One good thing about living near a military base is the area has many military retirees. These are the people I'd want around me in a shtf situation. Organized, disciplined, tough and well trained. (And most are conservative.)
Excellent review on important items to remember. Don't forget nail clippers and small scissors, stainless steel coffee pot (small 4 cups), zippo lighter and fluid, outdoor commode plan, air horn to alert neighbors of problem, and fishing hooks and line. God Bless America!!!! Amen!
I have 4 of them needles are readily available as the same needle was used for nearly 50 yrs. Mine also have all of the attachments in their original boxes, some of them foldable wooden ones.
Your state’s agriculture extension service typically has publications with recommendations on the best varieties of fruits and vegetables that are suitable for your area.
My husband, myself and 3 adult daughters live together and so from my perspective add. Menstruation cups Or pads A good medical book Alternative fuels such as butane, propane, axe for cutting wood, sterno, candles etc and maybe even charcoal. Fire blankets. Soap bars Laundry detergent Deoderant Shampoo Extra can openers (manual) Walking shoes Fishing rod, line and hooks Extra filters for your water filter. Non lethal weapons such as pepper spray, air gun, tazer.
Always keep an extra pair of good comfortable pair of leather sneakers and work jeans. Those cute shoes aren’t good for walking long distances and cloth sneakers will wear out quickly when working in. Today’s stylish jeans are thin and will tear up quickly when used to work in outdoors. A good pair of bootcut working jeans (Wrangler, Ariat, etc.) will last as long time and protect your legs from cuts, scratches, etc.
Here’s an obscure item I’ve never heard mentioned….window screen material. Most newer homes are sealed up tight to conserve energy. If the a/c isn’t working, we’re going to have to open some windows. Rolls of screen material are relatively cheap at farm stores, giving you what you need to let the breeze in and keep the insects out
Living in Michigan, where pot is legal, we bought a few items over the Memorial Day weekend that will come in handy should there be some serious injuries sustained by the family. Whether needed by ourselves for an injury or to engender goodwill, it will surely come in handy. And saving 25% was a great incentive as well. Looking to add more during the next holiday. 👍
Ive bought quite a few books from Goodwill lately on how to fix stuff around the home. Definitely something good to have around if SHTF and the coffee maker goes down
Information on how to maintain your garden soil to prevent depletion would ve very useful. Especially if you have a limited size garden which limits your ability to rotate and fertilizers are not available.
I love you and Robbie ❤️ I have two fire blankets and two pairs of gloves. I will get a fire extinguisher.By the way, in Ohio I can't get any 5 gallon water. I just bought a water filter pitcher. I am all by myself. I have the seeds to grow indoors.
at the very least have a fire blanket in your home, for urban dwellers - sillcock key could be useful to you, for an emergency light - use small jars fill with crisco stick birthday candle down the center fix the middle and relight as needed or snap a taper candle in two for a larger crisco light, mouse traps.
My sister has our grandmother's Treadle Sewing Machine. I bought another one, plus I have 2 spare belts, needles, thread, buttons, safety pins, straight pins, materials, etc.
I have a Freeze dryer praise the Lord. I don’t have the strength I used to and I’ve never tanned before. However I did buy jars and I know my daughter-in-law knows how to do it so between her health and my health, we could still do it together I think. But the Freeze dryer is working so good. However, something I think would be better if they were canned but at this point, the freeze is working really well. I love doing the vegetables. I love doing the meals so someone has choice. I have freeze dried and the vegetables so we can just throw it in a pot and we’ll have a big pot of soup if we need to feed more than one or two people at one time.
Even buckets with sand or dirt can put out a fire if you dont have a fire extinguisher, or Fire Blanket . Wherever you will have candles, ect have a bucket nearby
You're far better off having a garden, orchard & small critters. Thinking you can gather enough calories scrounging in the woods for a bunch of roots & nuts is a fools errand....please make use of 7000 years of agricultural experimentation and lessons. Your g-g-g-g-g grandfather's knowledge of growing grain/potatoes and raising/dressing a chicken is better than any traipsing in the woods. Thank me later
You are better inventorying what you have growing around you now, and try them to see how you handle them. I jist found that I don't handle Sow Thistle very well, despite it being an excellent foraging plant.
Let’s not forget smoke detectors! Having a smoke detector in every room will alert you to a fire sooner, when the fire can be extinguished more easily. Also, have a fire blanket in your kitchen. You can throw this blanket over a fire, to smother it. In a true grid down situation having a five-gallon bucket of water standing by, is also a good idea. But do not through water on a fire involving flammable liquids, flammable metals, grease or electrical. Water should only be used on wood, paper, and common building materials. When buying a fire extinguisher, look for one with an “A B C” rating. These can be used on most house hold fires.
Per a conversation with a guy at my local farmers market. Johnny's seeds Renee's Baker Creek Seeds-n-Such Vermont Bean Hi mowing Organic...Are good sources for seeds for the garden.....Fire extinguishers come in several varieties for different types of fires, there are companies like Jase medical that sells medicine kits and some that are a variety of antibiotics.
Keep AR magazines to 27-28rounds at most for most reliable seating reloads, especially on a closed bolt for whatever reason. Keep magazines loaded, especially modern factory magazines will not degrade by keep loaded. It's constant cycling that will wear the springs. That said, stock extra magazines and just keep some spares fresh and unloaded, but enough loaded for a combat load out ready to go.
I've been Prepping for decades. I believe that you should have a minimum of 21 full size magazines for each rifle. More is better. They will make great Barter Items. Safer to Barter than ammo.
My little garden no we went out and survived on it. But it did substitute or we didn’t have to buy onions helped with the lettuce some tomatoes. And I’m still learning so it’s too hot here so growing season for me is done. However, I got some new thoughts and how to do it better in the fall, which should be sometime in September. I think I’ll be starting some in the house with seeds, latter part of August because it’s too hot outside till the middle or end of September for some things.but I learned a lot the end of last year and this year. We can grow in the winter here but it does freeze a little bit if I was 5 miles to the north it doesn’t have to be a little careful but I’m learning and I got it kind of figured out how exactly but kinda.
Even though I don't drink coffee, I have been stocking up on Instant Coffee for years for other members of my group and barter. Besides my stock of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, I also have a stock of Coconut Oil. When cooking oil goes rancid, it can still be used to lubricate things and burn in oil lamps. I also have a stock of baking cocoa, tobacco and alcohol. Even though the tobacco will probably be stale, smokers will still be happy to get it.
If you are far from a loved one or someone may be at school or work - plan a route or set a meeting place. Get a state topographical map - immensely helpful to get places off a main road. Know low or shallow crossing places in rivers or creeks. Look for old railroad bridges that may be useful to cross a river or gorge. Matches -- good ones -- fire - crank radio - walkie talkie - single water filter sip straw - contractor garbage bags - duct tape - learn how to do a slit latrine - lime as in covering up smells of dead things and poop - water collectors - if you have at peadt an acre start planting trees - fruit or for wood - have in mind a source of junk to build breast works or thinga to make it difficult for mauraders to get into your property. Go to flea markets and look for old timey things like oil lanterns or lamps, iron kettles - think early American. Think simple ways to hide items - dig garbage bin size holes - put in a bin - cover with moss or whatever - good place to stick a kid during tornado - maybe have at least one motorized dirt bike for emergency trip for food or resources. I could go pn but you get the idea. Oh - best emergency item includes a lot of hydrogen peroxide which can be used as mouth wash when diluted and will kill fungus etc. Old sheets - for bandages etc. Cotton balls - a roll of leather and a leather tool kit -- at least an awl would be good.
Voles snuck into my garden this year burrowing into my potato patch and ate virtually ALL of my potatoes. I cannot express my disappointment in that I did not catch it sooner as this is new garden spot
They got into my garden also, but I didn't have potatoes. Racoons tore up a lot of my corn. I'm going to double my garden space next year. I have a huge back yard that is not being used for anything.
I have taken 110 gallon water troughs and made wicking tubs that are plumbed together so you can water all at once from below which seems to do better. I also have five galling buckets plumbed to the big planters, but they are not doing as well. It’s still a work in progress.
I am going t the Georgia Bushcraft Meetup, Nov. 8 - 10. And yes, I take care of my cutting tools and I don't have to sharpen them but maybe twice a year because I stand the edge up, clean them, and put a like coat of gun oil on them.
Lehman's out of Ohio is the place for canning stuff, def the lids. They are quality. You go buy the other common brands, they now have a bad fail rate. True Leaf Market for your seeds
Fire extinguishers can be useless if you've never seen or had hands-on practice with them. Often your local fire department has some expired ones, that they use to demonstrate how to properly use them. Most create a lot of noise and a blinding cloud of yellow powder that can blind and choke. Like bear spray, they can surprise you.
If you're a prepper, you're better off eliminating vices from your life now. Improve your health, save a ton of money that you could put into other, more important items. That's absolutely last on the list to barter if necessary. I'll take more ammo over smokes to trade to some one. Any homeowner should have half of this stuff anyway. Really, what normal adult doesn't have sewing supplies, a wagon/cart to use for yard work, buckets, tools, etc?
😂Most adults age 40 and under don’t have any of the things in this video. You would be surprised. I have a lot of niece’s & nephews from 21 - 40, I know lots of their friends, I have neighbors and a lot of that age people work for us and NONE of them have these things or know how to use them. They think I’m a crazy old fashioned country person.
@@JustBHappy Depends where you live I guess. I'm 43 and I've had all these things since I was in my early 20s. I know plenty of folks under 40 who do, even if it's not as common. Obviously city slickers are much less likely to have these things since they largely live with their head up their ass anyway. If you're 40 and don't own a shovel, have the stuff to sew a button back on, etc.....Says all I need to know about them.
This bacon that I have bought in the Stores for the last year are full of water. It will not harden (it's runny). The old grease that I saved can be used to lubricate hinges, etc even after going rancid.
As a 20 year cook i can safely operate in a kitchen setting. Your food and kitchen will be sanitary and food serve safe. No medicine will be required. I will not cut myself nor damage the compound. I will offer my services in this field. Fish game meat as well as produce. I can prepare the basics for years on end. The heat doesnt bother me and i dont get tired. Id also like to be trained for hired sentry at night time while damily units sleep. This is my survival ticket. Can you really do all the things i stated? Are you strong enough to not spill a large batch of product. Do you have the required muscle memory? If you doubt your skills i am available. No felonies never divorced no issues with me.
You know a lot of the things you Easterners recommend make no sense in the great desert I live in. A fire? What wood do you expect us to find? And gardening? We live on the Colorado River, but are we gonna be able to haul 10 gallons of water uphill every day, assuming we don't get looted on the trip? Maybe we can stay alive for ourselves, but no way we can keep our garden going.However, we don't have mosquitoes or bugs except by the river. We have a lot of food, ammo and supplies, but I expect to be burned out at some point. Fire is my biggest fear. extinguishing is tough when being shot at.No one talks about this but I think it is the biggest problem in my neighborhood
Two items: 1. Pool shock will last over 5 years unopened versus bleach which is less than a year 2. Vinegar is a much better cleaner for many things versus bleach. Consistent Bleach use for cleaning also causes long term health issues
Deer fat is not good. You can use it to make candles, but I have never seen anyone cook with it. You might be able to waterproof your boots with the deer fat.
.....see if some of the veg.you buy,the cutoff parts or spoiled bitswill sprout on their own.i see some things growoutof my compost,which i,ll put in my pityfull garden patch.
Bleach is good, but rotate. Bleach sealed is only good for about 12 months, once opened, loses potency is approx a month or two. Hard to stock a lot of this super long term without it going bad. Look up ways and machines to make it fresh.
Fire extinguishers are nice to put out a little fire that is just starting. A carpet burning, perhaps. But the neighbors house in fire, starting to light up your house - good luck. It will be useless. I know this will destroy the fantasy of the lone wolf "I can do everything by myself to protect my family"-bs, but in a grid down scenario without a fire department running, you have to organize fire protection in community level. You need to implement a 24/7 fire watch. In the biggest house, a hill, the tower of a church, whatever. With an alarm signal. A bell, a trumpet, a PMR-Radio, a hand sirene,... And it has to be clear that it IS the duty of all citizens to help in case of a fire. It has to be clear where the water sources would be. Ponds, pools, creeks, rivers, hydrants,... And everyone, yes everyone has to come with a bucket to help in the bucket chain. You have to pratice and to organize this. In former times this was sometimes organized by jobs (all bakers organized by the head of bakers,...) today it would be probably better organized by streets or buildings. And if someone doesn't contribute? Oh, quite the same as for the years 1000 B.C. until 1750 A.C.: He/she gets revoked his/her citizenship. So noone will help them, when they are attacked, noone will fight a fire in their house, they will not be provided with medical help, your property isn't your property any longer (don't forget, that "property" is a social, artificial construct - society agreed, that If you "own" something, nobody is allowed to take it away from you and society will enforce this. Society can remove this privilege and you will not be able to enforce this against society), etc. Ah, and if you really believe in a long time grid down scenario - you need a water driven fire extinguisher, because the normal ones are one time only.
Spend your time, space, and money on other items like 10''x10" cloths in exchange for toilet paper. Use borax and Fels-Naptha to wash them. Gross, I know, but TP has not value when your hungry.
Spend your time, space, and money on other items like 10''x10" cloths in exchange for toilet paper. Use borax and Fels-Naptha to wash them. Gross, I know, but TP has not value when your hungry.
It takes average person 3 years experience to get a garden right. Get your experience and making mistakes in now before you need it. Garden to eat healthier anyways.
I like your videos but you keep talking about abandoned homes and picking up stuff. That part I don't agree with bc the home may look empty and the people are hiding.
Hmm your thoughts on the military bases have me concerned. I live between a Military Base and a Police Station, I always imagined that would work in my favor during Martial law.
Unfortunately, it will not work in your favor. They will become rogue and pray on others and use their uniform to take advantage of others by deceit or through force. Especially if they have no other means to survive and have other people to feed or who they have to provide. If you live in a humble rural area where the police are like family to the town and they whole heartedly have a deep desire to put other people before their own needs; maybe you have a chance. But, those areas are hard to find. Now in a large metropolitan area where people are more selfish and driven towards narcissism, sociopathy and psychopathy… that is an entire potentially dangerous situation. You would be better off, being and remaining discrete and to be covert. As Sootch mentioned, don’t appear to be prosperous and better off than most.
Why would you need gods help if God is the one that put you in that situation to begin with? That be like asking someone about to shoot you to help you.... You religious people are so incredibly brainwashed it's astonishing.
1 Heirloom Seeds (Open Pollinated Seeds)
2 Wagon/Cart (Moving things around)
3 Fire Extinguishers
4 Sewing Supplies (Needle, thread, buttons, patches)
5 Water Purification (Filters, tablets
6 Buckets (transporting water, etc)
7 Solar Panels (Way to store the power)
8 First Aid (Antibiotics)
9 Gardening/Hand Tools (Sharpeners)
10 Maps/Compasses
11 Batteries (Lithium, Rechargable and way to charge)
12 Bug Control (Repellent, nets)
13 Baby Supplies (Wipes, Diapers, Pacifiers, Formula)
14 Vices (Coffee, Alcohol, Smokes)
15 Ammunition (Reloading Supplies, Common Calibers)
Bonus Bleach (Cleaning, treating water)
Bonus Yeast (Baking, good 2yrs unopened)
Bonus Cooking Oil (Std Olive Oil 2 yrs, Veg 1yr, Canola 2 yr)
Thank you.
much-appreciated
Thank you brother
Thank you!
Much appreciated!!!!!
One good thing about living near a military base is the area has many military retirees. These are the people I'd want around me in a shtf situation. Organized, disciplined, tough and well trained. (And most are conservative.)
Garden carts are great for moving things around. Pick options with large diameter wheels and airless tires.
Excellent review on important items to remember. Don't forget nail clippers and small scissors, stainless steel coffee pot (small 4 cups), zippo lighter and fluid, outdoor commode plan, air horn to alert neighbors of problem, and fishing hooks and line. God Bless America!!!! Amen!
I have 4 of them needles are readily available as the same needle was used for nearly 50 yrs. Mine also have all of the attachments in their original boxes, some of them foldable wooden ones.
Get a lot of canning lids they ran out during the pandemic. They are also a lot thinner now
There are reusable ones now too
Distilled vinegar is a great cleaning product.
Your state’s agriculture extension service typically has publications with recommendations on the best varieties of fruits and vegetables that are suitable for your area.
My husband, myself and 3 adult daughters live together and so from my perspective add.
Menstruation cups
Or pads
A good medical book
Alternative fuels such as butane, propane, axe for cutting wood, sterno, candles etc and maybe even charcoal.
Fire blankets.
Soap bars
Laundry detergent
Deoderant
Shampoo
Extra can openers (manual)
Walking shoes
Fishing rod, line and hooks
Extra filters for your water filter.
Non lethal weapons such as pepper spray, air gun, tazer.
Excellent core items.
Tooth brush(s), baking soda, xtra socks, gloves, seasonal hats, scarf, bandana(s).
Always keep an extra pair of good comfortable pair of leather sneakers and work jeans. Those cute shoes aren’t good for walking long distances and cloth sneakers will wear out quickly when working in. Today’s stylish jeans are thin and will tear up quickly when used to work in outdoors. A good pair of bootcut working jeans (Wrangler, Ariat, etc.) will last as long time and protect your legs from cuts, scratches, etc.
Sterno will eventually dry up in unopened cans.
Here’s an obscure item I’ve never heard mentioned….window screen material. Most newer homes are sealed up tight to conserve energy. If the a/c isn’t working, we’re going to have to open some windows. Rolls of screen material are relatively cheap at farm stores, giving you what you need to let the breeze in and keep the insects out
I got a roll for that reason.
Some joker poked holes in my screen, i used hot melt glue to to fill the holes
Greatest fire starter is a plumbing torch. They aren't much bigger than a Water bottle and can start fires for years on one container
That’s true, I’ve never had one refilled, now that I’m thinking about it
Still have my Sears Craftsman from the 80's! It works...
Living in Michigan, where pot is legal, we bought a few items over the Memorial Day weekend that will come in handy should there be some serious injuries sustained by the family. Whether needed by ourselves for an injury or to engender goodwill, it will surely come in handy. And saving 25% was a great incentive as well. Looking to add more during the next holiday. 👍
Coffee beans last far longer than ground coffee. Get a couple of hand powered coffee grinders too.
I have a stockpile of Instant Coffee even though I don't drink coffee for other members of my group and Barter.
Ive bought quite a few books from Goodwill lately on how to fix stuff around the home. Definitely something good to have around if SHTF and the coffee maker goes down
the coffee maker's down? phudge
Get the supplies to make 'pour over' coffee with water you can boil over a fire. Coffee maker doesn't work w/o electric😉
Information on how to maintain your garden soil to prevent depletion would ve very useful. Especially if you have a limited size garden which limits your ability to rotate and fertilizers are not available.
I love you and Robbie ❤️ I have two fire blankets and two pairs of gloves. I will get a fire extinguisher.By the way, in Ohio I can't get any 5 gallon water. I just bought a water filter pitcher. I am all by myself. I have the seeds to grow indoors.
at the very least have a fire blanket in your home, for urban dwellers - sillcock key could be useful to you, for an emergency light - use small jars fill with crisco stick birthday candle down the center fix the middle and relight as needed or snap a taper candle in two for a larger crisco light, mouse traps.
Our local extension office, at Clemson university has a list and occasionally heirloom seeds for sale.
White sheets make great bandages.
An old Singer treadle machine and knowing how to use it will give you a skill to barter with.
FInding an operational and complete Singer these days is gonna be hard. They have special size needles and spools.
My mom has 4 of them. She refuses to use electric machines, and turns out dozens of quilts a year, strictly as a hobby. Gives most of them away
My sister has our grandmother's Treadle Sewing Machine. I bought another one, plus I have 2 spare belts, needles, thread, buttons, safety pins, straight pins, materials, etc.
I've read all of J.W. Rawles books on your recommending one, good stuff hidden in the corners 👍. Thank you
I have a Freeze dryer praise the Lord. I don’t have the strength I used to and I’ve never tanned before. However I did buy jars and I know my daughter-in-law knows how to do it so between her health and my health, we could still do it together I think. But the Freeze dryer is working so good. However, something I think would be better if they were canned but at this point, the freeze is working really well. I love doing the vegetables. I love doing the meals so someone has choice. I have freeze dried and the vegetables so we can just throw it in a pot and we’ll have a big pot of soup if we need to feed more than one or two people at one time.
Even buckets with sand or dirt can put out a fire if you dont have a fire extinguisher, or Fire Blanket . Wherever you will have candles, ect have a bucket nearby
One of the best lists on making everday life easier that I've seen for some time.
A Book on Plants and Herbs. So You can know what You can and can't Eat. With pictures!
You're far better off having a garden, orchard & small critters. Thinking you can gather enough calories scrounging in the woods for a bunch of roots & nuts is a fools errand....please make use of 7000 years of agricultural experimentation and lessons.
Your g-g-g-g-g grandfather's knowledge of growing grain/potatoes and raising/dressing a chicken is better than any traipsing in the woods.
Thank me later
You are better inventorying what you have growing around you now, and try them to see how you handle them. I jist found that I don't handle Sow Thistle very well, despite it being an excellent foraging plant.
Grow potatoes. Deal with it
Dental floss is a Very strong sewing thread, it's cheap and easy to get right now...stock up...
Yep, i agree it is versatile. I stock it too.
The floss rots fast, i had to keep resewing the same buttons , over and over
get waxed floss
Let’s not forget smoke detectors! Having a smoke detector in every room will alert you to a fire sooner, when the fire can be extinguished more easily. Also, have a fire blanket in your kitchen. You can throw this blanket over a fire, to smother it.
In a true grid down situation having a five-gallon bucket of water standing by, is also a good idea. But do not through water on a fire involving flammable liquids, flammable metals, grease or electrical. Water should only be used on wood, paper, and common building materials.
When buying a fire extinguisher, look for one with an “A B C” rating. These can be used on most house hold fires.
Per a conversation with a guy at my local farmers market.
Johnny's seeds
Renee's
Baker Creek
Seeds-n-Such
Vermont Bean
Hi mowing Organic...Are good sources for seeds for the garden.....Fire extinguishers come in several varieties for different types of fires, there are companies like Jase medical that sells medicine kits and some that are a variety of antibiotics.
You need to do a youtube video with Sarah Mac. I would love to see her view regarding if she preps.
Who's Sarsh Mac?
Keep AR magazines to 27-28rounds at most for most reliable seating reloads, especially on a closed bolt for whatever reason. Keep magazines loaded, especially modern factory magazines will not degrade by keep loaded. It's constant cycling that will wear the springs. That said, stock extra magazines and just keep some spares fresh and unloaded, but enough loaded for a combat load out ready to go.
I've been Prepping for decades. I believe that you should have a minimum of 21 full size magazines for each rifle. More is better. They will make great Barter Items. Safer to Barter than ammo.
My little garden no we went out and survived on it. But it did substitute or we didn’t have to buy onions helped with the lettuce some tomatoes. And I’m still learning so it’s too hot here so growing season for me is done. However, I got some new thoughts and how to do it better in the fall, which should be sometime in September. I think I’ll be starting some in the house with seeds, latter part of August because it’s too hot outside till the middle or end of September for some things.but I learned a lot the end of last year and this year. We can grow in the winter here but it does freeze a little bit if I was 5 miles to the north it doesn’t have to be a little careful but I’m learning and I got it kind of figured out how exactly but kinda.
Grow sprouts indoors...
@@VegasheatX-trasprouts are super nutritious. They are better than any multivitamin.
Even though I don't drink coffee, I have been stocking up on Instant Coffee for years for other members of my group and barter. Besides my stock of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, I also have a stock of Coconut Oil. When cooking oil goes rancid, it can still be used to lubricate things and burn in oil lamps. I also have a stock of baking cocoa, tobacco and alcohol. Even though the tobacco will probably be stale, smokers will still be happy to get it.
If you are far from a loved one or someone may be at school or work - plan a route or set a meeting place. Get a state topographical map - immensely helpful to get places off a main road. Know low or shallow crossing places in rivers or creeks. Look for old railroad bridges that may be useful to cross a river or gorge. Matches -- good ones -- fire - crank radio - walkie talkie - single water filter sip straw - contractor garbage bags - duct tape - learn how to do a slit latrine - lime as in covering up smells of dead things and poop - water collectors - if you have at peadt an acre start planting trees - fruit or for wood - have in mind a source of junk to build breast works or thinga to make it difficult for mauraders to get into your property. Go to flea markets and look for old timey things like oil lanterns or lamps, iron kettles - think early American. Think simple ways to hide items - dig garbage bin size holes - put in a bin - cover with moss or whatever - good place to stick a kid during tornado - maybe have at least one motorized dirt bike for emergency trip for food or resources. I could go pn but you get the idea. Oh - best emergency item includes a lot of hydrogen peroxide which can be used as mouth wash when diluted and will kill fungus etc. Old sheets - for bandages etc. Cotton balls - a roll of leather and a leather tool kit -- at least an awl would be good.
A great resource for heirloom seeds is My Patriot supply
Voles snuck into my garden this year burrowing into my potato patch and ate virtually ALL of my potatoes. I cannot express my disappointment in that I did not catch it sooner as this is new garden spot
They got into my garden also, but I didn't have potatoes. Racoons tore up a lot of my corn. I'm going to double my garden space next year. I have a huge back yard that is not being used for anything.
I have taken 110 gallon water troughs and made wicking tubs that are plumbed together so you can water all at once from below which seems to do better. I also have five galling buckets plumbed to the big planters, but they are not doing as well. It’s still a work in progress.
Thank you - all the live streams with EDC, bug out bags, and Q&A on things were getting too redundant. Nice to see new things :-)
My sister tells me pure olive oil, coconut oil are the top oils to have. But I’m thinking either tallow or crisco is going to last longer than most.
Just bought small sewing kit at Dollar General for $1
I am going t the Georgia Bushcraft Meetup, Nov. 8 - 10. And yes, I take care of my cutting tools and I don't have to sharpen them but maybe twice a year because I stand the edge up, clean them, and put a like coat of gun oil on them.
Lehman's out of Ohio is the place for canning stuff, def the lids. They are quality. You go buy the other common brands, they now have a bad fail rate.
True Leaf Market for your seeds
Bat boxes around your yard should help with some insects too
Fire extinguishers can be useless if you've never seen or had hands-on practice with them. Often your local fire department has some expired ones, that they use to demonstrate how to properly use them. Most create a lot of noise and a blinding cloud of yellow powder that can blind and choke. Like bear spray, they can surprise you.
Sleep aid and caffeine pills are a under rated one
Excellent points, great video.
I knew about all items on your list, thanks for reminder Don
Agreed all JWRawles’ books are very helpful as well as entertaining
Love your videos. Thanks, for the ideas.
WHERE THERE IS A WILL
THERE IS A WAY.
LOOSE YOUR WILL and you
LOOSE YOUR WAY.
Book on Primitive Cooking!
A person can get maps from the county courthouse, or hall of records...
Vacuum seal your cash and stash in a watertight container to keep it safe and fire proof
Side note.. bird feeders will attract rodents for the seeds that fall to the ground. So put the bird feeders away from garden too
Food, squirrel rabbits, deer, etc. Fox, raccoon, etc. Yep, they attract supper, too.
I think of bird feeders as my feral cat feeder
You can shoot 357&38 I've been doing it for yrs and no problem
Before I watch the video.
Build repair supplies, tools, nails, screws, wiring, plumbing etc etc.
Jase medical for prepping antibiotics.
A Bible!
The Bible 😅😅😅😅😅lol
Very important
Wasp spray is good for 10 plus feet.
Topic SAFES …..
6 sided TL TR Rated. Basically a Jeweler safe.
Those take ALOT to get into. Pricey but SECURE!!
Thanks for the recommendation.
Can you do a review on The Road by Cormac McCarthy? What you would or wouldn't do, how realistic you think it is, what's wrong with it.
The most depressing book and movie I have ever read and watched.
If you're a prepper, you're better off eliminating vices from your life now. Improve your health, save a ton of money that you could put into other, more important items. That's absolutely last on the list to barter if necessary. I'll take more ammo over smokes to trade to some one. Any homeowner should have half of this stuff anyway. Really, what normal adult doesn't have sewing supplies, a wagon/cart to use for yard work, buckets, tools, etc?
😂Most adults age 40 and under don’t have any of the things in this video. You would be surprised. I have a lot of niece’s & nephews from 21 - 40, I know lots of their friends, I have neighbors and a lot of that age people work for us and NONE of them have these things or know how to use them. They think I’m a crazy old fashioned country person.
@@JustBHappy Depends where you live I guess. I'm 43 and I've had all these things since I was in my early 20s. I know plenty of folks under 40 who do, even if it's not as common. Obviously city slickers are much less likely to have these things since they largely live with their head up their ass anyway. If you're 40 and don't own a shovel, have the stuff to sew a button back on, etc.....Says all I need to know about them.
Great info!
Thanks Mikey 😂
What are some good or information to be downloaded? Can they still be accessed if the internet is down?
I have copies of important files on thumb drives, multiple backups
we grew our own coffee, even the twigs contain caffeine, and the leaf can be brewed in a tea
Oil can be frozen, extending the store time
I will give you sensible preps he is aptly named.
You can store, bacon grease in the freezer indefinitely.
This bacon that I have bought in the Stores for the last year are full of water. It will not harden (it's runny). The old grease that I saved can be used to lubricate hinges, etc even after going rancid.
Instant coffee,is freezedried,it lasts a long time.
As a 20 year cook i can safely operate in a kitchen setting. Your food and kitchen will be sanitary and food serve safe. No medicine will be required. I will not cut myself nor damage the compound. I will offer my services in this field. Fish game meat as well as produce. I can prepare the basics for years on end. The heat doesnt bother me and i dont get tired. Id also like to be trained for hired sentry at night time while damily units sleep. This is my survival ticket. Can you really do all the things i stated? Are you strong enough to not spill a large batch of product. Do you have the required muscle memory? If you doubt your skills i am available. No felonies never divorced no issues with me.
Job application????
Thanks for mentioning condoms.... without judgement.🙏😁🙏. God bless America. ..And long live the Republic.
Buy cheap bourbon now and stock up. Also buy empty half pint or pint plastic bottles and you can fill and barter with it
Everclear.....FTW
@@willbass2869 Yep, i agree, another versatile product.
@@willbass2869 definitely the one you need for making tinctures.
Canning is really important to put meat away at an affordable price, dehydrators for fruits and vegetables...
You know a lot of the things you Easterners recommend make no sense in the great desert I live in. A fire? What wood do you expect us to find?
And gardening? We live on the Colorado River, but are we gonna be able to haul 10 gallons of water uphill every day, assuming we don't get looted on the trip? Maybe we can stay alive for ourselves, but no way we can keep our garden going.However, we don't have mosquitoes or bugs except by the river.
We have a lot of food, ammo and supplies, but I expect to be burned out at some point. Fire is my biggest fear. extinguishing is tough when being shot at.No one talks about this but I think it is the biggest problem in my neighborhood
😮😮😮 maybe he doesn't know where you live
I can I just found out about For jars canning lids.
Two items:
1. Pool shock will last over 5 years unopened versus bleach which is less than a year
2. Vinegar is a much better cleaner for many things versus bleach. Consistent Bleach use for cleaning also causes long term health issues
what about swords and medieval weapons
Can't hear the questions.
Deer fat is not good. You can use it to make candles, but I have never seen anyone cook with it. You might be able to waterproof your boots with the deer fat.
Maybe soap. Worth a try.
.....see if some of the veg.you buy,the cutoff parts or spoiled bitswill sprout on their own.i see some things growoutof my compost,which i,ll put in my pityfull garden patch.
Bleach is good, but rotate. Bleach sealed is only good for about 12 months, once opened, loses potency is approx a month or two. Hard to stock a lot of this super long term without it going bad. Look up ways and machines to make it fresh.
Powdered bleach
A lighter wrapped with ducktape.
So if shtf are y'all staying put or bugging out
Fire extinguishers are nice to put out a little fire that is just starting. A carpet burning, perhaps. But the neighbors house in fire, starting to light up your house - good luck. It will be useless. I know this will destroy the fantasy of the lone wolf "I can do everything by myself to protect my family"-bs, but in a grid down scenario without a fire department running, you have to organize fire protection in community level. You need to implement a 24/7 fire watch. In the biggest house, a hill, the tower of a church, whatever. With an alarm signal. A bell, a trumpet, a PMR-Radio, a hand sirene,... And it has to be clear that it IS the duty of all citizens to help in case of a fire. It has to be clear where the water sources would be. Ponds, pools, creeks, rivers, hydrants,... And everyone, yes everyone has to come with a bucket to help in the bucket chain. You have to pratice and to organize this. In former times this was sometimes organized by jobs (all bakers organized by the head of bakers,...) today it would be probably better organized by streets or buildings.
And if someone doesn't contribute? Oh, quite the same as for the years 1000 B.C. until 1750 A.C.: He/she gets revoked his/her citizenship. So noone will help them, when they are attacked, noone will fight a fire in their house, they will not be provided with medical help, your property isn't your property any longer (don't forget, that "property" is a social, artificial construct - society agreed, that If you "own" something, nobody is allowed to take it away from you and society will enforce this. Society can remove this privilege and you will not be able to enforce this against society), etc.
Ah, and if you really believe in a long time grid down scenario - you need a water driven fire extinguisher, because the normal ones are one time only.
I’m 5’10” 200lbs. I could stand to lose 24lbs 😅
But . . . what about toilet paper?
Spend your time, space, and money on other items like 10''x10" cloths in exchange for toilet paper. Use borax and Fels-Naptha to wash them. Gross, I know, but TP has not value when your hungry.
Sara mac needs a mike. She can be hard to hear.
People have been asking for that in the comments for years!!! They are not reading thier comments
What is Sootch’s name?
Don
Sorry, but who is Sara Mac?
The most important is a dozen super fine women, number two is another dozen fine women.
We are not from India. We are Native American. Still a great vid.
dont forget toiletpaper
Spend your time, space, and money on other items like 10''x10" cloths in exchange for toilet paper. Use borax and Fels-Naptha to wash them. Gross, I know, but TP has not value when your hungry.
but u need toilet paper. no one thinks of that. just an advice.
It takes average person 3 years experience to get a garden right. Get your experience and making mistakes in now before you need it. Garden to eat healthier anyways.
3rd year in a row that my seedlings haven't made it into the ground on time. 😢 Lide gets busy and it's a very time sensitive tadk!
You said your dad had gotten out, do you keep him locked up lol
fishing gear
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I like your videos but you keep talking about abandoned homes and picking up stuff. That part I don't agree with bc the home may look empty and the people are hiding.
He's saying if you do your homework and no for sure it's empty. Not just willy nilly walk in
Believe In God.
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Anti Biotics
My doc won't prescribe them in advance, and I don't trust the online provider that's been advertised. 😮
Chase medical is legitimate. But not extremely cheap @@mommiedearest5337
Hmm your thoughts on the military bases have me concerned. I live between a Military Base and a Police Station, I always imagined that would work in my favor during Martial law.
Unfortunately, it will not work in your favor. They will become rogue and pray on others and use their uniform to take advantage of others by deceit or through force. Especially if they have no other means to survive and have other people to feed or who they have to provide. If you live in a humble rural area where the police are like family to the town and they whole heartedly have a deep desire to put other people before their own needs; maybe you have a chance. But, those areas are hard to find. Now in a large metropolitan area where people are more selfish and driven towards narcissism, sociopathy and psychopathy… that is an entire potentially dangerous situation. You would be better off, being and remaining discrete and to be covert. As Sootch mentioned, don’t appear to be prosperous and better off than most.
@@Ronin_Noir OK my mistake . The video is clearly labeled POST -SHTF , and I am referring to like a grid-down situation.
Number one is the Bible. You're going to need God's help.
Amen
The Bible 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@Oldspartan65oh yeah? Read Ruth, you won't be laughing then!
Why would you need gods help if God is the one that put you in that situation to begin with? That be like asking someone about to shoot you to help you.... You religious people are so incredibly brainwashed it's astonishing.
Your heart is where's at!!