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So question...I see the auqua containers but how do you store the rice dried foods beans flour sugar salt...do I need to empty out the store bought plastic bags of food into airtight food grade 5 gallon bins or mylar bags or what do I store everything in...I've got a couple dozen lockable rubber sealed waterproof Rubbermaid type storage bins...is that efficient for long term?
@@anatolian2511Cause good health is the strongest skill you can have. Like think about who would die first? An obese low testosterone simp or a masculine man.
I see people emphasize food but just as important are storage bins or 5g buckets to put them in. I lost about 2 months worth of oatmeal and 3 gallons of water because one mouse. It actually chewed through the plastics.
Yeh. But if It was do or die. I would save what is left of the oatmeal and pick out the rodent droppings. People unknowingly eat around 2lbs of bugs and rat feces from food each year anyways. Plus a cat might be handy
If you take some walnuts and some mushrooms and put them in a blender with taco seasoning... It tastes exactly like ground beef and would make a great substitution during a hard time... A lot of the food pantries giving away free dry foods and you can also get a lot of seeds down at the dollar store.
Other ideas: 1. Baby wipes for baths if there's no water. 2. Plastic bags for urine and Pooh(KEEP THEM SEPARATE!" 3. Using one flashlight pointed at the ceiling in any space will spread the light out all around reflecting it from the ceiling. It really can light of the room. 4. Have a small gallon bucket and poke holes in it and use for a shower. Make sure it can be hung above you. 5. Make a clay pot heating system. They work! 6. Make sure that the candles that you purchase have a long burn time. The religious candles at the dollar store last quite a while by the way but don't heat a room. 6. Make a micro climate if it's cold. Choose one room and pitch a tent in that room and it will stay warmer than the rest of the home. That's all I got for now!
For washing dishes, pots and pans, etc. use white vinegar. Just put it in a spray bottle & wipe. It will cut through grease and clean your kitchen things. No need to rinse because it is edible. Once it dries it will not be noticeable when you use them next time. No water necessary. That's what I use when camping.
Vinegar is also good for diluting shampoo, no conditioner necessary because it will soften your hair. Works well as a cheaper alternative to fabric softener too. Don't get why people don't use it more
Vinegar and baking soda are supreme cleaners. I had a problem with my vehicle brake system and they coated my hubcaps with an incredible disgusting film. I tried everything the “experts” suggested. I got fed up and sprayed them with straight vinegar, let it sit for a few minutes and then took an old toothbrush to them. I wouldn’t be telling you about it if it was ineffective.
@@CynthiaRockroth I'm not eating off a dish cleaned with bleach unless it's been rinsed. Vinegar is perfectly fine. Don't yell at me in CAPS. We're talking about preps. I rather stock something that has multiple uses and a long shelf life. Don't think you'll last long.
May I humbly suggest 2 items for this list. They were instrumental in my time living outdoors (not by choice). Baby wipes. Hand warmers. The baby wipes are AMAZING if showers/water is an issue. And Hand warmers and a sleeping bag got me thru a winter in a tent, they were quite literally life saving. I used 2 at a time, and changed them out once a night, depending on how cold it was. Thank you for the video and ideas in the comments. Hope these suggestions may help someone. Everyone be well, tough times ahead.
Baby wipes are a must, They make life without electric power much more tolerable. I chose to go with the old hot water bottle, it can be worn around the neck (On the chest area) during the day or evening and then taken to bed at night, I just use the same water in it over and over again.
Honestly, I've been testing solar lights around the house just to cut back on the rising electric bill. One of those single bulb solar tent lights with the panel in the window lights up my bathroom most nights. Have a solar shop-light (panel in a window) hung by my circuit panel box for use in emergencies. They are much easier and better than flashlights.
We got the disc lights from Sam’s and they are easy to gather up if there’s a need. They even have on/off switches and store for a couple of months if needed.
Thats exactly what I do for the storms and hurricanes hear in Florida. I also have from the dollar store these awesome small lanterns that are really bright but use batteries. Also, from that same store I bought these small bendy desk lamps that I love work really well. During the hurricanes I also use those flameless candles and the Christmas candles that you use a night light bulb in but also uses batteries. The glow sticks work well also. Those are just some ideas for you all that i use at night if the power should go out and need light.
I know it seems odd but books are part of my prep... I have books on everything from Bushcraft to foraging and basic healthcare options. If you don't know something books are a good option if the power is out
Agree! I have a variety of how-to books. All from the thrift store: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, boyscout handbook, medical/first aid, foraging, pet care, animal husbandry, gardening, canning, meat butchering and dry preservation, etc.
And if you have glass jars that are not in use, store water in them. Just use an already used lid to cap them. Then if you get ready to use them again, just dump the water on a plant, and dry the jar.
Best thing a prepper can do is pay attention. Situational awareness is the most valuable asset you can have regardless of whatever event you're prepping for.
I'm a British guy and have focused on channels off this material from England.. but this man has very gd knowledge..I like his style and his info is spot on! Carry on the gd work m8!
After prepping for many years, I just learned something new. The patriot nurse said to freeze any beans that you’re buying for 72 hours. This is because of bugs inside the beans. I had never heard that before. I’ve taught myself how to grow food, save seeds, make soap, can and make jam. I’ve enjoyed the journey of learning.
I have been prepping for years now I just thought I would listen to this. I am impressed. You explained everything very well and you didn’t try to scare people like I see others doing. Thank you for that. I will probably check out some more of your videos.
Don't forget the T.P!...garbage bags, batteries, bic lighters, pet food & candy/snacks for the kiddos and oh yea..meds and/or feminine products, hand sanitizer
My #1 Hard copy books. Under $20 Knowledge and entertainment in grid down scenarios. Encyclopedia of Country Living covers a lot. Foraging books with pictures. First aid books. Anything that can be multi generational and home schooling assistance.
I always always always suggest that people have at least 1 to 2 air rifles in their prepper stash. They are so overlooked it's insane. These air rifles today, are for the most part way less expensive than real firearms. Ammo is less expensive and quantity-to-price is better. They're quieter. Many calibers to choose from. And they're great to teach the young ones how to hunt
@@dianaklien1560 My ex bought a pellet gun, fired it twice. The second shot got caught in the barrel and was never able to be used again. There's no chance of that happening with a BB gun, and believe it or not you can buy a speed loader for a BB gun. Of course, care must be taken, or 🎶 you'll shoot your eye out 🎶
Instead of tossing them out, I save my large plastic laundry detergent bottles and use them for handwashing and dishwashing outside at my barbeque and fire pit in the summer. Just fill them with water and shake.
20 lb LP cylinder. LP Buddy Heater. LP camp stove on a 20lb cylinder. You can cook your food for well over a month. You can heat a blocked-off room in your house and not freeze to death for over a week. When many people throw out their barbecue grills they leave the lp tank with it collect five or six of those and you'll save yourself a huge core charge
Random item that I now think is super useful. I recently switched my cat to using pine pellets. You can get 40lbs for almost $6 at the tractor supply store. It would be great to use for a homemade toilet set-up. It's biodegradable and neutralizes smells.
Good video Jr. I would add to get hard copies of important papers..in this world of electronics, many people keep things on their phone or in the cloud or equivalent. If communications go down, you will have access to important papers. 👍
I have been preparing for years now and most of the things you have shown in this video I've had for years thank God I was a poor kid because I'm pretty much ready but thank you for the reminders
When prepping, I believe it's more important to buy food that everyone likes to eat, and still have a good shelf life. Can't go wrong buying lots of drinking water, and toiletries. Pay attention to the "Best by" dates. Along with prepping, get out of debt (i.e. mortgages, car debt, and credit card debt). It's more important than buying gold/silver, imo.
I bought collapsible water barrels for my water storage. The collapse very small and I store them in my garage. Each one is 100 gallons. I think they’re like 40.00 bucks each on E-Bay. Also “ water bobs “ are great for water storage, they sit in your bath tubs. I have three full bathrooms in my house so I have two of them. I can store 500 gallons of water in under 30 minutes.
I made some oatmeal bars today, Only a few ingredients, Quick oats, self-rising flour, some NIDO instant milk a little sugar and some cooking oil and water. Baked them for about 30 minutes in my Camp Chef outdoor oven that I use as my indoor oven, I have been trying to come up with a food bar that is not like hard tack and not like a cookie but something in between, I am very happy now with my Oatmeal bar and have stocked up on the food items I need to make them.
@@TheMargo420 quick oats 1- cup Self Rising flour 1/2 cup Nido instant milk 1/4 cup Sugar 1/4 cup vegitable oil 2 Table spoons water about 1/2 cup I added some walnuts, then just mix together and bake for about 30 minutes watching to see the edges of the cookie bars turn brown, at about 375 degrees. I divided them up into six parts.
The Taurus G3 and G3C pistols are 1/2 the price of a Glock and work just as effectively and are just as reliable. I'm on a fixed income and I still managed to buy one of each. Some very good deals on bulk ammo can be found on line, you just need to shop around.
@@YearsOVDecay1 many years ago, after separating from my violent ex-husband, I left the state so he couldn't find me, but it also happened to be a place where I knew no one and had no support. Because of the failed housing boom and the Reagan era economy, I found myself living in my car and visiting the local soup kitchen. But it's for that reason I get really cranky with all the young ones that are constantly talking about bugging out without thinking ahead. No skills. No gear, no plan, etc. And it will greatly piss me off if either the end of the world or zombie gets added to the conversation. Essentially, I've made the mistake of bugging out unprepared and suffered the consequences for it while living in the mountains of Colorado in fall & winter in my car. It's that experience that is the reason that I get a bit paranoid about not having enough food. A few close relatives make some light-hearted jokes about my pantry, but they don't go any farther than that because they know that it means that I'm safe if something like a pandemic happens or SHTF since I'm 2 hours away from everyone. After the ice storm of 2004, my sister and brother-in-law had to move with my daughter and I for 9 days, the only thing we needed was milk, because we don't drink it. But I had everything we needed, and that was before I started prepping. Being able to check the box ☑️ as lists and various scenarios get discussed is incredibly validating. I do believe that on this topic, you & I and other preppers are making our own luck. I wish you and your good health and fortune on the path ahead. {{🫂}}
That was my on the list for my first big prep. 6 mths of prego is 36 jars for my family. Not only for spaghetti based meals, but soups, stews and casseroles.
Build your own AR I built mine for: $189 upper with bolt an charging handle (Palmetto sale), lower: $30 (sale at Cabela's due to blemish) lower parts kit: $25 (Midway USA) Buffer an spring: $30. This AR cost me: $294 after $20 in assorted shipping. The sights I got were $30 so $324 for a 16" AR. That gives you a good firepower ability an 676 left to get some mags, ammo, an then your food an stuff.
I got to tell you. I love buying things I'm able to use today. 3 examples Mr. Heater I can use now in the garage. Tons of water I just keep rotating and a rain barrel coming off our greenhouse to use the water for or fruits and vegetables
I have 3 bed side commodes , kerosene heaters, generators, fuel, stabilizer, deluxe propane stoves, and boxes of butane/propane containers stored and ready. I have a family of 7 so I have multiple choices and items.
Yes on the bedside commode! Empty and seal up the toilets and shower/tub drains because when the power is out in water treatment etc everyone’s stuff will be backing up into your house. Also get a few medium rubber balls to shove down the toilet because of the gas.
Something I have that is good for cleaning/wiping is these towelette coins. Yeah... they're these big wipes (unscented, no soap) that are compact into a coin shape... You just get a real tiny amount of water on them and they expand into a tube shape, then you just unroll & unfold it. The ones I got are a pretty big sheet when opened fully. I love them! The bag I bought also came with a plastic tube to carry 12 in it to keep them dry and carry in pocket, back pack, etc. I like that they aren't soapy or alcohol wipes. I can just carry my choice of those products separate to add to it as needed.
Yes. I bought a box of 500 of these coin towelettes a couple of years ago on Amazon. The small box they came in takes up a lot less space in my pantry than rolls of paper towels and toilet paper. Just remember not to FLUSH them down your toilet. Even though they may say “flushable”, who wants to take a chance on having clogged pipes during a grid down situation.
@@lyndarina9839 I already knew not to flush them. It's been like that with multiple product for years, that they will say flushable or biodegradable and really are not to be flushed.
those things are cool, i would bring them out on the deep sea fishing trips in my tackle box to clean the bait fish guts and squid off my hands and then toss em out
Great starting point as always. For a charcoal filter for water, a relatively cheap version can be found at any store selling supplies for bigger aquariums. A cheap aquarium pump might help but is not necessary. These stores often also have cheap activated charcoal refills for your charcoal filter. Get enough of this because depending on the contamination, sometimes they need changing frequently, especially when dealing with fallout from nuclear events. Having a way to dose a few milligrams of iodine every week will also help in that situation
We use a three bucket system ~ gravel, sand, activated charcoal. Adding any type of cloth to prefilter before using the buckets gives you water that won't muck up any other filtration such as a Sawyer, Berkey, etc. It gives you about the equivalent of tap water as far as particulates, and the charcoal catches a good bit of contaminants as well (and your water will taste better). One other thing I recommend is liquid trace minerals. They have about a 5 year shelf life, and are a way to boost your overall health in the long term, but particularly if your diet is lacking in a lot of varied nutrients. Along with vitamins, they aren't a bad investment and can be rotated the same as any other prep.
I don’t know a single person personally that is more prepared than me. I think I’ve got 60k into prep items in 4 years. That includes my tiny home trailer, my hummer, my enduro bike and my Honda car. Each was purchased with preparation in mind. The hummer pulls my tiny home, the bike fits on the back of the tiny home and the car allows me to work from no where’s ville. My plan is to finish mine and then build more for other people. Tiny home life has changed me forever. I’m officially in my second year full timing tiny home life.
Just got a bathtub water bladder to add to my other water storage items. Hopefully enough on hand for 45-60 days. Living in a metro area I'm also within a mile of our water reservoir we use in the area so I could eventually walk and get a few gallons a day.
Watch out for that square water jug! Mine was growing something black inside the spigot before I noticed. Yucky! I would suggest occasional bleaching and cleaning. It's hard to get clean and you need to turn it while cleaning it. Pretty sure it was mold. Beware friends!
I already have a butane camp stove. had one for years, got a new one last year. I actually use it indoor even though there is an electric stove/oven in the kitchen. Been saving on power and being used to things done different if power is out and generator stops working, then I'm already prepared for cooking. Have plenty of the butane canisters. I also have a camp pot/pan to use for cooking on that stove, as I mostly have food that can be cook in those anyway, instead of meals made with multiple pots/pans at the same time. I also have a metal camp cup to heat my water for coffee on that camp stove. I used to have a water dispenser, but then I got a small battery operated pump that goes on the spout of them big dispenser water bottles. So I am cutting down on power use. Now if I could find a way to power the PC/Internet without the power from the house. lol
Oh, never mind, IDK what he cooks in one pan. Mountain House, simply poúr Hot water into package & it rehydrates in the package. Don't even need a pan! Take care.
I like the Luci solar lights because they clasp for easy storage, have on and off switch, blinking for emergencies, floats in water, give off lots of light, can check how much energy left, and you can hang them. I was lucky to find 4 marked down at Walmart. They are light weight so I snap on between two mason solar lights so they don't blow away.
Add birthday candles. The kind that you can’t blow out. They are great for starting campfires and wood in your Kelly Kettle. A Kelly Kettle is great for purifying water, from a pond or lake.
how long can water be stored in an airtight container and still be drinkable, i recently found some old sealed spring water bottles about 2 or 3 years old in my camper, it looked fine until i picked it up and shook it, then it looked like some type of floating mold rolling around like a lava lamp
@@commiesnzombiesStore your water in your empty canning jars and “can” or water bath it. The jars take up just as much space empty as full and once “canned” it will last indefinitely, shouldn’t ever go bad. Then when it’s time to can your food you already have the water you need for canning.
@@commiesnzombies Keep bottled water in a cool dry & dark space & it should last at least a couple years. I’ve drank water that I’ve stored in my basement that was a few years old. I buy new & rotate the old out to drink.
Keep thinking that. They are just like the inner city homeless. They rely on the English more than you think and they'll take what they need from you without batting an eye. Good luck.
Better have a way to protect your stuff and yourself. I've actually overheard in a restaurant some guys talking about how in a grid down situation that they would go to a nearby Amish community and just take over or at least take what they wanted and then they were laughing about the weapons they had. Scary how casual they were talking.
Its interesting that in the States everyone wants the Jackery style batteries. Not sure over there, but ik Aus they're not cheap. But you can buy a decent deep cycle battery for like $300-$350. I have two, then paired with portable solar panels which arent overly expensive, you have a longer term power solution. Then you can run a lot of things off it, such as a fridge for a 4wd. Honestly, if youre into 4wding/touring/overlanding, you're part of the way there. Ontop of that a lot of battery chargers (AAs ec), lights etc nowadays can be run off USB and are LEDs, which both have a very low draw. For $70 or so i bought a battery box with two Anderson plugs (good for solar and vehicle recharge, more durable connection), external postive and negative terminals and 4 usb plugs, with a voltmeter. I used all these options for a 4 month trip around Aus and it was great. It ran a 90 litre fridge, as well as charged phones, tablets, torches, speakers and ran the fridge. Brilliant video, you show that really you dont need to spend a bomb to me prepared.
Good vid. A few notes. The rechargeable radio should move up the list. In grid down it may be your sole source of information. For regular rain water retention, regular trash cans with lids will work. Get a pump to refill smaller containers. Guns? Anybody thinking about preparing is already armed. By more ammo. Finally, antibiotics. The government has recently made obtaining fish antibiotics much harder. One other thing all preppers need: the ability to keep your piehole shut.People who know what you have will expect you to share. Or else. The manufactured rocket stove allows you to cook in a fireplace with virtually no smoke. I went with the silver fire, but the one discussed here is just as good. Make sure you have a large pot with a lid that fits on it. Finally, to reiterate, if people know directly or indirectly that you have food, they will come for it. Tell no one.
Not all people can own guns. Felons, in the US. In many countries it's too many hoops to jump through to have firearms. We have to think like Jorge Sprave.
I really enjoy your videos. I am totally blind. I live by myself with two dogs and one is my guide dog so our best bet is to stay home. I have been stocking stuff up for me and my dogs and also for extra for just in case, a family member need some help. The only thing I worry about is my medicine because I am a diabetic and I also have chronic kidney disease to.
Get the Trifuel generator (works with Gas, Propane, NG). That way you have triple redundancy. I have several so can rotate them and give each a break and can do maintenance on one while keeping another running.
Layering your power solution is a good idea. Having solar or wind as the primary recharge option, but generator as a backup will allow you to slow the burning of your limited fuel resource. It also allows you to take advantage of fuel sources that may arise that's unforseen.
This is definitely food for thought. I was surprised by the absence of any discussion of canned food, perhaps because it was too obvious. If you are sheltering in place, and weight in transport is not an option, stock up on canned goods.
Don't forget a high quality MANUAL CAN OPENER for those can goods! NOT that cheap crap from Wally World or the $ store! Expect to pay $8-15 for something that will last a lifetime. Too many people forget this necessity!
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If you have cordless power tools look for a power inverter built for you specific brand. One that your batteries can clip into so you can use them to charge your smaller devices.
two tips hopefully someone will find useful.... I re-purpose my square plastic laundry soap containers. once empty I clean out thoroughly and refill with water and a 1/2 cap full of bleach and store one under my kitchen sink and one under my bathroom sink these are for hand washing ONLY Second - Typically Asian markets have the 4 packs of butane much cheaper.
We got a little more serious last year. Having 8 kids we have to keep a lot of food around. We got 8 chickens and 2 ducks last year. One of chickens turned to be a rooster but we get 7 ch and 2 duck eggs a day. We are going to try raising wild caught bream in 330 gal totes. We live In a subdivision only have an acre but we have a tilled plot for beans and raised beds for other stuff. Building a greenhouse soon. Thinking about digging a root cellar under a concrete pad in the back. My suggestions: don't buy storage food until you can store it. If you buy 50lbs of rice buy the needed storage supplies right then or have them on hand already. Store as you go. See if you have Azure standard deliveries near you. Lots of bulk and good prices.
I have a butane stove and tested 1 butane can for cooking. Boiling water takes 5 min cooking food 15 minutes. 1 can did this 3 consecutive times. Possibly 4
Learn all you can in whatever time we have left. There’s so much educational stuff out there now (especially on bush crafting and SHTF) keep a notebook and keep prepared.
Just one suggestion. You will find that unless you plan in "dirt time", you won't retain much of the "book learnin". You really have to get out and practice what you read about. You will retain a whole lot more. You will also reject ideas you find don't work so well.
Think outside the box when prepping & preparing , try to cover all areas. Everyone's needs will be different, prep&prepare to fit your family and surroundings.
Thanks, JR for another great video just a quick reminder Teflon pots and pans may crack with a real hot flame in a lock down situation have a back-up cast iron. Stay safe
I bought/recommend the "Stovetec" bio fuel stove for about $100, for the stove AND pot that has a flue like outer shell, (Bimart here in Oregon). It uses so little wood that I could probably cook for a month using only our dinning room table & chairs if it came to that. That's the great thing about these stoves, if things got really bad, burning furniture or the studs in your inner walls would get you by. Also get the small folding saw Bimart carries in their camping section for processing fuel. It's an extremely fast cutting and handy saw.
I always try for double duty in all prep purposes. We have a hot tub because they are awesome any day but that’s 400 gallons of water in my yard that isn’t ugly , sterile , covered and with a 100 dollar distiller pot I can make gallons of drinking water from it over a wood fire.
When it comes to the butane stove don't use any cookware that hangs over the side of the stove/ butane can. It will heat up the can and explode! Use camping cookware not regular cookware! Just a friendly tip😊
Great tip, along with that be advised that butane will freeze up in the lines during use around freezing temps! Propane is better if it is winter, and you expect very cold temps.
Anyone that is new to prepping would surely benefit by watching JR's videos. He has been a great help to me and has compiled quite a library of extremely helpful videos.
For just a little more money you can buy a small Berkey filter which takes out "most" contaminates from water (no pillow case needed). They have a compact travel model which would work well in a grid down or bug out situation. Boil creek water, pour into your Berkey and you are good to go. I love mine.
@@katrinagarland5219 I use a 5 gallon bucket lined with a garbage bag with a pool noodle with a 1 inch slice in it to wrap around the top for a cushion and I highly recommend it. Far better than what you people call a toilet
@@DarkShadowReign Pay attention... I was talking about water filters and you are tripping about toilets. What? Better read back and see what you are spouting off about before you make your comments.
Thank You JR. You Survival Series is very educational for the people that are Survivalist, but you can't teach ninety percent of the younger generation, that belief nothing will ever happen or can't think past their noses ! Keep up the good work ! Not everybody is fully prepared for possible Disasters! Lone Bear !
As always a lot of great information. I've taken advantage of your help and have used many of your suggestions and ideas. One thing I had thought about, not that it's fun to ponder, was human waste disposal. I have a septic system which will work just fine whether we have power or running water or not. Of course without water we don't want to waste what we do have and use it for flushing toilets. I thought I could always remove the cap from my septic and either pour the waste in there from a toilet bucket or just build an outhouse that sits right over that septic. One area I do need to work on is winter heat. A small propane heater, while better than nothing, won't work long term for me. I currently heat with a stoker style coal stove or baseboard electric heat and either require the power to be on. I had thought about getting a wood stove that I could switch out with my coal stove as a long term back up, but I don't like the idea of the smoke that could signal undesirables as to my presence. I'll have to give that a bit more thought. As for defense, I would think that most people that get involved with prepping probably already have that covered. Thanks, Don W
One of my simple contingency plans for that is setting up a tent inside my home and creating a microclimate. Winterizing that tent with quilts and maintaining tea lights. I’ve worked with folks experiencing homelessness, and that’s how I’ve seen them survive very cold winters.
Really great tool is small pruning shears. Light and far safer than hatchet or machete when big isn’t needed. Good for collecting small wood, kindling, tinder and preparing small game.
If you have an old microwave that you don't need, it makes a good emp shield for your electronics. However, after an E.M.P. you probably won't get power back for 3-4 years.
Microwave ovens will block large wavelength low frequency waves, like microwaves & AM radio waves ~1000 kiloHz. Ovens will not block the higher frequencies (megaHz to gigaHz) used by cell phones. However, cell phones might survive OK because of their small antennaes (if not plugged in during the blast.) But the cell towers will be down lol
I bought a bunch of those exact aqua-tainers and i was disapointed with them. I had a leak issue when storing on their side for spigot use. I thought it was just from the vent hole, but it was from the mouth as well. Just be aware when searching for storage containers. There's also some stackable versions that are slim and can be stored under a bed.
I have the Morakniv Companion knife and Mora's Bushcraft Pathfinder. I have great folding saws, both from Silky... I have the F180 Pro which fits in my pocket and the BigBoy Pro which is great for cutting bigger trees. I stopped using an axe/hatchet when I got my Schrade SCHF45 Bowie Knife... It is a great chopper. It big, thick, heavy and tough. Been using it alot for a few years and is still good... Although, for really solid wood I will have to use my axe. I cut logs 1 and 2 years ago that were left laying out in the weather and with that have become very hard to chop, so the axe for those ones.
As always, you get right to the point and give great details. I watch a lot of prepper videos and I will say that you are on top ! Great job !! Please keep them going !
THIS! I got a tooth pulled out a while back and BOY am I happy for modern anesthetics. They had to dig around for at least 20 minutes. Can't imagine going through that and feeling it. 😨
Add a good book on survival, basic food growing & first aid. If there is no electricity/internet you will need to rely on what you know. A hard copy book will be invaluable.
Get a Vacuum Sealer and Food Drier. Worth their weight in gold. A large " Food Saver" vacuum jar can be used to vacuum seal used store bought glass glass jars that you have not thrown out
A spare sheet of glass and a couple of bricks and " hey Presto " to has an excellent sun dryer! Canned food? Go for jars because you can always use the jars for food storage and canning, Keeps the rodents off as well! Ps, Get a few extra bricks, they make a pretty good rocket stove.
I have a sturdy old square solid fondue 55 year old (alcohol) burner that is a wonder. Did a fine job during a five day no power time. It is now all I have now when power goes out (apartment life). Call me a hoarder !!
Cat litter containers hold 4 gallons, give or take, of water. This is helpful for flushing toilets or watering gardens. Well cleaned they're good for hauling water to animals.
Get a regular propane cook stove, you can refill the small bottles with an adaptor on a 15 lbs tank. Last you for months, i cook on it multiple times a day if im not using my wood stove.
Collecting the small freeze dried packs are a good idea. I have purchased one or two/ a week/two weeks since 2020. I have a massive collection of breakfast food.
Backpacker's Pantry is a pretty good brand as far as few chemical additives go. The Louisiana red beans and rice is usually about $4 at the Wally world. Add a tuna packet or some similar meat item, and you're doing pretty well.
@@not1word331 Almost every other night I eat Louisiana Red Beans and Rice from Wally world. I just recently found out that they made Jambalaya also and it's only alright but that's because I have had way better Jambalaya after all I was born and raised in the Jambalaya Capital of the World Gonzales, Louisiana
I'm copying and pasting part of this because it was my reply to someone else who posted the fact that they are completely blind and a type one diabetic well I am also completely blind with type one diabetes and heart problems from the diabetes I never really thought about prepping before but Covid really woke me up and no matter how someone feels about the pandemic it showed how fragile our systems are even here in the United States, One thing that is helping me is I spoke to my primary doctor about it she changed my prescription for Insigne so that I can start stockpiling because of my insulin runs out pretty much the end of my life as for my other medication is like my heart pills I spent quite some time stockpiling by skip in a few days every month. I want to say thank you for the information and the Amazon links, laying things out in a way that people can understand without throwing a bunch of conspiracy in with it is exactly what people need keep up your amazing work
Battery-operated string lights. (String them along the top edge of the bathroom mirror. Or in tent. They make the little ones happy when to power is off.) A Luggable Loo is nice to have, too.
For a rocket stove with much engineering: StoveTec with SuperPot on top. I can boil a gallon/4 liters of water in 12 minutes from a cold start in 40 degree damp PNW climate. Wind adds time, but not much fuel. Fuel quality is important, but if the fuel is sized correctly (about thumb diameter sticks or splits) a boil is a big handfull with an hour simmering another handfull.
Good idea about making the swayer or life straw last longer.... smart. I will have to keep that in mind myself. If only you could squeeze a .22 rifle and 500 rounds in that budget maybe a marlin tube feed. Thank brother....nvm you got it.
JR, this video was incredibly informative! 🙌 I love how you break down the essentials every new prepper should prioritize with their first $1000. The breakdown is so practical, and it really helps me understand where to allocate my budget for the best impact. 💡 I completely agree that investing in shelf-stable foods, water filtration, and stoves will provide a solid foundation for anyone just starting out. The solar power station and panels are such a smart investment for long-term sustainability! 🌞 It’s reassuring to know that with the right gear, we can be more self-sufficient and prepared, especially with everything going on in the world today. Thank you for emphasizing the importance of preparedness and using tax returns wisely-it really puts everything into perspective. 🔋🥘 I’m definitely going to start following your advice and use these tips to get my prepping journey off the ground. Keep up the great work, Gary!
I also try and buy things that are usb c rechargeable. I have a few great lights that would light up rooms for days and can be recharged with any small battery bank.
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Thank you JR!
So question...I see the auqua containers but how do you store the rice dried foods beans flour sugar salt...do I need to empty out the store bought plastic bags of food into airtight food grade 5 gallon bins or mylar bags or what do I store everything in...I've got a couple dozen lockable rubber sealed waterproof Rubbermaid type storage bins...is that efficient for long term?
After years of prepping, I realized one of the most important thing is to invest time to be in shape.
Yes!
Why is that
Seriously!! If you can’t walk 20 fr what good are you.
True, any prepping I do now is just a gift for the group that comes wandering around looking for scraps.
@@anatolian2511Cause good health is the strongest skill you can have. Like think about who would die first? An obese low testosterone simp or a masculine man.
I see people emphasize food but just as important are storage bins or 5g buckets to put them in. I lost about 2 months worth of oatmeal and 3 gallons of water because one mouse. It actually chewed through the plastics.
Yep. Rodents can really mess things up.
THEY CHEW THRU PLASTIC BINS TOO
Yeh. But if It was do or die. I would save what is left of the oatmeal and pick out the rodent droppings. People unknowingly eat around 2lbs of bugs and rat feces from food each year anyways. Plus a cat might be handy
If you take some walnuts and some mushrooms and put them in a blender with taco seasoning... It tastes exactly like ground beef and would make a great substitution during a hard time... A lot of the food pantries giving away free dry foods and you can also get a lot of seeds down at the dollar store.
@@lovly2cu725 That royally sucks.
Other ideas:
1. Baby wipes for baths if there's no water.
2. Plastic bags for urine and Pooh(KEEP THEM SEPARATE!"
3. Using one flashlight pointed at the ceiling in any space will spread the light out all around reflecting it from the ceiling. It really can light of the room.
4. Have a small gallon bucket and poke holes in it and use for a shower. Make sure it can be hung above you.
5. Make a clay pot heating system. They work!
6. Make sure that the candles that you purchase have a long burn time. The religious candles at the dollar store last quite a while by the way but don't heat a room.
6. Make a micro climate if it's cold. Choose one room and pitch a tent in that room and it will stay warmer than the rest of the home.
That's all I got for now!
Great stuff thank you and God bless you!
Really good ideas 👍
I have a couple of down sleeping bags I will use for warmth.
For washing dishes, pots and pans, etc. use white vinegar. Just put it in a spray bottle & wipe. It will cut through grease and clean your kitchen things. No need to rinse because it is edible. Once it dries it will not be noticeable when you use them next time. No water necessary. That's what I use when camping.
Vinegar is also good for diluting shampoo, no conditioner necessary because it will soften your hair. Works well as a cheaper alternative to fabric softener too. Don't get why people don't use it more
Thank you. 1 idea I overlooked
Vinegar has an indefinite shelf life too. Good cleaner.
Vinegar and baking soda are supreme cleaners.
I had a problem with my vehicle brake system and they coated my hubcaps with an incredible disgusting film. I tried everything the “experts” suggested. I got fed up and sprayed them with straight vinegar, let it sit for a few minutes and then took an old toothbrush to them. I wouldn’t be telling you about it if it was ineffective.
@@CynthiaRockroth I'm not eating off a dish cleaned with bleach unless it's been rinsed. Vinegar is perfectly fine. Don't yell at me in CAPS. We're talking about preps. I rather stock something that has multiple uses and a long shelf life. Don't think you'll last long.
May I humbly suggest 2 items for this list. They were instrumental in my time living outdoors (not by choice).
Baby wipes.
Hand warmers.
The baby wipes are AMAZING if showers/water is an issue.
And Hand warmers and a sleeping bag got me thru a winter in a tent, they were quite literally life saving. I used 2 at a time, and changed them out once a night, depending on how cold it was.
Thank you for the video and ideas in the comments. Hope these suggestions may help someone. Everyone be well, tough times ahead.
Thanks for sharing!
Sleeping in my car I used these too!!
WET WIPES DO DRY OUT
@@lovly2cu725 I just add some rubbing alcohol to the package again and good as new
Baby wipes are a must, They make life without electric power much more tolerable. I chose to go with the old hot water bottle, it can be worn around the neck (On the chest area) during the day or evening and then taken to bed at night, I just use the same water in it over and over again.
Solar yard lights are easy to use during a power outage. They look great in a walkway and are easy to bring inside during power outages
Honestly, I've been testing solar lights around the house just to cut back on the rising electric bill. One of those single bulb solar tent lights with the panel in the window lights up my bathroom most nights. Have a solar shop-light (panel in a window) hung by my circuit panel box for use in emergencies. They are much easier and better than flashlights.
We got the disc lights from Sam’s and they are easy to gather up if there’s a need. They even have on/off switches and store for a couple of months if needed.
Thats exactly what I do for the storms and hurricanes hear in Florida. I also have from the dollar store these awesome small lanterns that are really bright but use batteries. Also, from that same store I bought these small bendy desk lamps that I love work really well. During the hurricanes I also use those flameless candles and the Christmas candles that you use a night light bulb in but also uses batteries. The glow sticks work well also. Those are just some ideas for you all that i use at night if the power should go out and need light.
Low light may be even more necessary when the SHTF and others are ranging along the streets looking for food/supplies
Be careful about using a lot of light it will make you a target to looters
I know it seems odd but books are part of my prep... I have books on everything from Bushcraft to foraging and basic healthcare options. If you don't know something books are a good option if the power is out
Not odd at all! Books need no power to stay usable, can educate, entertain, & comfort. I've got hundreds.
Great idea!
@@patriciatinkey2677
… and absolutely worst case scenario, you can burn them. I love books so it’d have to be a devastating situation.
Agree! I have a variety of how-to books. All from the thrift store: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, boyscout handbook, medical/first aid, foraging, pet care, animal husbandry, gardening, canning, meat butchering and dry preservation, etc.
@animal3lover3
Books are a smart move. The old cell phone and laptop won't be much use when the shtf!
Reuse your empty glass jars to store dry food. They are free and will keep rodents and bugs out.
That is what I do, 😀
anyone know if mothball fumes in a sealed food bucket would contaminate the food and water
And if you have glass jars that are not in use, store water in them. Just use an already used lid to cap them. Then if you get ready to use them again, just dump the water on a plant, and dry the jar.
I use them for tea lite candles. Really brightens up well.
@commiesnzombies
Dry ice works better and no smells.
Best thing a prepper can do is pay attention. Situational awareness is the most valuable asset you can have regardless of whatever event you're prepping for.
I'm a British guy and have focused on channels off this material from England.. but this man has very gd knowledge..I like his style and his info is spot on! Carry on the gd work m8!
Thank you Robert!
And he talks fast - a big plus!!!
Canned soups are good you can add pastas, rice, veggies to them to stretch them.
After prepping for many years, I just learned something new. The patriot nurse said to freeze any beans that you’re buying for 72 hours. This is because of bugs inside the beans. I had never heard that before. I’ve taught myself how to grow food, save seeds, make soap, can and make jam. I’ve enjoyed the journey of learning.
Do the same for rice and grains
Are you satisfied g freeze dry beans for 72 hours, then take them out and store them in bins? Thanks
I heard it doesn’t kill bacteria but makes them dormant and they can grow again once it’s defrosted.
Thanks❤
@@TheBlazingBead
TIP- keep large empty laundry containers… don’t wash off the soap.. fill it. Then you have water and soap to wash things around.
Label as soapy water. You can wash and flush with it.
Yup, I do this too! I also keep the large liquid hand soap refill bottles, which I refill with water for the same purpose...
Soapy water can get moldy, so be careful.
And for flushing a toilet as needed, not every time its used
@@ExceptTin thats for toilet flushing bottles then
I have been prepping for years now I just thought I would listen to this. I am impressed. You explained everything very well and you didn’t try to scare people like I see others doing. Thank you for that. I will probably check out some more of your videos.
after going through a major hurricane last fall the butane stove was a life saver when there was no power for days really glad we had it
Were you also in Ian?
Don't forget the T.P!...garbage bags, batteries, bic lighters, pet food & candy/snacks for the kiddos and oh yea..meds and/or feminine products, hand sanitizer
My #1
Hard copy books. Under $20 Knowledge and entertainment in grid down scenarios. Encyclopedia of Country Living covers a lot. Foraging books with pictures. First aid books. Anything that can be multi generational and home schooling assistance.
I have the Art of War by Sun Tzu.
Great idea! I have my Bible and Gardening bible so far.
I always always always suggest that people have at least 1 to 2 air rifles in their prepper stash. They are so overlooked it's insane. These air rifles today, are for the most part way less expensive than real firearms. Ammo is less expensive and quantity-to-price is better. They're quieter. Many calibers to choose from. And they're great to teach the young ones how to hunt
I have a firearm, but I also have a crossbow pistol, with both regular bolts and broadhead. Unlike the 9mm, I can retrieve and reuse them.
I believe pellet or bb guns are more useful than air rifle. Edit: I was thinking air SOFT rifle when reading air rifle. Oops!
@@dianaklien1560 My ex bought a pellet gun, fired it twice. The second shot got caught in the barrel and was never able to be used again. There's no chance of that happening with a BB gun, and believe it or not you can buy a speed loader for a BB gun.
Of course, care must be taken, or
🎶 you'll shoot your eye out 🎶
@@MaggieValera Oh No! Miss Shields got to my mom!
I bought my family wrist rockets and a small bag of ball bearings to have in their BOBs. Those are overlooked, easy to use, and quite effective.
Instead of tossing them out, I save my large plastic laundry detergent bottles and use them for handwashing and dishwashing outside at my barbeque and fire pit in the summer. Just fill them with water and shake.
20 lb LP cylinder. LP Buddy Heater. LP camp stove on a 20lb cylinder. You can cook your food for well over a month. You can heat a blocked-off room in your house and not freeze to death for over a week. When many people throw out their barbecue grills they leave the lp tank with it collect five or six of those and you'll save yourself a huge core charge
Random item that I now think is super useful. I recently switched my cat to using pine pellets. You can get 40lbs for almost $6 at the tractor supply store. It would be great to use for a homemade toilet set-up. It's biodegradable and neutralizes smells.
yes
Good video Jr. I would add to get hard copies of important papers..in this world of electronics, many people keep things on their phone or in the cloud or equivalent. If communications go down, you will have access to important papers. 👍
Thanks for sharing Eric!
I have been preparing for years now and most of the things you have shown in this video I've had for years thank God I was a poor kid because I'm pretty much ready but thank you for the reminders
When prepping, I believe it's more important to buy food that everyone likes to eat, and still have a good shelf life. Can't go wrong buying lots of drinking water, and toiletries. Pay attention to the "Best by" dates. Along with prepping, get out of debt (i.e. mortgages, car debt, and credit card debt). It's more important than buying gold/silver, imo.
@The Frog King There are tiny water bleach pills you can buy at Walmarts and Cabela's.
@William Sporing Sounds tasty to me!
@@williamsporing1500 😊
I don’t understand why people buy water. If you buy the 5 gallon containers re/fill them with tap water.
A basic first aid kit would be a good item to include along with those over the counter meds.
Morning after pill important especially when u menopause
I recently went to an antique shop and found a beautiful old bit brace hand drill. Keep your eyes open!
I got mine at a garage sale. The set had a very nice brace and several bits for around 20 or 25 dollars.
Smart! I have been picking up non- electric food prep items at thrift shops, yard sales. Found a great meat grinder this summer!
I feel bereft, I don't even know what a bit brace is. Does it have hair on it?
@ricky mandoo It's the wonderful tool in Prepper's logo. You can put all sorts of bits in it, but mainly for drilling in my experience.
Something that can be very handy are glow in the dark pens. Great for power outages.
I bought collapsible water barrels for my water storage. The collapse very small and I store them in my garage. Each one is 100 gallons. I think they’re like 40.00 bucks each on E-Bay. Also “ water bobs “ are great for water storage, they sit in your bath tubs. I have three full bathrooms in my house so I have two of them. I can store 500 gallons of water in under 30 minutes.
Thanks for the information 💪
Yes, Water Bobs are awesome! 👍
I just bought a water purification system and water BOBS are next on my list.
I made some oatmeal bars today, Only a few ingredients, Quick oats, self-rising flour, some NIDO instant milk a little sugar and some cooking oil and water. Baked them for about 30 minutes in my Camp Chef outdoor oven that I use as my indoor oven, I have been trying to come up with a food bar that is not like hard tack and not like a cookie but something in between, I am very happy now with my Oatmeal bar and have stocked up on the food items I need to make them.
What is your recipe? Please
@@TheMargo420 quick oats 1- cup
Self Rising flour 1/2 cup
Nido instant milk 1/4 cup
Sugar 1/4 cup
vegitable oil 2 Table spoons
water about 1/2 cup
I added some walnuts, then just mix together and
bake for about 30 minutes watching to see the edges of the cookie bars turn brown, at about 375 degrees.
I divided them up into six parts.
@@TheMargo420 Keep in mind this is a single mans recipe. Ha ha ha,
@@rayberger2694 Thanks sounds delicious! My late husband made muffins similar to this. He used Crusteaz mix. Yummy Printing it now.
@@rayberger2694 Perfect size for me! Fate....I will not starve now.
I would add a bicycle. Quiet, efficient, and doesn't require gas. Hello, 1973? Also, a good pair of hiking/trail running shoes.
could add a trailer to haul any finds and to move around
And inner tubes, tire pumps, and anything else to maintain it.
And inner tubes, tire inflator, and anything else needed to maintain it.
The Taurus G3 and G3C pistols are 1/2 the price of a Glock and work just as effectively and are just as reliable. I'm on a fixed income and I still managed to buy one of each. Some very good deals on bulk ammo can be found on line, you just need to shop around.
LOTS of good information. A lot of us know most of this but others are just starting and I still learned. Thank you.
Kinda proud of myself that when he showed all the types of foods we should be buying its all stuff that I've already stocked myself up on :)
Me too.
Same
@@shotsatwhitetails3289 good luck to you friend, hopefully we don't ever need such things, God bless.
@@MaggieValera good luck to you friend, hopefully we don't ever need such things, God bless.
@@YearsOVDecay1 many years ago, after separating from my violent ex-husband, I left the state so he couldn't find me, but it also happened to be a place where I knew no one and had no support.
Because of the failed housing boom and the Reagan era economy, I found myself living in my car and visiting the local soup kitchen.
But it's for that reason I get really cranky with all the young ones that are constantly talking about bugging out without thinking ahead. No skills. No gear, no plan, etc. And it will greatly piss me off if either the end of the world or zombie gets added to the conversation. Essentially, I've made the mistake of bugging out unprepared and suffered the consequences for it while living in the mountains of Colorado in fall & winter in my car.
It's that experience that is the reason that I get a bit paranoid about not having enough food.
A few close relatives make some light-hearted jokes about my pantry, but they don't go any farther than that because they know that it means that I'm safe if something like a pandemic happens or SHTF since I'm 2 hours away from everyone.
After the ice storm of 2004, my sister and brother-in-law had to move with my daughter and I for 9 days, the only thing we needed was milk, because we don't drink it. But I had everything we needed, and that was before I started prepping.
Being able to check the box ☑️ as lists and various scenarios get discussed is incredibly validating.
I do believe that on this topic, you & I and other preppers are making our own luck. I wish you and your good health and fortune on the path ahead. {{🫂}}
Thanks!
Very good rundown of basic needs!
Get ready, Stay Ready
God Bless
Excellent condensed version on what to prep! Thank you so much!
I like Prego pasta sauce since it comes in a glass jar. It removes any potential of metal touching the food and the jars can be reused.
That was my on the list for my first big prep. 6 mths of prego is 36 jars for my family. Not only for spaghetti based meals, but soups, stews and casseroles.
great ideas. pasta sauce and salsa in glass jars . always keep jars. prep on
Yes, can even reuse the glass jar in a canning or dry canning process in the future.
@fladave99 Mills I love that mentality haha. Use that healthcare while we can right
Classico is an actual canning jar...just need lids
Build your own AR
I built mine for: $189 upper with bolt an charging handle (Palmetto sale), lower: $30 (sale at Cabela's due to blemish) lower parts kit: $25 (Midway USA) Buffer an spring: $30.
This AR cost me: $294 after $20 in assorted shipping. The sights I got were $30 so $324 for a 16" AR.
That gives you a good firepower ability an 676 left to get some mags, ammo, an then your food an stuff.
I got to tell you. I love buying things I'm able to use today. 3 examples Mr. Heater I can use now in the garage. Tons of water I just keep rotating and a rain barrel coming off our greenhouse to use the water for or fruits and vegetables
I have 3 bed side commodes , kerosene heaters, generators, fuel, stabilizer, deluxe propane stoves, and boxes of butane/propane containers stored and ready. I have a family of 7 so I have multiple choices and items.
I want to get a good sized generator, but don't know what to get. Could you please tell me what generator you have? Thanks!
Oh wow! I just found my mom’s old commode! Never thought to keep it!
Yes on the bedside commode! Empty and seal up the toilets and shower/tub drains because when the power is out in water treatment etc everyone’s stuff will be backing up into your house. Also get a few medium rubber balls to shove down the toilet because of the gas.
Something I have that is good for cleaning/wiping is these towelette coins. Yeah... they're these big wipes (unscented, no soap) that are compact into a coin shape... You just get a real tiny amount of water on them and they expand into a tube shape, then you just unroll & unfold it. The ones I got are a pretty big sheet when opened fully. I love them! The bag I bought also came with a plastic tube to carry 12 in it to keep them dry and carry in pocket, back pack, etc. I like that they aren't soapy or alcohol wipes. I can just carry my choice of those products separate to add to it as needed.
Yes. I bought a box of 500 of these coin towelettes a couple of years ago on Amazon. The small box they came in takes up a lot less space in my pantry than rolls of paper towels and toilet paper. Just remember not to FLUSH them down your toilet. Even though they may say “flushable”, who wants to take a chance on having clogged pipes during a grid down situation.
@@lyndarina9839 I already knew not to flush them. It's been like that with multiple product for years, that they will say flushable or biodegradable and really are not to be flushed.
those things are cool, i would bring them out on the deep sea fishing trips in my tackle box to clean the bait fish guts and squid off my hands and then toss em out
Great starting point as always.
For a charcoal filter for water, a relatively cheap version can be found at any store selling supplies for bigger aquariums. A cheap aquarium pump might help but is not necessary. These stores often also have cheap activated charcoal refills for your charcoal filter. Get enough of this because depending on the contamination, sometimes they need changing frequently, especially when dealing with fallout from nuclear events. Having a way to dose a few milligrams of iodine every week will also help in that situation
Thanks for sharing!
That's a good idea I was going to get a clay water pot to cleanse the water.
We use a three bucket system ~ gravel, sand, activated charcoal. Adding any type of cloth to prefilter before using the buckets gives you water that won't muck up any other filtration such as a Sawyer, Berkey, etc. It gives you about the equivalent of tap water as far as particulates, and the charcoal catches a good bit of contaminants as well (and your water will taste better). One other thing I recommend is liquid trace minerals. They have about a 5 year shelf life, and are a way to boost your overall health in the long term, but particularly if your diet is lacking in a lot of varied nutrients. Along with vitamins, they aren't a bad investment and can be rotated the same as any other prep.
@@LierinEdana Thank you for the heads up about liquid trace minerals.
Howdy. Iodine is good in the short term, but might give health issues in the long run.
Perhaps consider something like Chlorine Dioxide?
I don’t know a single person personally that is more prepared than me. I think I’ve got 60k into prep items in 4 years. That includes my tiny home trailer, my hummer, my enduro bike and my Honda car. Each was purchased with preparation in mind. The hummer pulls my tiny home, the bike fits on the back of the tiny home and the car allows me to work from no where’s ville. My plan is to finish mine and then build more for other people. Tiny home life has changed me forever. I’m officially in my second year full timing tiny home life.
Where?
Do you know and walk with Jesus? That is most important 🩸💥
Just got a bathtub water bladder to add to my other water storage items. Hopefully enough on hand for 45-60 days. Living in a metro area I'm also within a mile of our water reservoir we use in the area so I could eventually walk and get a few gallons a day.
What is a bathtub water bladder,?
Watch out for that square water jug! Mine was growing something black inside the spigot before I noticed. Yucky! I would suggest occasional bleaching and cleaning. It's hard to get clean and you need to turn it while cleaning it. Pretty sure it was mold. Beware friends!
TY
Ty. Vinegar is also good for that. Baking soda with it will give some scrubbing bubbles 😊
Four to eight DROPS of plain bleach added to the water should prevent this in storage
Also they are not very uv stable and will turn brittle if exposed to sunlight for a few months.
I already have a butane camp stove. had one for years, got a new one last year. I actually use it indoor even though there is an electric stove/oven in the kitchen. Been saving on power and being used to things done different if power is out and generator stops working, then I'm already prepared for cooking. Have plenty of the butane canisters. I also have a camp pot/pan to use for cooking on that stove, as I mostly have food that can be cook in those anyway, instead of meals made with multiple pots/pans at the same time. I also have a metal camp cup to heat my water for coffee on that camp stove. I used to have a water dispenser, but then I got a small battery operated pump that goes on the spout of them big dispenser water bottles. So I am cutting down on power use. Now if I could find a way to power the PC/Internet without the power from the house. lol
solar panels
Please forgive me if this is a dumb question. What do you use one can to cook one meal or can you cook several meals with one can.
Oh, never mind, IDK what he cooks in one pan.
Mountain House, simply poúr Hot water into package & it rehydrates in the package. Don't even need a pan!
Take care.
I like the Luci solar lights because they clasp for easy storage, have on and off switch, blinking for emergencies, floats in water, give off lots of light, can check how much energy left, and you can hang them. I was lucky to find 4 marked down at Walmart. They are light weight so I snap on between two mason solar lights so they don't blow away.
Add birthday candles. The kind that you can’t blow out. They are great for starting campfires and wood in your Kelly Kettle. A Kelly Kettle is great for purifying water, from a pond or lake.
Birthday candle + Crisco (even if rancid) can be used as a votive candle. It will last longer if you freeze it first.
Plus you know, you might want to celebrate a birthday :)
When it comes to water storage, one thing I really recommend is a waterbob for the bath tub. Good way to store a lot of water quickly.
Yes! I have one for each bathtub in the house, stored in a cabinet. 👍
What is a waterbob. ?
how long can water be stored in an airtight container and still be drinkable, i recently found some old sealed spring water bottles about 2 or 3 years old in my camper, it looked fine until i picked it up and shook it, then it looked like some type of floating mold rolling around like a lava lamp
@@commiesnzombiesStore your water in your empty canning jars and “can” or water bath it. The jars take up just as much space empty as full and once “canned” it will last indefinitely, shouldn’t ever go bad. Then when it’s time to can your food you already have the water you need for canning.
@@commiesnzombies
Keep bottled water in a cool dry & dark space & it should last at least a couple years.
I’ve drank water that I’ve stored in my basement that was a few years old.
I buy new & rotate the old out to drink.
I'm right in the middle of an Amish Colonie. I'm good. The Amish are the ultimate survivors. 👌
Keep thinking that. They are just like the inner city homeless. They rely on the English more than you think and they'll take what they need from you without batting an eye. Good luck.
Better have a way to protect your stuff and yourself. I've actually overheard in a restaurant some guys talking about how in a grid down situation that they would go to a nearby Amish community and just take over or at least take what they wanted and then they were laughing about the weapons they had. Scary how casual they were talking.
@lisapruitt7718 They are in for a surprise. Most Amish have guns, and even the little guys know how to use them.
@@lisapruitt7718ya that’s not going to work out too well for them. The Amish don’t mess around when it comes to intruders.
Yes and they have become more dependent on flour from the grocery stores. Many do not have grain mills anymore
Its interesting that in the States everyone wants the Jackery style batteries. Not sure over there, but ik Aus they're not cheap. But you can buy a decent deep cycle battery for like $300-$350. I have two, then paired with portable solar panels which arent overly expensive, you have a longer term power solution. Then you can run a lot of things off it, such as a fridge for a 4wd. Honestly, if youre into 4wding/touring/overlanding, you're part of the way there.
Ontop of that a lot of battery chargers (AAs ec), lights etc nowadays can be run off USB and are LEDs, which both have a very low draw.
For $70 or so i bought a battery box with two Anderson plugs (good for solar and vehicle recharge, more durable connection), external postive and negative terminals and 4 usb plugs, with a voltmeter. I used all these options for a 4 month trip around Aus and it was great. It ran a 90 litre fridge, as well as charged phones, tablets, torches, speakers and ran the fridge.
Brilliant video, you show that really you dont need to spend a bomb to me prepared.
Solar Generators can power full-sized refrigerators depending on the model, but most can have no problem.
Good vid. A few notes. The rechargeable radio should move up the list. In grid down it may be your sole source of information. For regular rain water retention, regular trash cans with lids will work. Get a pump to refill smaller containers. Guns? Anybody thinking about preparing is already armed. By more ammo. Finally, antibiotics. The government has recently made obtaining fish antibiotics much harder.
One other thing all preppers need: the ability to keep your piehole shut.People who know what you have will expect you to share. Or else.
The manufactured rocket stove allows you to cook in a fireplace with virtually no smoke. I went with the silver fire, but the one discussed here is just as good. Make sure you have a large pot with a lid that fits on it.
Finally, to reiterate, if people know directly or indirectly that you have food, they will come for it. Tell no one.
Not all people can own guns. Felons, in the US. In many countries it's too many hoops to jump through to have firearms. We have to think like Jorge Sprave.
Ah man, too late for me not to have told anyone 🤐
also have reference book as to what antibiotic is for what infection/bacteria
@@cindylong624 dr Alton’s book is the best
They'll come anyway. House to house will be a thing. Especially FEMA! ( How else will they feed all these people they've let in?
I really enjoy your videos. I am totally blind. I live by myself with two dogs and one is my guide dog so our best bet is to stay home. I have been stocking stuff up for me and my dogs and also for extra for just in case, a family member need some help. The only thing I worry about is my medicine because I am a diabetic and I also have chronic kidney disease to.
Best of luck to you.
Love, hugs and the best of moral support and more xxx
Wow. You are awesome!
Sandra you are an inspiration I’m praying for you! 🙏
Hang tough stay safe...your doing the best you can and thats all you can do...just keep up the good work...God Bless
Get the Trifuel generator (works with Gas, Propane, NG). That way you have triple redundancy. I have several so can rotate them and give each a break and can do maintenance on one while keeping another running.
I liked the NG option since gas usually is on in a power outage. very cool.
Layering your power solution is a good idea. Having solar or wind as the primary recharge option, but generator as a backup will allow you to slow the burning of your limited fuel resource. It also allows you to take advantage of fuel sources that may arise that's unforseen.
This is definitely food for thought. I was surprised by the absence of any discussion of canned food, perhaps because it was too obvious. If you are sheltering in place, and weight in transport is not an option, stock up on canned goods.
Don't forget a high quality MANUAL CAN OPENER for those can goods!
NOT that cheap crap from Wally World or the $ store!
Expect to pay $8-15 for something that will last a lifetime.
Too many people forget this necessity!
@@smc1942most “Swiss Army knives” (or knock-offs) and multi-tools have a decent can opener on them. They work very well, just leave a jagged edge.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION WITH EVERYONE IF YOU HELP ONE PERSON IT IS WORTH YOUR TIME AND EFFORT. MAY YOU BE BLESSED WITH MUCH HAPPINESS KEEP HELPING PEOPLE WITH SURVIVAL SKILLS GREATLY APPRECIATED STAY SAFE BE HAPPY ALWAYS...
If you have cordless power tools look for a power inverter built for you specific brand. One that your batteries can clip into so you can use them to charge your smaller devices.
The only thing I see missing is storing electronics in Faraday cages including a short wave or portable ham radio.
Don't forget batteries.
@@mares4636All this stuff is not for a bugout bag. Great tips though.
You can run your router on the solar power stations too. I have one that will run my mini fridge also. Don't need the food spoiling.
two tips hopefully someone will find useful.... I re-purpose my square plastic laundry soap containers. once empty I clean out thoroughly and refill with water and a 1/2 cap full of bleach and store one under my kitchen sink and one under my bathroom sink these are for hand washing ONLY
Second - Typically Asian markets have the 4 packs of butane much cheaper.
We use our laundry containers when we go camping 😁
Good idea.
I do this but I don't wash them, I leave a little soap and just add water so it's still soapy for cleaning
I always clean containers & fill w/water. we can use to brush teeth. wash hands. heat for coffee/tea.
Thats true the Asians keep the cheap butane next to the glass meth pipes
We got a little more serious last year. Having 8 kids we have to keep a lot of food around. We got 8 chickens and 2 ducks last year. One of chickens turned to be a rooster but we get 7 ch and 2 duck eggs a day. We are going to try raising wild caught bream in 330 gal totes.
We live In a subdivision only have an acre but we have a tilled plot for beans and raised beds for other stuff. Building a greenhouse soon. Thinking about digging a root cellar under a concrete pad in the back.
My suggestions: don't buy storage food until you can store it. If you buy 50lbs of rice buy the needed storage supplies right then or have them on hand already. Store as you go. See if you have Azure standard deliveries near you. Lots of bulk and good prices.
I have a butane stove and tested 1 butane can for cooking. Boiling water takes 5 min cooking food 15 minutes. 1 can did this 3 consecutive times. Possibly 4
Another helpful video from your channel. Thank you for taking the time/effort for putting these together. Always appreciated.
Thank you Steven!
Learn all you can in whatever time we have left. There’s so much educational stuff out there now (especially on bush crafting and SHTF) keep a notebook and keep prepared.
Just one suggestion. You will find that unless you plan in "dirt time", you won't retain much of the "book learnin". You really have to get out and practice what you read about. You will retain a whole lot more. You will also reject ideas you find don't work so well.
Think outside the box when prepping & preparing , try to cover all areas. Everyone's needs will be different, prep&prepare to fit your family and surroundings.
Great information! SPOT ON!:God bless you and everyone 🙏!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@diypreppertv you bet!
Thanks, JR for another great video just a quick reminder Teflon pots and pans may crack with a real hot flame in a lock down situation have a back-up cast iron. Stay safe
Was just thinking about that. Great point.
Save liquid laundry jugs. Residual soap in container can be give you enough soap for hand washing, etc.
Water comes first. You can't survive as long without it.
Yep! Rain water catch, Well water, tote storage.
I bought/recommend the "Stovetec" bio fuel stove for about $100, for the stove AND pot that has a flue like outer shell, (Bimart here in Oregon). It uses so little wood that I could probably cook for a month using only our dinning room table & chairs if it came to that. That's the great thing about these stoves, if things got really bad, burning furniture or the studs in your inner walls would get you by. Also get the small folding saw Bimart carries in their camping section for processing fuel. It's an extremely fast cutting and handy saw.
I bought the stove at lapine bimart,then the pot, mountain house in cans till price jump .....and of course moved a few days away.
I always try for double duty in all prep purposes. We have a hot tub because they are awesome any day but that’s 400 gallons of water in my yard that isn’t ugly , sterile , covered and with a 100 dollar distiller pot I can make gallons of drinking water from it over a wood fire.
When it comes to the butane stove don't use any cookware that hangs over the side of the stove/ butane can. It will heat up the can and explode! Use camping cookware not regular cookware!
Just a friendly tip😊
I am about to buy one thank you for the advice I would not have thought of that.
Great tip, along with that be advised that butane will freeze up in the lines during use around freezing temps! Propane is better if it is winter, and you expect very cold temps.
Why can’t you use small sized regular cookware?
@@Gracie40 you can , camping cookware is generally smaller sized it's why I went with it.
Easier to pack and lighter.
Anyone that is new to prepping would surely benefit by watching JR's videos. He has been a great help to me and has compiled quite a library of extremely helpful videos.
For just a little more money you can buy a small Berkey filter which takes out "most" contaminates from water (no pillow case needed). They have a compact travel model which would work well in a grid down or bug out situation. Boil creek water, pour into your Berkey and you are good to go. I love mine.
@fladave99 Mills I bet you use an outhouse too.. it's a lot cheaper. LOL
@@katrinagarland5219 We all will be in the “same boat” in not too distant future. You’ll be lucky if you Have an outhouse!
@@coleen2213 I think you posted your comment on the wrong line...
@@katrinagarland5219 I use a 5 gallon bucket lined with a garbage bag with a pool noodle with a 1 inch slice in it to wrap around the top for a cushion and I highly recommend it. Far better than what you people call a toilet
@@DarkShadowReign Pay attention... I was talking about water filters and you are tripping about toilets. What? Better read back and see what you are spouting off about before you make your comments.
Thank You JR. You Survival Series is very educational for the people that are Survivalist, but you can't teach ninety percent of the younger generation, that belief nothing will ever happen or can't think past their noses ! Keep up the good work ! Not everybody is fully prepared for possible Disasters! Lone Bear !
Thanks for watching David!
As always a lot of great information. I've taken advantage of your help and have used many of your suggestions and ideas. One thing I had thought about, not that it's fun to ponder, was human waste disposal. I have a septic system which will work just fine whether we have power or running water or not. Of course without water we don't want to waste what we do have and use it for flushing toilets. I thought I could always remove the cap from my septic and either pour the waste in there from a toilet bucket or just build an outhouse that sits right over that septic. One area I do need to work on is winter heat. A small propane heater, while better than nothing, won't work long term for me. I currently heat with a stoker style coal stove or baseboard electric heat and either require the power to be on. I had thought about getting a wood stove that I could switch out with my coal stove as a long term back up, but I don't like the idea of the smoke that could signal undesirables as to my presence. I'll have to give that a bit more thought. As for defense, I would think that most people that get involved with prepping probably already have that covered.
Thanks,
Don W
One of my simple contingency plans for that is setting up a tent inside my home and creating a microclimate. Winterizing that tent with quilts and maintaining tea lights. I’ve worked with folks experiencing homelessness, and that’s how I’ve seen them survive very cold winters.
fertilizer for the garden
Really great tool is small pruning shears. Light and far safer than hatchet or machete when big isn’t needed. Good for collecting small wood, kindling, tinder and preparing small game.
If you have an old microwave that you don't need, it makes a good emp shield for your electronics. However, after an E.M.P. you probably won't get power back for 3-4 years.
Um no it doesn't..put a cell phone in it and then text it it will get the text so emp will also go through
Microwave ovens will block large wavelength low frequency waves, like microwaves & AM radio waves ~1000 kiloHz. Ovens will not block the higher frequencies (megaHz to gigaHz) used by cell phones. However, cell phones might survive OK because of their small antennaes (if not plugged in during the blast.) But the cell towers will be down lol
Haha, "Muh Crypto will be valuable after an emp..."
I bought a bunch of those exact aqua-tainers and i was disapointed with them. I had a leak issue when storing on their side for spigot use. I thought it was just from the vent hole, but it was from the mouth as well. Just be aware when searching for storage containers. There's also some stackable versions that are slim and can be stored under a bed.
Whenever you're putting a top back onto a plastic container you have to be sensitive and exacting or you can quickly imperfect.
Those single-burner butane stoves were previously $20; now it's hard to find them for under $40.
2nd hand stores!
I have the Morakniv Companion knife and Mora's Bushcraft Pathfinder. I have great folding saws, both from Silky... I have the F180 Pro which fits in my pocket and the BigBoy Pro which is great for cutting bigger trees. I stopped using an axe/hatchet when I got my Schrade SCHF45 Bowie Knife... It is a great chopper. It big, thick, heavy and tough. Been using it alot for a few years and is still good... Although, for really solid wood I will have to use my axe. I cut logs 1 and 2 years ago that were left laying out in the weather and with that have become very hard to chop, so the axe for those ones.
i always carry a tactical tomahawk or compact gerber hatchet in the woods for chopping, even the spetsnaz shovel with a good edge makes a nice chopper
As always, you get right to the point and give great details. I watch a lot of prepper videos and I will say that you are on top ! Great job !!
Please keep them going !
Thank you!
As always, excellent information! Thanks, JR!
Thanks for watching Millie!
I still need to get 2 teeth out incase anything happens. Make sure to keep up on dental as it was the main killer a couple hundred years ago.
THIS! I got a tooth pulled out a while back and BOY am I happy for modern anesthetics.
They had to dig around for at least 20 minutes. Can't imagine going through that and feeling it. 😨
Add a good book on survival, basic food growing & first aid. If there is no electricity/internet you will need to rely on what you know. A hard copy book will be invaluable.
Ive accumulated hard copy books on herbs, general survival, gardening, wild plant identification, ...
Thanks. Just downloaded a guide to planting and harvesting times. You covered a point that I'd overlooked. Thanks again.
Your videos are excellent. Your delivery is great and the content is so useful. Thank you.
Get a Vacuum Sealer and Food Drier. Worth their weight in gold. A large " Food Saver" vacuum jar can be used to vacuum seal used store bought glass glass jars that you have not thrown out
A spare sheet of glass and a couple of bricks and " hey Presto " to has an excellent sun dryer! Canned food? Go for jars because you can always use the jars for food storage and canning, Keeps the rodents off as well!
Ps, Get a few extra bricks, they make a pretty good rocket stove.
I have a sturdy old square solid fondue 55 year old (alcohol) burner that is a wonder. Did a fine job during a five day no power time. It is now all I have now when power goes out (apartment life). Call me a hoarder !!
Cat litter containers hold 4 gallons, give or take, of water. This is helpful for flushing toilets or watering gardens. Well cleaned they're good for hauling water to animals.
Get a regular propane cook stove, you can refill the small bottles with an adaptor on a 15 lbs tank. Last you for months, i cook on it multiple times a day if im not using my wood stove.
Collecting the small freeze dried packs are a good idea. I have purchased one or two/ a week/two weeks since 2020. I have a massive collection of breakfast food.
Backpacker's Pantry is a pretty good brand as far as few chemical additives go. The Louisiana red beans and rice is usually about $4 at the Wally world. Add a tuna packet or some similar meat item, and you're doing pretty well.
@@not1word331 Almost every other night I eat Louisiana Red Beans and Rice from Wally world. I just recently found out that they made Jambalaya also and it's only alright but that's because I have had way better Jambalaya after all I was born and raised in the Jambalaya Capital of the World Gonzales, Louisiana
@@DarkShadowReign I wouldn't re commend an exclusive diet of it, but to augment other food items, you could do much worse.
You all need to check those foods. They're almost all, bioengineered. Just within the past 6 mos, almost everything on the shelf, has switched.
@@mariatorres9789 , I do make the effort to check the ingredients labels.
Sole path lights: charge during day in backyard, can bring indoors for use; be sure to use proper light discipline.
I'm copying and pasting part of this because it was my reply to someone else who posted the fact that they are completely blind and a type one diabetic well I am also completely blind with type one diabetes and heart problems from the diabetes I never really thought about prepping before but Covid really woke me up and no matter how someone feels about the pandemic it showed how fragile our systems are even here in the United States, One thing that is helping me is I spoke to my primary doctor about it she changed my prescription for Insigne so that I can start stockpiling because of my insulin runs out pretty much the end of my life as for my other medication is like my heart pills I spent quite some time stockpiling by skip in a few days every month.
I want to say thank you for the information and the Amazon links, laying things out in a way that people can understand without throwing a bunch of conspiracy in with it is exactly what people need keep up your amazing work
Battery-operated string lights. (String them along the top edge of the bathroom mirror. Or in tent. They make the little ones happy when to power is off.) A Luggable Loo is nice to have, too.
Don't forget about scissors and something to sharpen them.
For a rocket stove with much engineering: StoveTec with SuperPot on top. I can boil a gallon/4 liters of water in 12 minutes from a cold start in 40 degree damp PNW climate. Wind adds time, but not much fuel. Fuel quality is important, but if the fuel is sized correctly (about thumb diameter sticks or splits) a boil is a big handfull with an hour simmering another handfull.
Good idea about making the swayer or life straw last longer.... smart. I will have to keep that in mind myself. If only you could squeeze a .22 rifle and 500 rounds in that budget maybe a marlin tube feed. Thank brother....nvm you got it.
JR, this video was incredibly informative! 🙌 I love how you break down the essentials every new prepper should prioritize with their first $1000. The breakdown is so practical, and it really helps me understand where to allocate my budget for the best impact. 💡 I completely agree that investing in shelf-stable foods, water filtration, and stoves will provide a solid foundation for anyone just starting out. The solar power station and panels are such a smart investment for long-term sustainability! 🌞 It’s reassuring to know that with the right gear, we can be more self-sufficient and prepared, especially with everything going on in the world today. Thank you for emphasizing the importance of preparedness and using tax returns wisely-it really puts everything into perspective. 🔋🥘 I’m definitely going to start following your advice and use these tips to get my prepping journey off the ground.
Keep up the great work, Gary!
A JetBoil cooker is also a great stove to prepare single meals.
I also try and buy things that are usb c rechargeable. I have a few great lights that would light up rooms for days and can be recharged with any small battery bank.