husband to even talk about these things to. It would be nice to combine skill-sets but unfortunately we will be alone on our safe-place. I will take your advice and try to find a local group in the area the next time we head out there. I bring much to the table but I don't know everything. My strength is home health and natural medicine and wild edibles. I hope I can help others as much as they can help me if not more.
If you were in Texas I'd bring solar/wind/hydro energy, waste control, sustainable harvest, food preservation, survival skills, building skills, electronics hence solar so lithium, plumbing, electrical, portable bug out cabin, land development etc. Heck I can turn poop into power but it's a lot so a few more videos or I'd blow us up. I had no choice but to learn it all myself, relying on my Mom's holistic upbringing if I don't get around to medical. I even learned to make 1800 century pemmican, cheese, bread which lands you in biology. Learned hydroponics, symbiotic, aquatic yada yada.
The most important thing is HUMANITY, TRUST, LOVE, CARE AND LOYALTY.
I don't have support either, just blank stares because they know I'm right, they are just sleep. Thanking God for the COMFORTER, the Holy Spirit. You are not confounded or confused at all the chaos, you are at peace knowing the truth. God is so smart, thought I was until the Spirit showed me just how not smart I am. I hated electronics, hate math but I'm astute and can learn anything now I'm geeking...God is good
Good message.
Thanks Joe
I'm in Alberta Canada and there is a lot of preppers here for the population size. But grouping them together can be tricky. Lots of Lone wolf types
I don't understand the ones who won't really prep and just think they'll take stuff. Everyone has guns and ammo. In the beginning you'll get some people that are slipping but the longer SHTF goes on the harder your targets are going to be. Also when stuff goes back to normal you will answer for your crimes.
I would love to form a group. I know absolutely no one locally that thinks like me. I even tried posting once on a community forum (not Facebook) and not a single reply or comment to my post I was so excited that I would meet new people and so disappointed when no one cared to reply.
Are you in Arizona?
Grey Wolf Buschcraft . If you are in stinking New York State I would join your group. I don't have anyone around here either because for the most part people continue to be oblivious about what's really happening, not only in America, but throughout the whole world. They believe that things would be the way they were before , they have no clue.
@@matztertaler2777 Thanks. That's probably a good idea.
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
@@couragecrusader7649 where are you located?
Thank you so much for this. I'm realizing the lone wolf scenario is a very bad idea.
Thanks Brother! Even Batman had Robin, Alfred and Catwoman! lol! Community and team work are the keys to survival.
Gotta have a few trusted people but there is a line of to many people.
@@SensiblePrepper Yes Sir
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
Definitely hard to do when you get older plus I'm a bit strange lol
I swear, that mud spec on the door behind you looks just like a Turkey 😂
In all seriousness, though, great video!
I don't know how anyone would have time. I work a full time job, have a 2 year old, and maintain 3 acres full of fruit trees and bushes. Also, a 3,000 sq ft garden.
I spent many years studying why the communes of the 60s-70s failed. The drug plagued one failed for obvious reasons but the mostly successful ones that grew finally failed when the quantity of lazy members crossed a line. This line is a gray line but when those with good work ethics found their contributions to the group exceeded their benevolence to the lazy they left!
I was going to start a self sufficient community 40 years ago when I found the every one of them disintegrated and I found not find a way to remove the reasons why they did.
Gracias
Contact your local extension office.I know in my area they have an extension club for adults. My granny was a member. Don’t forget to contact your local 4H if you have kids. 4H is so much more than animals.
Thank you for the video. Yes, I am prepping in Boston and talking with people daily via youtube and email and in person. There is much benefit to a well formulated prepper family. Buy what you can every week and save all you extra money for prepping.
@@Isaac556x45 Agreed. Moving out past Worcester offers some room, peace, and quiet.
Thanks Brother! Keep up the good work
@@SensiblePrepper welcome
Love your videos Sootch !!!!
Great Video! thanks for the info...forming mine now
great friggin subject!!! thanks for all of your advice
Just be a good neighbor to any households that are within walking distance because these are the people most likely to be able to get to your home and help you after a disaster. Be tolerant of and polite to your neighbors -- complaining about the junk car in the neighbor's driveway or their loud rooster will not win you any friends. If you have a bumper crop from your vegetable garden or from your backyard fruit tree or have canned a big batch of jam, make gifts of some of this to your nearest neighbors. Make time to welcome new neighbors and give them a gift of home baked goods. Get to know the names of your nearest neighbors and even the names of their pet dogs or cats. Return stay pets to their owners without complaining or expecting a reward. Check the neighborhood after a storm and be ready with your chainsaw to help remove downed trees from driveways and never expect or accept payment. If a neighbor holds a garage sale, go there and speak with your neighbor to get to know them and be sure to buy something. If your next door neighbor is elderly or is away on vacation, mow their front lawn or rake their leaves when you are doing your own yard maintenance. Be interested in your neighbors without being intrusive. If there is a power outage during winter, do a welfare check on your neighbors especially the elderly or single parents with small children. Be ready to lend a hand if a neighbor needs help. Consider every interaction with a neighbor as an opportunity to make an ally and an investment towards future help from them. Because you never know who will be the one to help you when you need it.
Sootch, back when I joined a III% group, there were some people involved that openly spoke about being marauders if the situation presented itself. For obvious reasons, they were asked to leave the group. They all went together and formed their own faction. Building a "Prepper Group", special care must be taken to ensure that situation doesn't happen. Try to get someone involved that knows how to read people. Thay will be a very good asset...
That's the same group that would have a mindset of taking your woman
@@Mike232-j2p, I completely agree! That and several other factors have led me to dissasociate myself from the so called "Patriot" community. All of the meetings I attended, were always about self preservation skills and tactics, never anything about actions. They were more concerned about stockpiling food, medical supplies, and the "Bugout" location. Which by the way was in a state park, minimal water access, and not much of a defensive location. For me, there are far too many false "Patriots" whom when the time comes, will run to the Honeycomb Hideout, and wait for others to do the heavy lifting...
Thank you for the info!
Try "growing a group". Talking to a group about the end of the world is overwhelming. When talking to folks about prepping start off talking about your EDC and why you carry what you carry. Next talk about prepping your vehicle just for everyday travel (tire jack, fix a flat, jumper cables, etc). Next bugging in for bad weather. Then start building up to SHTF. Along the way you can get the fill of folks and find out who would be a good fit and who wouldn't before you get into weapons and stashing supplies.
YO! THAT'S SOLID ADVISE!!!
THAT! is exactly what you should do !!
I Concur Captain!
..Preppers and conspiracy theorists CAN NOT be blamed for the lineups and shortage in the food stores cause they stocked up years ago.
Well not only that, Preppers are buying and stocking during a time demand for things aren’t up. When Covid happened the masses cleared the shelves and individuals bought 5 of the same items.
Truth. How do you meet a good man in the prepping community?
Great Video Well Said
So you guys I'm in Texas and put an unfinished cabin less than an hour out of Dallas in a mobile home park. I'm still in the City working so needed it to stay safe with people. I've also got total responsibility for a good natured yet spoiled set in his ways with his wits still about him 80yr old Dad NOW. So I'm keeping him in the City, group home closed due to covid. I'll set him up with home health care and be there the 3 days I work until I finish cabin.
It's a small park in a cul-de-sac with about 13 homes, one way in and one way out. I've got a confederate flag neighbor I'm counting on as the only black semi resident since I'm just building. I'm not even supposed to have an unfinished cabin in these city limits. I used to do FHA Land/Home with Manufactured Homes so I know restrictions. I also know how to get around things and currently getting past the INSPECTOR. Property owner is on my side so all is well for now, private property. It doesn't even matter I can move it easy and have options. We move site built houses easy here so not safe leaving a portable 34ft CUTE cabin unattended. Point is my mobile home community have no idea they're my Prepper community but they're oober nice, nosy and impressed. I can care less if they're racist, food and safety have many colors and people aren't as racist as they think, just people.
I ordered this cabin last October with electrical and interior wall framing, doing the rest ALL BY MYSELF, I'm inclined. I've got some help but really just connect electrical to pole, added extra outlets myself. Love Home Depot and Lowes, now everyone gets why my Dad calls me Boy. I now know why everyone is at HD and Lowes hours. Staff, customers all geeking out from isle to isle. They assume I need help, I'm pretty girlie looking but I know what I'm doing. I'm OCD and afraid of failure but do anything I want and bugging out is necessary to avoiding the chaos.
I just learn EVERYTHING about survival in a grid down situation, stock, grow, sustain as many as I can, no choice as a Christ follower, can't kill them either. I can't say I'd let ANYONE harm a child, woman, elderly or disabled person so cross that bridge when I get there, God willing I won't. I stay awake and knowledgeable the AGENDAS and as I've done for about 5yrs try to wake others, your entire life is a lie.
I've gone ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE RABBIT HOLE and I emerged seeking GOD. I'm on the Bible Belt grew up in Church, had 4 grandmother's different denominations but all Christ, the Father and Holy Spirit so KJV. I thought I believed and worshipped God, Iove people and love them happy so decent human being. NO MAN could explain to me what I discovered in that rabbit hole, MAN was who I saw in that hole so MAMMON could not be trusted.
I'm interested, im a bit confused about this part, "i got a confederate flag neighbor I'm counting on as the only black semi resident" Are you black or white?
Great great video my brother saved it in my playlist and will share everywhere
Thanks Doc!
My husband and I would like to form a small group, buy some land in WV. It's cheap, taxes low, and lot of land available, if anyone here interested. We live in Pa right now. My hubby an electrician, and builder, and I'm an RN, and know holistic meds too. We're laid back, "cool heads." Christian's, and will defend property for all.
I'm in dickenson county sw va 443 sq miles only 14k pop land rates comparable to wv lots land for sale
Mountain Genetics isn’t Virginia trying to limit gun rights? Just wondering from South Florida...
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
Que padre video mi amigo un saludo desde Monterrey Mexico
What if you just don't like people?
Or have trust issues?
That's me for sure. I have a prepper group with my 4 cats.
then u're about to have really bad time when SHTF situation happens, i mean u can't do everything on your own
Bug in -it will be safer. Get to know your neighbours by watching them. Even a real aggressive guy will be a deterent for you for a 4 pack of beer. Just say good morning to people and be friendly, you dont have to have dinner with them. Keep it low key by being polite to keep things open in case you need to approach them to ask a favour.
@@mysustainabilityjourney9321 don't like being in a group. Only trusted close friends maybe.
Sir i was thinking about something i haven't seen before on prepping a complete library of books that tells you how to make medicine from plants,rope,eletrical, plumbing, power generating, old knowledge written. Is there such a book series for restarting a society from scratch.oh i forget chemicals solutions for processing.
Our church encourages "small groups" for Bible study, etc. Not prepping, but they have helped out with meal trains when someone is in a crisis.
Cooking, cleaning, mending... things people don't notice until they aren't done.
Our neighbors let their kids hunt on our property when they see us leave..not trustworthy which sucks because they're great hunters. If they'll steal now, they will later too..
U need to hunt with them
Yes, have you talked to them about it, wouldn't make an enemy, but there should be an understanding, sharing of thier hunt or something.
@TCB 101 Good question. Letting the people die and not caring, this is the worst president in history. Hopefully he will be prosecuted after out of office.
@TCB 101 Because sound character & a good moral foundation are not requirements for winning an election, that's why. It's true of every democratic republic that has ever existed.
It’s much harder to steal from someone you respect and admire. And just see as a human, not an abstract obstacle to survival.
Very vital information you would have to be careful of the wrong group especially if you have a wife girlfriend or daughters lonely and stressful and the wrong mindset of evil men could create problems
Recommended reading for good, wise, level-headed leadership; The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
I think it is funny when they say I will bug out. And I’m thinking what with your wife and kids. But the southeastern coastal states people should have a prepper group even for bug outs. Like a bug out camper and truck for hurricanes or other things. Bug out as a group is safer as a convoy because people can haul stuff of different types like tents in one car sleeping gear in a van and tools and gasoline in a truck and so on. Because when power is out the gasoline will stay in the ground. And if you go out on foot the natives tribes travel to together thus the name of tribe. And true security is in numbers in a building or in tent and on foot. Horses is good for long range grid down travel.
Liked and subscribed. God bless you!
THX Great advice.
I would love a group, but I don't know many people. Work at home. Play at home.
Unless one of you has a location where everyone can go to, aren't you kind of grouped with whoever is around you? How does a group formed at a location of shared interest, such as a church, work when you live miles apart?
Maybe have a central location you can all come to when SHTF. In a true SHTF situation you won't need a whole house to yourself. If I really wanted to my 3 bedroom could hold 6 bunk beds. A few houses together could hold a decent amount of people.
Agreed! The people within two blocks of become your MAG.
Would you join a prepper group that is managed by a senior detective of the local sheriff's dept.?
No neighbors to speak of. Church I go to don’t care about prepping. My extended family is too overbearing and would be a lot of conflict, no groups that I know of where I live. Gonna be hard pressed getting families on board. Any suggestions?
What about the "hit or miss" person that may not come as much but are doing the right things to be prepared for a situation but when asked they are there? As prior service, PERSONALLY (let me make that clear!), I would never align myself with militia groups. Like your message tho!
Could you do a video on Black Powder for prepping? Thanks.
The people I know talk a good game but there is no commitment. And my family is God fearing and most are not. It's just my wife and my child. There's not many others in my town. Most think this is not going to happen in there life time. All I get is alot of push back on being ready for some kind S.H.T.F. I know where going to need other people.
dont tread on Rick You’ve hit the proverbial nail on the head; I go through the same thing!
Family, blood is thicker than water i the old saying, and those bonds are for most people already there, even though some don't get along in the good times. Common religion is another big one, since you can not argue religion, as it is based on faith. Long term friendships are probably next. A businessman once told me, where you have partners, you have problems, almost guaranteed, so if you set up a survival group like a business it needs an exit plan. Think of a condominium owner association as a form of government of people's investments are pretty equal. Usually financial investments into land and hard assets are very unequal. Realize that the people who have made the assets are and should be in charge, after all, it's their stuff. Best book I have ever read on this topic, MAGS by Charlie Hogwood.
Great points Rick. The point about business partners is one that should be carefully considered. Sometimes groups can become attached financially and that can cause problems. I agree with your list plus I'm reading MAGS now
our "MAG" has many skills and enough people to fill in the holes
Also friendly like-minded people from the gym and the range.
I need someone with a Bass boat in my Prepper Group!
@Asynd ,maybe I will. I have to wait till I'm 62 years old because the price of a fishing license in my age group ends at 61. I will wait till the end of January.
@@dianablanke2543 Great idea.
I don't know how to form a group, stay home or go out to a natural lake, what exactly to prepare for. Anxiety has took over.
Yea don’t even try to be a part of a bunch of veterans unless you are one. I am very appreciative and sympathetic to veterans but I will never be accepted into veterans circles simply because I am not one. I have seen my brother in law ignore me more than once when he is around fellow veterans.
Great video man.
Thanks Brother!
great idea!!! around here might an hard task
AMEN!
Very very carefully ! ! !
Don't let anyone in your group that is controlling and loves Koolaid.
Or is Moreman?
I love koolaide
@Anstapa Solivagus That was a bad joke referring to Jonesville
I know you said you can’t push a rope, but do you have any ideas for how to convince people who are right there on the edge to take the plunge into prepping? My whole extended family is supportive of me being a prepper, but I’m pretty sure the extent of their survival plans are come to my house. I’m ok with them coming to my house, but how do I convince them to stock up on their own supplies so they can bring them to my house and we can combine our stockpiles?
My situation is I prep for them anyways. Just very very basic stuff. Rice, beans, salt, sugar. I do wish they'd prep for themselves but I'd never turn them away. Also more people is more security. Don't tell them you're prepping for them though unless you can get them to contribute financially.
Are there any preppers in Florida looking to form something or accept any helping hands into an already formed group?
*SCREENING STRANGERS*
*1. Determine your core purposes & principles in life that you would absolutely die for.*
*2. Make a list of "Deal-Breakers", traits or practices that you absolutely can't live around.*
*3. Create subtle questions designed to reveal those deal-breakers, principles & purposes. This way the moment one of these deal-breakers appears or if they have opposing purposes & principles you can just politely dismiss yourself.*
*4. "Actions speak louder than words", so see with your own eyes their level of preparedness & skill. Perhaps something as simple as a show & tell with both your Go-Bags/Bug-Out-Bags & a discussion of 'what-if' scenarios.*
*True, these 4 suggestions are by no means all that you can do but it's a start. And there are no guarantees a group member will not hide what they really are or change once they're admitted into the group, but we do our best to screen out potential liabilities & find loyal, dependable, prepared minded people to join a group now before it's too late.*
*I've learned that an "alliance" may mean different things to different people with a variety of expectations. I don't doubt some groups have already agreed upon their own definitions. As an example, some people/groups/govts expect an ally to support them only with material goods in time of need. Whereas others may expect an ally to participate with physical action. Another definition of an ally includes support even if a group member is in the wrong.*
*Personally, I believe a person/group/govt has broken an alliance when they knowingly attempt to act against the group's core Principles or Purposes because once a group loses their sense of right & wrong then trust & morale will erode & that group may eventually fall apart or worse yet, tear itself apart.*
*Sadly, many people today have very different definitions & feelings about what is right & what is wrong. One person may believe stealing under ANY circumstance is absolutely wrong. Whereas another person may excuse stealing under certain circumstances. Starvation, etc.*
*_Anyone opposed to your core Principles or Purposes of life should NOT be in your intimate group._*
*_Proverbs 15:22 22 "Plans fail when there is no consultation, But there is accomplishment through many advisers."_*
*Liberty = Peace & I pray that you & your loved ones always enjoy both!*
Would your prepping communities accept new people or not? Because you may need more people than you think to defend your territory. What would be the criteria for people to join? Because I am 16 and tried prepping but my parents took away my debt card so I can hardly prep, but I would be willing to be a slave to decent people would hardly drain resources too. Would you guys accept trustworthy people that may have limited supplies but are willing to help and listen and learn? Because you will need a group of some sorts to have better chance of survival.
Too many times I’ve had people whom I’ve helped that later turned on me. Also, too many people I’ve met who are the “ropes” you talked about not being able to push. Others say “yes ,lets get together and do this, ...” - then I never hear from them. Won’t return calls, emails, etc. Talk is cheap and B.S. walks.