I hate this video because it’s true and that scares the hell out of me! Many good people will die for no reason other than greed brewed in Washington! You do great work getting the word out to people and I thank you for that! I know it’s a whole lot of work and personal time.
A critical item I have in my protected collection is a good quality volt/ohms meter. It's value after an EMP cannot be over stressed. Also very important is a good quality antenna analyzer if radio protection and distant communications are important factors to you.
I have a clamp meter and volt/ohms meter both protected as well. I have several things not in the video that I protect. This video is what I considered the 7 most important.
I have a spare inverter and charge controller in their boxes (tested of course) and wrapped with aluminum foil. Also a volt meter is a great tool to protect.
New subscriber to your channel and looking forward to learning from you as well as several of your other subscribers and all who have practical input. We are 65 and want to be prepaired as best we can. I just wish we could find other like-minded people with the same mindset. Thank you
Nice video, it gets folks in the front door so to speak, on the basics they need. I have gone to what some would call extreme on a Faraday cage. It's by far more than the typical galvanized garbage can, which I happen to think is a great small one. I took a 20' steel cargo container, welded every crevice and corner to create a fully enclosed cage, even laid steel plate on the floors and welded them in, installed two vents, with copper screening on them and the big purchase was the special faraday door, that we welded into one end, inside the regular container doors, it is a four foot faraday door, making sure no entry of any emp pulse into the unit. We plywood lined the entire inside of the steel container, so nothing touches the steel. I thought it was going to be plenty of room, but how wrong I was, we filled it very fast with things just like you talked about. It's funny when you start making a list of how many things you want to have available after a bad emp or war for that matter, as a bad emp, would probably also be a ww3 event. I'm not going to write a book here, but to say, now I am looking at doing a second 20' container or removing the emp door and installing it in a 40' container, not sure yet, the emp door is the expensive part. I am particularly interested in spare parts for my vehicles, the one's that may get burned up in the emp, including motorcycle parts, much more electronics than I previously thought. I have already done the solar power generator stuff, with panels, all in the cage to be on the safe side. It never is enough, is it ? I know some on here say to get into groups of people in a neighborhood, but be careful who knows your preps. When it comes to survival, folks are going to learn the hard way, friends are few to find. You must be able to defend yourself and family. If you are getting like minded people together, then they need to be preparing likewise, so they are not deficient themselves. Hopefully none of this happens, but then why do I feel we are closer to disaster than ever before ?
I love this idea and concept but in reality, the items we are using daily are the ones we want to protect so how will they be inside a cage if we're using them during the EMP strike? And not everyone can afford two items of each to simply store one away in a cage for an indefinite time frame. I was barely able to finally afford a small 500 watt power generator in the last year and use it from time to time. I guess I could store it in a cage when it's not being used daily, but most preppers have theirs out in videos and using them often as most of them are already living off grid.
If there is an emp attack, your electronics will be the last thing to worry about. Do you have food storage, water storage, a way to defend yourself? Do you have skills that will help and a bug out bag just in case and a plan? Back to your point... Just put a few items that cost less but are similar in a cage once you have dealt with the other preps first. Also remember, 2 is 1 and 1 is none, even if they are less expensive. When finished using item, put it back.
Also.... if there's an empty attack.....I would think that is better to wait 48hrs before using your stuff from the Faraday cage. Most likely there will be numerous emp attacks.
Great tips in this video. Many newer type batteries (Lifopo4) have a BMS fitted. These will be affected by an EMP so you need to protect them too. AGM-type batteries should be OK.
Make cage with a wooden frame and coat it with screen, ideally copper window screen but even chicken wire will usually work. I found an AM FM shortwave radio that includes a SUN charging strip, a recharging crank, and two kinds of batteries. Dry and wet rechargeables. It has a flashlight on it but it will not float
@@seniorchief48 if youre Faraday sreen totally encloses the FM receiver, and the FM, AM, and shortwave and other transmissions should be blocked. The RF transmissions from any source, like police radios etcetera., inside an adequately constructed Faraday cage are blocked and cannot be received. FM radio is carried by RF transmission and thus will be blocked also. Inadequate blocking can be caused by a break in the wire mesh surroundings or the density of the wire mesh may not be enough to block all radio signals. Chicken wire may not be dense enough and coverage must include the bottom also.
That is quite an emergency package that I describe. However I bought a chargeable crank style device with puts out enough energy to recharge a telephone or a power bank BUT the version I bought for very little money requires a GREAT amount of cranking.
Great video two thumbs up👍👍. I got myself three power inverters.300W,2000W,5000W.Depending on the power consumption. I use 2000W is good for most small things like a SawSaw for pruning trees. A Skill saw, requires too much amperage. Something to ponder on anything more than 2000W probably requires too much amperes on your alternator.
Nice! I had a 2,000W inverter on the 10,000 watt hour battery capacity off grid system I built in 2015. Thats really all I needed for my home. I have a video on this on my page.
@@lindamarsteller4582 I'm not sure you'll just have to do research. Best bet is going to a truck stop and ask the truckers. They know all about cb radios
@@lindamarsteller4582 I can tell you without a doubt which one to NOT get. And that is the uniden little handheld cb. It looks like a walkie talkie. It's a piece of crap. Won't go 150 ft. So don't touch that one.
@@lindamarsteller4582 CB cap is 4 watts. Ham radio cap is 1,500 watts. To learn more about the differences, try going here: myoffroadradio.com/ham-radio-vs-cb/#:~:text=Ham%20Radio%20Distance%20vs%20CB,%2C%20bushes%2C%20vehicles%2C%20etc.
67 here, thanks for your video, good info. Have most of what you describe here , planning to bug in rather than out. been prepping for many years, live way out in the deer woods. Collecting rain water in 250 gal tanks for animals, garden/ greenhouse, and filtration (last case, potable). one thing to remember, all this "stuff" will, over time, turn into dust. Need to learn to live like it is 1600 AD
I think it would be very beneficial for people to download the instructions on how to turn a Baofeng radio into a repeater. I have started to replace my batteries for my radio with those that can be charged through a USB cable by using the solar power bank. Also, make sure the solar power bank is a pass-through solar charger. Power banks that support pass-through charging are useful because they let you charge both the power bank and the connected device simultaneously, which is a feature that not all power banks have. This can possibly allow you to set up a repeater with a couple of solar banks and not have to worry about go back everyday.
Just asking because I am interested. I have heard and read some about the Baofang radios, in your opinion, are they Wirth investing in for a shtf scenario? Thank you in advance.
@@DBs58 I currently own about 8 Baofang radios in different forms. I started with the UV-5R but have since moved to the S9 Plus because it is waterproof. In a SHTF event I plan on using them outside in all environments. I has done a few videos on radios over the past year that shows my comms setup for me to carry around and what I use in my vehicles. I do overlanding as well, so radios come in handy. There are a lot better radios out there, but if you are on a budget, these will work just fine.
I have a few Baofeng radio's for comms. Batteries will lose charge quickly due to the negative ground being connected. I have 12 volt chargers pigtailed into my old tractor. I also have a generator that runs off the PTO on the tractor. Put up enough fuel and filters for at least a year.
Keep in mind that radios, internet, GPS devices, even your local memory cards are likely to be impacted by an EMP or a well placed Coronal Mass Ejection. You need how-to books and notes of key information from your devices as a backup.
Using the old phones for storage materials a great idea especially since they've started using the way back machine or system to go back and delete or rewrite material this way you could make a permanent archive for when more knowledge disappears from the internet
Very new to your channel. Have you shared your favorite phone apps? I love the idea you shared about saving your old phone and filling it with apps, movies, music and putting in a faraday bag.
The solar panel on most radios won't charge the batery. It will keep a fully-charged battery charged, and it will probably poer the radio for listening, in bright sunlight.
@toml.8210 You are absolutely 100% wrong... Post a link to an article or video that supports your claim. Here is my proof that the solar panels do charge the radios... I tested 3 radios.... ruclips.net/video/zW-Lr8ka4xA/видео.html
If that day comes I choose checking my self out! My tin shed behind my house is a giant faraday cage! No bugout I am 75 With CLL I choose Dewars poisoning! Chow John Boy Utah KJ7TBR
It has to be sealed. Here is a video where I get into that a little more and how to test it. ruclips.net/video/IsPfUxQsoTc/видео.htmlsi=co7cLnDQWjtoFsLo
First, I don't know anything for sure. I'm pretty sure so called experts also don't know for sure. Its all about an educated guess. That being said, I would not be surprised if some power tools can survive. As far as fuel exploding because of sparks from the thing that the fuel runs, ... Very good question. I know that the 1859 Carrington event did cause sparks and fires, so I suppose it is possible.
I grew up in communism in Romania. You can live with no electricity. You do need water and a roof over your head and a couple of oil lamps for light and a bit of heat. We had natural gas at the stove/cooking range and we used it to heat water to wash ourselves and also to keep warm. Books are great. People need to focus on the basics if the SHTF. We lived in an apartment. Every fall we stocked up with potatoes and cabbage and carrots etc, whatever we could find, mom canned whatever she could. Candles are great, stock up on matches.
Thank you for your comment. People are way too dependent on power. If you watch my other video about how to survive an emp, you will see a complete different picture. It will not be the way you describe here in the USA until after maybe 75% or so the population dies, in my opinion.
there is a walkie talky program for your phone from the serval project it gives something like phone service, with the phones being able to daisy chain together to extend their range over the wifi network not as good as a real walkie talky, but, it is something
I heard there is also an app that lets your phone work like a ham radio. I have not tried it. There is a really good scanner app for you phone as well, and I do use that.
I have created a simple 12 volt solar powered system ...mainly for powering emergency lights + telephones.... - I would just love to figure out how to protect it all and have it running... - is there no such stuff as electrically conductive glass for solar panels? ...maybe the only solution is to have a stock of all components as spares; - I have a steel filing cabinet... might work on that!
A EMP only damages on component in electronic devices that is the rectifier diode. And all electronic devices has one by part or do they? A rectifier mostly turns ac to dc or keeps power from flowing backwards or just smooths it out. And it is a three diode wired into a loop and the positive side is on one side of the loop and the negative is one the other side. So if you have alternating power you can make it Direct power like in a alternator in your car. Now if a EMP was to go off most of you cars stuff will work but it is not a car anymore because the computer will be damaged. But you power windows and locks good to go. And the older cars with computers to run the engine and transmission will be dead too. But most devices can take low power EMP like a laptop with a metal case or a smartphone but they will be damaged to a point. But I don’t think devices that are powered down and disabled will be affected as much. And the RF shield should Chanel energy around the computer components if the are not used and unplugged. But you should protect them from static electricity and a EMP is static energy discharge. Now EMP can damage the data on any chip too and not damage the chip itself just the data.
When Yugoslavia fell. Disorder resulted. The sad fact is guns and ammo are most important. Whatever you prep someone else can and will attempt to take and vice versa. Survival instincts take over for yourself and others. Most die from dehydration from parasites in the water supply.
I think you would if sewage started backing up in your home or someone torched your home or 100 or so looters were breaking in homes and burning them down.
@@LoneStarPrepping That is what is puzzling to me. Other electronics go in the EMP cage and they are not plugged in. But, the solar panels that have electronic diodes in them, are not protected, because they are not plugged in. Hmmm... Not trying to be difficult, just not understanding the EMP logic.
I dont totally understand everything, either. I think I know more than most, but nobody knows for sure what will happen. I tend to listen to an expert on this... Dr. Bradley. I think I have his link under my description.
I've got one of those metal cans but I'm wondering if I could just spray flex seal all over the inside instead of using a bucket liner? I've also got a large trunk and I'm wondering if I can just line the inside with aluminum foil and then spray more flex seal inside that? What would happen if I sprayed the inside of the trunk first and then put the aluminum foil into it? Does it matter which side is exposed to the emp? What about just using an old microwave?
All you are doing is trying to keep metal items from touching the can. Flex seal would do fine if you dont mind the smell or mess. I almost used it back in 2015 but the plastic bucket is faster, easier, and no mess. Flex Seal was the reason I thought of the plastic inner bucket. Use whatever you want. Some people use cardboard. Again, my way is easier. You can try aluminum in trunk. It may tear and likely not seal well and make one big smelly mess. Just test it. Some people say they use microwaves. The two I tested didnt work. Its a bad idea anyway. You get little room to put things in for the amount of room it takes to store. To me it looks silly and it is not as easy to move around because of the weight. These are all ideas that have been tossed around for years. Thats why I use the setup I do... its better idea. Why are you trying so hard to avoid what I suggested lol? Is it the price of the plastic bucket? Its the same price as 1 can of Flex Seal.
@@LoneStarPrepping LOL You crack me up bro. It's not what you suggested that I'm trying to avoid. I just don't like spending money on things that I don't need. But I didn't even realize that the bucket was to keep items from touching the metal can! So really it's understanding that I'm trying to get. It's very interesting to me that a microwave might not work. I put a cell phone in a microwave and called it from a landline and the reception came through and it rung which was baffling to me how that worked. I thought microwaves were supposed to block all microwave radiation and that's what cell phones use right? Again I'm just trying to work with what I've got and hold microwaves for free on Craigslist just make more sense to me and spending money building something that I don't already have. But again mostly it's about understanding how these things work... That's where I'm at.
Some microwaves work, but dont test it with a phone. Test it with a strong AM radio signal. If the signal goes away, it should be providing about 50db, which is enough shielding. Since you said you had one of those metal cans and it sounds like you were ready to use flex seal, just spend the $14 for a plastic bucket or use cardboard or use nothing and just dont let items that are metal touch the can... But... You will need aluminum tape as well. See my videos about faraday cages. ruclips.net/video/IsPfUxQsoTc/видео.htmlsi=Dxom7y_cD8YH_uvL
@@LoneStarPrepping So I just got back from town and I found a metal file cabinet at a thrift store for eight bucks. do you think that would work? Also why do you put aluminum tape on all the seals and screws but not around the lid seal?
I didnt need to because the lid sealed tight enough. Whatever you use, like file cabinet, there can be no gaps, at all! It must be sealed with metal or aluminum.
All you need is some stainless screen, make a box out of it and attach it to your house ground. Or stick a copper rod in the ground and solder a thick wire to it. Put your valuable back up electronics in it for storage. The finer the screen the better. See the tiny holes in your microwave door? No bigger than those.
I have never seen one tested on video. I have never seen anyone who suggest this actually have one themselves. Even if it works, it takes a lot more work to make than my cages. Most people wouldnt even try it.
@@LoneStarPrepping EMP is the same as radio waves. Testing could be as simple as putting a walki talki inside the case then send someone outside with another walki talki. If you can hear the person outside, the radio waves are getting through.
Actually you are wrong about testing. You may want to educate yourself and watch my video on how to make a faraday cage for portable power stations. I talk about testing. I posted a link of an expert on the topic as well. Oh, and no, you don't need to ground it.
Yes, it would be at risk of damage. An emp, nuclear blast, and fallout are not necessarily a trio. There are emps that are non nuclear and more likely in my opinion. Future solar events can be a problem as well.
First off, I never said it was better. Second, "better" than what and for what situation? Short wave is not "better" for prepping if comparing it to ham or amateur radio, in my opinion. It can be helpful in certain situations.
Who you going to call on your phone after an emp , and where are you going to bug out to ? Wherever you go...there you are. Also, people will become predators so I don't want to find people or them finding me.
First, try actually watching my video for the phone question. Second watch my video called "How to survive an emp" for the answers on the other questions... just search on YT or my channel for the video. Third, the main point of this video was about what to put in a faraday cage.
@@LoneStarPreppingThe cc skywave doesn't do ssb. The Tecsun radios do ssb but they don't do ssb plus weather. If the Tecsun Digital PL368 did weather, it would be the perfect radio. I can't find any shortwave ssb radios that also do weather.
If it is metal to metal or metal tape sealed. Stick a radio in it with strong AM singnal. If it goes away, it should be getting at least 50db which is enough shielding. But I doubt it will work. A safe claiming to be emp protected usually means the electronic lock.
There is a device, but I dont know if it really works. I think its called emp shield. Even if it does work, roads would be blocked, for the most part and you would be a huge target.
all of you talk of your “bug out bag” and if and when you “bug out”. No one bothers to say WHY would you “bug out”. This just seems like an overused phrase. WHY leave your entire life behind? Wouldn’t it be better to live in your home (and fix what you can) instead of bugging out to the unknown with what you carry on your back?
Very good point and question. A few of my videos do talk about bugging out, and I explain the "why". If you watch the video about "How to Survive an EMP", I talk a lot about the why. ruclips.net/video/cYqwxxevCms/видео.html That being said, you are correct, I do not suggest bugging out unless you absolutely have to. It is very dangerous to do so; however, you may have to. If everything goes south... SHTF... , your home could end up on fire. Your water supply may no longer be available. The sewage in your home could back up. You could end up with 50 people, for example, with guns and torches going through homes, and eventually yours, to get what you have. Where would you go? How would you survive? A bug out bag is traditionally to help you get from point A to Point B within a 72 hour period or so. I focus on the idea that the situation could be so bad that there may be no place for you to go... In that case, your 72 hour bug out bag may need to help you survive a lot longer than 72 hours.
If maritime law takes over and we are all living for survival, while 90% of the population is not going to, I'm still going to make it.. across town to get ahold of that black Lamborghini and do whatever I want to it😂 as a nonconformist, i shall not be leaving for any old reason, lava maybe.. stay put n steer clear.
HARD. I'm an older female, doing pretty well with a trashed back. Unfortunately all the sites about bug out bags left me with a 60 lb bag - or more, with a change of clothes, medical, fishing, cooking, water filtration, fire starting, radio, flashlight, batteries, the USB sticks with copies of important papers, knife, axe, saw, paracord, zipties, super glue, emergency tent, blanket, hand warmers, heavy socks, BOOTS hanging off the side, folding solar panel, bottles of water, oat bars, fruit bars, jerky, etc blah blah. I had to go get a small bicycle wagon (and a bike) to lug it if S Hits The F. Now add spare tire tubes, pump, tools --- man, if it hits the fan, I'm in trouble! 🤣 I'm too old for this....
I am slowly learning. Like "lose the big sleeping bag and pad, get a emergency foil blanket." Bulk is killing me - hahaha. I'll be looking forward to your video. Be Blessed, Be Safe.
Same here, my Bug Out Backpack weighs 50lbs, and I'm 63 with disabilities and an 83 year old Mother to help too!! Probably just gonna bend over and kiss my arse goodbye!!
@@SaranjeanHazel yes, Ive had LONG thoughts on this bug out thing.. May be the only place I "bugout" to will be neighborhood shelter. Won't need all that other stuff - just some foods, water, cigs, changes of clothes - lol. If its into the woods, I'll be pulling a wagon behind me. 🤣
61-year-old Injun here, we have all ya talked about except for the downloads on a tablet or phone. its a great idea and one I`ll be working on. thank ya . . . ya got a new follower.
So Damn I love the information. Im making my list as I watch your video. BUT sorry for what Im about to say,........The most likely event or action that will make us need these items and a faraday cage is because "WE" have been buying from, and then buying most of the items you have listed from china. This pertains to anyone living in the US. You can be the one to hate what I say, feel nothing or love what I say cause "OUR" lives will be affected. I DO NOT mean to troll you but "WE" have to put our boots on and preserve our children's future freedoms that "we" have taken for granted so long. And the enemy has been plotting against us while using the money we gave them for 35 years. Sitting and looking at the whole picture I am frightened for my kids and grandkids because when I see the division that has been propagated so well to the American youth and just stubborn ignorant you know who's that I know all of "US" will not comply with what's necessary to alleviate some of the sacrifices we will be making. If I should even call them that. If "WE" don't stop buying china goods, bring home manufacturing, make serious personal material sacrifices, set aside our differences ("we" won't even have the luxury of hating each other if we cease to exist"), close our borders, close the needle exchanges and social projects designed to undermine humans (Yes I said it), i.e. 1k a month to homeless (these people are shitting, screwing, shooting up ( I myself am a recovered addict,father and grandfather so no unjust bias), chopping stolen cars, burning stolen cars, assaulting people, assaulting police even, burning police stations, and many more I don't want to say but definitely disrespecting the Law and most importantly GOD on the local sidewalks in poorland, Ouregon and many other cities and towns to close to you.) show our disdain to the race baiting monsters perpetuating racism, turn off the TV, tablet, or cell phone and snap our children out of it. You should know if your kid is one of them or not. Regardless, They need to be aware their lives will be GREATLY inconvenienced/effected soon if they dont listen and comply. Then it will take assembly of us all and insertion of our children into local politics, local municipalities, state municipalities and then DC to let these lawmakers know that "WE" didn't agree to such n such laws being proposed or passed. You'll know the ones. strengthen our country, citizens (we are all brothers and sisters of GOD) And ultimately it's going to be the precious red stuff that will given for wages of ignorance and sin. So we must PRAY. Damn. Sorry.
Glad I could help you out! My favorite is the SAS Survival app. I bought it in 2016. It needed the internet until I called them complaining. They made it work offline. There is a very small book by them called the same thing as well.
You’ve got a great manner of presentation, move through the relevant information without unneeded fat in content, and make solid recommendations. Well done and thank you for the information.
I'm doing that too !!! I've old phone and tablet in Faraday bags and don't forget to store your solar panel generator and USB cords to charge your old phone and tablet
If the US is hit by an EMP what makes you think that it would be a one off event? Wouldn't you expect several, spaced out EMP events? Consider not bringing out your protected devices until much longer.
Its obvious you didnt watch my video. When did I say it would be a "one off" event? Within the first minute or so I talk about protecting items in a faraday bag before putting them in my bug out bag because of further emps...
I put a cordless screw gun driver and drill with a few batteries and a charger in mine. i also put a small laptop and a removeable hard drive with all the ebooks i could find on it. Lastly i bought a spare computer for my car and put in there too.
I like the way you present info in your videos, clear and concise. I thought it was very clever to reuse your old phones, but I am unable to find a single one of the apps you recommend, by name at least. Is your phone an Android? I think it must have been very time-consuming to find true offline apps. Regardless, I'm a 68 year old prepper Sea Captain and enjoy your channel very much. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
If your over 50 and not well armed in emergencies get ready to be a victim from the more evil and stronger among your surrounding other so-called preppers. The paREPP per called themselves preppers who survive are the ones who know how to steal from the real preppers who are all prepared and there GOES the go bag is jerk from their bleeding fingers, I will volunteer to the group to be on point as long as I last up there.
Most important would be an old vehicle with points ignition and a simple carburetor. A full tank of gas and a couple gerry cans will get you wherever you want to go and carry what you need.
Dayyyyyum my silver Brother over 50. 100% agree. Just remember to leave it in the Faraday Cage until AFTER the 3rd or 4th strike. Subscribed, bell rung, commented, upvoted, liked, shared ... may the algorithm gods smile favorably upon your channel.
Great video. I've thought about the ham radio but not done anything yet. As I understand, at night the signal bounces off the ionosphere so it's possible to speak to others in the opposite hemisphere. But it's not night there so I'm rather confused. But it's still the best method of communication if the grid is down.
It depends on the band you choose. Different Banda have different characteristics. The lower bands are good for local stuff during the day and may work for longer distance at night. The middle bands will work either day or night. The higher frequency bands will work well during the day but not so great at night
Why do people makes videos and list things to get but don't bother putting that list in their description??? I hate having to stop the video to make those kind of notes. I rather note other important info
Thank you for the tips. Best book to read for a glimpse of life following a nationwide EMP event (fiction obviously) that is well written with great EMP resources is One Second After. About 10% of the country survived. With certain areas better than others, 20-50%, based on geographical location, demographics, farming resources, etc. The medically compromised dependent on prescription medications, life sustaining treatments & equipment, chronic illness go first. Along with panic driven suicides & violent conflicts. Community strength, multiple people with multiple skills, is most important. Solo, one family or very small groups don’t have much chance long term.
If you have a transmitter don't announce your location unless you're enjoy giving away to people with guns things that you wish you will need later... Don't give personal names or a list of the stuff you have carrying.............. The prepper who is likely to live will be the one with the big gun and willing to steal from everyone that he hears on the radio and otherwise....
Why? Why would that be a better solution? It"s heavier, bulky, inconvinient to move around, you cant put much in it given the size of it. Some say it works. I wouldn't use one.
Great video. One question, I understand that an emp would not damage normal batteries, car batteries or solar panels, am I right. Or should one protect portable or back up solar panels in a FC?
Nobody knows for sure what will happen, but from my research, I believe you are correct. I also believe if panels are not plugged into the grid, most will survive.
allow me to add my 2 cents. I have a portable handheld shortwave radio. it runs on4 double A Batteries I use rechargerable batterie's which I recarge wih solar walkway lamp those garden lights function on double A rechargeable batteries. I maintain a stash of12 batteries for backups.
First off, I never said you needed one or not in an shtf event. I thought I referred this question to another video within this video. Maybe you should take a look at it. One reason, though, is because it would allow you to practice with the radio before an shtf event. If you have not used one, you will be lost. You wont have the experience needed to use one properly. Thats one reason.
Could you make a list of the EXACT apps that you have chosen to put on your old phones? That information is beyond any value! Thank you for considering this, probably labours, task!
I can’t think what use electric and electronic devices will be if the grid collapses. Better to make friends with your neighbours maybe a battery radio is worth protecting 🎉
It's great to have rechargeable AM/FM/SW/NOAA radio rechargeable like it's a cell phone(via USB) so it needs no batteries and solar panel generators can recharge your radios. I've the emergency radio 📻 as well crank, solar etc . Rechargeable walkie talkies and rechargeable batteries 🔋🔋🔋 and ports for these....all stored in your Faraday elements along side your solar panel generators duh
Great video overall! And as much emphasis is put on bugging out, if you end up staying put or setting up a new base, there for sure will be plenty of things to scrounge for and build. Godspeed and keep getting ready!
Solar panels, in the box, wrapped in aluminium foil and grounded. 12 volt automotive bulbs with holders and wiring. Battery charger with cigar lighter plug.
Can I make a suggestion? Video card links to other videos should be duplicated in the description. Some people use 3rd party viewers that don't show the cards. Others may want to find the link in the future without rewatching the whole video. Thanks - great content btw!!
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I hate this video because it’s true and that scares the hell out of me! Many good people will die for no reason other than greed brewed in Washington! You do great work getting the word out to people and I thank you for that! I know it’s a whole lot of work and personal time.
Thank you for your comment. Thank you for watching.
1 John 5:19 The planet is in danger.
A critical item I have in my protected collection is a good quality volt/ohms meter. It's value after an EMP cannot be over stressed. Also very important is a good quality antenna analyzer if radio protection and distant communications are important factors to you.
I have a clamp meter and volt/ohms meter both protected as well. I have several things not in the video that I protect. This video is what I considered the 7 most important.
You'll need to protect the meter too. Extra protection perhaps for it's utility value for everything else.
I have a spare inverter and charge controller in their boxes (tested of course) and wrapped with aluminum foil. Also a volt meter is a great tool to protect.
Anything that I wrap up is first placed in a plastic sandwich bag to insulate it from the aluminum foil.
I agree with both replies. I also store my protected items in a metal cabinet/locker for a little bit of extra shielding.
I got one of those hand crank radios, as per Art Bell recommended a while back. :)
New subscriber to your channel and looking forward to learning from you as well as several of your other subscribers and all who have practical input. We are 65 and want to be prepaired as best we can. I just wish we could find other like-minded people with the same mindset. Thank you
Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching!
This is brilliant! Never heard of the idea of getting an inverter! Thanks!
Thank you...
Nice video, it gets folks in the front door so to speak, on the basics they need.
I have gone to what some would call extreme on a Faraday cage. It's by far more than the typical galvanized garbage can, which I happen to think is a great small one. I took a 20' steel cargo container, welded every crevice and corner to create a fully enclosed cage, even laid steel plate on the floors and welded them in, installed two vents, with copper screening on them and the big purchase was the special faraday door, that we welded into one end, inside the regular container doors, it is a four foot faraday door, making sure no entry of any emp pulse into the unit. We plywood lined the entire inside of the steel container, so nothing touches the steel. I thought it was going to be plenty of room, but how wrong I was, we filled it very fast with things just like you talked about. It's funny when you start making a list of how many things you want to have available after a bad emp or war for that matter, as a bad emp, would probably also be a ww3 event.
I'm not going to write a book here, but to say, now I am looking at doing a second 20' container or removing the emp door and installing it in a 40' container, not sure yet, the emp door is the expensive part. I am particularly interested in spare parts for my vehicles, the one's that may get burned up in the emp, including motorcycle parts, much more electronics than I previously thought. I have already done the solar power generator stuff, with panels, all in the cage to be on the safe side.
It never is enough, is it ?
I know some on here say to get into groups of people in a neighborhood, but be careful who knows your preps. When it comes to survival, folks are going to learn the hard way, friends are few to find. You must be able to defend yourself and family. If you are getting like minded people together, then they need to be preparing likewise, so they are not deficient themselves.
Hopefully none of this happens, but then why do I feel we are closer to disaster than ever before ?
I love this idea and concept but in reality, the items we are using daily are the ones we want to protect so how will they be inside a cage if we're using them during the EMP strike? And not everyone can afford two items of each to simply store one away in a cage for an indefinite time frame. I was barely able to finally afford a small 500 watt power generator in the last year and use it from time to time. I guess I could store it in a cage when it's not being used daily, but most preppers have theirs out in videos and using them often as most of them are already living off grid.
If there is an emp attack, your electronics will be the last thing to worry about. Do you have food storage, water storage, a way to defend yourself? Do you have skills that will help and a bug out bag just in case and a plan?
Back to your point...
Just put a few items that cost less but are similar in a cage once you have dealt with the other preps first. Also remember, 2 is 1 and 1 is none, even if they are less expensive. When finished using item, put it back.
Also.... if there's an empty attack.....I would think that is better to wait 48hrs before using your stuff from the Faraday cage. Most likely there will be numerous emp attacks.
Great tips in this video. Many newer type batteries (Lifopo4) have a BMS fitted. These will be affected by an EMP so you need to protect them too. AGM-type batteries should be OK.
Thats why I talked about protecting your portable power station in this video. Of course your EV will be damaged as well.
So AGM and lead acid deep cycle batteries should be ok not in a faraday cage?
@@vadrifter3200 As far as I know...
I have both, a Lifpo4 and Lead Crystal battery banks. I really like the Lead Crystal batteries. Almost idiot proof. I switch battery banks monthly.
Make cage with a wooden frame and coat it with screen, ideally copper window screen but even chicken wire will usually work. I found an AM FM shortwave radio that includes a SUN charging strip, a recharging crank, and two kinds of batteries. Dry and wet rechargeables. It has a flashlight on it but it will not float
Put it inside a screen cage and take it out only for minutes for use then put back
Using screen can be hit-or-miss. Everything depends on what trons we are being hit with. AM reception is easily cut off while FM isn’t affected.
@@seniorchief48 if youre Faraday sreen totally encloses the FM receiver, and the FM, AM, and shortwave and other transmissions should be blocked. The RF transmissions from any source, like police radios etcetera., inside an adequately constructed Faraday cage are blocked and cannot be received. FM radio is carried by RF transmission and thus will be blocked also.
Inadequate blocking can be caused by a break in the wire mesh surroundings or the density of the wire mesh may not be enough to block all radio signals. Chicken wire may not be dense enough and coverage must include the bottom also.
That is quite an emergency package that I describe. However I bought a chargeable crank style device with puts out enough energy to recharge a telephone or a power bank BUT the version I bought for very little money requires a GREAT amount of cranking.
@@hs0zcw h here is a good reason for having a time schedule prearranged for when you will be transmitting/receiving and when you'll be off the air.
Very realistic assessment. I agree that most people won't survive more than a few months if that.
Thank you
Great video two thumbs up👍👍. I got myself three power inverters.300W,2000W,5000W.Depending on the power consumption.
I use 2000W is good for most small things like a SawSaw for pruning trees. A Skill saw, requires too much amperage.
Something to ponder on anything more than 2000W probably requires too much amperes on your alternator.
Nice! I had a 2,000W inverter on the 10,000 watt hour battery capacity off grid system I built in 2015. Thats really all I needed for my home. I have a video on this on my page.
Cb radios for those in a more populated area may be helpful, make sure it's a good one that reaches out.
Sure. I dont have one anymore, but I use to.
Which one do you recommend? CB radio anyone?
@@lindamarsteller4582 I'm not sure you'll just have to do research. Best bet is going to a truck stop and ask the truckers. They know all about cb radios
@@lindamarsteller4582 I can tell you without a doubt which one to NOT get. And that is the uniden little handheld cb. It looks like a walkie talkie. It's a piece of crap. Won't go 150 ft. So don't touch that one.
@@lindamarsteller4582 CB cap is 4 watts. Ham radio cap is 1,500 watts. To learn more about the differences, try going here:
myoffroadradio.com/ham-radio-vs-cb/#:~:text=Ham%20Radio%20Distance%20vs%20CB,%2C%20bushes%2C%20vehicles%2C%20etc.
have a nice cme stormy weekend all! i took some tips!
cell phone offline apps! best tip in months! ty
Glad I could help...
67 here, thanks for your video, good info. Have most of what you describe here , planning to bug in rather than out. been prepping for many years, live way out in the deer woods. Collecting rain water in 250 gal tanks for animals, garden/ greenhouse, and filtration (last case, potable). one thing to remember, all this "stuff" will, over time, turn into dust. Need to learn to live like it is 1600 AD
I plan to bug in as well, as long as I can. Sounds like you are well prepared. Thanks for you comment.
I never thought about a solar charge controller and I have an extra from when I went to a bigger one on the RV
I think it would be very beneficial for people to download the instructions on how to turn a Baofeng radio into a repeater. I have started to replace my batteries for my radio with those that can be charged through a USB cable by using the solar power bank.
Also, make sure the solar power bank is a pass-through solar charger. Power banks that support pass-through charging are useful because they let you charge both the power bank and the connected device simultaneously, which is a feature that not all power banks have. This can possibly allow you to set up a repeater with a couple of solar banks and not have to worry about go back everyday.
Interesting idea about the Baofeng...
Just asking because I am interested. I have heard and read some about the Baofang radios, in your opinion, are they Wirth investing in for a shtf scenario? Thank you in advance.
@@DBs58 I currently own about 8 Baofang radios in different forms. I started with the UV-5R but have since moved to the S9 Plus because it is waterproof. In a SHTF event I plan on using them outside in all environments. I has done a few videos on radios over the past year that shows my comms setup for me to carry around and what I use in my vehicles. I do overlanding as well, so radios come in handy.
There are a lot better radios out there, but if you are on a budget, these will work just fine.
Thanks for this great explanation!!
Thank you for your comment!
great video, glad I found you
Glad you liked it! I went to your page and noticed the guitat licks playlist. I listen to the same guy!
Downloading everything from entertainment to survival material on old phones is a great idea!
I have the Bestek 2000Watt and it has been the best one i ever had
What kind of battery have you directly hooked it to battery posts?
I have a few Baofeng radio's for comms. Batteries will lose charge quickly due to the negative ground being connected. I have 12 volt chargers pigtailed into my old tractor. I also have a generator that runs off the PTO on the tractor. Put up enough fuel and filters for at least a year.
What kind of tractor do you have? I had a Kubota, when I lived in the mountains. I used the pto for several things but not a generator... interesting.
Keep in mind that radios, internet, GPS devices, even your local memory cards are likely to be impacted by an EMP or a well placed Coronal Mass Ejection. You need how-to books and notes of key information from your devices as a backup.
Great video!
Thank you
do you have a video or list of offline and apps in your survival folder
Im making a video on them soon
Using the old phones for storage materials a great idea especially since they've started using the way back machine or system to go back and delete or rewrite material this way you could make a permanent archive for when more knowledge disappears from the internet
Not sure what this has to do with storing a phone with offline survival apps.
Very new to your channel. Have you shared your favorite phone apps? I love the idea you shared about saving your old phone and filling it with apps, movies, music and putting in a faraday bag.
Glad you enjoyed the video. People have asked about this. I plan to do a video about them.
The solar panel on most radios won't charge the batery. It will keep a fully-charged battery charged, and it will probably poer the radio for listening, in bright sunlight.
@toml.8210
You are absolutely 100% wrong... Post a link to an article or video that supports your claim.
Here is my proof that the solar panels do charge the radios... I tested 3 radios....
ruclips.net/video/zW-Lr8ka4xA/видео.html
good review... Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Great tips thank u so much❤🇺🇸🙏
Glad you liked it...
Great video. Subbed.
Thanks for watching!
Remember....on the back of the solar panels there is a little box, emp may or may not damage that
Likely not, unless it has a built in solar charger.
If that day comes I choose checking my self out! My tin shed behind my house is a giant faraday cage! No bugout I am 75 With CLL I choose Dewars poisoning! Chow John Boy Utah KJ7TBR
Question does the cage have to be completly close
It has to be sealed. Here is a video where I get into that a little more and how to test it.
ruclips.net/video/IsPfUxQsoTc/видео.htmlsi=co7cLnDQWjtoFsLo
Good stuff thanks
Hope it was useful for you. Thanks for watching.
Power tools? No chips. Will they make it?
Fuel... Diesel, propane, gas....... In cars generators will it explode?
First, I don't know anything for sure. I'm pretty sure so called experts also don't know for sure. Its all about an educated guess. That being said, I would not be surprised if some power tools can survive. As far as fuel exploding because of sparks from the thing that the fuel runs, ... Very good question. I know that the 1859 Carrington event did cause sparks and fires, so I suppose it is possible.
Would you please consider sharing the apps you have downloaded to your old phones for the faraday storage cage.
I just added a list of 10 apps in the video description.
I grew up in communism in Romania. You can live with no electricity. You do need water and a roof over your head and a couple of oil lamps for light and a bit of heat. We had natural gas at the stove/cooking range and we used it to heat water to wash ourselves and also to keep warm. Books are great. People need to focus on the basics if the SHTF. We lived in an apartment. Every fall we stocked up with potatoes and cabbage and carrots etc, whatever we could find, mom canned whatever she could. Candles are great, stock up on matches.
Thank you for your comment. People are way too dependent on power. If you watch my other video about how to survive an emp, you will see a complete different picture. It will not be the way you describe here in the USA until after maybe 75% or so the population dies, in my opinion.
Water, food and sturdy set of clothes and boots is all you will need. If you are strong willed you might survive a few weeks.
Good luck with your plans... You'll need it.
there is a walkie talky program for your phone from the serval project
it gives something like phone service, with the phones being able to daisy chain together to extend their range
over the wifi network
not as good as a real walkie talky, but, it is something
I heard there is also an app that lets your phone work like a ham radio. I have not tried it. There is a really good scanner app for you phone as well, and I do use that.
I have created a simple 12 volt solar powered system ...mainly for powering emergency lights + telephones.... - I would just love to figure out how to protect it all and have it running... - is there no such stuff as electrically conductive glass for solar panels? ...maybe the only solution is to have a stock of all components as spares; - I have a steel filing cabinet... might work on that!
A EMP only damages on component in electronic devices that is the rectifier diode. And all electronic devices has one by part or do they? A rectifier mostly turns ac to dc or keeps power from flowing backwards or just smooths it out. And it is a three diode wired into a loop and the positive side is on one side of the loop and the negative is one the other side. So if you have alternating power you can make it Direct power like in a alternator in your car. Now if a EMP was to go off most of you cars stuff will work but it is not a car anymore because the computer will be damaged. But you power windows and locks good to go. And the older cars with computers to run the engine and transmission will be dead too. But most devices can take low power EMP like a laptop with a metal case or a smartphone but they will be damaged to a point. But I don’t think devices that are powered down and disabled will be affected as much. And the RF shield should Chanel energy around the computer components if the are not used and unplugged. But you should protect them from static electricity and a EMP is static energy discharge. Now EMP can damage the data on any chip too and not damage the chip itself just the data.
If you need 1 in a hury you can use your oven, microwave, clothes dryer etc.
First, if you find out you need one in a hurry, it will be too late. Second, your ideas will likely not work, but thank you for your comment anyway.
I suppose if those vehicle emp protectors work, having that inverter would be just as good as having a generator. I like my 2000w invertor..
I had a 2000W inverter in the off grid system I built in 2016. Its all we really needed at the time.
ruclips.net/video/HxJ-MUePm-Y/видео.html
When Yugoslavia fell. Disorder resulted. The sad fact is guns and ammo are most important. Whatever you prep someone else can and will attempt to take and vice versa. Survival instincts take over for yourself and others. Most die from dehydration from parasites in the water supply.
No way in hell that I will leave my home. I have a 55 gal. steel drum with a banded lid. I can put lots of electronics in it.
I think you would if sewage started backing up in your home or someone torched your home or 100 or so looters were breaking in homes and burning them down.
SEEINGS HOW THEY CAN DETECT WHERE YOUR HAM RADIO IS, I'D THINK THEY'D BE COMING TO TAKE THOSE, EH?
Why would "they" take my radios. No one is going near my radios unless I allow them.
Why would anyone need to bug out during an EMP?
See my video for the answer to your question...
ruclips.net/video/cYqwxxevCms/видео.htmlsi=5Vasp9p3UvVoFkzE
How are you protecting your solar panels from EMP?
Dont need to. They are not plugged in.
@@LoneStarPrepping That is what is puzzling to me. Other electronics go in the EMP cage and they are not plugged in. But, the solar panels that have electronic diodes in them, are not protected, because they are not plugged in. Hmmm... Not trying to be difficult, just not understanding the EMP logic.
I dont totally understand everything, either. I think I know more than most, but nobody knows for sure what will happen. I tend to listen to an expert on this... Dr. Bradley. I think I have his link under my description.
Does the generator have to be protected from the emp
Yes. I have a video that shows how to make a faraday cage for a portable power station.
I'm thinking anything to connect with Starlink would be more helpful 🤔 and power sources of course.
Not for me... ham radio is way to go. Starlink will likely not work, $110 a month with start fee of $599.
I've got one of those metal cans but I'm wondering if I could just spray flex seal all over the inside instead of using a bucket liner?
I've also got a large trunk and I'm wondering if I can just line the inside with aluminum foil and then spray more flex seal inside that? What would happen if I sprayed the inside of the trunk first and then put the aluminum foil into it?
Does it matter which side is exposed to the emp?
What about just using an old microwave?
All you are doing is trying to keep metal items from touching the can. Flex seal would do fine if you dont mind the smell or mess. I almost used it back in 2015 but the plastic bucket is faster, easier, and no mess. Flex Seal was the reason I thought of the plastic inner bucket. Use whatever you want. Some people use cardboard. Again, my way is easier. You can try aluminum in trunk. It may tear and likely not seal well and make one big smelly mess. Just test it. Some people say they use microwaves. The two I tested didnt work. Its a bad idea anyway. You get little room to put things in for the amount of room it takes to store. To me it looks silly and it is not as easy to move around because of the weight. These are all ideas that have been tossed around for years. Thats why I use the setup I do... its better idea. Why are you trying so hard to avoid what I suggested lol? Is it the price of the plastic bucket? Its the same price as 1 can of Flex Seal.
@@LoneStarPrepping LOL
You crack me up bro. It's not what you suggested that I'm trying to avoid. I just don't like spending money on things that I don't need. But I didn't even realize that the bucket was to keep items from touching the metal can! So really it's understanding that I'm trying to get. It's very interesting to me that a microwave might not work. I put a cell phone in a microwave and called it from a landline and the reception came through and it rung which was baffling to me how that worked. I thought microwaves were supposed to block all microwave radiation and that's what cell phones use right? Again I'm just trying to work with what I've got and hold microwaves for free on Craigslist just make more sense to me and spending money building something that I don't already have. But again mostly it's about understanding how these things work... That's where I'm at.
Some microwaves work, but dont test it with a phone. Test it with a strong AM radio signal. If the signal goes away, it should be providing about 50db, which is enough shielding. Since you said you had one of those metal cans and it sounds like you were ready to use flex seal, just spend the $14 for a plastic bucket or use cardboard or use nothing and just dont let items that are metal touch the can... But... You will need aluminum tape as well. See my videos about faraday cages.
ruclips.net/video/IsPfUxQsoTc/видео.htmlsi=Dxom7y_cD8YH_uvL
@@LoneStarPrepping So I just got back from town and I found a metal file cabinet at a thrift store for eight bucks. do you think that would work? Also why do you put aluminum tape on all the seals and screws but not around the lid seal?
I didnt need to because the lid sealed tight enough. Whatever you use, like file cabinet, there can be no gaps, at all! It must be sealed with metal or aluminum.
All you need is some stainless screen, make a box out of it and attach it to your house ground. Or stick a copper rod in the ground and solder a thick wire to it. Put your valuable back up electronics in it for storage. The finer the screen the better. See the tiny holes in your microwave door? No bigger than those.
I have never seen one tested on video. I have never seen anyone who suggest this actually have one themselves. Even if it works, it takes a lot more work to make than my cages. Most people wouldnt even try it.
@@LoneStarPrepping EMP is the same as radio waves. Testing could be as simple as putting a walki talki inside the case then send someone outside with another walki talki. If you can hear the person outside, the radio waves are getting through.
Actually you are wrong about testing. You may want to educate yourself and watch my video on how to make a faraday cage for portable power stations. I talk about testing. I posted a link of an expert on the topic as well. Oh, and no, you don't need to ground it.
Geiger Mueller survey meter might be at risk for emp damage? Anyway, emp, nuclear blasts & fallout are a trio.
Yes, it would be at risk of damage. An emp, nuclear blast, and fallout are not necessarily a trio. There are emps that are non nuclear and more likely in my opinion. Future solar events can be a problem as well.
hello can anyone explain to me why short wave radio is better for prepping?
First off, I never said it was better. Second, "better" than what and for what situation? Short wave is not "better" for prepping if comparing it to ham or amateur radio, in my opinion. It can be helpful in certain situations.
@@LoneStarPrepping thanks I just had that impression
Who you going to call on your phone after an emp , and where are you going to bug out to ? Wherever you go...there you are. Also, people will become predators so I don't want to find people or them finding me.
First, try actually watching my video for the phone question.
Second watch my video called "How to survive an emp" for the answers on the other questions... just search on YT or my channel for the video. Third, the main point of this video was about what to put in a faraday cage.
Could you tell me if you could make a Faraday cage with Aluminum widow screen
I doubt it. You try and test it.
Good video, Doug K5DHL
Thanks for watching.
Checked the price on the X6100 Radio and kind of pricey..
It is. You can get a hand held ham radio...
Why in the hell don't these shortwave SSB radios have the weather channels? It is such a drawback to have to buy two radios to get weather.
They do... look at the cc skywave
@@LoneStarPreppingThe cc skywave doesn't do ssb. The Tecsun radios do ssb but they don't do ssb plus weather. If the Tecsun Digital PL368 did weather, it would be the perfect radio. I can't find any shortwave ssb radios that also do weather.
This says it does ssb...ruclips.net/video/s7zM0P81nQg/видео.htmlsi=EuMVltuucX7Cf7LD
@@LoneStarPrepping I replied to you with a link but it got deleted. On the Crane website, it shows it has weather but not SSB for the Skywave radio.
is a gun safe a good faraday cage?
If it is metal to metal or metal tape sealed. Stick a radio in it with strong AM singnal. If it goes away, it should be getting at least 50db which is enough shielding. But I doubt it will work. A safe claiming to be emp protected usually means the electronic lock.
You don't protect solar panels with a Faraday cage. Just clamp high saturation ferrites on the main wiring.
Batteries don't have to be protected.
I never said to protect panels with a faraday cage. I also said most car batteries should be fine.
Is there any way to protect a car from EMP attack
There is a device, but I dont know if it really works. I think its called emp shield. Even if it does work, roads would be blocked, for the most part and you would be a huge target.
Perhaps a spare Starlink?
I really dont know much about it. It sounds interesting, though.
do you have any contact?there are generator business inquiry for you!
"There are generator business"?
No thank you. I don't sell, and I don't review for incentives from manufacturers.
all of you talk of your “bug out bag” and if and when you “bug out”. No one bothers to say WHY would you “bug out”. This just seems like an overused phrase. WHY leave your entire life behind? Wouldn’t it be better to live in your home (and fix what you can) instead of bugging out to the unknown with what you carry on your back?
Very good point and question. A few of my videos do talk about bugging out, and I explain the "why". If you watch the video about "How to Survive an EMP", I talk a lot about the why.
ruclips.net/video/cYqwxxevCms/видео.html
That being said, you are correct, I do not suggest bugging out unless you absolutely have to. It is very dangerous to do so; however, you may have to. If everything goes south... SHTF... , your home could end up on fire. Your water supply may no longer be available. The sewage in your home could back up. You could end up with 50 people, for example, with guns and torches going through homes, and eventually yours, to get what you have. Where would you go? How would you survive? A bug out bag is traditionally to help you get from point A to Point B within a 72 hour period or so. I focus on the idea that the situation could be so bad that there may be no place for you to go... In that case, your 72 hour bug out bag may need to help you survive a lot longer than 72 hours.
If maritime law takes over and we are all living for survival, while 90% of the population is not going to, I'm still going to make it.. across town to get ahold of that black Lamborghini and do whatever I want to it😂 as a nonconformist, i shall not be leaving for any old reason, lava maybe.. stay put n steer clear.
LiPo batteries won't survive EMP/CME they need protection.
I know. Thats why I have a video showing how to protect those. And, thats why I mentioned that in this very video. It was one of my main points.
HARD. I'm an older female, doing pretty well with a trashed back. Unfortunately all the sites about bug out bags left me with a 60 lb bag - or more, with a change of clothes, medical, fishing, cooking, water filtration, fire starting, radio, flashlight, batteries, the USB sticks with copies of important papers, knife, axe, saw, paracord, zipties, super glue, emergency tent, blanket, hand warmers, heavy socks, BOOTS hanging off the side, folding solar panel, bottles of water, oat bars, fruit bars, jerky, etc blah blah. I had to go get a small bicycle wagon (and a bike) to lug it if S Hits The F. Now add spare tire tubes, pump, tools --- man, if it hits the fan, I'm in trouble! 🤣 I'm too old for this....
I am slowly learning. Like "lose the big sleeping bag and pad, get a emergency foil blanket." Bulk is killing me - hahaha. I'll be looking forward to your video. Be Blessed, Be Safe.
I’m with you! Gone well past a BOB! I’m now searching for a old semi truck with 2 trailers😂
Same here, my Bug Out Backpack weighs 50lbs, and I'm 63 with disabilities and an 83 year old Mother to help too!! Probably just gonna bend over and kiss my arse goodbye!!
@@SaranjeanHazel yes, Ive had LONG thoughts on this bug out thing.. May be the only place I "bugout" to will be neighborhood shelter. Won't need all that other stuff - just some foods, water, cigs, changes of clothes - lol. If its into the woods, I'll be pulling a wagon behind me. 🤣
@@elainepanthera5444 you and me both!!
61-year-old Injun here, we have all ya talked about except for the downloads on a tablet or phone. its a great idea and one I`ll be working on. thank ya . . . ya got a new follower.
Glad I could help.
So Damn I love the information. Im making my list as I watch your video. BUT sorry for what Im about to say,........The most likely event or action that will make us need these items and a faraday cage is because "WE" have been buying from, and then buying most of the items you have listed from china. This pertains to anyone living in the US. You can be the one to hate what I say, feel nothing or love what I say cause "OUR" lives will be affected. I DO NOT mean to troll you but "WE" have to put our boots on and preserve our children's future freedoms that "we" have taken for granted so long. And the enemy has been plotting against us while using the money we gave them for 35 years. Sitting and looking at the whole picture I am frightened for my kids and grandkids because when I see the division that has been propagated so well to the American youth and just stubborn ignorant you know who's that I know all of "US" will not comply with what's necessary to alleviate some of the sacrifices we will be making. If I should even call them that. If "WE" don't stop buying china goods, bring home manufacturing, make serious personal material sacrifices, set aside our differences ("we" won't even have the luxury of hating each other if we cease to exist"), close our borders, close the needle exchanges and social projects designed to undermine humans (Yes I said it), i.e. 1k a month to homeless (these people are shitting, screwing, shooting up ( I myself am a recovered addict,father and grandfather so no unjust bias), chopping stolen cars, burning stolen cars, assaulting people, assaulting police even, burning police stations, and many more I don't want to say but definitely disrespecting the Law and most importantly GOD on the local sidewalks in poorland, Ouregon and many other cities and towns to close to you.) show our disdain to the race baiting monsters perpetuating racism, turn off the TV, tablet, or cell phone and snap our children out of it. You should know if your kid is one of them or not. Regardless, They need to be aware their lives will be GREATLY inconvenienced/effected soon if they dont listen and comply. Then it will take assembly of us all and insertion of our children into local politics, local municipalities, state municipalities and then DC to let these lawmakers know that "WE" didn't agree to such n such laws being proposed or passed. You'll know the ones. strengthen our country, citizens (we are all brothers and sisters of GOD) And ultimately it's going to be the precious red stuff that will given for wages of ignorance and sin. So we must PRAY. Damn. Sorry.
I was unaware there was offline apps that would be extremely helpful, thank you! :)
Glad I could help you out! My favorite is the SAS Survival app. I bought it in 2016. It needed the internet until I called them complaining. They made it work offline. There is a very small book by them called the same thing as well.
You’ve got a great manner of presentation, move through the relevant information without unneeded fat in content, and make solid recommendations. Well done and thank you for the information.
Thank you for watching. Glad I could help.
Love the idea of using old phones as storage for reading material, etc.
Most people dont do this because they turn them in for new phone discount. Thats why I included that info in my video.
I agree...there's always some new good idea out there to learn!
Can you do a video of all the “survival” apps / useful stuff you can put on a phone?
Its on my to do list. Thanks for watching.
I'm doing that too !!! I've old phone and tablet in Faraday bags and don't forget to store your solar panel generator and USB cords to charge your old phone and tablet
If the US is hit by an EMP what makes you think that it would be a one off event? Wouldn't you expect several, spaced out EMP events? Consider not bringing out your protected devices until much longer.
Its obvious you didnt watch my video. When did I say it would be a "one off" event? Within the first minute or so I talk about protecting items in a faraday bag before putting them in my bug out bag because of further emps...
Great info. I'm a prepper myself. No faraday cage yet
Thanks for watching.
I put a cordless screw gun driver and drill with a few batteries and a charger in mine. i also put a small laptop and a removeable hard drive with all the ebooks i could find on it. Lastly i bought a spare computer for my car and put in there too.
I like the way you present info in your videos, clear and concise. I thought it was very clever to reuse your old phones, but I am unable to find a single one of the apps you recommend, by name at least. Is your phone an Android? I think it must have been very time-consuming to find true offline apps. Regardless, I'm a 68 year old prepper Sea Captain and enjoy your channel very much. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
If your over 50 and not well armed in emergencies get ready to be a victim from the more evil and stronger among your surrounding other so-called preppers. The paREPP per called themselves preppers who survive are the ones who know how to steal from the real preppers who are all prepared and there GOES the go bag is jerk from their bleeding fingers, I will volunteer to the group to be on point as long as I last up there.
Most important would be an old vehicle with points ignition and a simple carburetor. A full tank of gas and a couple gerry cans will get you wherever you want to go and carry what you need.
Yes sir! I would love to have my 1972 Bronco again or my 1973 Jeep.
Funny… a few weeks been I placed a SW radio & a baofeng radio into a faraday bag
Dayyyyyum my silver Brother over 50. 100% agree. Just remember to leave it in the Faraday Cage until AFTER the 3rd or 4th strike. Subscribed, bell rung, commented, upvoted, liked, shared ... may the algorithm gods smile favorably upon your channel.
Great video.
I've thought about the ham radio but not done anything yet. As I understand, at night the signal bounces off the ionosphere so it's possible to speak to others in the opposite hemisphere. But it's not night there so I'm rather confused.
But it's still the best method of communication if the grid is down.
There is a ton of information online about this. Lower level HF waves work best at night.
It depends on the band you choose.
Different Banda have different characteristics. The lower bands are good for local stuff during the day and may work for longer distance at night.
The middle bands will work either day or night. The higher frequency bands will work well during the day but not so great at night
Why do people makes videos and list things to get but don't bother putting that list in their description??? I hate having to stop the video to make those kind of notes. I rather note other important info
I dont know why people do that. Thats why I list them under the description. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Could you please make a video and share where to get videos, games, music for free for phones and laptops?
Sorry, thats not what my channel is about.
Thank you for the tips. Best book to read for a glimpse of life following a nationwide EMP event (fiction obviously) that is well written with great EMP resources is One Second After. About 10% of the country survived. With certain areas better than others, 20-50%, based on geographical location, demographics, farming resources, etc. The medically compromised dependent on prescription medications, life sustaining treatments & equipment, chronic illness go first. Along with panic driven suicides & violent conflicts. Community strength, multiple people with multiple skills, is most important. Solo, one family or very small groups don’t have much chance long term.
I have read it. By the way... Please watch my video called How to Survive an Emp.
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I hope more people wake up and start preparing for what may or may not come. Great video sir. Thank you and God bless you and your family.
Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Thank you for watching.
If you have a transmitter don't announce your location unless you're enjoy giving away to people with guns things that you wish you will need later... Don't give personal names or a list of the stuff you have carrying.............. The prepper who is likely to live will be the one with the big gun and willing to steal from everyone that he hears on the radio and otherwise....
Can you use a microwavebox and just close the door
Why? Why would that be a better solution? It"s heavier, bulky, inconvinient to move around, you cant put much in it given the size of it. Some say it works. I wouldn't use one.
Great video. One question, I understand that an emp would not damage normal batteries, car batteries or solar panels, am I right. Or should one protect portable or back up solar panels in a FC?
Nobody knows for sure what will happen, but from my research, I believe you are correct. I also believe if panels are not plugged into the grid, most will survive.
A Geiger counter for checking vegs, fruits, unsealed food items. Not needed for emp but for what may have caused it!
Good idea. I have one.
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I talk about it in other vids.
Everyone living in trailer parks will be fine.
allow me to add my 2 cents. I have a portable handheld shortwave radio. it runs on4 double A Batteries I use rechargerable batterie's which I recarge wih solar walkway lamp those garden lights function on double A rechargeable batteries. I maintain a stash of12 batteries for backups.
Sounds good!
If the SHTF what difference would it make to have a ham license … wouldn’t matter
First off, I never said you needed one or not in an shtf event. I thought I referred this question to another video within this video. Maybe you should take a look at it. One reason, though, is because it would allow you to practice with the radio before an shtf event. If you have not used one, you will be lost. You wont have the experience needed to use one properly. Thats one reason.
Could you make a list of the EXACT apps that you have chosen to put on your old phones?
That information is beyond any value!
Thank you for considering this, probably labours, task!
I will be doing a video on this in the near future...But for now, search for the SAS Survival app.
I can’t think what use electric and electronic devices will be if the grid collapses. Better to make friends with your neighbours maybe a battery radio is worth protecting 🎉
Okay. Well, good luck with your plans...
It's great to have rechargeable AM/FM/SW/NOAA radio rechargeable like it's a cell phone(via USB) so it needs no batteries and solar panel generators can recharge your radios. I've the emergency radio 📻 as well crank, solar etc .
Rechargeable walkie talkies and rechargeable batteries 🔋🔋🔋 and ports for these....all stored in your Faraday elements along side your solar panel generators duh
Great video overall!
And as much emphasis is put on bugging out, if you end up staying put or setting up a new base, there for sure will be plenty of things to scrounge for and build.
Godspeed and keep getting ready!
Solar panels, in the box, wrapped in aluminium foil and grounded. 12 volt automotive bulbs with holders and wiring. Battery charger with cigar lighter plug.
Can I make a suggestion? Video card links to other videos should be duplicated in the description. Some people use 3rd party viewers that don't show the cards. Others may want to find the link in the future without rewatching the whole video. Thanks - great content btw!!
Good idea, thanks.
The thing I've been wondering is will emp actually do damage to batteries also
I dont think it will.
Lithiums will likely be damaged. Lead acid, likely not.