Yes! There are hikers who pay $100 for a camp stove and have it for 10 years or more. Then there are "survivalists" that will spend $500+ over two years on various TH-cam praised stoves and still not have anything that will last for 10 years.
This prepper community helped me so much. I’ve been doing it for 10+ years I live in the California desert 2 miles from the fault line when the pandemic hit I had everything I needed because of you people telling me what to buy. I thank you very much. Everyone who has educated me I really appreciate it.😊
My first purchase 2.5 years ago was a 3 month food kit. Since then I've built on that with a large pantry of store canned foods, home canned foods, beans, rice, grains, etc. And medication, first aid, hygiene, small solar electronics.... each week a little of this a little of that, it really does add up. Had been saving for a couple of solar units for a freezer and one for in house use but my furnace repair wiped that out. Maybe by summer?
I've learned tons from Eric and Goshen Prepping! I've been prepping for over a year now. And lots of my preps I got only after Eric talked about it and showed it. When I first started out I was kind of an arm chair prepper lol. But not anymore. Goshen Prepping rocks!! Best Prepping channel. This was a good episode.
@JamesJohnson-fb4io like I said I've never drank it put in a pinch I've used it in soup and it's probably not healthy but it's very tasty and better than not having liquid
Thanks, GP. The lesson most crucial to me is acclimation to the environment where you may be forced to go. In NYC, I had a friend who said that if he ever went camping in the forest he'd have a nervous breakdown. You don't want to team up with anyone that "Jacob" would call "unstable as water." Also, a New York Life insurance man who was top agent for a couple of years once told me the secret of his success: "Never show your cards." I learned these lessons long before I learned anything about the dismantling of civilization.
Never bug out when bugging in is an option. Focus on fortifying your home. You have everything you need there. Just learn how to protect it. Even without power and /or water it's still shelter.
Exactly when everyone is in grid lock or playing army in the woods i'll be in a safe comfortable home if there is no heat there are ways to heat single rooms I have 20 blankets and quilts and if no power i have my grills and gas stoves and plenty of canned goods ,rice etc that I could not other wise carry bugging out I have a defense plan but not likely where I live
Gonna write some stuff here. I agree with a lot of what was said, but have to reply to comments about the paranoia commonly seen in the prepping community. "Don't tell anyone" My wife and I have a prepper lifestyle. It isn't just gear and food, it is the garden, the fruit trees, the gun range, the daily exercise, the baking, canning, making jams, wine, vinegar, doing a lot of our own home repairs, building raised beds with concrete block and used brick practicing some defensive exercises in the yard, having a well rounded tool supply, running one generator while lending another. The thing is our neighbors already know we are preppers. It is plain as the nose on my face. My daily exercise is to put on a full 30 liter pack and do about 3 miles a day while walking the dog. Great exercise. Me and that dog are known all over town. Little kids pet him, the UPS, Fedex and post office guys all give him a treat. We have taken neighbors to the range. They have seen me fillet fish in the back yard multiple times. They see the knife and tomahawk target in the very back of the yard. They see 14 fruit trees, 20 berry bushes and a grape vine on a half acre. They saw the 250 cement block 28 feet long by 6 feet wide raised bed get built and filled. (great for root crops, no bending) They know we store food. Some have used our tools and even our generator. And it isn't just the neighbors, it is the people in the grocery store. When you only buy things in bulk( except some occasional fresh fruit, salad vegetables and milk) and your grocery cart has two jumbo containers of detergent, three whole pork loins, six bags of flour and eight boxes of pasta and that's it, People around you recognize that you have some strange purchases and you are a prepper. They know we are preppers and have asked us about it. We don't talk about SHTF, the end of anything, we talk about shortages, storms, fires, earthquakes, and the fact that our families for generations had a pantry. Something that is missing in a lot of households today. We don't act like the preppers they saw on TV, we act pretty normal. (except for my walking the dog when the wind chill hits -40) My wife has taught some kitchen stuff, I've tilled a couple gardens for neighbors, mowed the widow's lawn a few times when her son falls behind. We do that kind of stuff. Even our banker (yes, I have a relationship with a bank manager who knows me by name, he keeps me in the loop on things in finance) knows we are preppers. He even asked me point blank if the best way to buy gold was online, or locally or with jewelry or coins or bullion. I never told him I was buying metals. But I had closed out a large CD and and opened a checking account. Several times I withdrew 9,500 and came back a week later and did it again. He knew I was making major purchases. So I gave him directions to the shop I go to. It is cheaper than online with a good supply and reasonable people. In fact the last time I went there they lowered the price of one item for me cutting into their profit a bit. But I made several large purchases at that period. We don't tell everyone everything. We tell them we have some food some supplies and suggest they do the same. They don't know how much we have stashed, and what exactly we have. But we talk of the garden, of canning, of the cut off ends and peels going into the compost. They don't know I can throw a tarp over my roof if it gets damaged and nail it down with 2 by 4's and 1 by 6's to the rafters if I have to, but if that happens to a neighbors house and not mine, I will show up with it. But it is more than stuff, it is skills. Cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, pruning fruit, shooting, reloading, fishing, filleting, 6 methods of preserving food, (and I need to make that seven ways) making candles, soaps, sharpening tools, planning, tracking results, writing instructions, drawing maps, rucking a thousand miles a year, swimming, bicycle riding, bicycle maintenance and repair, small engine repair, some motor vehicle maintenance, interior and exterior painting, drywall install and repair. And I define skills as knowledge plus equipment plus supplies all times practice.For instance, Today the dog went to the vet for routine checkup and shots. While he was there I still went on a 3.9 mile ruck with full pack in the winter wind. Tonight I stitched a weak point on my winter carry holster, a muzzle down shoulder holster. Last week I sanded then oiled the handles of the outdoor tools. I also re-edged a couple with a file. Late this month I have to prune a grape vine and a fruit tree or two. Practicing skills. looking ahead to see what will be required and acting on it. You have to practice your skills, and if your neighbors see you throwing knives, gardening or practicing Tai Chi or Escrima in the back yard, that's OK. Maintain relationships, don't get so caught up in prepping that you lose track of extended family, friends and acquaintances. Maintain your budget, your health, your emotions, your income. And if you have faith, maintain that. Finally, don't waste money on excessive luxuries, addictions and silly things, but be charitable and save. As a practice of our faith we have been giving 12% to charity, saving 17-20% and living on the rest. It didn't matter what our income, that's what we did. And it was a blessing to others as well as coming back to us.
Wowza! Thanks for the thorough info. I’m sure you and yer wife are enjoying this pioneer lifestyle. Top priority: Get right w/Jesus, pray, read yer Bible, and TUNE YER EAR to what the Holy Spirit is saying to you. Opening up your Bible to any random page is a way God tells you things too. Jesus is the only Way out of what’s coming and He sez, “Fear not.” “The Joy of the Lord is our strength.” “Call unto Me and I will answer thee, and tell you great and mighty things which thou knowest not.”
I don't know. Kind of sounds like u like your life on full display. It's nice you're so open about your life. But IF desperate times ever come, so will the whole town. To your door. I hope you've stocked enough for everyone.
@ He makes my hands ready for war, and my fingers for battle. Thou shalt prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Goodness and Mercy are the names of the Lord's sheepdogs, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God.
@ And that is how serfdom starts. You get a whole town of people who will work for food. Dig a well, dig outhouses, work fields.Select a few to be the guards, A few to be scribes, a couple court musicians and a fool. The rest work the land, eat meat on Christmas and Easter. In every crisis there is a seed of multi-generational wealth and power. Look at the biblical story of Esau and Jacob. Esau gave up his future as head of the family for a meal.
Wore out been working arround the house.Getting ready for the Artic blast.Picked up tree limbs,,mowed leaves,split wood and put it in a trailer and backed it under the back patio incase!
I've been rucking 3 miles a day with the dog in the arctic blast. I consider the winter something that happens every year, so I have long range, seasonal, monthly, weekly and daily things to do in the winter. Just this week I sanded and oiled the outdoor tool handles and filed a couple edges on a few of the steel tools, the hoe, the shovel, the axe. Tonight I stitched a seam in my carry holster. In two weeks I will be pruning some fruit trees and a vine.
@@phild8095 Nice job Phil. I have some to sand and oil a few still as well. I left the gate open to the orchard and the deer did my pruning a few nights ago LOL
@ It prepares you for the spring. Breaking down the leaves means less grass matting down, breaks down the important fertilizers in the leaves faster. And if you bag them it is a great addition to the compost.
I keep a variety of food types. This guy tells me that I'm crazy to keep MREs, "I'd rather eat jerky." Except he does not have jerky. I guess he thinks a "Jerky Fairy" will bring him some in hard times.
Most canned food can be eaten cold as most are already pre-cooked in order to preserve it. A tip from Ron Hood: You can heat food in the can by removing the tops and placing them in a pot of water. You can heat several cans at the same time without needing to dirty dishes or pots. A great tip if you didn't stock up on paper plates. My tip. When using paper plates, reinforce it with a regular plate of the same size under it.
As a wild camper, I will say in winter its not easy! Was camping out last night and it was subzero. It's harsh! New gear we get we use and test it out also. Don't think it's easy because it looks easy. Due to that I have plenty of gear incase emergency needed. We are stocking foods up, Tinned foods, package foods from supermarket's ect. Keeping gas canisters for our camping cookers stocked up. Always be ready.
Make sure your house and vehicle are in good repair. Good to know a few of your neighbors. I know a few of mine. Get your meds stocked up. Prescription and over the counter.
@larryjanson4011 yes you can by day 4-5 you become worthless. Early Stages (First Few Days): Hunger pangs: Intense stomach sensations due to the body signaling the need for food. Low energy levels: Feeling tired and sluggish due to reduced glucose availability. Headaches: May occur due to low blood sugar. Irritability: Mood swings and increased frustration. Decreased bowel movements: Constipation can occur as the body slows digestion. Intermediate State (7-28 days): Muscle wasting: The body starts breaking down muscle tissue for energy. Fluid loss: Dehydration can occur due to reduced fluid intake. Skin changes: Dry, pale, and flaky skin Hair loss: Hair may become brittle and fall out Swollen feet and ankles: Fluid retention may occur in extremities Irregular menstrual cycles: In women, menstrual periods may become irregular or cease Weakened immune system: Increased susceptibility to infections Advanced Stages (28-60 days): Severe weakness: Difficulty performing basic activities Heart problems: Irregular heart rhythms, low blood pressure Brain dysfunction: Confusion, hallucinations, impaired cognitive function Kidney damage: Impaired kidney function Electrolyte imbalances: Dangerous disruptions in mineral levels Organ failure: In the most severe cases, vital organs may fail, leading to death
I love your comments. One thing I might add is that since the best by dates and such came out in 1972, people are paranoid about eating canned foods ( or packaged) after these dates. Unless the can is damaged or bulging or such, the food inside is likely ok. These dates came about by a manufacturer who wasn't getting their products rotated properly. Their theory is if they date it, people will throw it out and buy more! Guess what? That's exactly what happened! As a professional food person, I have eaten things that was years old and it was fine. If it looks ok, smells ok and tastes ok, its probably ok. The only thing I've found is canned evaporated milk. It can turn to clobber chunks but still ok to cook with if you can whisk it in. Best thing is to use common sense. Our parents and grandparents didn't have these dates, so how did they survive?
I'm in my senior years, and I remember my grandmother making bacon and eggs and homemade cinnamon rolls and bread. She also used to use butter on sandwiches I believe back in the day they didn't have mayonnaise LOL and she lived until 82 with a sound mind. Nowadays all these things are bad for you so ridiculous.
@@jum5238 I was the same way till I called my state extension office and spoke to a home food safety person. She even went through the different can liners manufacturers use. Some are more safe than others. Also they just started the dates on cans the last 20 or so years.
It cost nothing to jog and/or walk to work on cardio while mentally being in a relaxed state clearing your thoughts thinking about you life's next moves.
In regards to the food, (if you can afford it), I would recommend buying your own freeze dryer for a few grand and freeze drying whatever your heart desires.
Get tarp on floor put tent on yop of tarp put blanket on tent floof add dleeping bags put 2 blankets on yrnt roof boxy heat keeps u warm in tent. Put var food n iltger boxes outside tent food n water inside tent.
Perfect, you cover your needs; then you look at what disasters will try to deprive you of those items. What are the most common ways I'll lose my shelter (aka home) in this area? What are the most common ways I will be injured or killed by attackers in my area? What are the most common ways that will keep me from getting to work or getting to the grocery store for extended periods?
Focussing on any one thing ( or the many things going on ), can be a quick way to to put all you eggs in way to few baskets. I simply prepare for the trucks to stop. And the resulting collapse. I'm in Australia, and spent many years living off the land. I believe I can supply enough food to my community through kangaroos and easy pickings like that, to give them enough time to get past the panic stage and start sorting themselves out. Btw I love in a relatively small town compared to most in the states. Wish you's all the best in the inevitable shift coming.
Learn how to can. You can can almost anything but especially learn how to can meat. It's much cheaper than buying it, especially after the holidays and turkeys go on sale. Also, a lot of prepper supplies can be multi-purpose and used for several different kinds of emergencies. Think can openers and water filters for instance. You will need these kinda things regardless of emergencies. Focus on those and then buy specialized items later.
as to food. have a mix of the stuff. cans are heavy to pack three day worth. dehydrated, nice and lite, but needs water and outside heat. mre's about as lite as freeze dried but has built in heat system. have a bit of candy (hard candy only). and nutrition bars to eat on the go.
In the UK last year in our in our street we lost power for 6 hours , It was ok i had battery lights and camping gas cooker without wind-up radio or TV to watch . I did not now what do with myself waiting for the power to come back on and it was maddening i needed a TV to watch or be next to it on .
I've gone without power for 5 and 9 day periods in Canada during hurricanes and snow storms. Try to plan for a week of loss, as power is often disrupted for 2-3 days if something prevents the repair crews from getting out there. What effects you, most often also effects emergency service providers.
I have wasted way too much on gadgets and duplicates because I forgot that I bought the thing already... and I do probably need to add more canned food stores... I do have quite a bit as I figure I will have to support my son and his family if things require...
best to buy face to face with cash. as the government tracks who has what when it comes to "specialty" items. don't believe me, just ask the survivors in north caroling bout how fema confiscated food, water, clothing, generators, gas for such. and arrested people for wanting to help save lives.
@@dgunearthed7859 always a good idea to check both. Canned beans at my local store is $1.09 per can and online was 3 times higher and some places more than that. I always check local first.
Calculate cost vs calories. Only when weight and possibly storage conditions dictate buy freeze dried. Try to avoid cans with pull tops. More prone to leaks.
Can you suggest a window treatment/film to put on a person's home windows . One that sun comes in, we can see outside,,,,, but no one can see inside a home day or night ? Where we live there are spiders and bugs that get in-between curtains and don't want that. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Practice makes perfect sense. I'm running behind on practicing...cooking on open flame in the cast iron just to see if I can cook anything tasty without burning it 😂 and need to be working with those solar panels too, my fingers & toes are not happy with 16° outside...
Big tip from old brownhorn, cook on the coals form the fire, scrape a good amount of Coals away from the flames flatten them out then, put the cooker on them and surround the outside with coals. PAY ATTENTION WITH EYES AND BRAIN ( your greatest survival tool) lest you overcook it.
I made the bad mistake of buying freeze dried foods over a period of about 2 years. For the money I spent I could’ve bought a freeze dryer, and probably had some money left over. Ugh
If you mean Keystone Meats, I love them! The cans are completely packed full of meat with just a bit of congealed grease on top. No fillers, gravy, or water. To me, the meats are no different than what you'd pressure can at home, and you'll find no more than one piece of beef or chicken in a large can that has a bit of fat on it. It's also precooked, so you could eat straight out of the can if you had to. The only drawback for me is that the bigger cans are way too much for one person, so if you're not feeding a family you will definitely need a safe method to store the leftovers. They come with a 5-year shelf life, and I've used mine a couple years past that date with no noticeable difference in taste or texture.
People who think they're going to bug out and escape the daily humdrum are like kids who want to leave home to get out of chores, no matter where you are you will have chores and responsibilities, there is no escaping work and leaving all the modern conveniences will be a shock for most. The'll want to go back home in a hurry.
Ton of good points made. I love the "idea" of being fully prepped for an event, but too many really want an event to happen. I don't know, maybe they think that this will elevate their status in life and they get the respect they've always wanted but never got ... who knows. This can not be "romanticize", surviving a major event will really be a hard existence.
This video was meant for me. Now I'm going to tell you I am not comfortable about keeping canned food forever. That freaks me out. I can't do that but I do have a lot of things I have bought and I haven't tried them like my Vista heater so that I can cook on it or have a little heat from it. I don't know why I've been nervous and I just haven't tried it. I have eco flows. I've only tried once so this video is definitely for me
Canned foods last a very long time if not forever as long as the can is not compromised. I recently ate nine year old peanut butter and I'm still alive. It tasted just like day old peanut butter.
rotate your cans and all other supply's. but as long as the can is not rusted dented bad or "plump" it is good, 10-15 year old caned goods are eatable, might not taste so great, but should not kill you. just look closely at the cans seals. and if the ends are puffed out. toss bad, or use for the next target practice. (the ground will "eat" it up. and exploding cans look great.
Most cans have best buy date not expiration date. If can not bulging or dented by seams. Canned goods should not freeze and definitely not a hot place. I did not remove cans from RV. THE CANS HAD FROZE AND HOT SUMMER BAKED IN THE HEAT. TRIED A TASTE, IT SMELLED AND TASTED AWFUL. KEEP CANS IN A COol place.
Stocking up on canned goods is one of the smartest things people can do. They last for years. Buying freeze dried food is a waste of money. Usually its mostly pasta. I bought my own freeze dryer so i could make what i wanted.
People have forgotten how to manage without convenience. I recommend you have all your personal documents on paper form. When the grid goes down nothing is operational. You cant do shit. Ya wont even get your direct deposit. So if ya think ya cant afford it now wait until then...so on food stamp day instead of those ice cream bars and bags of chips, get extra cases of water, and tea bags to make ice tea for a flavored drink ect., Thats how you prepare.
Keep a barrier zone of brush free around your home for starters. I know that barely helps with 70 mph winds blowing flames and embers. But bushes right next to the house is just begging for a problem.
@phild8095 I have upgraded one exterior wall to hardy board (cement fiber). I have plans to start the second wall next summer. I'm installing fire suppression in the laundry/utility room, kitchen & attic.
@donh4750 so sometimes the prepper community will mention how the bad people will see your house ablaze to get u out so they can steal what u have. How can one protect against that? Would this hardy board do that? So what do u do, strip the butter wall of stucco and nail this hardy board on, then re-stucco?
@@dgunearthed7859 Hardie board is one type of cementous (aka cement-based) board. It is inherently fire-resistant (non-flammable), without the need for any additional surface treatment, such as stucco or plaster. As Hardie board has a decorative faux-wood texture, it only requires a protective paint application upon installation, and very rarely, in later years, as needed. If you prefer a stucco appearance, you would be better off increasing fire resistance by first removing any existing stucco/siding down to studs, and then installing a thick (1/2”-5/8”) concrete backer board as underlayment, with reinforcing lathe material attached to hold the new stucco finish. This can be quite expensive and challenging for a DIY project. Be sure to cover any existing soffits and exposed underside of any roof overhangs with the same Hardie board, to reduce the likelihood of this as an ignition point. Hope this helps!
I've been buying porridge cheap good stuff will keep you alive in a scrape. Apparently the Scottish people live on it for years. Put it in plastic milk bottles it will last for years.
I love the Amazon review tip; but what you want to focus on are the negative reviews. What are the problems people are having with the item and can you live with them? In general avoid no-name Chinese items. Do you need a stove? MSR Pocket Rocket has been used by millions of hikers for decades, can you say the same for that China stove that just popped up on Amazon two months ago? The North Face Cat's Meow was a sleeping bag of the staff pick of Backpacker magazine for at least a decade, can you say the same for that Walmart sleeping bag?
By the time you realize the aliens have landed, it will be FAR too late to put up a fight. That always makes me laugh....thinking that aliens will have superior engine and hyperlight speed capability yet their weapons and training will lack. I know you were only making light of the situation but we are bugs to them. Lol they'll just spray us with their raid
Agreed. The #1 should be “Planning for the worst” this will prepare you for anything. Get your direction from God = he has a plan for you and it has all been laid out in “The Revelation of Jesus Christ”.
So how do you bring up to a neighbor about prepping? My house is attached to my neighbor as well, I want to make sure if power is out, they use candles, are they safe? If sewer is stopped will the cover and block their toilets so it won’t back up through the house. How do you bring it up to that neighbor as well?
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@X5493-c7p Oh, of course! Great job, you're awake. Now what? You still got woken up from dead sleep by someone that isn't in a sleep haze, you're still alone so not much of a threat, you still have stuff they want, except the difference is that now they have nothing to lose by rushing in. Perimeter alarms are for animals, humans that want your stuff will not be deterred.
@X5493-c7p Oh, of course! Great job, you're awake. Now what? You still got woken up from sleep by someone that isn't in a sleep haze, you're still alone so not much of a threat, you still have stuff they want, the *only* difference is that now they have nothing to lose by rushing in. Perimeter alarms are for animals, humans that want your stuff will not be deterred.
@X5493-c7p Oh, of course! Great job, you're awake. Now what? You still got woken up from sleep by someone that isn't in a sleep haze, you're still alone, you still have stuff they want, the *only* difference is that now they have nothing to lose by rushing in. Perimeter alarms are for animals. If somebody wants your stuff, that will not deter them in any way, especially if it's a group.
People see and react poorly to fear and paranoia. They react well to reason, order and common sense. People don't want to hear about conspiracies and how THEY are making life hard for US. They don't want to know about how the unprepared will perish. They want to hear ways to save a few bucks, how to stretch their budget without going into debt, and still eating well, how we got such a good garden, what do we do with two bushels of potatoes and what we do with all those mulberries we gathered. And how much did all these berry bushes cost? Only 40 bucks delivered for two dozen? Wow, no wonder you gave a bunch away. (the mulberries got turned into wine, then into vinegar. That vinegar kicks butt, pork butt. Tastes good) We have a huge garden, a compost pile that started at 6 cubic yards this fall, we are often seen loading guns into the truck to go to the range. Little kids in the neighborhood brought their parents by to watch me fillet about two dozen fish last year. They see my wife's groceries. That's bulk purchases of what is on sale. They know we are preserving food. They have seen me throwing knives and tomahawks at the target in the back yard. They have seen me buy 2 dozen bare root sapling fruit trees or berry bushes, plant half and give half away. They see the herb garden. They stop by for coffee and see home made soap or home made wine and vinegar being made. You can smell the fresh baked bread two houses away in the spring and early summer when the windows are open. They see me all around town, year round, all weather, wearing a pack and walking the dog thousand miles a year just for exercise. In short, our neighbors know we prep. But we are not like those weird preppers they saw on TV, they know we are not in some militia and ready to shoot people to preserve our stockpile. But we don't act secretive, we talk about things that are almost common place, disease, shortages, strikes, storms, riots earthquakes, fires and such. We talk about how having a pantry allows a family to buy in bulk and when things are on sale; greatly reducing costs. We talk about how our pantry is a buffer against inflation. We talk about things we learned this year in out garden. And all this common sense talk and showing that it does reduce costs get them interested in having a pantry and maybe starting a little garden or at least growing some tomatoes or peppers in a pot. . We don't talk about SHTF, zombies, TEOTWAWKI, bugging in or out. We don't talk politics. We are not "Soverieign Citizens". We talk about a pantry, not a stockpile. We encourage them to do similar. We talk about how having skills not only reduces our spending, but it increases our self reliance in a crisis. My wife offers a slice of home made bread with home made jam and then tells our neighbor just how little this cost. I've rototilled for neighbors, my hand tools and even my generator have been lent out. They don't fear us and we don't fear them. We are respected leaders and educators in the community.
Really appreciate your channel but find it curious that when you were just Out of Goshen you sang the praises of Thrive Life freeze dried foods. Don’t remember you ever mentioning can foods back then. Why the change? Is it because you stopped being a consultant?
I never "sang the praises." I gave them a try for a few weeks. They were okay... Okay at best. As I mentioned, it's good to have some freeze dried foods. The point of this video is... you will save a lot of money if you just buy canned food.
0:18 I totally disagree about the gadgets. They're cool and nice to have for trade later in the collapse. I won't stop buying gadgets. You can't make me. If you try, I'll use my gadgets on you... LoL
" to narrow" hum 🤔 How about folks start prepping for the things they are most likely to encounter in their area? Do that first. You'll be surprised at how much of that stuff crosses over. Use your head people. Think, think.
Saw a comment when I first started this video that someone was disagreeing with some of the information given here. Then, it got deleted. Why? Do you delete comments that prove you wrong? I’d hope not. Debating on whether or not to subscribe here or not…
From my two hours of prepper experience, i can testify that the only thing you need is a paracord bracelet. Thats it. Ive known people that sawed firewood, turn the 550 into a protein meal complete with a nice Chiante wine, and stay warm....a least your wrist.
True..i know how to treat bullet wounds..ect dispense antibiotics...i can even live free in the woods on my brothers property... but its like being a prisoner..the crime the street crime and people who pull you over at 2am...and arrets you ..we have to plead guilty to get out of jail..and pay a big bog fine....whats the point of living of we live at the whim of a guy with a badge and a areest quota?they have to make profit for their department and the retirement plan..and teir yearly insurance....not fun to thonk...but we may as well escape the pain associated withthe collapse of our dollar....😢😢😢😢😢😢
Never talk about what all you have regardless of weapons / ammo / food / bugout locations or what you know... yes, there's safety in numbers but be careful who you let in your circle..
Lone Wolf live underground, you don't need near as much energy and you don't have to waste as much energy if you're living underground, you don't need security if they can't find you
The government can use satellites to detect where bunkers are from the exhaust emissions that contain high levels of CO2 than the normal background levels
When I was in junior high school, my Dad taught me to buy the best, buy it once and take care of it. And that's what I do.
Yes! There are hikers who pay $100 for a camp stove and have it for 10 years or more. Then there are "survivalists" that will spend $500+ over two years on various TH-cam praised stoves and still not have anything that will last for 10 years.
Same here... taking care of your things is a must for reliability.
Wise!
This prepper community helped me so much. I’ve been doing it for 10+ years I live in the California desert 2 miles from the fault line when the pandemic hit I had everything I needed because of you people telling me what to buy. I thank you very much. Everyone who has educated me I really appreciate it.😊
THANK YOU ERIC. AS ALWAYS VERY HELPFUL.
Been stocking up on can food thanks to u
Practice skills like cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting, hiking, self defense as well.
Please don't forget, you can survive far longer without food than u can water.
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My first purchase 2.5 years ago was a 3 month food kit. Since then I've built on that with a large pantry of store canned foods, home canned foods, beans, rice, grains, etc. And medication, first aid, hygiene, small solar electronics.... each week a little of this a little of that, it really does add up. Had been saving for a couple of solar units for a freezer and one for in house use but my furnace repair wiped that out. Maybe by summer?
100% spot-on, Goshen. Bugging-in & (relatively) inexpensive canned goods & water storage go hand-in-hand.
I've learned tons from Eric and Goshen Prepping! I've been prepping for over a year now. And lots of my preps I got only after Eric talked about it and showed it. When I first started out I was kind of an arm chair prepper lol. But not anymore. Goshen Prepping rocks!! Best Prepping channel. This was a good episode.
Stay ready so you don't have to get ready
Love you Eric, thank you for your knowledge👍🙏💕
Also canned vegetables contains water you can drink. It's quite good.
I live in a drought area, I have never drank the water from Canada vegetables but I have most certainly put it in my soup
@carolmoore1038 the water in the canned carrots and sweet corn is the best.
@JamesJohnson-fb4io like I said I've never drank it put in a pinch I've used it in soup and it's probably not healthy but it's very tasty and better than not having liquid
Yeah-man ! use that canned liquid for a soup base !
@@l.s.5471 where I come from when you do that they call it slumgullion
Thanks, GP. The lesson most crucial to me is acclimation to the environment where you may be forced to go. In NYC, I had a friend who said that if he ever went camping in the forest he'd have a nervous breakdown. You don't want to team up with anyone that "Jacob" would call "unstable as water."
Also, a New York Life insurance man who was top agent for a couple of years once told me the secret of his success: "Never show your cards." I learned these lessons long before I learned anything about the dismantling of civilization.
Never bug out when bugging in is an option. Focus on fortifying your home. You have everything you need there. Just learn how to protect it. Even without power and /or water it's still shelter.
Exactly when everyone is in grid lock or playing army in the woods i'll be in a safe comfortable home if there is no heat there are ways to heat single rooms I have 20 blankets and quilts and if no power i have my grills and gas stoves and plenty of canned goods ,rice etc that I could not other wise carry bugging out I have a defense plan but not likely where I live
Good advice!
Gonna write some stuff here.
I agree with a lot of what was said, but have to reply to comments about the paranoia commonly seen in the prepping community. "Don't tell anyone"
My wife and I have a prepper lifestyle. It isn't just gear and food, it is the garden, the fruit trees, the gun range, the daily exercise, the baking, canning, making jams, wine, vinegar, doing a lot of our own home repairs, building raised beds with concrete block and used brick practicing some defensive exercises in the yard, having a well rounded tool supply, running one generator while lending another.
The thing is our neighbors already know we are preppers. It is plain as the nose on my face. My daily exercise is to put on a full 30 liter pack and do about 3 miles a day while walking the dog. Great exercise. Me and that dog are known all over town. Little kids pet him, the UPS, Fedex and post office guys all give him a treat. We have taken neighbors to the range. They have seen me fillet fish in the back yard multiple times. They see the knife and tomahawk target in the very back of the yard. They see 14 fruit trees, 20 berry bushes and a grape vine on a half acre. They saw the 250 cement block 28 feet long by 6 feet wide raised bed get built and filled. (great for root crops, no bending) They know we store food. Some have used our tools and even our generator.
And it isn't just the neighbors, it is the people in the grocery store. When you only buy things in bulk( except some occasional fresh fruit, salad vegetables and milk) and your grocery cart has two jumbo containers of detergent, three whole pork loins, six bags of flour and eight boxes of pasta and that's it, People around you recognize that you have some strange purchases and you are a prepper.
They know we are preppers and have asked us about it. We don't talk about SHTF, the end of anything, we talk about shortages, storms, fires, earthquakes, and the fact that our families for generations had a pantry. Something that is missing in a lot of households today. We don't act like the preppers they saw on TV, we act pretty normal. (except for my walking the dog when the wind chill hits -40) My wife has taught some kitchen stuff, I've tilled a couple gardens for neighbors, mowed the widow's lawn a few times when her son falls behind. We do that kind of stuff.
Even our banker (yes, I have a relationship with a bank manager who knows me by name, he keeps me in the loop on things in finance) knows we are preppers. He even asked me point blank if the best way to buy gold was online, or locally or with jewelry or coins or bullion. I never told him I was buying metals. But I had closed out a large CD and and opened a checking account. Several times I withdrew 9,500 and came back a week later and did it again. He knew I was making major purchases. So I gave him directions to the shop I go to. It is cheaper than online with a good supply and reasonable people. In fact the last time I went there they lowered the price of one item for me cutting into their profit a bit. But I made several large purchases at that period.
We don't tell everyone everything. We tell them we have some food some supplies and suggest they do the same. They don't know how much we have stashed, and what exactly we have. But we talk of the garden, of canning, of the cut off ends and peels going into the compost. They don't know I can throw a tarp over my roof if it gets damaged and nail it down with 2 by 4's and 1 by 6's to the rafters if I have to, but if that happens to a neighbors house and not mine, I will show up with it.
But it is more than stuff, it is skills. Cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, pruning fruit, shooting, reloading, fishing, filleting, 6 methods of preserving food, (and I need to make that seven ways) making candles, soaps, sharpening tools, planning, tracking results, writing instructions, drawing maps, rucking a thousand miles a year, swimming, bicycle riding, bicycle maintenance and repair, small engine repair, some motor vehicle maintenance, interior and exterior painting, drywall install and repair. And I define skills as knowledge plus equipment plus supplies all times practice.For instance, Today the dog went to the vet for routine checkup and shots. While he was there I still went on a 3.9 mile ruck with full pack in the winter wind. Tonight I stitched a weak point on my winter carry holster, a muzzle down shoulder holster. Last week I sanded then oiled the handles of the outdoor tools. I also re-edged a couple with a file. Late this month I have to prune a grape vine and a fruit tree or two. Practicing skills. looking ahead to see what will be required and acting on it.
You have to practice your skills, and if your neighbors see you throwing knives, gardening or practicing Tai Chi or Escrima in the back yard, that's OK.
Maintain relationships, don't get so caught up in prepping that you lose track of extended family, friends and acquaintances. Maintain your budget, your health, your emotions, your income. And if you have faith, maintain that.
Finally, don't waste money on excessive luxuries, addictions and silly things, but be charitable and save. As a practice of our faith we have been giving 12% to charity, saving 17-20% and living on the rest. It didn't matter what our income, that's what we did. And it was a blessing to others as well as coming back to us.
Excellent article thanks for sharing .
Wowza! Thanks for the thorough info. I’m sure you and yer wife are enjoying this pioneer lifestyle.
Top priority: Get right w/Jesus, pray, read yer Bible, and TUNE YER EAR to what the Holy Spirit is saying to you. Opening up your Bible to any random page is a way God tells you things too. Jesus is the only Way out of what’s coming and He sez, “Fear not.” “The Joy of the Lord is our strength.” “Call unto Me and I will answer thee, and tell you great and mighty things which thou knowest not.”
I don't know. Kind of sounds like u like your life on full display. It's nice you're so open about your life. But IF desperate times ever come, so will the whole town. To your door. I hope you've stocked enough for everyone.
@ He makes my hands ready for war, and my fingers for battle. Thou shalt prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
Goodness and Mercy are the names of the Lord's sheepdogs, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God.
@ And that is how serfdom starts. You get a whole town of people who will work for food. Dig a well, dig outhouses, work fields.Select a few to be the guards, A few to be scribes, a couple court musicians and a fool. The rest work the land, eat meat on Christmas and Easter.
In every crisis there is a seed of multi-generational wealth and power.
Look at the biblical story of Esau and Jacob. Esau gave up his future as head of the family for a meal.
Great info. Thanks❤
Wore out been working arround the house.Getting ready for the Artic blast.Picked up tree limbs,,mowed leaves,split wood and put it in a trailer and backed it under the back patio incase!
I've been rucking 3 miles a day with the dog in the arctic blast.
I consider the winter something that happens every year, so I have long range, seasonal, monthly, weekly and daily things to do in the winter. Just this week I sanded and oiled the outdoor tool handles and filed a couple edges on a few of the steel tools, the hoe, the shovel, the axe. Tonight I stitched a seam in my carry holster. In two weeks I will be pruning some fruit trees and a vine.
@@phild8095 Nice job Phil. I have some to sand and oil a few still as well. I left the gate open to the orchard and the deer did my pruning a few nights ago LOL
How does mowing prepare you for an artic blast ?😂
@davidreed8390 I didn't get the leaves up and my 2 acres I mow looked terrible.our trees don't leaf till middle December
@ It prepares you for the spring. Breaking down the leaves means less grass matting down, breaks down the important fertilizers in the leaves faster. And if you bag them it is a great addition to the compost.
Appreciate your knowledge! Thanks for sharing!🙏💕
Thanks
love your hair....
I noticed that too
Thank you. I always keep it short. It's easier to manage with martial arts. I decided to let it grow a bit.
Lol he looks like he just got out of bed 😂
Thank you goshen
Appreciate your diligence, wonderful humanitarian! Thank you.
I have been stockpiling for years, thanks for the tips
Good video, thanks
Canned for is heavy to move.
Thank you, GP. Pray and practice.
I keep a variety of food types. This guy tells me that I'm crazy to keep MREs, "I'd rather eat jerky." Except he does not have jerky. I guess he thinks a "Jerky Fairy" will bring him some in hard times.
Power in numbers. 🙏💕
Well, put together content very good things to know or have in mind.
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Can foods good most don't even need to heat if trouble doing so.
Most canned food can be eaten cold as most are already pre-cooked in order to preserve it. A tip from Ron Hood: You can heat food in the can by removing the tops and placing them in a pot of water. You can heat several cans at the same time without needing to dirty dishes or pots. A great tip if you didn't stock up on paper plates. My tip. When using paper plates, reinforce it with a regular plate of the same size under it.
Yes Sir your telling truth. People needs to listen .
As a wild camper, I will say in winter its not easy! Was camping out last night and it was subzero. It's harsh! New gear we get we use and test it out also. Don't think it's easy because it looks easy. Due to that I have plenty of gear incase emergency needed. We are stocking foods up, Tinned foods, package foods from supermarket's ect. Keeping gas canisters for our camping cookers stocked up. Always be ready.
It's been a long time hope everyone is doing well.
Make sure your house and vehicle are in good repair. Good to know a few of your neighbors. I know a few of mine. Get your meds stocked up. Prescription and over the counter.
Sadly non of us drive. We've gear and Wagon trolleys. I'd have to rely on a friend to get out faster.
Drink the water in the can foods... it's packed with good stuffs. :)
When shtf, there will be no wasting or spilling alllowed. Every calorie will count.
mostly salt and sugar. in a emg your body needs that. but yes plenty of water to keep you going a bit longer.
@larryjanson4011 yes you can by day 4-5 you become worthless.
Early Stages (First Few Days):
Hunger pangs: Intense stomach sensations due to the body signaling the need for food.
Low energy levels: Feeling tired and sluggish due to reduced glucose availability.
Headaches: May occur due to low blood sugar.
Irritability: Mood swings and increased frustration.
Decreased bowel movements: Constipation can occur as the body slows digestion.
Intermediate State (7-28 days):
Muscle wasting: The body starts breaking down muscle tissue for energy.
Fluid loss: Dehydration can occur due to reduced fluid intake.
Skin changes: Dry, pale, and flaky skin
Hair loss: Hair may become brittle and fall out
Swollen feet and ankles: Fluid retention may occur in extremities
Irregular menstrual cycles: In women, menstrual periods may become irregular or cease
Weakened immune system: Increased susceptibility to infections
Advanced Stages (28-60 days):
Severe weakness: Difficulty performing basic activities
Heart problems: Irregular heart rhythms, low blood pressure
Brain dysfunction: Confusion, hallucinations, impaired cognitive function
Kidney damage: Impaired kidney function
Electrolyte imbalances: Dangerous disruptions in mineral levels
Organ failure: In the most severe cases, vital organs may fail, leading to death
I love your comments. One thing I might add is that since the best by dates and such came out in 1972, people are paranoid about eating canned foods ( or packaged) after these dates. Unless the can is damaged or bulging or such, the food inside is likely ok. These dates came about by a manufacturer who wasn't getting their products rotated properly. Their theory is if they date it, people will throw it out and buy more! Guess what? That's exactly what happened! As a professional food person, I have eaten things that was years old and it was fine. If it looks ok, smells ok and tastes ok, its probably ok. The only thing I've found is canned evaporated milk. It can turn to clobber chunks but still ok to cook with if you can whisk it in. Best thing is to use common sense. Our parents and grandparents didn't have these dates, so how did they survive?
Unfortunately, I'm the type that is good with going past "best buy" dates, but my wife won't. For some reason, that magic date makes the food unsafe.
You nailed it. It's all about getting people to buy more!
Good to know! I already have stuff dated to use by 2023. I smuggle them in occasionally and no one notices!
I'm in my senior years, and I remember my grandmother making bacon and eggs and homemade cinnamon rolls and bread. She also used to use butter on sandwiches I believe back in the day they didn't have mayonnaise LOL and she lived until 82 with a sound mind. Nowadays all these things are bad for you so ridiculous.
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I was the same way till I called my state extension office and spoke to a home food safety person. She even went through the different can liners manufacturers use. Some are more safe than others. Also they just started the dates on cans the last 20 or so years.
It cost nothing to jog and/or walk to work on cardio while mentally being in a relaxed state clearing your thoughts thinking about you life's next moves.
In regards to the food, (if you can afford it), I would recommend buying your own freeze dryer for a few grand and freeze drying whatever your heart desires.
Get tarp on floor put tent on yop of tarp put blanket on tent floof add dleeping bags put 2 blankets on yrnt roof boxy heat keeps u warm in tent. Put var food n iltger boxes outside tent food n water inside tent.
Loose lips sink ships 😮
Prepare, prep and pray 🙏
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Psalm 91
I think of myself as a "broad spectrum" prepper. I don't prep with any specific scenarios in mind.
Perfect, you cover your needs; then you look at what disasters will try to deprive you of those items. What are the most common ways I'll lose my shelter (aka home) in this area? What are the most common ways I will be injured or killed by attackers in my area? What are the most common ways that will keep me from getting to work or getting to the grocery store for extended periods?
Knowledge is power. Not your stuff it helps but Knowledge is power
Focussing on any one thing ( or the many things going on ), can be a quick way to to put all you eggs in way to few baskets. I simply prepare for the trucks to stop. And the resulting collapse. I'm in Australia, and spent many years living off the land. I believe I can supply enough food to my community through kangaroos and easy pickings like that, to give them enough time to get past the panic stage and start sorting themselves out. Btw I love in a relatively small town compared to most in the states. Wish you's all the best in the inevitable shift coming.
Learn how to can. You can can almost anything but especially learn how to can meat. It's much cheaper than buying it, especially after the holidays and turkeys go on sale. Also, a lot of prepper supplies can be multi-purpose and used for several different kinds of emergencies. Think can openers and water filters for instance. You will need these kinda things regardless of emergencies. Focus on those and then buy specialized items later.
as to food. have a mix of the stuff. cans are heavy to pack three day worth. dehydrated, nice and lite, but needs water and outside heat. mre's about as lite as freeze dried but has built in heat system. have a bit of candy (hard candy only). and nutrition bars to eat on the go.
In the UK last year in our in our street we lost power for 6 hours , It was ok i had battery lights and camping gas cooker without wind-up radio or TV to watch . I did not now what do with myself waiting for the power to come back on and it was maddening i needed a TV to watch or be next to it on .
I've gone without power for 5 and 9 day periods in Canada during hurricanes and snow storms. Try to plan for a week of loss, as power is often disrupted for 2-3 days if something prevents the repair crews from getting out there. What effects you, most often also effects emergency service providers.
Read !! Learn a new skill, the Bible, novels or whatever else you’re interested in.
I have wasted way too much on gadgets and duplicates because I forgot that I bought the thing already... and I do probably need to add more canned food stores... I do have quite a bit as I figure I will have to support my son and his family if things require...
Save your dupes for bartering.
Before I buy something in person
.. I see if it's cheaper online.
best to buy face to face with cash. as the government tracks who has what when it comes to "specialty" items.
don't believe me, just ask the survivors in north caroling bout how fema confiscated food, water, clothing, generators, gas for such. and arrested people for wanting to help save lives.
Of course it's usually cheaper online. Mom n pop places have to rent stores.
@@dgunearthed7859 always a good idea to check both. Canned beans at my local store is $1.09 per can and online was 3 times higher and some places more than that. I always check local first.
Calculate cost vs calories. Only when weight and possibly storage conditions dictate buy freeze dried. Try to avoid cans with pull tops. More prone to leaks.
Can you suggest a window treatment/film to put on a person's home windows . One that sun comes in, we can see outside,,,,, but no one can see inside a home day or night ? Where we live there are spiders and bugs that get in-between curtains and don't want that. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Camp in a remote area for one night then two nights on up. Acquire gear and experience. See what works and improvise if necessary.
Practice makes perfect sense. I'm running behind on practicing...cooking on open flame in the cast iron just to see if I can cook anything tasty without burning it 😂 and need to be working with those solar panels too, my fingers & toes are not happy with 16° outside...
Big tip from old brownhorn, cook on the coals form the fire, scrape a good amount of Coals away from the flames flatten them out then, put the cooker on them and surround the outside with coals. PAY ATTENTION WITH EYES AND BRAIN ( your greatest survival tool) lest you overcook it.
@sergiozammel8261 Thanks much appreciated!
I made the bad mistake of buying freeze dried foods over a period of about 2 years. For the money I spent I could’ve bought a freeze dryer, and probably had some money left over. Ugh
What's everyone's opinion on Keystone canned foods?
If you mean Keystone Meats, I love them! The cans are completely packed full of meat with just a bit of congealed grease on top. No fillers, gravy, or water. To me, the meats are no different than what you'd pressure can at home, and you'll find no more than one piece of beef or chicken in a large can that has a bit of fat on it. It's also precooked, so you could eat straight out of the can if you had to. The only drawback for me is that the bigger cans are way too much for one person, so if you're not feeding a family you will definitely need a safe method to store the leftovers. They come with a 5-year shelf life, and I've used mine a couple years past that date with no noticeable difference in taste or texture.
@Anonymous17-cw8ee thank you bur others opinion welcome
It's great!
People who think they're going to bug out and escape the daily humdrum are like kids who want to leave home to get out of chores, no matter where you are you will have chores and responsibilities, there is no escaping work and leaving all the modern conveniences will be a shock for most. The'll want to go back home in a hurry.
Hey, love your hair style !!!
Might be what the old folks call a cow lick hair Doo.? (Just teasing)
Thanks!
Hello Mr Goshen, thank you for your insights on prepping. I have been following you for a while now and this video concerns me. How is your health?
Ton of good points made. I love the "idea" of being fully prepped for an event, but too many really want an event to happen. I don't know, maybe they think that this will elevate their status in life and they get the respect they've always wanted but never got ... who knows. This can not be "romanticize", surviving a major event will really be a hard existence.
This video was meant for me. Now I'm going to tell you I am not comfortable about keeping canned food forever. That freaks me out. I can't do that but I do have a lot of things I have bought and I haven't tried them like my Vista heater so that I can cook on it or have a little heat from it. I don't know why I've been nervous and I just haven't tried it. I have eco flows. I've only tried once so this video is definitely for me
You are supposed to rotate your canned goods - first in first out. Buy what you will eat with variety in mind.
He always says they last forever though@@zanneizzo8113
Canned foods last a very long time if not forever as long as the can is not compromised. I recently ate nine year old peanut butter and I'm still alive. It tasted just like day old peanut butter.
rotate your cans and all other supply's. but as long as the can is not rusted dented bad or "plump" it is good, 10-15 year old caned goods are eatable, might not taste so great, but should not kill you. just look closely at the cans seals. and if the ends are puffed out. toss bad, or use for the next target practice. (the ground will "eat" it up. and exploding cans look great.
Most cans have best buy date not expiration date. If can not bulging or dented by seams. Canned goods should not freeze and definitely not a hot place. I did not remove cans from RV. THE CANS HAD FROZE AND HOT SUMMER BAKED IN THE HEAT. TRIED A TASTE, IT SMELLED AND TASTED AWFUL. KEEP CANS IN A COol place.
Placed solar panels on the roof of my home with little concern that they may make my home a target at some point in time
Stocking up on canned goods is one of the smartest things people can do. They last for years. Buying freeze dried food is a waste of money. Usually its mostly pasta. I bought my own freeze dryer so i could make what i wanted.
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Be like van lifers, have batteries, solar, heat, water, nervous hot top, etc. exist,
OH, you said canned food! I thought everybody was saying , CAT food! No wonder those meals tasted mousey!
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People have forgotten how to manage without convenience. I recommend you have all your personal documents on paper form. When the grid goes down nothing is operational. You cant do shit. Ya wont even get your direct deposit. So if ya think ya cant afford it now wait until then...so on food stamp day instead of those ice cream bars and bags of chips, get extra cases of water, and tea bags to make ice tea for a flavored drink ect., Thats how you prepare.
Like the food stamp people are watching this or things like this.
I do@@dgunearthed7859
Our biggest threat is fire. I constantly look for ways to mitigate that risk.
Keep a barrier zone of brush free around your home for starters. I know that barely helps with 70 mph winds blowing flames and embers. But bushes right next to the house is just begging for a problem.
@phild8095 I have upgraded one exterior wall to hardy board (cement fiber). I have plans to start the second wall next summer. I'm installing fire suppression in the laundry/utility room, kitchen & attic.
@donh4750 so sometimes the prepper community will mention how the bad people will see your house ablaze to get u out so they can steal what u have. How can one protect against that? Would this hardy board do that? So what do u do, strip the butter wall of stucco and nail this hardy board on, then re-stucco?
Maybe it would be useful to paint the exterior of the house blue
@@dgunearthed7859 Hardie board is one type of cementous (aka cement-based) board. It is inherently fire-resistant (non-flammable), without the need for any additional surface treatment, such as stucco or plaster.
As Hardie board has a decorative faux-wood texture, it only requires a protective paint application upon installation, and very rarely, in later years, as needed.
If you prefer a stucco appearance, you would be better off increasing fire resistance by first removing any existing stucco/siding down to studs, and then installing a thick (1/2”-5/8”) concrete backer board as underlayment, with reinforcing lathe material attached to hold the new stucco finish. This can be quite expensive and challenging for a DIY project.
Be sure to cover any existing soffits and exposed underside of any roof overhangs with the same Hardie board, to reduce the likelihood of this as an ignition point.
Hope this helps!
personally I have switching my cook kit to titanium and will gift the stainless to a new comer camper
Get cast iron way better then anything out there to cook with
freeze dried food has almost all the nutrients... when you can food, you take away a lot of the nutrients.
You all want to see a good movie on prepping call the future man John Lithgow it's pretty good
Every gadget that you might not need to use you might be able to seek of let your neighbor use it during shtf. But I get spending money smarter
I've been buying porridge cheap good stuff will keep you alive in a scrape.
Apparently the Scottish people live on it for years.
Put it in plastic milk bottles it will last for years.
I love the Amazon review tip; but what you want to focus on are the negative reviews. What are the problems people are having with the item and can you live with them? In general avoid no-name Chinese items. Do you need a stove? MSR Pocket Rocket has been used by millions of hikers for decades, can you say the same for that China stove that just popped up on Amazon two months ago? The North Face Cat's Meow was a sleeping bag of the staff pick of Backpacker magazine for at least a decade, can you say the same for that Walmart sleeping bag?
When the alien's land don't let them know about your preps. They might use their space modulator 😂
By the time you realize the aliens have landed, it will be FAR too late to put up a fight. That always makes me laugh....thinking that aliens will have superior engine and hyperlight speed capability yet their weapons and training will lack. I know you were only making light of the situation but we are bugs to them. Lol they'll just spray us with their raid
Agreed. The #1 should be “Planning for the worst” this will prepare you for anything.
Get your direction from God = he has a plan for you and it has all been laid out in “The Revelation of Jesus Christ”.
So how do you bring up to a neighbor about prepping? My house is attached to my neighbor as well, I want to make sure if power is out, they use candles, are they safe? If sewer is stopped will the cover and block their toilets so it won’t back up through the house. How do you bring it up to that neighbor as well?
You can not prepare for everything BUT
You CAN prepare for every day things
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QUESTION: IF a nuclear bomb goes off. Can you eat your canned food?
Waiting for gloom and doom to see what I’m doing wrong
U can do practice runs like on Provident Prepper.
Lol‼️ I feel ya. I know exactly what you mean. 😃
I live in the woods lol
have trouble with lone wolf item, you become a target once they find out you have food when things get serious
You're a target either way, and like he said, the lone wolf can't constantly be on watch.
@@strixtThat’s where perimeter alarms come in handy
@X5493-c7p Oh, of course! Great job, you're awake. Now what? You still got woken up from dead sleep by someone that isn't in a sleep haze, you're still alone so not much of a threat, you still have stuff they want, except the difference is that now they have nothing to lose by rushing in.
Perimeter alarms are for animals, humans that want your stuff will not be deterred.
@X5493-c7p Oh, of course! Great job, you're awake. Now what? You still got woken up from sleep by someone that isn't in a sleep haze, you're still alone so not much of a threat, you still have stuff they want, the *only* difference is that now they have nothing to lose by rushing in.
Perimeter alarms are for animals, humans that want your stuff will not be deterred.
@X5493-c7p Oh, of course! Great job, you're awake. Now what? You still got woken up from sleep by someone that isn't in a sleep haze, you're still alone, you still have stuff they want, the *only* difference is that now they have nothing to lose by rushing in.
Perimeter alarms are for animals. If somebody wants your stuff, that will not deter them in any way, especially if it's a group.
Other people will get you deleted just as fast as being alone don't get it twisted
People see and react poorly to fear and paranoia. They react well to reason, order and common sense. People don't want to hear about conspiracies and how THEY are making life hard for US. They don't want to know about how the unprepared will perish. They want to hear ways to save a few bucks, how to stretch their budget without going into debt, and still eating well, how we got such a good garden, what do we do with two bushels of potatoes and what we do with all those mulberries we gathered. And how much did all these berry bushes cost? Only 40 bucks delivered for two dozen? Wow, no wonder you gave a bunch away. (the mulberries got turned into wine, then into vinegar. That vinegar kicks butt, pork butt. Tastes good)
We have a huge garden, a compost pile that started at 6 cubic yards this fall, we are often seen loading guns into the truck to go to the range. Little kids in the neighborhood brought their parents by to watch me fillet about two dozen fish last year. They see my wife's groceries. That's bulk purchases of what is on sale. They know we are preserving food. They have seen me throwing knives and tomahawks at the target in the back yard. They have seen me buy 2 dozen bare root sapling fruit trees or berry bushes, plant half and give half away. They see the herb garden. They stop by for coffee and see home made soap or home made wine and vinegar being made. You can smell the fresh baked bread two houses away in the spring and early summer when the windows are open. They see me all around town, year round, all weather, wearing a pack and walking the dog thousand miles a year just for exercise.
In short, our neighbors know we prep. But we are not like those weird preppers they saw on TV, they know we are not in some militia and ready to shoot people to preserve our stockpile.
But we don't act secretive, we talk about things that are almost common place, disease, shortages, strikes, storms, riots earthquakes, fires and such. We talk about how having a pantry allows a family to buy in bulk and when things are on sale; greatly reducing costs. We talk about how our pantry is a buffer against inflation. We talk about things we learned this year in out garden. And all this common sense talk and showing that it does reduce costs get them interested in having a pantry and maybe starting a little garden or at least growing some tomatoes or peppers in a pot. .
We don't talk about SHTF, zombies, TEOTWAWKI, bugging in or out. We don't talk politics. We are not "Soverieign Citizens". We talk about a pantry, not a stockpile. We encourage them to do similar. We talk about how having skills not only reduces our spending, but it increases our self reliance in a crisis. My wife offers a slice of home made bread with home made jam and then tells our neighbor just how little this cost. I've rototilled for neighbors, my hand tools and even my generator have been lent out. They don't fear us and we don't fear them. We are respected leaders and educators in the community.
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Does your son still carry the bag you built for him?
Really appreciate your channel but find it curious that when you were just Out of Goshen you sang the praises of Thrive Life freeze dried foods. Don’t remember you ever mentioning can foods back then. Why the change? Is it because you stopped being a consultant?
That’s the story with all these TH-camrs.
I never "sang the praises." I gave them a try for a few weeks. They were okay... Okay at best. As I mentioned, it's good to have some freeze dried foods. The point of this video is... you will save a lot of money if you just buy canned food.
25 lb RICE at Costco dirt cheap at $ 13 bucks.. #10 cans of potatoes $ 7 bucks, Bugging out is stupid in most cases YES Fire, etc
Maybe Eric should think of buying a comb to add to his preps.
That was my morning chuckle. Which leads to Keep your sense of humor. It's just a bad hair day.
@@ladydhayney3700 yeah, I'm only "funning" with him. I enjoy his channel and demeanor. Seems like a great guy.
Well b that's not nice!!
@@GeriRogers really? And what does the "b" mean?
The b was a mistake
. . Don't know why it popped up. No offense to u@hepfarms9101
0:18 I totally disagree about the gadgets. They're cool and nice to have for trade later in the collapse. I won't stop buying gadgets. You can't make me. If you try, I'll use my gadgets on you... LoL
I'll get you next time Inspector Gadget... NEXT TIME!
" to narrow" hum 🤔
How about folks start prepping for the things they are most likely to encounter in their area? Do that first. You'll be surprised at how much of that stuff crosses over. Use your head people. Think, think.
Saw a comment when I first started this video that someone was disagreeing with some of the information given here. Then, it got deleted. Why? Do you delete comments that prove you wrong? I’d hope not. Debating on whether or not to subscribe here or not…
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Sometimes you have to test the gadgets. Some are junk others are surprisingly great. If you camp hunt or fish it’s a good chance to try out.
You forgot getting old
From my two hours of prepper experience, i can testify that the only thing you need is a paracord bracelet. Thats it. Ive known people that sawed firewood, turn the 550 into a protein meal complete with a nice Chiante wine, and stay warm....a least your wrist.
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True..i know how to treat bullet wounds..ect dispense antibiotics...i can even live free in the woods on my brothers property... but its like being a prisoner..the crime the street crime and people who pull you over at 2am...and arrets you ..we have to plead guilty to get out of jail..and pay a big bog fine....whats the point of living of we live at the whim of a guy with a badge and a areest quota?they have to make profit for their department and the retirement plan..and teir yearly insurance....not fun to thonk...but we may as well escape the pain associated withthe collapse of our dollar....😢😢😢😢😢😢
Number 1 mistake that all preppers make..... telling others what you have/do. Yeah Spec ops is not strong in this community.
Never talk about what all you have regardless of weapons / ammo / food / bugout locations or what you know... yes, there's safety in numbers but be careful who you let in your circle..
Believe nothing you hear and only half of wat you see
Lone Wolf live underground, you don't need near as much energy and you don't have to waste as much energy if you're living underground, you don't need security if they can't find you
They can always find u if you're not wearing your tinfoil
The government can use satellites to detect where bunkers are from the exhaust emissions that contain high levels of CO2 than the normal background levels
If the government wants to find you they will regardless of whether you’re wearing a tinfoil hat or not :-)