What we did was turn the water and electric off for 3 days and then made a list of everything we couldn't use and what alternatives we're. We refrained from going out to eat during that time or using someone else things and that got us started. It won't give everything but it did opened our eyes and gave us a really good starting point.
Awesome idea! A long term power outage is one of the worst case scenarios. Especially if you live in an area that is very hot in the summer or cold in the winter.
That’s a great idea! We learned the hard way when after winter ended so did our guarantee to not have our power turned off. (Yes- we were paying but it was so high it was not enough), and my husband was layed off. We went through most of the summer without power. Five of our six kids were still living at home so we really learned a lot. It’s doable if you have what you need. Generator, wood stove, etc. it’s just a bit of a pain but you get into a groove. I almost didn’t care if it was turned back on (can’t say the same for my teenagers, lol).
@@jonathancleve6094 I've been wanting to get a solar generator for a long time but don't even know how to begin to shop for one even if I could afford it. I want solar in case we won't be able to get out to get gas if there is any gas to get. I'd love to have my own water well on my property but oh well.
I've been non stop since February I know very late to the party. My husband wants me to seek counseling. My kids think I'm crazy and just when I think they are right I watch someone like you that keeps me focused. Thank you.
I thought preppers were crazy. Until this virus went on and on and on! Sorry about that! Now praise preppers to everyone and say "They are the ones that are smart!".
SAME. You aren't alone. Its like we are being summoned for something. I have been nonstop since about the same time. It started before that for me but took on a new life after the first part of 2020. I have had a ton of supernatural experiences as well. So so many unexplainable experiences. My husband is fast asleep. My kids are starting to wake up. My friends and family? Almost all asleep. Its so frustrating. I feel very lonely sometimes. Its like I'm supposed to be doing something, but I don't know what yet.
I'm currently 24 yrs old. I've known things weren't as they seem ever since I was about 18. My parents thought I was crazy. Ever since the beginning of this year when shit started to hit the fan, they really started getting on board with being prepared. Pray for and get to know your neighbors. They will either be your first ally or your first enemy
I'm an older lady who lives in a condo in So. California. I think about this all the time! Luckily, I grew up in rural Missouri so I know something - much more than these city slickers! I never thought, throughout my lifetime, that our country would be in this condition! I pray every day for God's mercy.
I found a plain white cotton sheet cut in strips works way better for injuries than the stuff you get at the drug store. My son injured his toe & the store wraps caused it to have a green puss and wouldn't heal. I cleaned cotton sheets without soap(tiny bit bleach) rinsed twice and dried (no dryer sheets) His toe healed very fast w/ using sheets. The cotton pulls the moisture away from you skin. My two cents from a mom.
I've prepared as much as I can, I trust the Lord will sustain me and my family because I've done all I can. I'm still accumulating as much as I can to survive what's coming.
Okay, I've been awake for a while, but have not prepared. This was the first preparedness vid I have ever watched. I've read most of the comments and those were very helpful too. I just ordered your book. Hubs and I went shopping last weekend and are adding more this weekend. Now, to have a talk with my adult children. We invited nearly my entire FB friends list over for bbq and talk on topics this past week. 10 came which was my goal for our 1st event. We talked prepping and many of that group had some good input. Prayers for all of us. The unimaginable feels imminent. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom.
I’m one of those dudes younger than 22, I got 3 out of the 5 down and working my way to leaving Babylon. Hopefully my hoarding of supplies when shtf convinces mine to follow me to the hills. God bless pastor Joe, hopefully I see ya out there.
Nero Pero ... I suggest that you get some decent portable radios in case the internet and electricity fail. I recommend getting these: The Sony ICF-P26, P36 and the Tecsun R-9012. These are old school analog transistor radios with very good AM (and shortwave too on the Tecsun) reception and these have absolutely incredible battery life....well over 100 hours using two AA batteries. The Sony is decent on FM too but not the Tecsun. AM radio signals can be heard up to 1000 miles away at night allowing you to get news and info from a large region. If you want great FM radio get something digital. Digital radios use up batteries fast though. See todderbert RUclips channel to help you decide what radio to get. The two I mentioned are inexpensive but work great. If you have a lot of money you might want something different. I`m buying all the REAL analog radios I can find due to their excellent battery life. But most of the cheap "analog" style radios sold use a digital DSP chip which reduces battery life and makes it hard to tune and listen to the weaker signals on the AM band. FM is generally good on these radios though. If you want to listen to HAM radio on shortwave the Tecsun PL 880 is good but it uses a rechargeable battery. CCrane makes a small pocket sized radio called the Skywave that uses two AA batteries that gets aircraft and weather bands too and they have a version that uses SSB to tune in HAMs. It costs nearly $200.00 though. The regular version costs $89.00 plus shipping and tax.
I’m exactly 22. Thankfully I’ve got all 5 down. I’ll add a 6th though. GET IN SHAPE mentally and physically. Stop playing video games because they won’t help you prepare or acclimate to the “new normal”. Make sure you can run a mile in under 10 minutes. See how long you can walk with 40 pounds on your back. Push your limits. Even if the “new normal” never happens, you’ll come out of it a better, stronger person. God bless, from Indiana.
June Weimar Yup.... if we get in the world what does it profit if we lose our soul? The most important thing is the salvation of Christ offers to us. Salvation is the most important prep of all!
Problem is it's our satanic government that is our threat. Now with technology they hold in AI drones & other robotics they will need very little soldiers to accomplish their goal. Agenda 21/30 it's off & crackin
PJF, finally managed to COOMPH, for the most part, just bought a property with a half acre, and as of today just hand built the chicken coop and run, with the potential to buy another house and 6.5 acres that is attached to my property by the same owner... it's not perfect, but it's a huge improvement to our situation, especially considering my loss of employment.... the mortgage is half the price of what our rent was. Praise Yah, we have escaped the big city.
@@ChineseChicken1 Your body still needs some salt, and it has been used to preserve food for centuries. Be sure to also stock up on prescription meds if you can!
Oh man! I got my list, paused the video at 3:50 and RAN out of the house like my hair was on fire, and bought EVERYTHING on your list - for 10 people!!!! Then came back and said "ok, now what do I do Pastor Joe?"... bunk? ooopppss... Guess I'll do some push ups.
"Where There Is No Doctor, a village health care handbook" by David Werner is a good book to have on hand. "Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants" by Bradford Angier is another book I have had in my stash for many years. The "Foxfire" books also. Seed saving books, basic canning book, outdoor skills books, etc. Having hard copies of books, articles printed off of the internet, and journal notes of things you have learned about over time, skills, step by step information... is also a helpful thing to have...in case something happens and you aren't around. Your children and grandchildren will have a reference guide.
Good point, “in case something happens to you”. 🤦🏻♀️ I did get an edible wild plant book a few months ago. The other one sounds good. I love learning this stuff anyway. Hubby is NOT interested in self-reliance.😩 At least some of our kids enjoy learning this stuff.
Military field manuals are handy as well. Tons of them available that aren't classified and you can get them as ebooks for free. You can print them out (a lot are in pdf). And/or, as I've done, use a couple (redundancy is good) of your old phones or tablets with extra memory in them. Also, buy SEVERAL solar chargers for them. If you need to bug out in a hurry, it's much easier to carry a couple cell phones and solar chargers than actual books.
"If you can't run, jog. If you can't jog, walk." So what do you do if you can't walk? I fall/roll/flop moderately well, but I'm not sure that is expedient to moving quickly or directionally. Well, except I roll in my wheelchair VERY well. So thats what I'm doing. Water, food, medical, weapon, solar (and hand-crank) power, wood heat, butt wipe....and wheelchair maintenance. Workin' on it!
I recall a Thunder Ranch video in which Clint featured a student who was a paraplegic. She was one of the most kick ass individuals I’ve ever seen. Mind over matter. “Adjust, adapt, improvise, overcome.” HOOAH!
Yep Ann we do what we can. I think a lot of us are planning on hunkering down. I hope you've got a safe place to hunker down in, a place that is already fixed up to accommodate you. Peace.
@Wexler Day I turn 60 next year (godz, I'm OLD, when did that happen, LOL) had a job stress-related stroke when I was 34. So I guess I am officially disabled, whatever the hell that means. I don't have any remaining family or nearby friends, so bugging in is pretty much my only option. I am way okay with that, however it works out. Although I don't blindly take any-damn-thing laying down, and won't go down without a fight.
One day we had an ice storm and the power went out for 10 days. We had no heat, light, no way to cook, and no sewer. Fortunately we are campers so we knew how to use the fireplace. Getting used to pooping in a bucket was a new experience, but it prepared me for the lifestyle I chose in retirement. Watch some of the van life/nomad videos. Those folks have a lot of ingenuity and they're living in a lot smaller space than an apartment. Most have solar, they have small woodburning stoves, they know how to insulate their vehicles, they can be "stealthy", they stay mentally strong, etc. (Also watch bushcrafter videos, then go outside and try the ideas.) I'm 70 years old and have lived in my van for 6 months at a time. I can build a fire, cook on a fire box, poop in a bucket, sterilize rainwater (finally bought a Berkey), and hike up a mountain. Planning wisely I can take enough food to eat healthy for 6 months. Summers I go "home" to see my family, work the family farm, dehydrate food and prepare for the winter. I actually enjoy my life more being self sufficient than I ever did working behind a desk as a "city slicker".
Thanks for the info and encouragement. I'm definitely over 22, but no one else in my family seems to be as concerned as I am about what may be coming, so I am playing catch-up in many ways.
I am very glad you got to talking about getting in shape. I hardly EVER hear that from preppers. What good is it if the SHTF and you've done all your preps but you cant make it up the stairs or hall your equipment or bug out bags? Being in decent shape is paramount! Thanks again for mentioning it.💪😊✌
Good items that can keep all winter without any electricity (& are easy to grow) are potatoes, carrots, beets, and winter squash. They're are the easiest to grow & store., and don't require canning = as the cucks, and tomatoes, peas and corn do. Check it out. There's still time for planting an ample, productive autumn harvest and find, prep or make a quick root cellar ! Easy to make / depends on where you're located. Even section a nice cold corner of your basement, or under your porch or dig a primitive one. Look it up!
@@Laurie_Tinsley that's awesome, congratulations! I'm transitioning from a condo to a small house on a 8500 sf lot and can't wait to get all the house projects done in time to start a autumn garden... then I'll get to can my harvest!
Have not followed you for what seems years. Loved your message and beard now. Great message to all of us you have given and much thanks from Oregon---land of the depressed.
@J T You are correct. Prepping can be seen as wise but without God's Only Begotten Son, Jesus the Christ, as our personal Savior, no amount of stored up food or ammo will save your eternal soul. And for others, God has placed us just where HE wants us, in the middle of battle and tragedy, not in a safe bunker or out in the woods. WHY? *We* are God's hands, feet, and voice on this planet. When "it" hits the fan, God will USE everyday people, perhaps also in distress, *to carry out HIS work among the LOST and the hurting.* We are called to be Christian soldiers, *wherever* God has placed us, according to *HIS* purposes. Maranatha (He comes) !!!
I live in the country and am very thankful that I have a survivor mind. Large garden, 2 growing seasons here, plenty of seeds. Canning meats and a lot of canned goods. Praying for the best, expecting the worse LOVE the guineas in the back ground, thanks for the sound advise, we do hunt so no need to explain that one. Time is running out so I hope people are listening and get their butts in gear because only they can provide for themselves, don't expect others to give theirs away!!!
Lol you’re pretty funny 🤣 I like your sense of humor! Survivalist here just working to get the best prep, land, so I can finally get a garden really going. Doing nothing but chickens and vertical gardening at the moment
My #1 problem will be my mother. She's lazy, spoiled and believes ANYTHING the govt says or tells her to do. FEMA bus comes around? She WILL snitch out my location (to save me) because she is gullible and thinks govt knows best and they mean no harm. Thinks they only want to "help us".
Thanks for coming back. I miss you. We have been in to preps. for 30 yr. I live out in the deep country with a great group. I said this to say I still learn from you. Thanks again.
Sir, i personally thank you for sharing this info. I like the way you presented it. Everything you said was 100 accurate. I like it that you cut to the chase with it. This was what they say..." Real Talk".
Pastor Joe was the first prepping channel I ever watched and I listened to him about getting out of the city and move to the country. So glad I took his advice. I have been prepping now for 3 years and can survive any situation that comes ( unless an asteroid lands on my homestead of course ).
PJ, I watched this video about four months ago. I filled my pantry the best I could and by the beginning of Nov I was pretty well stocked. Financially, for a few reasons, but mostly the effects of Covid restrictions, so tight... I learned how to cook canned corn beef and luncheon meat, and have been thankful for it. Love and prayers from Canada
Absolutely NO ONE I know is totally self-reliant... and that probably includes those at Shofar Mountain and the like . We, Americans are soft, coddled and spoiled, Just like TPTB want.
I really do appreciate your straightforward approach to sharing this essential information. Once again I say: thank you. I'm praying for you and yours. Please pray for me and mine.
carol martin when it happens it will be fast, the fema camps will fill up quickly. I’m retired,sick and want last long. I watch lots of videos and am trying to prepare for family. The consensus of the people I listen to seem to think a long grid down scenario is the greatest threat this country faces.... I agree. Check out “Green Greg’s” channel
Mr. PJF your videos have always helped me! Being raised as a military child, I have always been aware of surviving and have always prepared for "red alerts"; however, your so on target that I literally "wait" for your videos! Thank you. God Bless You!!!! PJF (my initials too).
I’ve spent every minute and every dollar preparing, since March. God had been telling me to get food for the last few years. My kids think I’m crazy.. Listening has never been one of my strengths. 🙈 Thankfully, we’ve always been avid campers and my husbands hobby is fishing.
Thomas R Foster I don’t understand why He is telling us and not other Christians. I’ve tried talking to my other believing friends and I feel like it falls on deaf ears. Actually, I was messaging with another believer today and she said well, we can just come to your house, and I said I can’t feed my kids and yours too. It’s getting frustrating cause I feel like we’re running out of time. I will just continue to do what I’m told. Maybe they’re told something different.
@@hshambaugh I hear that line all the time. We will just come to your house. My answer is "you won't without a whloe lot of food". I have even told them about packing food into 5 gal. buckets with lids and offered for them to store it here, none of them have done it yet. I had to tell them finally, "if you don't have food stored here, don't come past my gate". I would be angry about it but I am saving that for the day it happens.
Figure out, or find out, what the 'great-great grandparents' did for solving such problems. It's Not very serious at all. Be resourceful..... make believe you're camping or living before the industrial revolution !
You are absolutely right. I have a garden. Been canning. Have a 12 g, 45, and a 9mm. Working on the water, and my pantry. Working on a coop for getting chickens. I'm prepping as fast as I can go. Dont know what's going to happen. But as far as my soul that's covered. Jesus saved me 38 years ago.
Also = it's a perfect and prepared time to give out Bibles for free to the lost or any who would like one. That's a drastic need for conversion!........ include a simple tract. Hurry saints, there isn't much time left! Even so, come, Lord Jesus !
Lived this a few years back. Your thought process changes when totally alone. Was in northern Alberta, bears, wolves etc. Found myself carrying a rifle , as out there you are the game!! Was way more thoughtful of actions as I could be killed and no one know. Just about too old now, arthritis got me. Starting this fall
Vex T , that’s interesting idea. But it would be hard to build a house or have a house put on someone’s property when you don’t really know them, or they us. We are in our early 60’s Iam in the medical field and have so many skills I can do and teach. My husband is a gunsmith. And can build just about anything. But we’re not young. How would I go about finding someone with a large amount of land that would allow us to maybe buy a some acres?
Just found you, appreciate your time, and efforts, concerning people's comments about getting to a point, screw them, this is YOUR channel, not theirs, alot of us are locked up in our homes with no one too listen to but kids and dogs..thankyou for your words and conversation. You're excellent. 🍁🌾🍂
It’s not good here in Louisville Ky. Police has no rules Of engagement from the mayors office. At one time the police were order not to wear protective gear and even body armor. CCDW here. Never leave house unarmed. Long arms at the ready. Eight weeks of food on hand. Did my monthly range time for handguns . No sights shooting close in 20 feet. Boys still can’t outshoot the old man at double taps with either hand. Don’t have 4 cases of water for each person just a pair of 55 gallons drum with potable water and two with rain water. Learn a couple of years ago a poor mans slug using a cut round. pick up an old pickup that is in great running condition. back roads here I come.
@Ed L-Y’all have a “militia” coming to Louisville this Saturday. They’re coming because they think the Breonna Taylor investigation isn’t moving fast enough. They are a black power movement. I would advise avoiding downtown Saturday. Could go south real quick. Stay safe, and god bless.
@@mcwilliams4546 I was down at the sheriff's office getting my CCDW renewal the other day. Ran into a couple of fellows from the NFAC. We talked for a while. In the parking lot we were showing each other our CCDW carry guns. We talked about racist behavior. Told him about being called a N by the WASP's while growing up in Ohio. We were Catholic, vowel at the end of my name, did a DNA test a number of years back. Discover I am part Nergo, Indian, Scottish, half Italian (southern part) We had a good talk, told them our democrat mayor is a WASP politically. His wife is Greek but stays out of politics. She a Doctor, hates communist, and lazy people
@Ed L-Glad to hear at least the guy(s) you spoke with aren’t looking for trouble. I understand this thing seems like it’s being drug out and taking too long, but going and demanding action that is already in progress seems like unnecessary drama to me(just my opinion). Hopefully everyone will keep a cool head and nobody gets hurt. I’m positive that a greater evil is at work in our country and worldwide. That evil wants us divided. A divided population is easier to conquer and control. Would be nice if we all took the side of humanity, and not divide ourselves into groups based on demographics, because to fight the real evil that is tearing us apart will take everyone. The real tyrants are the globalists. If we as a population are fighting amongst ourselves, they win. Stay safe, keep prepping, and god bless.
Heads up!!!!!! The NFAC ( balck version of the KKK ) will be in Louisville on the 25th of this month. They will be gathering in the Central High School parking lot at 11am and marching across Louisville KY all day. Stay safe !!!
Amen, Pastor Joe. The time to get ready is pretty near done. And all this cashless stuff makes me wonder if the mark of the beast ain't around the corner. Latecomer or not the number one prep in my opinion is getting right with Yah, Shalom.
But remember, a cashless society may or may not be the mark of the beast. Jesus has promised to return to earth and bring his believers home BEFORE the event of the mark of the beast! The great thing about turning to God and calling on his name is he will not let you experience the decision of whether you will need to accept or deny the mark of the beast. If you deny, you will reign with God for 1,000 years - (but there will be few) - if you accept the mark - you will spend eternity in hell - the bible teaches us this.
@@dennism5565 - With Bill Gates involved with the Covid vaccine I think there is your mark of the beast. Everyone will sooner or later be required to take the 'mark of the beast' vaccine.
Great video; I'm a homebirth midwife and Registered Nurse for 40 years. I'm alone too. The shotgun is the difficult one for me however your right I need one. I will use it if I need to. Bless you and yours.
.20 guage or .410 is gonna get the job done. There are plenty of old inexpensive single and double barrel shotguns in pawn shops and estate sales. Shotgun is the modern day musket. You can hunt with it and defend the homestead. They are easy to use and very dependable. You don't need a fully rigged out tacticool pump gun. The old "just the sound of the pump will scare them away" is bunk. The problem at this stage of the game is ammo - that is a whole 'nother soap box...
One of my most precious survival assets is my flock of chickens. They provide continuous food ( eggs are high in protein ), fertilizer for the garden, bug control, and can feed themselves by letting them open range if you run out of chicken feed. Make sure you have at least one rooster for every 8 hens so you/they can reproduce new flocks. Having a shotgun or rifle is extremely important, when the food runs out you will have to hunt for your food, not to mention they are needed for protection. If there are no guns for sell in your area...check out the auctions that are going on around you. That is how we bought most of our guns and ammo. If you can buy a wood burning stove, DO IT! Get it installed in your home asap. You dont have to use it unless SHTF. You will be thankful you have it if SHTF. Learn to cann your garden veggies. I just canned 40 pounds of potatoes the other day. Canning is easy and there are lots of YT videos available on canning . Make notes/recipe cards on how to cann your veggies so you have the info in case the grid goes down. You can cann meats, soups, etc too Learn to grow a garden and stock up on seeds. I have enough seeds to last 3 years. I store them in a dark, dry, cool place in ziplock baggies. In the back of the pantry or a kitchen drawer works fine for storing them. Buy some good prepper books....Ball Canning book, medical first aid books, survival books, etc. If you run out of toilet paper after SHTF you can use washclothes to wipe with. Buy a few cheap packages of washcloths at Walmart to have on hand. Buy a lot of Fels-Nappa laundry soap bars, wash tub and a wash board so you can do laundry if there is no running water or electric. Stock up on dish soap for your dirty dishes Stock up on shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant and other toiletries. Stock up on cold medicines, band aids, alcohol, neosporin, tylenol, ibuprofen, aspirin. If you buy canned food ( and you should stock up on plenty of it ) dont forget to buy a manually operated ( old fashioned ) can opener. Buy a good quality one. The cheap ones dont last long and there is nothing more frustrating then trying to open a can with a knife and a hammer. Electric can openers wont work when the grid goes down. Buy a few oil lamps and stock up on lamp oil and extra wicks. Having light in the house when the electric goes out will be a blessing, especially in the winter time when the daylight hours are short. Buy a good flashlight and stock up on batteries for it. You can still find barn lanterns ( the ones that use lamp oil ) at auctions and maybe at walmart. Look in the camping area. Get a couple of cast iron skillets that you can use to cook over an open fire or on the grill. You can also use them on a wood burning stove if it has a cook top. Buy some of the old fashioned yard tools, you know...they ones that dont take electric or gas. A shovel, hoe, etc. You will need them to grow your garden if SHTF. If you live out in the country or if your community allows it...start raising your own livestock. Pigs, chickens, cows and even goats will provide meat. Learn how to butcher them. Cows and chickens are the easiest to raise. They can literally feed their selves. In the winter when there is snow on the ground you may have to barter with a farmer that sells hay. Buy items to barter with....Whiskey, beer, cigarettes, cigars, extra canned food, toilet paper, etc. Have a bartering stash available. If you are a smoker make sure to stock up on your cigarettes, etc. or better yet...try to quit smoking. I could go on and on...Just think about what you do and need on a daily basis and stock up on it.
Pastor Joe you so funny You make me laugh long time 😁 I come back and watch this from time to time when I start to burn out on getting ready for when the time comes
Not panic...just stepping up a bit. Always purchasing a few extra items every pay check. Started a garden....we have a big backyard. Saving the seeds for next year.
I am studying my Bible like never before be prepared spiritually for the Lord's soon return and like always I make sure my family is provided for like the Book Of Esther... she prepared a banquet and prepared herself spiritually to approach the king and the attitude If I perish I perish God is in charge.
I went and Bought a Council tools pack axe and a crapload of fishing hooks. 20 more lbs. Of rice n beans. I been collecting Quality Camp Gear for years... Radios, solar chargers, alcohol stoves, military sleep system, canvas tents, oil lanterns, food, bleach, meds, kerosene heater, packable woodstove, water purification, canned Goods, quality clothing. But most of all,MY MIND and MY SKILLS! Wife is a R.N of 30 years....I got traps, first aid, tools, seeds... More crap than I can remember. I do not Have a Firearm!!! Ouch!! I'm thinking about an 1860 Colt army and some lead, n molds..
Joe. Thank you. I am ready. I don’t want to be in this movie the walking dead. I am however. September is the month I feel will turn bad. Today I prepare the best I can. Tomorrow wanting to continue to be around educated rational people. I am taking stock and realizing much was for not. I will continue to learn and watch your videos. Good Stuff. Always! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this information. I truly appreciate all the advice and I love your personality! Love the videos most definitely subscribing ! I’ve started an emergency food stash as well as acquiring skills such as canning, gardening and sewing. Ive got 4 cases of water saved... I guess I’m going to need 12 more lol anyways thank you so much for the information. Best to adapt to the changes bc I do not think things will go back to normal unfortunately. God bless❤️
Yes indeed HS! I make food for my cats and feel the Lord gave me the idea to make a few batches of it, dehydrate it and vacuum seal it. It worked out great and they like it! Also loaded up on the dry and vacuum sealed a bunch of it too.
elfmom52 That’s an idea I hadn’t thought to do! Smart!!! Now if I could just afford a freeze dryer! Never mind - you said dehydrator! I can get one of those! lol
elfmom52 it may last a bit longer vacuum sealed but dry food goes rancid over time. PJF mentions it in an earlier video. He now has rice set aside for the dogs.
Easy outhouse; Dig hole 7 feet deep. take two 55 gallon barrel drums. cut out end and weld together. cut or shoot a bunch of hole in sides. Bury in ground and set you out house on top. This simple design will last for years as long as the drainage is good.
Open up 12ga bird shot (1 1/8 oz), melt the shot in an old soup can, pour the melted lead into makeshift 00 size mold (or buy a 00 mold from lee) put the buck shot back in the shell and re-crimp. It will be easy to re-crimp by hand if you don't open the original crimp too much. Slugs can be made similarly. Walmart bulk 12ga works fine for this (less than $25 for 100). I prefer the Federal over the Winchester.
*PREPPERISMS: The following list isn't meant to be an exhaustive list of Prepper knowledge, just inspiration.* *"MORE YOU KNOW, LESS YOU NEED"* Skills are more valuable than stuff. So seek to acquire as many practical skills & knowledge as is available because they can't be easily lost, stolen or broken. Another way to look at it is "the more you know the _lighter_ your load". Next, _PRACTICE_ now what you learn because "Effective Learning is Curvy!"* *"TWO is ONE & ONE is NONE"* Because stuff gets lost, broken, stolen, so have backups to your backups of essentials like 2 knives, 2 lighters, etc. *"RULE of 3"* You can die after 3 seconds of indecision during a fatal threat (predetermine reasonable losses) 3 minutes without air (practice freediving) 3 hours of exposure to extreme weather (practice hydrotherapy to enhance body thermo-regulation) 3 days without water (practice economy of movement & water fasting) 3 weeks without food (practice fasting) 3 months without a long term plan (because seasons change) 3 years without a partner/team (screen members now) 3 decades without reproduction (new generation is necessary) *FOUR SELF-DEFENSE* EVASION (head-on-a-swivel; become a "Grayman") PERSUASION (humble negotiation; See Negotiation in "Seven Heaven Skills" below) DEFENSE (if evasion/persuasion fails, target their eyes, throat, ears, groin, knees, feet then escape; resilience & tenacity can outstrip strength & speed) DEFENSIVE TOOL (firearms may be common but it may be wise to consider a concealable range defense with low maintenance & not dependent on manufactured ammo, such as a baseball bat, adjustable walking staff/cane, crowbar, bullwhip, slingshot, etc) *FIVE to SURTHRIVE!* True, we should all be prepared to survive without energy/electricity or public water. But creating energy & water off-grid means more than just surviving, but it's thriving! SOLAR POWER SYSTEM: solar panels, battery bank, inverter WIND GENERATOR: wind turbine, battery bank, inverter. HANDCRANK GENERATOR: gear ratio allows just one person to turn a handle & generate power. COMBO GENERATOR: generator that combines as many of the sources mentioned above. DEHUMIDIFIER: can pull water right out of the air! PROs: Solar & Wind power can be increased by adding more panels, turbines, or batteries. Handcrank can also be hooked up to a bicycle & is never dependent on the weather but can generate electricity 24/7. Dehumidifier (large free standing room model) can provide upto 8 gallons of water per day (depending on humidity level in your area) even in a tiny little apartment. CONs: No sun or wind, or human fatigue may limit power. Dehumidifiers are useless without electricity & if the air is contaminated be prepared to filter the water before drinking. Inevitably things will require maintenance & repair so mechanical/electrical/electronic skills will be valuable. *SIX SHIELDED SHELTER* _"Watchout With Wetty, Windy, Warmy, Wiggly, Wicky & Widow-makers!"_ Build a shelter where it's high & dry above "wetty" during rain, but close to a "wetty" source to stay hydrated; where "windy" is blocked when it's cold, but allow "windy" when hot; where fire wood keeps you "warmy" when cold, but shaded from "warmy" when hot; where you're off the ground away from "wiggly" critters & off a "wicky" cold ground; & not under "widow-maker" dead trees/limbs that could fall on you. Remember, you need something to sleep under, to sleep on & to sleep in. *SEVEN HEAVEN SKILLS* RUclips "How to" videos for these force multipliers & practice daily/wkly: LEARNING/REMEMBERING (attention=retention, repetition=recall, adaptability=survivability) HABIT CREATION (uses cues, craving, routine, reward; success is the compound interest of effective habits) MEDITATION (enhances attention span, pain & stress management) HEALTH (Eat better but less; Move more often & faster; Hygiene your machine by keeping clean) FASTING (autophagy & strengthens self-control/self-discipline) FIRST-AID/TRAUMA (YOU are your "first responder", practice M.A.R.C.H. algorithm) NEGOTIATION (reading body language, micro expressions, listening, psychology, persuasive language patterns, bartering) *EIGHT PREP RATE* Acquire EVERYTHING to survive an entire short period first, before getting more stuff for a longer period because you do NOT want to have a year's worth of water but only 1wk of food & no medical supplies when everything collapses! 1ST: 1 week of water (1gal per person per day), 1 week of food (pre-cooked non-perishable), medical supplies, 1 week of hygiene supplies, 1 week of etc, etc. 2ND: enhance home security & security protocols 3RD: 3 months of water, food, etc 4TH: enhance transportation options (bicycle, trike, cart, dollie, etc), dependability & security protocols 5TH: Bug-Out-Bag Myth that bugging out is your first option? NO! Despite the fact that sheltering-in-place is optimum, we never know when we may be forced to bug-out, so it's "Better To Have It & Not Need It, Than Need It & Not Have It". Next, double up on equipment because, "Two is One & One is None". 6TH: 6 mos mix of seeds & more water, food, etc (heirloom Non-GMO seeds are greater than gold) 7TH: Self-Sustainable Sustenance, food production (study & practice gardening/small animal farming [chickens, meat rabbits, etc]) 8TH: Priority Faith to pray for wisdom & humility to answer "If I only had enough time/money to acquire just one more thing/skill before a collapse what would it be?" *_The beginner should just strive to survive without electricity for 72hrs. Eventually, over time, if you are able to survive a nuclear attack, then you can most likely survive every other kind of disaster. Remember, "prepping" (being prepared) is not an event, it's a lifestyle._* *NINE CORE MEMBERS* Anyone opposed to your core Principles & Purposes of life should NOT be in your intimate group! GUARDIAN (Security, safety) HEALER (doctor, medic, nurse, therapist, herbalist) PROVIDER (hunts, forages, scavenges) TINKERER (engineer, scientist, mechanic, handyman, tradesman, etc) FARMER (reproduces animal/plant food; "When you can feed yourself, you can free yourself!") CLERK (organizes supplies, equipment, tasks, training, etc) CAREGIVER (domestic [cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc], counselor, teacher/babysitter) LEADER (empathetically unemotional, logical, negotiator; will emerge as core group is established) CHAMELEON (quick learner, adaptable, willing to change positions & either already has or studies other skills not listed here) *_All skills should be cross trained._* *B.O.B. (BUG OUT BAG)* _(Don't confuse this with smaller "Go-bag/Get-Home-Bag" you keep in a vehicle)_ Without compromising quality, get the lightest weight versions of the following items & choose multifunction tools to keep total pack weight to 20% or less of a healthy person's body weight. Bare minimum examples are included below but there are always better items so do your own research. Remember, best survival items are the ones you already have & know how to use, & the more you know the lighter your load, so learn ways to improvise equipment/tools in the field & practice with what you have. Hanging on the outside of the B.O.B. have a small bag of "survival pocket litter" that you will empty into your pants/jacket pockets & onto your belt & try include at least one item from each of the following catagories, just in case you get separated from your B.O.B. CONTAINER: Collapsible 1liter plastic water bottle or metal capped canister; water is 8lbs per gallon, so in addition to having some initial water on you, the ability to filter discovered water while on the move will be vital to keeping you hydrated & your load light so consider a mini-Sawyer water filter). CUTTING: Knife (3/16" thick, full tang), Multi-tool with folding knife, saw, screwdriver set, scissors, awl, can & bottle opener, & pliers. COMBUSTION: lighters, ferro rods, fresnel lens (magnifying glass), tinder, candle, flashlight, headlamp, etc. CORDAGE: rope/paracord/duct tape COVERING: Heavy duty plastic tarp 6x8, 55gal plastic drum liners or sleeping bag, hammock tent, 2 pair socks, 2 underwear, 2 undershirts (avoid cotton, cotton kills), long-sleeved shirt/pull over hoodie, pants (not shorts), gloves, face mask, bandana/shemagh, mosquito netting, hat, boots, light rain jacket w/hood (unless you live in a region that is cold more than ⅓ of the year do not pack a heavy winter coat, but just layer up all clothing when cold & insulate with plastic/rain poncho), avoid camouflage because it's not "Grayman" CARE: First-Aid/Trauma kit (tourniquet, compression bandages, assortment of guaze, medications, etc); Hygiene (comb, 3 hand towels/rags, toothbrush, toenail clippers, sewing needles & upholstery thread) CONSUMPTION: Food (pre-cooked non-perishable -MREs/jerky) & Fishing/Hunting tools (fish/gill net, snare wire, hooks,string&weights, slingshot, crossbow) COMMUNICATIONS: Whistle, handcrank/solar AM/FM radio w/weather stations; walkie talkie, CB or ham radio, Topo Maps (local&state) & Compass; Energy (charger cords, handcrank/solar charger, batteries) CREDENTIALS: (pin note on B.O.B. reminding you to get these before leaving) birth certificate, passport, marriage license, house & car keys. CASH: Initially cash money will still be King; pocket sized barter items (small packets of non-perishable food, instant coffee packets, sample bottles of liquor, gold/silver chain, candy/gum) CRAFTING: Axe/Machete, Folding/bow/wire saws, Clawbar 10" (doubles as hammer &key to city), Self-adjusting wrench, Locking pliers, MultiBit Screwdriver &Nut Driver, Electrical wire stripper. CREATIVE: playing cards, harmonica (can scare off predators), pocket bible, SAS Survival Guide. *_"But what if nothing happens?"_** It's okay to be wrong, just don't be dead wrong & prepare now!* *Liberty=Peace & in the name of my Savior Jesus Christ I pray to his father, Almighty God Jehovah, that we always enjoy both!*
Dear Pastor Joe Fox, about EDC I suggest following items as you cannot replace by skills: (1) Sewing needles with a BIG eye of the needle (because of old eyes ..) => Amazon .. (Sewing needles (and fine but strong yarn) are almost impossible to make by yourself, if we go back to "Mad Max" they will be worth ...) - stick TWO needles in the velcro of your gear (2) Dental floss (without taste / odor) for - sewing cloth and gear ( you can color it with permant marker) - sewing wounds (closed container => clean) - fishing line - and last but not last dental flossing ... (3) Mix 95% alcohol and Iodine (3/4 +1/4) put it in an "eye drop" bottle - to disinfect the smalest scratch IMMEDIATLY and on the go (in Taiwan it sprouts where you spit..) (4) Credit card size fresnel lense for plan B => "reading glasses" and to make fire => Amazon ... (5) Tweezers
Approximately 2 months ago, I was praying at around 5: 00 in the morning, and the Lord showed me the stock market was going to be violently shaken. ( Note: I have no stock holdings...and I was not praying about this type of subject) Next, I saw multiple military helicopters to the south. He showed me a third picture but that one was personal , involving spiritual warfare. Within the past month, the Lord showed me several other things that I consider to be severe warnings. One was a vision of two fat hands with gold rings rubbing themselves in a greedy or plotting way. The next was a murky cup - it looked like rotten wine - being stirred by 'invisible hands'. I took this to mean a cup of wrath. The third was a column of black smoke in the distance rising to the highest part of the sky. A few days later, the Lord showed me three pictures of His kingdom. A living vine that had many branches/ positions vacant and ready to be grafted. A formation of small ants spread out in a grid formation that were carrying a large edible gourd. An open palm holding a hand full of seeds that looked almost like jewels. I believe the seeds were the word of God in the hands of the faithful. The last two things God showed me were this, very recently in the past two weeks.....I saw a mason jar lid that shone bright like pure gold, and it was enlarged as if it was a solid bar of gold. I also saw a picture of a hive of bees, with many worker bees flying in and bringing their harvest before winter. They were going into the entrance of the hive. I believe these are urgent messages from my Lord Jesus Christ.
One thing a lot of people forget about is that they need multiple ways to start a fire (for cooking and warmth). Matches are fine but they come in limited supplies and will eventually run out. Flint and steel is a good alternative and on clear days a good magnifying glass will work too. But you also need to think about what you are going to use as an initial fuel source. Wood shavings and kindling are okay buy for that you need an axe, a hatchet or a good knife (and a basic knowledge of first aide just in case). One of the hidden fuel supplies most people throw away is dryer lint. Keep it dry ant it will burn like there is no tomorrow.
I started last year and have 11 8x4 raised gardening beds. I tried square foot gardening this year. What a mess. Never do that again. For all the mistakes I made this year I've learned so much. By next year I hope to have a 12 month productive canning garden. This requires lots of herbs. People don't realize how much their food is seasoned.
What we did was turn the water and electric off for 3 days and then made a list of everything we couldn't use and what alternatives we're. We refrained from going out to eat during that time or using someone else things and that got us started. It won't give everything but it did opened our eyes and gave us a really good starting point.
Great idea!
Awesome idea! A long term power outage is one of the worst case scenarios. Especially if you live in an area that is very hot in the summer or cold in the winter.
great idea, and you save some money off electric bill
That’s a great idea!
We learned the hard way when after winter ended so did our guarantee to not have our power turned off. (Yes- we were paying but it was so high it was not enough), and my husband was layed off. We went through most of the summer without power. Five of our six kids were still living at home so we really learned a lot. It’s doable if you have what you need. Generator, wood stove, etc. it’s just a bit of a pain but you get into a groove. I almost didn’t care if it was turned back on (can’t say the same for my teenagers, lol).
@@jonathancleve6094 I've been wanting to get a solar generator for a long time but don't even know how to begin to shop for one even if I could afford it. I want solar in case we won't be able to get out to get gas if there is any gas to get. I'd love to have my own water well on my property but oh well.
I've been non stop since February I know very late to the party. My husband wants me to seek counseling. My kids think I'm crazy and just when I think they are right I watch someone like you that keeps me focused. Thank you.
Embrace the title, us crazies will be the 1's who make it the longest
Relatable. Its a continuous uphill battle.
You know everyone thought Noah was nuts too...you're doing just fine!
I thought preppers were crazy. Until this virus went on and on and on! Sorry about that! Now praise preppers to everyone and say "They are the ones that are smart!".
SAME. You aren't alone. Its like we are being summoned for something. I have been nonstop since about the same time. It started before that for me but took on a new life after the first part of 2020.
I have had a ton of supernatural experiences as well. So so many unexplainable experiences.
My husband is fast asleep. My kids are starting to wake up. My friends and family? Almost all asleep.
Its so frustrating. I feel very lonely sometimes. Its like I'm supposed to be doing something, but I don't know what yet.
I'm currently 24 yrs old. I've known things weren't as they seem ever since I was about 18. My parents thought I was crazy. Ever since the beginning of this year when shit started to hit the fan, they really started getting on board with being prepared. Pray for and get to know your neighbors. They will either be your first ally or your first enemy
I'm an older lady who lives in a condo in So. California. I think about this all the time! Luckily, I grew up in rural Missouri so I know something - much more than these city slickers! I never thought, throughout my lifetime, that our country would be in this condition! I pray every day for God's mercy.
I found a plain white cotton sheet cut in strips works way better for injuries than the stuff you get at the drug store. My son injured his toe & the store wraps caused it to have a green puss and wouldn't heal. I cleaned cotton sheets without soap(tiny bit bleach) rinsed twice and dried (no dryer sheets) His toe healed very fast w/ using sheets. The cotton pulls the moisture away from you skin. My two cents from a mom.
Great 1st step to get started!!! Day 1!!! DO IT NOW!!!!!
I've prepared as much as I can, I trust the Lord will sustain me and my family because I've done all I can. I'm still accumulating as much as I can to survive what's coming.
Okay, I've been awake for a while, but have not prepared. This was the first preparedness vid I have ever watched. I've read most of the comments and those were very helpful too. I just ordered your book. Hubs and I went shopping last weekend and are adding more this weekend.
Now, to have a talk with my adult children.
We invited nearly my entire FB friends list over for bbq and talk on topics this past week. 10 came which was my goal for our 1st event. We talked prepping and many of that group had some good input.
Prayers for all of us. The unimaginable feels imminent.
Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom.
I’m one of those dudes younger than 22, I got 3 out of the 5 down and working my way to leaving Babylon. Hopefully my hoarding of supplies when shtf convinces mine to follow me to the hills. God bless pastor Joe, hopefully I see ya out there.
Nero Pero ... I suggest that you get some decent portable radios in case the internet and electricity fail. I recommend getting these: The Sony ICF-P26, P36 and the Tecsun R-9012. These are old school analog transistor radios with very good AM (and shortwave too on the Tecsun) reception and these have absolutely incredible battery life....well over 100 hours using two AA batteries. The Sony is decent on FM too but not the Tecsun.
AM radio signals can be heard up to 1000 miles away at night allowing you to get news and info from a large region. If you want great FM radio get something digital. Digital radios use up batteries fast though. See todderbert RUclips channel to help you decide what radio to get. The two I mentioned are inexpensive but work great. If you have a lot of money you might want something different.
I`m buying all the REAL analog radios I can find due to their excellent battery life. But most of the cheap "analog" style radios sold use a digital DSP chip which reduces battery life and makes it hard to tune and listen to the weaker signals on the AM band. FM is generally good on these radios though.
If you want to listen to HAM radio on shortwave the Tecsun PL 880 is good but it uses a rechargeable battery. CCrane makes a small pocket sized radio called the Skywave that uses two AA batteries that gets aircraft and weather bands too and they have a version that uses SSB to tune in HAMs. It costs nearly $200.00 though. The regular version costs $89.00 plus shipping and tax.
I’m exactly 22. Thankfully I’ve got all 5 down. I’ll add a 6th though. GET IN SHAPE mentally and physically. Stop playing video games because they won’t help you prepare or acclimate to the “new normal”. Make sure you can run a mile in under 10 minutes. See how long you can walk with 40 pounds on your back. Push your limits. Even if the “new normal” never happens, you’ll come out of it a better, stronger person. God bless, from Indiana.
Get right with GOD, FIRST. GREAT JOB
We can prepare all day long but if we are not spiritually prepared, we are not going to make it! 😅🙏🙏🙏
June Weimar Yup.... if we get in the world what does it profit if we lose our soul? The most important thing is the salvation of Christ offers to us. Salvation is the most important prep of all!
Amen. That's the most important preparedness you can make.
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Exactly right.
Been following this guy for a long time. Listen to him his knowledge is profound.
Problem is it's our satanic government that is our threat. Now with technology they hold in AI drones & other robotics they will need very little soldiers to accomplish their goal. Agenda 21/30 it's off & crackin
@@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908 you right, do you think if more people had woken up sooner we could have stop them???
@@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908 Nazi germany
I like Profound People
Be prepared to exist and feed your family without money or government.
PJF, finally managed to COOMPH, for the most part, just bought a property with a half acre, and as of today just hand built the chicken coop and run, with the potential to buy another house and 6.5 acres that is attached to my property by the same owner... it's not perfect, but it's a huge improvement to our situation, especially considering my loss of employment.... the mortgage is half the price of what our rent was. Praise Yah, we have escaped the big city.
Happy for you !!
And Salt, lots of Salt.
I have High Blood Pressure.
Pink salt has minerals. If you get white salt, get the kind with iodine.
@@ChineseChicken1 Your body still needs some salt, and it has been used to preserve food for centuries. Be sure to also stock up on prescription meds if you can!
I bought 25 lbs of salt in March I have used 10 lbs so far just canning! If you're going to cure meat lots more salt is needed.
Can get it decent priced at home improvement stores, for water softening, make sure its 100% salt also
Oh man! I got my list, paused the video at 3:50 and RAN out of the house like my hair was on fire, and bought EVERYTHING on your list - for 10 people!!!! Then came back and said "ok, now what do I do Pastor Joe?"... bunk? ooopppss... Guess I'll do some push ups.
you bought 10 shotguns?
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"Where There Is No Doctor, a village health care handbook" by David Werner is a good book to have on hand. "Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants" by Bradford Angier is another book I have had in my stash for many years. The "Foxfire" books also. Seed saving books, basic canning book, outdoor skills books, etc. Having hard copies of books, articles printed off of the internet, and journal notes of things you have learned about over time, skills, step by step information... is also a helpful thing to have...in case something happens and you aren't around. Your children and grandchildren will have a reference guide.
I have both :)
Good point, “in case something happens to you”. 🤦🏻♀️ I did get an edible wild plant book a few months ago. The other one sounds good. I love learning this stuff anyway. Hubby is NOT interested in self-reliance.😩 At least some of our kids enjoy learning this stuff.
Military field manuals are handy as well. Tons of them available that aren't classified and you can get them as ebooks for free. You can print them out (a lot are in pdf). And/or, as I've done, use a couple (redundancy is good) of your old phones or tablets with extra memory in them. Also, buy SEVERAL solar chargers for them. If you need to bug out in a hurry, it's much easier to carry a couple cell phones and solar chargers than actual books.
Thought I was in trouble, Pastor Joe took us to the woodshed...
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Your showin your age, most young folks today were never taught the concept of the "Woodshed" or the accountability it instills.
This comment made me giggle 🤭 😆
Lol. Some people need a whipping
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You are right about that. Country living. We all need to support each other out in the country.
As an 18 year old girl I here to say I’m a little scared but I trust God & this weekend I’m learning how to use a gun & how to start a garden lol
Hang in there girl. You can do this. With God, all things are possible.
RIP everyone who didn’t watch long enough to hear him say it’s bunk
"If you can't run, jog. If you can't jog, walk." So what do you do if you can't walk? I fall/roll/flop moderately well, but I'm not sure that is expedient to moving quickly or directionally. Well, except I roll in my wheelchair VERY well. So thats what I'm doing. Water, food, medical, weapon, solar (and hand-crank) power, wood heat, butt wipe....and wheelchair maintenance. Workin' on it!
Work with what you've got.Yes indeed
I recall a Thunder Ranch video in which Clint featured a student who was a paraplegic. She was one of the most kick ass individuals I’ve ever seen. Mind over matter. “Adjust, adapt, improvise, overcome.” HOOAH!
Yep Ann we do what we can. I think a lot of us are planning on hunkering down. I hope you've got a safe place to hunker down in, a place that is already fixed up to accommodate you.
Peace.
@Wexler Day I turn 60 next year (godz, I'm OLD, when did that happen, LOL) had a job stress-related stroke when I was 34. So I guess I am officially disabled, whatever the hell that means. I don't have any remaining family or nearby friends, so bugging in is pretty much my only option. I am way okay with that, however it works out. Although I don't blindly take any-damn-thing laying down, and won't go down without a fight.
@Wexler Day You may "only" be in your 30's, age-wise, but it sounds like you have wisdom beyond your young years. Keep on keepin' on!
Been prepping for years and had to see what you said...as a camper/hunter/survivalist I’ve been asked this question a lot lately!
One day we had an ice storm and the power went out for 10 days. We had no heat, light, no way to cook, and no sewer. Fortunately we are campers so we knew how to use the fireplace. Getting used to pooping in a bucket was a new experience, but it prepared me for the lifestyle I chose in retirement.
Watch some of the van life/nomad videos. Those folks have a lot of ingenuity and they're living in a lot smaller space than an apartment. Most have solar, they have small woodburning stoves, they know how to insulate their vehicles, they can be "stealthy", they stay mentally strong, etc. (Also watch bushcrafter videos, then go outside and try the ideas.)
I'm 70 years old and have lived in my van for 6 months at a time. I can build a fire, cook on a fire box, poop in a bucket, sterilize rainwater (finally bought a Berkey), and hike up a mountain. Planning wisely I can take enough food to eat healthy for 6 months. Summers I go "home" to see my family, work the family farm, dehydrate food and prepare for the winter. I actually enjoy my life more being self sufficient than I ever did working behind a desk as a "city slicker".
What a breath of fresh air, this is great. Glad to see there’s still people out there that are normal.
When I watched this last week, it got me off my butt. I'm a prepper, but I really needed to start exercising and beef up my preps. Thank you so much!
Thanks for making this as simple as possible. If SHTF it is good to have a prioritized list of food/gear. Have a great day!
I need a wood shack to drink coffee in. That’s for sure!
Thanks for the info and encouragement. I'm definitely over 22, but no one else in my family seems to be as concerned as I am about what may be coming, so I am playing catch-up in many ways.
All praise to YAH ,for some foresight, and time to prepare, even at this late hour ,BLESS YOU PJF
Yeaop
I am very glad you got to talking about getting in shape. I hardly EVER hear that from preppers. What good is it if the SHTF and you've done all your preps but you cant make it up the stairs or hall your equipment or bug out bags? Being in decent shape is paramount! Thanks again for mentioning it.💪😊✌
Growing your own produce is wonderful, beans, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, and don't forget Jalapenos!
And potatoes!!!
Good items that can keep all winter without any electricity (& are easy to grow) are potatoes, carrots, beets, and winter squash. They're are the easiest to grow & store., and don't require canning = as the
cucks, and tomatoes, peas and corn do. Check it out. There's still time for planting an ample, productive autumn harvest and find, prep or make a quick root cellar ! Easy to make / depends on where you're
located. Even section a nice cold corner of your basement, or under your porch or dig a primitive one. Look it up!
@@C2yourself I just canned 40 pounds of potatoes a couple of days ago.
@@Laurie_Tinsley that's awesome, congratulations!
I'm transitioning from a condo to a small house on a 8500 sf lot and can't wait to get all the house projects done in time to start a autumn garden... then I'll get to can my harvest!
God has blessed me with an over abundance in my garden this year.
Have not followed you for what seems years. Loved your message and beard now. Great message to all of us you have given and much thanks from Oregon---land of the depressed.
Don't forget your Bible!
Spiritual Preparedness!
@J T
You are correct.
Prepping can be seen as wise but without God's Only Begotten Son, Jesus the Christ, as our personal Savior,
no amount of stored up food or ammo will save your eternal soul.
And for others,
God has placed us just where HE wants us,
in the middle of battle and tragedy,
not in a safe bunker
or out in the woods.
WHY?
*We* are God's hands, feet, and voice on this planet.
When "it" hits the fan,
God will USE everyday people, perhaps also in distress,
*to carry out HIS work among the LOST and the hurting.*
We are called to be Christian soldiers,
*wherever* God has placed us,
according to *HIS* purposes.
Maranatha (He comes) !!!
I appreciate your hard honesty. I have been my prepping my family for a couple months now.
Well thank you Mr. Fox! I don’t comment often or ever, but I watch and I want to thank you for your time and effort and wisdom! Take care sir!
I live in the country and am very thankful that I have a survivor mind. Large garden, 2 growing seasons here, plenty of seeds. Canning meats and a lot of canned goods. Praying for the best, expecting the worse LOVE the guineas in the back ground, thanks for the sound advise, we do hunt so no need to explain that one. Time is running out so I hope people are listening and get their butts in gear because only they can provide for themselves, don't expect others to give theirs away!!!
We're preppers, but there's always room for improvement.
Lol you’re pretty funny 🤣 I like your sense of humor! Survivalist here just working to get the best prep, land, so I can finally get a garden really going. Doing nothing but chickens and vertical gardening at the moment
My #1 problem will be my mother. She's lazy, spoiled and believes ANYTHING the govt says or tells her to do. FEMA bus comes around? She WILL snitch out my location (to save me) because she is gullible and thinks govt knows best and they mean no harm. Thinks they only want to "help us".
Thank you for all your teachings . I've been following your channel for a few years and I am better for it . Again I am grateful .
Thanks for coming back. I miss you. We have been in to preps. for 30 yr. I live out in the deep country with a great group. I said this to say I still learn from you. Thanks again.
Sir, i personally thank you for sharing this info. I like the way you presented it. Everything you said was 100 accurate. I like it that you cut to the chase with it. This was what they say..." Real Talk".
I have my own property in the woods, thanks to your preaching! Thank god, watching the madness spiral out of hand daily
What happens when the taxes are not paid though??? I'm in the same position
Pastor Joe was the first prepping channel I ever watched and I listened to him about getting out of the city and move to the country. So glad I took his advice. I have been prepping now for 3 years and can survive any situation that comes ( unless an asteroid lands on my homestead of course ).
@@Laurie_Tinsley what about when you have to have the mark to pay taxes?
@Andrew Doyle they won't be in a suit and tie. Guarantee you that!
PJ, I watched this video about four months ago. I filled my pantry the best I could and by the beginning of Nov I was pretty well stocked. Financially, for a few reasons, but mostly the effects of Covid restrictions, so tight... I learned how to cook canned corn beef and luncheon meat, and have been thankful for it. Love and prayers from Canada
Got 3/5 of these. Still got some work to do physically but more importantly remembering to ask Yah to search my heart daily!
It's a matter of mindset and self determination. Someone can help you get started but IT'S ALL ON YOU!
Absolutely NO ONE I know is totally self-reliant... and that probably includes those at Shofar Mountain and the like . We, Americans are soft, coddled and spoiled, Just like TPTB want.
@Wexler Day I am so glad that my Kids (all grown now) know how to hunting fishing, archery, shoot guns, etc.
Wexler Day : No, it's not a coincidence. It's by design. Read Agenda21 from the United Nations. It will crash worldwide and that's what they want.
Mary Smith look to the Amish
I really do appreciate your straightforward approach to sharing this essential information. Once again I say: thank you.
I'm praying for you and yours. Please pray for me and mine.
You can preach all you want but some people will never listen/ believe what is happening! But thank you for caring! Some know and understand.
They'll remember real quick when it happens !!! They might have time !!!
carol martin when it happens it will be fast, the fema camps will fill up quickly. I’m retired,sick and want last long. I watch lots of videos and am trying to prepare for family. The consensus of the people I listen to seem to think a long grid down scenario is the greatest threat this country faces.... I agree. Check out “Green Greg’s” channel
I haven’t watched in awhile. This video reminded me why I subscribed. Well spoken food for thought.
Praying all day every day!
Mr. PJF your videos have always helped me! Being raised as a military child, I have always been aware of surviving and have always prepared for "red alerts"; however, your so on target that I literally "wait" for your videos! Thank you. God Bless You!!!! PJF (my initials too).
I’ve spent every minute and every dollar preparing, since March. God had been telling me to get food for the last few years. My kids think I’m crazy.. Listening has never been one of my strengths. 🙈 Thankfully, we’ve always been avid campers and my husbands hobby is fishing.
The Lord told me around March of last year to start storing food and water.
Thomas R Foster I don’t understand why He is telling us and not other Christians. I’ve tried talking to my other believing friends and I feel like it falls on deaf ears.
Actually, I was messaging with another believer today and she said well, we can just come to your house, and I said I can’t feed my kids and yours too. It’s getting frustrating cause I feel like we’re running out of time. I will just continue to do what I’m told. Maybe they’re told something different.
@@hshambaugh I believe He is telling other Christians. Many just aren't listening.
@@hshambaugh
I hear that line all the time. We will just come to your house.
My answer is "you won't without a whloe lot of food".
I have even told them about packing food into 5 gal. buckets with lids and offered for them to store it here, none of them have done it yet. I had to tell them finally, "if you don't have food stored here, don't come past my gate". I would be angry about it but I am saving that for the day it happens.
A great start. I like this guys channel, Keep up the great work!!!
And ladies!! When Aunt Flow is visiting you will need a plan B and C unless you can store several years of product per female.
And birth control!
Omg I can’t imagine , good thing I’m finished with that part of life, we take so much for granted these days
Diva cup, but need to have a way to sanitize it
Figure out, or find out, what the 'great-great grandparents' did for solving such problems. It's Not very serious at all. Be resourceful..... make believe you're camping or living before the industrial revolution !
@Conspiracy Hamster absolutely I started using them 1 yr ago and best decision ever. The sun will also help sanitize them.
You are absolutely right. I have a garden. Been canning. Have a 12 g, 45, and a 9mm. Working on the water, and my pantry. Working on a coop for getting chickens. I'm prepping as fast as I can go. Dont know what's going to happen. But as far as my soul that's covered. Jesus saved me 38 years ago.
How do you find the time to help others, Your day must be extremely busy. Thanks for all the blessing you help people with.
Been prepping since 2016.
Ya all might want a Bible in those preps. Just sayin
I want to get a waterproof one
Yep, good idea :) ... we bought quite a few at a dollar store
Have a waterproof one. It's great.
Also = it's a perfect and prepared time to give out Bibles for free to the lost or any who would like one. That's a drastic need for conversion!........ include a simple tract. Hurry saints, there isn't much time left!
Even so, come, Lord Jesus !
@@carolmartin2503 Carol try to bring as many as you can because I think time is running real short. Like Trump said WARP SPEED
Lived this a few years back. Your thought process changes when totally alone. Was in northern Alberta, bears, wolves etc. Found myself carrying a rifle , as out there you are the game!!
Was way more thoughtful of actions as I could be killed and no one know. Just about too old now, arthritis got me. Starting this fall
Trying to buy a bug out place, and WOW talk about land prices skyrocketing!!!!
Star Sister, where are you looking? We have ours for sale in WV, not big but in the middle of nowhere:) Nelson.dori@yahoo is the e-mail.
Vex T , that’s interesting idea. But it would be hard to build a house or have a house put on someone’s property when you don’t really know them, or they us. We are in our early 60’s Iam in the medical field and have so many skills I can do and teach. My husband is a gunsmith. And can build just about anything. But we’re not young. How would I go about finding someone with a large amount of land that would allow us to maybe buy a some acres?
Star Sister keep looking, I live in northern Minnesota and property is selling like crazy but you’ll find something somewhere !!
Best of luck
Just found you, appreciate your time, and efforts, concerning people's comments about getting to a point, screw them, this is YOUR channel, not theirs, alot of us are locked up in our homes with no one too listen to but kids and dogs..thankyou for your words and conversation. You're excellent. 🍁🌾🍂
It’s not good here in Louisville Ky. Police has no rules Of engagement from the mayors office. At one time the police were order not to wear protective gear and even body armor. CCDW here. Never leave house unarmed. Long arms at the ready. Eight weeks of food on hand. Did my monthly range time for handguns . No sights shooting close in 20 feet. Boys still can’t outshoot the old man at double taps with either hand. Don’t have 4 cases of water for each person just a pair of 55 gallons drum with potable water and two with rain water. Learn a couple of years ago a poor mans slug using a cut round. pick up an old pickup that is in great running condition. back roads here I come.
@Ed L-Y’all have a “militia” coming to Louisville this Saturday. They’re coming because they think the Breonna Taylor investigation isn’t moving fast enough. They are a black power movement. I would advise avoiding downtown Saturday. Could go south real quick. Stay safe, and god bless.
@@mcwilliams4546 I was down at the sheriff's office getting my CCDW renewal the other day. Ran into a couple of fellows from the NFAC. We talked for a while. In the parking lot we were showing each other our CCDW carry guns. We talked about racist behavior. Told him about being called a N by the WASP's while growing up in Ohio. We were Catholic, vowel at the end of my name, did a DNA test a number of years back. Discover I am part Nergo, Indian, Scottish, half Italian (southern part) We had a good talk, told them our democrat mayor is a WASP politically. His wife is Greek but stays out of politics. She a Doctor, hates communist, and lazy people
@Ed L-Glad to hear at least the guy(s) you spoke with aren’t looking for trouble. I understand this thing seems like it’s being drug out and taking too long, but going and demanding action that is already in progress seems like unnecessary drama to me(just my opinion). Hopefully everyone will keep a cool head and nobody gets hurt. I’m positive that a greater evil is at work in our country and worldwide. That evil wants us divided. A divided population is easier to conquer and control. Would be nice if we all took the side of humanity, and not divide ourselves into groups based on demographics, because to fight the real evil that is tearing us apart will take everyone. The real tyrants are the globalists. If we as a population are fighting amongst ourselves, they win. Stay safe, keep prepping, and god bless.
Heads up!!!!!! The NFAC ( balck version of the KKK ) will be in Louisville on the 25th of this month. They will be gathering in the Central High School parking lot at 11am and marching across Louisville KY all day. Stay safe !!!
I'm new.. and I'm thankful I found this channel thru the prepper..
Amen, Pastor Joe. The time to get ready is pretty near done. And all this cashless stuff makes me wonder if the mark of the beast ain't around the corner. Latecomer or not the number one prep in my opinion is getting right with Yah, Shalom.
But remember, a cashless society may or may not be the mark of the beast. Jesus has promised to return to earth and bring his believers home BEFORE the event of the mark of the beast! The great thing about turning to God and calling on his name is he will not let you experience the decision of whether you will need to accept or deny the mark of the beast. If you deny, you will reign with God for 1,000 years - (but there will be few) - if you accept the mark - you will spend eternity in hell - the bible teaches us this.
@@dennism5565 The pre-trib rapture is a myth.
The mark of the beast is already here, in the form of red hats. The wearers follow a false God. Reread your Bibles.
@@dennism5565 - With Bill Gates involved with the Covid vaccine I think there is your mark of the beast. Everyone will sooner or later be required to take the 'mark of the beast' vaccine.
THANK YOU for getting to the point..... great idea... and I listened this time... before I just could not get thru
Great video; I'm a homebirth midwife and Registered Nurse for 40 years. I'm alone too. The shotgun is the difficult one for me however your right I need one. I will use it if I need to. Bless you and yours.
Wish you were my neighbor I got the guns
20 guage is also good, with less recoil, if that is a consideration.
.20 guage or .410 is gonna get the job done. There are plenty of old inexpensive single and double barrel shotguns in pawn shops and estate sales. Shotgun is the modern day musket. You can hunt with it and defend the homestead. They are easy to use and very dependable. You don't need a fully rigged out tacticool pump gun. The old "just the sound of the pump will scare them away" is bunk. The problem at this stage of the game is ammo - that is a whole 'nother soap box...
One of my most precious survival assets is my flock of chickens. They provide continuous food ( eggs are high in protein ), fertilizer for the garden, bug control, and can feed themselves by letting them open range if you run out of chicken feed. Make sure you have at least one rooster for every 8 hens so you/they can reproduce new flocks. Having a shotgun or rifle is extremely important, when the food runs out you will have to hunt for your food, not to mention they are needed for protection. If there are no guns for sell in your area...check out the auctions that are going on around you. That is how we bought most of our guns and ammo.
If you can buy a wood burning stove, DO IT! Get it installed in your home asap. You dont have to use it unless SHTF. You will be thankful you have it if SHTF.
Learn to cann your garden veggies. I just canned 40 pounds of potatoes the other day. Canning is easy and there are lots of YT videos available on canning . Make notes/recipe cards on how to cann your veggies so you have the info in case the grid goes down. You can cann meats, soups, etc too
Learn to grow a garden and stock up on seeds. I have enough seeds to last 3 years. I store them in a dark, dry, cool place in ziplock baggies. In the back of the pantry or a kitchen drawer works fine for storing them.
Buy some good prepper books....Ball Canning book, medical first aid books, survival books, etc.
If you run out of toilet paper after SHTF you can use washclothes to wipe with. Buy a few cheap packages of washcloths at Walmart to have on hand. Buy a lot of Fels-Nappa laundry soap bars, wash tub and a wash board so you can do laundry if there is no running water or electric. Stock up on dish soap for your dirty dishes
Stock up on shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant and other toiletries. Stock up on cold medicines, band aids, alcohol, neosporin, tylenol, ibuprofen, aspirin.
If you buy canned food ( and you should stock up on plenty of it ) dont forget to buy a manually operated ( old fashioned ) can opener. Buy a good quality one. The cheap ones dont last long and there is nothing more frustrating then trying to open a can with a knife and a hammer. Electric can openers wont work when the grid goes down.
Buy a few oil lamps and stock up on lamp oil and extra wicks. Having light in the house when the electric goes out will be a blessing, especially in the winter time when the daylight hours are short. Buy a good flashlight and stock up on batteries for it. You can still find barn lanterns ( the ones that use lamp oil ) at auctions and maybe at walmart. Look in the camping area.
Get a couple of cast iron skillets that you can use to cook over an open fire or on the grill. You can also use them on a wood burning stove if it has a cook top.
Buy some of the old fashioned yard tools, you know...they ones that dont take electric or gas. A shovel, hoe, etc. You will need them to grow your garden if SHTF.
If you live out in the country or if your community allows it...start raising your own livestock. Pigs, chickens, cows and even goats will provide meat. Learn how to butcher them. Cows and chickens are the easiest to raise. They can literally feed their selves. In the winter when there is snow on the ground you may have to barter with a farmer that sells hay.
Buy items to barter with....Whiskey, beer, cigarettes, cigars, extra canned food, toilet paper, etc. Have a bartering stash available. If you are a smoker make sure to stock up on your cigarettes, etc. or better yet...try to quit smoking.
I could go on and on...Just think about what you do and need on a daily basis and stock up on it.
Buy the book! It's great. Survivalist Famifly - Joe Fox
Got my copy 2 weeks ago. Patreon is next
Awesome book!
Thank u sir
Pastor Joe you so funny
You make me laugh long time 😁
I come back and watch this from time to time when I start to burn out on getting ready for when the time comes
Look what happened in Venezuela! They are mostly unarmed! With the amount of armament in this country......it’ll be unbelievable!
"Feel better?" ROTFL! I like your sense of humor as much as your good advice! Thank You!
Peppermint oil stops the pain from wasp stings . 3 drops over course of 5 minutes.Might help for hornet stings.
Ammonia is great for bee stings. Even window cleaner works. Stops pain instantly.
Clorox on wasp sting stops pain too
It also keeps mice away
Not panic...just stepping up a bit. Always purchasing a few extra items every pay check. Started a garden....we have a big backyard. Saving the seeds for next year.
I just went and bought 6 foot casting nets for fishing to go with my tackle boxes and 6 poles.
Shalom pj. This is good info for all, not just late comers. I like those numbers. Many blessings to u, love to sister.
I am studying my Bible like never before be prepared spiritually for the Lord's soon return and like always I make sure my family is provided for like the Book Of Esther... she prepared a banquet and prepared herself spiritually to approach the king and the attitude If I perish I perish God is in charge.
I went and Bought a Council tools pack axe and a crapload of fishing hooks. 20 more lbs. Of rice n beans. I been collecting Quality Camp Gear for years... Radios, solar chargers, alcohol stoves, military sleep system, canvas tents, oil lanterns, food, bleach, meds, kerosene heater, packable woodstove, water purification, canned Goods, quality clothing. But most of all,MY MIND and MY SKILLS! Wife is a R.N of 30 years....I got traps, first aid, tools, seeds... More crap than I can remember. I do not Have a Firearm!!! Ouch!! I'm thinking about an 1860 Colt army and some lead, n molds..
Im 73,Ive been stocking up on food since March.Ive told my family but they dont believe me,instead they laugh.Makes me sad.
Thank you again ! It's a start , hopely they're listening ! Your message too people to open their eye's is good. Many are just freaking out.
Shalom !
Joe. Thank you. I am ready. I don’t want to be in this movie the walking dead. I am however. September is the month I feel will turn bad. Today I prepare the best I can. Tomorrow wanting to continue to be around educated rational people. I am taking stock and realizing much was for not. I will continue to learn and watch your videos. Good Stuff. Always! Thank you.
Once the weather starts cooling down again, I think it will get worse too.
Thank you for this video. We need to learn these old school skill! To be self sufficient. Thank God we live in a rural area and have for years.
Just prepared. We don't know what is coming. Our Lord I hope first. Get your self in order.
Read your Bible, keep your eyes on Jesus, get to know him, have a relationship with him. Love you 🙏🏽
I'm loving the guineas in the background! Great video!
Ahhahhahahahahhaha. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣♥️♥️♥️ I've been prepping almost 15 years and I'm still not "ready" it's A LIFESTYLE
LOVING THE VID cheers. As always right on the money, the unprepared are unprepared and always will be.
And I wish you all the best thank you Pastor Joe, thank you.
Damn happy that I got my teeth done, 4 pulled and scaling, needed done 15 years ago but....
I had the same thought, had 2 remaining wisdom teeth removed
Thank you so much for this information. I truly appreciate all the advice and I love your personality! Love the videos most definitely subscribing ! I’ve started an emergency food stash as well as acquiring skills such as canning, gardening and sewing. Ive got 4 cases of water saved... I guess I’m going to need 12 more lol anyways thank you so much for the information. Best to adapt to the changes bc I do not think things will go back to normal unfortunately. God bless❤️
Dont forget pet food
Yes indeed HS! I make food for my cats and feel the Lord gave me the idea to make a few batches of it, dehydrate it and vacuum seal it. It worked out great and they like it! Also loaded up on the dry and vacuum sealed a bunch of it too.
elfmom52
That’s an idea I hadn’t thought to do! Smart!!!
Now if I could just afford a freeze dryer!
Never mind - you said dehydrator! I can get one of those! lol
For sure. Don't forget pets make good food.
Even if that were true that's a hell of a nasty comment.
elfmom52 it may last a bit longer vacuum sealed but dry food goes rancid over time. PJF mentions it in an earlier video. He now has rice set aside for the dogs.
Easy outhouse; Dig hole 7 feet deep. take two 55 gallon barrel drums. cut out end and weld together. cut or shoot a bunch of hole in sides. Bury in ground and set you out house on top. This simple design will last for years as long as the drainage is good.
You know, those people don’t want advice. They want a “fix it all pill” type solution so they don’t have to actually do anything.
Wait are you saying there isn’t an app for that? Ha ha ha
They will get that pill some people call it the red pill.
Open up 12ga bird shot (1 1/8 oz), melt the shot in an old soup can, pour the melted lead into makeshift 00 size mold (or buy a 00 mold from lee) put the buck shot back in the shell and re-crimp. It will be easy to re-crimp by hand if you don't open the original crimp too much. Slugs can be made similarly.
Walmart bulk 12ga works fine for this (less than $25 for 100). I prefer the Federal over the Winchester.
*PREPPERISMS: The following list isn't meant to be an exhaustive list of Prepper knowledge, just inspiration.*
*"MORE YOU KNOW, LESS YOU NEED"*
Skills are more valuable than stuff. So seek to acquire as many practical skills & knowledge as is available because they can't be easily lost, stolen or broken. Another way to look at it is "the more you know the _lighter_ your load". Next, _PRACTICE_ now what you learn because "Effective Learning is Curvy!"*
*"TWO is ONE & ONE is NONE"*
Because stuff gets lost, broken, stolen, so have backups to your backups of essentials like 2 knives, 2 lighters, etc.
*"RULE of 3"*
You can die after 3 seconds of indecision during a fatal threat (predetermine reasonable losses) 3 minutes without air (practice freediving) 3 hours of exposure to extreme weather (practice hydrotherapy to enhance body thermo-regulation) 3 days without water (practice economy of movement & water fasting) 3 weeks without food (practice fasting) 3 months without a long term plan (because seasons change) 3 years without a partner/team (screen members now) 3 decades without reproduction (new generation is necessary)
*FOUR SELF-DEFENSE*
EVASION (head-on-a-swivel; become a "Grayman")
PERSUASION (humble negotiation; See Negotiation in "Seven Heaven Skills" below)
DEFENSE (if evasion/persuasion fails, target their eyes, throat, ears, groin, knees, feet then escape; resilience & tenacity can outstrip strength & speed)
DEFENSIVE TOOL (firearms may be common but it may be wise to consider a concealable range defense with low maintenance & not dependent on manufactured ammo, such as a baseball bat, adjustable walking staff/cane, crowbar, bullwhip, slingshot, etc)
*FIVE to SURTHRIVE!*
True, we should all be prepared to survive without energy/electricity or public water. But creating energy & water off-grid means more than just surviving, but it's thriving!
SOLAR POWER SYSTEM: solar panels, battery bank, inverter
WIND GENERATOR: wind turbine, battery bank, inverter.
HANDCRANK GENERATOR: gear ratio allows just one person to turn a handle & generate power.
COMBO GENERATOR: generator that combines as many of the sources mentioned above.
DEHUMIDIFIER: can pull water right out of the air!
PROs: Solar & Wind power can be increased by adding more panels, turbines, or batteries.
Handcrank can also be hooked up to a bicycle & is never dependent on the weather but can generate electricity 24/7.
Dehumidifier (large free standing room model) can provide upto 8 gallons of water per day (depending on humidity level in your area) even in a tiny little apartment.
CONs: No sun or wind, or human fatigue may limit power. Dehumidifiers are useless without electricity & if the air is contaminated be prepared to filter the water before drinking. Inevitably things will require maintenance & repair so mechanical/electrical/electronic skills will be valuable.
*SIX SHIELDED SHELTER*
_"Watchout With Wetty, Windy, Warmy, Wiggly, Wicky & Widow-makers!"_
Build a shelter where it's high & dry above "wetty" during rain, but close to a "wetty" source to stay hydrated; where "windy" is blocked when it's cold, but allow "windy" when hot; where fire wood keeps you "warmy" when cold, but shaded from "warmy" when hot; where you're off the ground away from "wiggly" critters & off a "wicky" cold ground; & not under "widow-maker" dead trees/limbs that could fall on you. Remember, you need something to sleep under, to sleep on & to sleep in.
*SEVEN HEAVEN SKILLS*
RUclips "How to" videos for these force multipliers & practice daily/wkly:
LEARNING/REMEMBERING (attention=retention, repetition=recall, adaptability=survivability)
HABIT CREATION (uses cues, craving, routine, reward; success is the compound interest of effective habits)
MEDITATION (enhances attention span, pain & stress management)
HEALTH (Eat better but less; Move more often & faster; Hygiene your machine by keeping clean)
FASTING (autophagy & strengthens self-control/self-discipline)
FIRST-AID/TRAUMA (YOU are your "first responder", practice M.A.R.C.H. algorithm)
NEGOTIATION (reading body language, micro expressions, listening, psychology, persuasive language patterns, bartering)
*EIGHT PREP RATE*
Acquire EVERYTHING to survive an entire short period first, before getting more stuff for a longer period because you do NOT want to have a year's worth of water but only 1wk of food & no medical supplies when everything collapses!
1ST: 1 week of water (1gal per person per day), 1 week of food (pre-cooked non-perishable), medical supplies, 1 week of hygiene supplies, 1 week of etc, etc.
2ND: enhance home security & security protocols
3RD: 3 months of water, food, etc
4TH: enhance transportation options (bicycle, trike, cart, dollie, etc), dependability & security protocols
5TH: Bug-Out-Bag Myth that bugging out is your first option? NO! Despite the fact that sheltering-in-place is optimum, we never know when we may be forced to bug-out, so it's "Better To Have It & Not Need It, Than Need It & Not Have It". Next, double up on equipment because, "Two is One & One is None".
6TH: 6 mos mix of seeds & more water, food, etc (heirloom Non-GMO seeds are greater than gold)
7TH: Self-Sustainable Sustenance, food production (study & practice gardening/small animal farming [chickens, meat rabbits, etc])
8TH: Priority Faith to pray for wisdom & humility to answer "If I only had enough time/money to acquire just one more thing/skill before a collapse what would it be?"
*_The beginner should just strive to survive without electricity for 72hrs. Eventually, over time, if you are able to survive a nuclear attack, then you can most likely survive every other kind of disaster. Remember, "prepping" (being prepared) is not an event, it's a lifestyle._*
*NINE CORE MEMBERS*
Anyone opposed to your core Principles & Purposes of life should NOT be in your intimate group!
GUARDIAN (Security, safety)
HEALER (doctor, medic, nurse, therapist, herbalist)
PROVIDER (hunts, forages, scavenges)
TINKERER (engineer, scientist, mechanic, handyman, tradesman, etc)
FARMER (reproduces animal/plant food; "When you can feed yourself, you can free yourself!")
CLERK (organizes supplies, equipment, tasks, training, etc)
CAREGIVER (domestic [cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc], counselor, teacher/babysitter)
LEADER (empathetically unemotional, logical, negotiator; will emerge as core group is established)
CHAMELEON (quick learner, adaptable, willing to change positions & either already has or studies other skills not listed here)
*_All skills should be cross trained._*
*B.O.B. (BUG OUT BAG)*
_(Don't confuse this with smaller "Go-bag/Get-Home-Bag" you keep in a vehicle)_
Without compromising quality, get the lightest weight versions of the following items & choose multifunction tools to keep total pack weight to 20% or less of a healthy person's body weight. Bare minimum examples are included below but there are always better items so do your own research. Remember, best survival items are the ones you already have & know how to use, & the more you know the lighter your load, so learn ways to improvise equipment/tools in the field & practice with what you have. Hanging on the outside of the B.O.B. have a small bag of "survival pocket litter" that you will empty into your pants/jacket pockets & onto your belt & try include at least one item from each of the following catagories, just in case you get separated from your B.O.B.
CONTAINER: Collapsible 1liter plastic water bottle or metal capped canister; water is 8lbs per gallon, so in addition to having some initial water on you, the ability to filter discovered water while on the move will be vital to keeping you hydrated & your load light so consider a mini-Sawyer water filter).
CUTTING: Knife (3/16" thick, full tang), Multi-tool with folding knife, saw, screwdriver set, scissors, awl, can & bottle opener, & pliers.
COMBUSTION: lighters, ferro rods, fresnel lens (magnifying glass), tinder, candle, flashlight, headlamp, etc.
CORDAGE: rope/paracord/duct tape
COVERING: Heavy duty plastic tarp 6x8, 55gal plastic drum liners or sleeping bag, hammock tent, 2 pair socks, 2 underwear, 2 undershirts (avoid cotton, cotton kills), long-sleeved shirt/pull over hoodie, pants (not shorts), gloves, face mask, bandana/shemagh, mosquito netting, hat, boots, light rain jacket w/hood (unless you live in a region that is cold more than ⅓ of the year do not pack a heavy winter coat, but just layer up all clothing when cold & insulate with plastic/rain poncho), avoid camouflage because it's not "Grayman"
CARE: First-Aid/Trauma kit (tourniquet, compression bandages, assortment of guaze, medications, etc); Hygiene (comb, 3 hand towels/rags, toothbrush, toenail clippers, sewing needles & upholstery thread)
CONSUMPTION: Food (pre-cooked non-perishable -MREs/jerky) & Fishing/Hunting tools (fish/gill net, snare wire, hooks,string&weights, slingshot, crossbow)
COMMUNICATIONS: Whistle, handcrank/solar AM/FM radio w/weather stations; walkie talkie, CB or ham radio, Topo Maps (local&state) & Compass; Energy (charger cords, handcrank/solar charger, batteries)
CREDENTIALS: (pin note on B.O.B. reminding you to get these before leaving) birth certificate, passport, marriage license, house & car keys.
CASH: Initially cash money will still be King; pocket sized barter items (small packets of non-perishable food, instant coffee packets, sample bottles of liquor, gold/silver chain, candy/gum)
CRAFTING: Axe/Machete, Folding/bow/wire saws, Clawbar 10" (doubles as hammer &key to city), Self-adjusting wrench, Locking pliers, MultiBit Screwdriver &Nut Driver, Electrical wire stripper.
CREATIVE: playing cards, harmonica (can scare off predators), pocket bible, SAS Survival Guide.
*_"But what if nothing happens?"_** It's okay to be wrong, just don't be dead wrong & prepare now!*
*Liberty=Peace & in the name of my Savior Jesus Christ I pray to his father, Almighty God Jehovah, that we always enjoy both!*
Get on it now .it is coming soon and it is going to get bad
I agree with you. Prepping is almost how I spend most of my time. Educating myself and then doing.
Don't forget your pets.
And hot sauce!
Yum!
Pets will be delicious!
Get lots of doggy and kitty food it lasts for years unopened.
D Leugers but if you get hungry they might not last and you will be stuck holding the bags! Just saying!
Dear Pastor Joe Fox,
about EDC I suggest following items as you cannot replace by skills:
(1) Sewing needles with a BIG eye of the needle (because of old eyes ..) => Amazon ..
(Sewing needles (and fine but strong yarn) are almost impossible to make by yourself, if we go back to "Mad Max" they will be worth ...)
- stick TWO needles in the velcro of your gear
(2) Dental floss (without taste / odor) for
- sewing cloth and gear ( you can color it with permant marker)
- sewing wounds (closed container => clean)
- fishing line
- and last but not last dental flossing ...
(3) Mix 95% alcohol and Iodine (3/4 +1/4) put it in an "eye drop" bottle
- to disinfect the smalest scratch IMMEDIATLY and on the go
(in Taiwan it sprouts where you spit..)
(4) Credit card size fresnel lense for plan B => "reading glasses" and
to make fire => Amazon ...
(5) Tweezers
Approximately 2 months ago, I was praying at around 5: 00 in the morning, and the Lord showed me the stock market was going to be violently shaken. ( Note: I have no stock holdings...and I was not praying about this type of subject) Next, I saw multiple military helicopters to the south. He showed me a third picture but that one was personal , involving spiritual warfare. Within the past month, the Lord showed me several other things that I consider to be severe warnings. One was a vision of two fat hands with gold rings rubbing themselves in a greedy or plotting way. The next was a murky cup - it looked like rotten wine - being stirred by 'invisible hands'. I took this to mean a cup of wrath. The third was a column of black smoke in the distance rising to the highest part of the sky. A few days later, the Lord showed me three pictures of His kingdom. A living vine that had many branches/ positions vacant and ready to be grafted. A formation of small ants spread out in a grid formation that were carrying a large edible gourd. An open palm holding a hand full of seeds that looked almost like jewels. I believe the seeds were the word of God in the hands of the faithful. The last two things God showed me were this, very recently in the past two weeks.....I saw a mason jar lid that shone bright like pure gold, and it was enlarged as if it was a solid bar of gold. I also saw a picture of a hive of bees, with many worker bees flying in and bringing their harvest before winter. They were going into the entrance of the hive. I believe these are urgent messages from my Lord Jesus Christ.
One thing a lot of people forget about is that they need multiple ways to start a fire (for cooking and warmth). Matches are fine but they come in limited supplies and will eventually run out. Flint and steel is a good alternative and on clear days a good magnifying glass will work too. But you also need to think about what you are going to use as an initial fuel source. Wood shavings and kindling are okay buy for that you need an axe, a hatchet or a good knife (and a basic knowledge of first aide just in case). One of the hidden fuel supplies most people throw away is dryer lint. Keep it dry ant it will burn like there is no tomorrow.
Need to grow an herbal garden. This way when you have Bland foods you can make it taste better.
Yep. Also grow medicinal herbs and learn how to use them. And forage for them on your property as well! Buy an aloe plant while you're at it.
I started last year and have 11 8x4 raised gardening beds. I tried square foot gardening this year. What a mess. Never do that again. For all the mistakes I made this year I've learned so much. By next year I hope to have a 12 month productive canning garden. This requires lots of herbs. People don't realize how much their food is seasoned.
Bland food will taste awesome when you are starving :)
Stock spices
23 been prepping since I was 18 and I know I'm still not prepared, and people are still keeping their heads in the sand