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I had the power go out in Michigan during the late winter, had to use candles, my short wave radio/light and mobile phone power bank, cold tuna packets with bread, bag of chips, and did not dare open the fridge. Bundled up with a blanket. What a dress rehearsal. This reminded me of the scripture Proverbs 27:12 "The prudent see the danger and conceal themselves.." I got the Barocook flameless heater system and a small camp stove now.
I think that if anyone uses this budget as a brand new prepper, they will be light years beyond most other people. Well done. The only thing I didn't see was a way to start fire - maybe I missed it - but be sure you have some butane lighters, some BIC lighters, a flint starter, some Vaseline to help accelerate your fire, a small container of tinder, etc. Also, get tons of matches!
I agree. I had a bunch of bic lighters and matches as a back up. Candles came in handy. So did all my lanterns. I'm just glad we had batteries too. We stocked up before the hurricane and so glad we did!!!
You might want to consider a few human powered hand tools. A hand saw, egg beater drill, hand brace, hammer, screwdrivers, an assortment of nails and screws, bits for the drills. And don’t forget a can opener.
A lot of this gets into homesteading/ "Mad Max" rather than the more easily- digested "Live Through the Disaster," but yes. If it goes on long enough, you'll want hand- power.
Two things I learned from this recent Hurricane Helene: People become desperate at 3 days off grid, in that desperation, the weakest will succumb to primal urges leading to lawlessness - even your neighbors. The second thing is this, a neighbor started freaking out because she ran out of charcoal and needed to cook food for her kids. The hurricane knocked out power and water by downing millions of trees. I told her that she can make charcoal from the trees and she can borrow my axe. She instead said she'd just ask someone else for charcoal in anger. So I told her - make dinner until Friday and I'll make you some charcoal right now from scratch. People need to remember how to forge and forage instead of looking for stuff in stores.
It's opened my eyes too to the reality of it. People aren't going to be nice and it's not going to take long at all like you said before it's dangerous not because of the weather but your own neighbors
Yeah, I live in Western NC and didn't see any of that. I think some of you live in a fantasy land waiting for opportunities that you've dreamed of to come true. It was tough, but people were awesome through the 15 days we had no power.
That's for sure, 9 meals are the magic number before people become lawless. Plus the most important thing is to conceal all the things you are staking up... Some people would steal it if they have the chance
Also, shovels, axes, bow saws and blades, rakes and garden stuff! Seeds, of what you will eat! Look at what peasants eat. Like beans all types, corn, white and yellow, chilis and what will grow in your area EASILY! ALSO, good for bartering. Because sooner or later, you are going to be a farmer!
I recommend, that everyone take course in First Aid, be at least to "FIRST REPONDER" level. EMT is good also. But you DON'T have to take the test for National Certification. That's up to you. If you want to know more of WORKING medical. Get the EMT Text books from the mid to late 1970s . They show less Tech and more Skills. Because, we won't have the machines and monitors. Just an idea! Recommend 4x4 sterile gauze or non stick pads with 4 inch roller gauze. And 1inch cloth(fabric) band aids. Lots of antibiotic ointment. Stay Safe
I’m so glad I listened to the brain I got years ago and started prepping then I’d hate to start now as high as every thing is due to inflation but for those who haven’t i urge you to start buy what you can afford if it’s just 5 to 10 dollars a week
I would add trash bags for sanitation for use in a bucket toilet when your regular toilet can't be flushed. after the 2020 derecho that shredded a good portion of Iowa and knocked out power I started gegtting small power stations. last yeatr I won a Oupes 600 power station then I bought a solar panel for it. because I live in an apartment I have to be careful about how I do home security without a firearm
Great video... I have been putting the idea of using Solar Yard lights for in door lighting, or the motion lighting bought in multi packs (about $4 a light). No fire risk, long lasting, kid safe, no fuel costs. Empower kids independence to read or play in their own rooms.
If folks are looking to save some extra $: Fire extinguishers are on sale for descent deals in Fire Prevention Month (October). Ace Hardware has had some very good deals Hang one on the kitchen wall and get one for the trunk of your car. The Mr. Heater stuff almost always is in at least one stores Black Fridays ad for very good discount. Most heaters go on clearance in some stores in spring. My local Northern tool has a large selection of indoor fuel burning heaters for 30-40% off.
I appreciate this video. I have never considered prepping before but here we are. I don’t have $1000 and I’m not going to be able to lay my hands on it anytime soon but you’ve given me ideas about how to save as much as possible. Love the dollar store plan! And also given me an idea about what price range to look in to for Things we need more than I thought we would before seeing this|
A must are at least 3 manual can openers - a back up if one breaks. Those that open cans under the rim with safety in mind will use less bandaids. Rotate your food pantry and inspect everything for bugs, damaged cans and packaging. Arrange by best buy dates to eat the oldest first today and leaving the newer items for later. Understand your can goods will last longer than the date. Milk and tomatoes due to the acidity don't last as long as other foods that will be fine to eat, as long as the can hasn't been compromised, for years. Put your grains (oatmeal, cornmeal, flour, rice, etc.) and Rid-x septic treatment in the freezer for at least 3 days to kill bugs and then store them in at least baggies or recycled food grade plastic jugs if you don't have mylar and such - this is on the cheap. That canine bark and bite alarm needs food. Lots of rechargeable batteries of every size that fit your items. If possible, try buying items that use like sized batteries. Keep them charged while you still have electricity. If the item is similar in price, opt for ones with solar power. Walkie Talkies these days have a few miles range and are cheap enough. Take one, with charged batteries, to a neighbor or two. Arrange for scheduled times and channels. Have a grab and go bag for everyone and again provide for the pets. Use last year's school backpacks for the kids. They are a familiar item and kids don't need to be weighted down and zero cost. Do the kids know your full names, address, phone numbers, the neighbors' names, their trusted friends' parents' full names and info? Call your PD and ask for them to do a little role play with the kids on what questions they'll be asked in an emergency and ok with the PD to have them actually dial 911. Paper maps are free at your local tourist centers. Can't rely on the internet to work so paper maps. Get every brochure that has even the most little insignificant maps because it might show the back roads. Get those in your county and the surrounding counties. Also, get enough of each brochure for all your vehicles and the home. They should fit nicely in a shoe box to store neatly in each vehicle. Now that you have paper maps, make sure the kids can read them. Practice with the driving aged kids getting from school to home by various routes. Give them permission to safely drive off road and over curbs and maybe, if their gut tells them, to ignore officials or turn around to take a different route (you know your kid and if he can handle it). Remember the Maui fires! Don't drive through flooded roads and other safety lessons. Especially, if you're tight on a budget, don't throw anything out until you think carefully if it might could be used in shtf. Can it be a weapon, or entertainment for adults and kids, or can it be recycled into something useful. Are you wasting food down the drain and in the trash? Do you at least have a needle and thread to sew on a button or mend a rip? Recycle a large cardboard box into a solar oven. Do a search of DIY solar oven plans at solarcooking dot org. Aside from the free cardboard, the cost would be aluminum foil and tape. Personally, I like the cookit plan, nothing fancy but it will cook rice. The pizza oven and pringles can isn't what you want. Thrift store pots and pans or from a friend.
I'm not an all out prepper but we just got hit with hurricane helene and we had food and water but no power and it got hot in our home couldn't sleep so I invested in a window ac paired it with a generator now I'm ready for Milton.
Biggest thing I would expand is a big case of toilet paper! LOL 😆. My stockpile of Toilet paper and masks (with silver to help protect from viruses) are the main things I had to deplete during the pandemic for family members and friends. So I would personally upgrade the hygiene budget. But that is because I am well stocked in all the other areas. Great video as usual and I also recently took your recommendations and purchased AllPowers R1500 and the R2500. A huge game changer for me since I live off grid. LOVE my power units!!
This is a well rounded list and is nicely balanced between the categories. I would add batteries for the lanterns. I like rechargeable flashlights and lanterns since my solar generator can recharge those. If you can expand your budget a little, I would go for a larger solar generator and a WaterBOB or Aqua Pod which will allow you to store 60-100 gallons of water. And more butane and propane.
When it comes to water I’d recommend investing in a rain barrel/catching system, if legal in your state, along with a water filtration system. This can be more pricey, but I’d definitely recommend it if you’re able to do so financially and physically.
Canned soups and the like are tasty for sure but if you want weeks of food for just a few bucks, flour rice and beans. Youll need to cook it to eat it but with the money you save you can afford a coleman propane burner and plenty of fuel. Youll need lots of other ingredients to make a proper meal though.
I think it’s best to get a few friends together if one owns a food business even better if not one of you get a certificate of authority this way you can shop in wholesale stores / warehouses and buy cases of can goods and other supplies then split up the resources,, sugar , spices, ect
Thank you for the video. My preps rely more heavily on cooking, such as preparing flatbread, noodles, rice, etc. So I have instead stored several dozen cans of propane for the camping stove, as well a spare one. From my testing, I get about an hour of cooking from a can of propane which will should last 2-3 days.
This is an outstanding approach and excellent roadmap to securing your survival. Prepping isn't something you put in a rough-tote and pull out when you need it - prepping is a lifestyle change and a new set of lenses to use when you look at life.
Your budget doesn't work where i live, but very good beginners guide video. Your budget would be double in Puerto Rico, the portable power stations are double if not triple the cost, and forget Amazon, they dont ship these here.
I discovered USB Rechargeable lights. Like sold as under counter. Very cheap & great light; Safe. Then got small pucks color changing with remote $5/each. USB Rechargeable Fans, lighters. With a small solar charger that's a lot of power
There’s some really good recommendations in the comments. I’ll add to those solar lanterns like LuminAid and a water filter like the Sawyer Squeeze. Also rain catchment if that’s a possibility. Then an extra if you can afford it, a satellite communicator like the Garmin Inreach or Zoleo.
I love your channel and have been watching for over a year. I'm glad that you have finally added a firearms section, as I'm a great believer in being able to depend yourself. Where i live, there is an abundance of small game animals available, and my Henry lever action .22 is just right. Over the past year I have been stockpiling 100 round bricks of .22 ammunition whenever it comes up on sale.
100% agree you on dogs and cannot put a price tag on them - my 2 Plott Hound/Shepherd mixes will alert us far before my motion cameras of anything approaching the house!
I was a single parent attending college in Northern California! October 1989 during the World Series. No family because they all lived back east! At approximately 5:05 PM it was all heck broke loose! I had no $ or any preps because it’s was 1989. I know better now because iam 65 and will be ok. Natural disasters especially earthquakes, have no warning
NorCal (SF) native here…the 89 quake was really bad all around. My immediate family was home, I was headed home in a 15 passenger commuter van when the quake hit, on 280 Freeway in San Bruno, and the van bounced around on the road. We were headed to our parked cars and all the traffic lights were out but we didn’t know yet what had happened. When I climbed into my car and turned on the radio, the DJ on my station was freaking out. It took me 2x longer than normal to drive home, due to all the traffic lights being out, but I did finally make it, to the relief of my family. We had to drive to my Mom’s house to pick her up because her house was damaged (partial foundation collapse) and she spent a few weeks with us until we made long-term arrangements for her. Since then I’ve been prepping intermittently and it has become a more recent obsession because I know the next big one is coming. Home preps are in pretty good shape and I’m working on EDC and get-home items for our cars. You just never know. Stay safe out there!
@@mickisanty glad you are ok! I was too young (30) to understand the importance of being prepared. I live back east now and who ever thought a hurricane would be in GA? It happened.
Thank you Les - that was quite an endeavor for a single video and you handled it perfectly. I have used an AI on the associated transcript to create a summary I plan to share with some grandkids that have already started building families of their own. I will be certain to tell them of the source. Nice job!
We don’t have walk talkies, unfortunately. But we do have solar and hand crank radios. Food and water have been my first preps. But other than storing large quantities of water (which we have) we also invested not just in water purification, but Seychelle war fare filtration bottles and pumps. I tried one out in town water where you could actually smell the chlorine in it and the water did filter to taste like fresh spring water with no smell or taste of chlorine. They are supposed to be able to filter any water from rivers or springs as well. Of course I invested in ours several years ago when they weren’t quite as pricey as they are now!
Some are pretty cheap, but name brand solar radios, lanterns and flashlights have come quite away in terms of output to charge ratios. Will never be as bright as those high dollar handheld, but just keeping a lantern and a flashlight in the windows to keep it charged will go a long way.
Good list, some additional thoughts keeping in mind the 1k number. Instead of liquid bleach, try pool shock it i stores longer annd less space and liquid bleach does last a while it starts to degrade after 1 year. Using a hose adapter to a 20 lb tank for buddie heater . A fuel filter would also be advised for oils in the propane. I have had them clog before. Sanitation, no metion if water still working but if not a plastic bad in 5 gallon bucket and a foam pool float around lip. Keep solid and liquid waste separately. More meds than together. A shotgun may be a good thing as well. Bird shot for hunting small game, slug for larger and more distances and intruder. There are a wide variety of specialty ammo included non lethal , flame thrower, armor piercing shells , with the. 1k in mind 00 buck and slugs should be enough, I know of no prepared person who thinks they are done so just set small milestones as chef indicates. Are stuff can break but knowledge lasts😊
Good video, as always. Thanks, Les. As far as the leftover funds you discussed, more ammo for your gun(s) might be something to consider. While this would be beyond your initial $1,000 budget, I'd suggest stockpiling what you can of ammo for each firearm you have over time. After all, once the shelves are empty you have to rely on what you have. And if you run out your firearm becomes a club. 😁
You mentioned heat, which I do have covered (Mr. Buddy heater and blankets). Other ideas I've seen are tents, to be set up in one room and everyones' body heat helps keep everyone warm, as well as sleeping bags. But living in Mississippi, and having gone through Katrina, my concern is staying cool. I have several battery and usb-powered fans. I have been looking and an Icy Breeze (?) that seems to be a modern swamp cooler without the mess 😂 But I worry about its drain on my power station.
If you can freeze water in bottles, you can place those in front of the blowing fan, and it's better than any air conditioner you can imagine. We've used those in Georgia Summer, when the AC broke.
Thank you Les, finally common sense, great information. I learn more and more valuable information daily. I am preparing for any future events so that I can enjoy my present moment. We are not allowed guns in England unless licensed and even then it is so strict, so we have to find other ways to protect ourselves and our homes. Critical thinking. I have included in my preps a torch with a strobe light effect, space blankets, catapult and heirloom seeds are a few. Keep up the good work.
You are welcome. Too bad about the guns. But sounds like you are thinking things through well ahead of time. Keep doing so, you will be glad you did one day.
Some other multipurpose items that could be spent on that extra $100: mylar blankets (warmth, shelter, rain water retaining); garbage bags (water retaining, trash, sanitation); power bank for phone and tablets; army knife; vaseline (fire, preventing chapped lips, covering small cuts if out of bandages); maps; notebook containing phone numbers of government agencies and family and friends; duct tape, sewing kit, bobby pins. Also have survival tutorial videos downloaded on your phones and tablets.
Just a thought instead of the 4 propane bottles I would opt for the hose kit and a 20lbs tank of propane I have had one for years and it's came In handy every winter I would also recommend a Chinese diesel ($69 is the cheapest on Amazon right now) heater they run on diesel kerosene and bio diesel and even using k1 kerosene is cheaper to run than propane but you will need to vent it
I would use that $100 to keep in cold hard cash. Don’t keep it in a $100 bill but rather smaller bills because people most likely won’t have change if you’re not able to use a debit/credit card
When the gun comes in to the fold. Rock Island .38 special revolver. Double action revolver is far more dependable than a semi auto 9mm. Yes less shots at a time but dependable as the sun. If for some reason it doesn't fire. Pull the trigger again. Otherwise I think you did a good rundown. Thanks for the video
Living in Florida, i really don't worry about cold, so I'd replace the heater with some battery/solar powered fans, because hot & humid is awful at the best of times, never mind in emergency situations. I have a whole house generator and a full propane tank to run everything for 2 weeks, but I'm always looking for ways to conserve that fuel; just because the power has never been out for longer than that doesn't mean it won't happen. Going to look at the solar set now.
Thank you. How many years worth of food would be good? I ordered a carbon monoxide monitor. I have 2 water bladders for the bath and a rain barrel. I also like baby wipes, feminine products and vinegar. I have a pressure cooker, 2 x butane cookers.
I live where there is a long winter season, but have the beginning of an all native garden, knowledge of foraging, and hunting. I have 8 months right now because of tight budget and I included my replacement food in my storage.
Having survived the artic freeze a few years back where we had no running water for a couple weeks and unable to use our toilets, I would suggest a 5 gallon bucket and a toilet seat made to go on the bucket ($15-20, got mine from Walmart). And kitchen sized trashbags to act as a liner (+/-$5). If you want to control odor from it, I would suggest going to a Tractor Supply and getting a 40 lb bag of horse bedding pellets ($7-8). Just throw in enough to cover/absorb your waste each time you use it. It has a nice pine smell and the pellets absorb liquid and turns into saw dust when wet. This also can be used as a much cheaper cat litter which my cat uses all the time (see youtube videos for setup, you'll thank me). Additionally, since the pellets are formed from wood, a handful can be used as kindling when starting a fire. Not bad for a $30-40 investment
One thing that helps in a pinch is baby wipes for hygiene. Not the greatest cleaner, but they surely help if you don’t have a water source to wash off soap.
Water doesn't "go bad" you don't need a water preserver as long as the water and container was clean nothing is going to go wrong with the water. If it tastes "flat" you can pour it between 2 containers to reintroduce air into it and bring it back
Foraging books are common everywhere including color pictures now. A map that let's you mark large growing spots is useful too. For urban survival you could watch City Prepper with Chris or the Urban prepper. An indoor container garden is a good start. I have pots that are half soil, half wood shavings to keep them light in mine.
I would use that $100 to keep in cold hard cash. Don’t keep it in a $100 bill but rather smaller bills because people most likely won’t have change if you’re not able to use a debit/credit card
No, I didn't include them in the list for a beginner (maybe I should have). I figure most people already have at least some kitchen knives that will get them by until they get more into preparedness. But, of course a good knife and sharpening stones could be gotten with the extra $100.
I would have added a multi tool - hand tools, duct tape, garbage bags, para cord, waterproof boots, dry socks and more dehydrated foods. Oh and a Bible to give guidance and comfort in this emergency situation. You need faith, support and comfort in any crisis.
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I just bought a Bluetti solar generator with a 1800 watts built in Inverter that was 999.00 and now is 499.00. BTW a .22 is a great home defense rifle
@@mannyfragoza9652 Where? And thanks!
Loaned the money to Trumper.
Still a good investment@@stacky512a
I had the power go out in Michigan during the late winter, had to use candles, my short wave radio/light and mobile phone power bank, cold tuna packets with bread, bag of chips, and did not dare open the fridge. Bundled up with a blanket. What a dress rehearsal. This reminded me of the scripture Proverbs 27:12 "The prudent see the danger and conceal themselves.." I got the Barocook flameless heater system and a small camp stove now.
Why did you have the power go out?
@@tylergooden2183 Cold weather followed by high winds knocked trees (branches) into power lines.
I think that if anyone uses this budget as a brand new prepper, they will be light years beyond most other people. Well done. The only thing I didn't see was a way to start fire - maybe I missed it - but be sure you have some butane lighters, some BIC lighters, a flint starter, some Vaseline to help accelerate your fire, a small container of tinder, etc. Also, get tons of matches!
I agree. I had a bunch of bic lighters and matches as a back up. Candles came in handy. So did all my lanterns. I'm just glad we had batteries too. We stocked up before the hurricane and so glad we did!!!
You could just turn the stove on for a flame to start a fire.
You might want to consider a few human powered hand tools. A hand saw, egg beater drill, hand brace, hammer, screwdrivers, an assortment of nails and screws, bits for the drills. And don’t forget a can opener.
All good ideas!
Tarps for roof repairs or water collection.
2-3
hand can openers
Hand grinder for grains and coffee beans
A lot of this gets into homesteading/ "Mad Max" rather than the more easily- digested "Live Through the Disaster," but yes. If it goes on long enough, you'll want hand- power.
Excuse me, but I’m not sure what you mean by a hand brace. Could you or somebody explain?
Two things I learned from this recent Hurricane Helene: People become desperate at 3 days off grid, in that desperation, the weakest will succumb to primal urges leading to lawlessness - even your neighbors.
The second thing is this, a neighbor started freaking out because she ran out of charcoal and needed to cook food for her kids. The hurricane knocked out power and water by downing millions of trees. I told her that she can make charcoal from the trees and she can borrow my axe. She instead said she'd just ask someone else for charcoal in anger. So I told her - make dinner until Friday and I'll make you some charcoal right now from scratch. People need to remember how to forge and forage instead of looking for stuff in stores.
It's opened my eyes too to the reality of it. People aren't going to be nice and it's not going to take long at all like you said before it's dangerous not because of the weather but your own neighbors
Yeah, I live in Western NC and didn't see any of that. I think some of you live in a fantasy land waiting for opportunities that you've dreamed of to come true. It was tough, but people were awesome through the 15 days we had no power.
@Washedintheblood1988 Lawlessness and theft worries me
That's for sure, 9 meals are the magic number before people become lawless. Plus the most important thing is to conceal all the things you are staking up... Some people would steal it if they have the chance
Hurricane Helene was eye opening. It is easy to underestimate our absolute reliance on electricity. Definitely buying some of these, thank you!
Also, shovels, axes, bow saws and blades, rakes and garden stuff! Seeds, of what you will eat! Look at what peasants eat. Like beans all types, corn, white and yellow, chilis and what will grow in your area EASILY! ALSO, good for bartering.
Because sooner or later, you are going to be a farmer!
I recommend, that everyone take course in First Aid, be at least to "FIRST REPONDER" level.
EMT is good also. But you DON'T have to take the test for National Certification. That's up to you.
If you want to know more of WORKING medical. Get the EMT Text books from the mid to late 1970s . They show less Tech and more Skills. Because, we won't have the machines and monitors.
Just an idea!
Recommend 4x4 sterile gauze or non stick pads with 4 inch roller gauze. And 1inch cloth(fabric) band aids. Lots of antibiotic ointment.
Stay Safe
One thing I would add as essential is a fire blanket. Most people will be dealing with fire, candles, gas stoves etc far more than they ever have.
I’m so glad I listened to the brain I got years ago and started prepping then I’d hate to start now as high as every thing is due to inflation but for those who haven’t i urge you to start buy what you can afford if it’s just 5 to 10 dollars a week
I would add trash bags for sanitation for use in a bucket toilet when your regular toilet can't be flushed. after the 2020 derecho that shredded a good portion of Iowa and knocked out power I started gegtting small power stations. last yeatr I won a Oupes 600 power station then I bought a solar panel for it. because I live in an apartment I have to be careful about how I do home security without a firearm
Hi KaylynnStrain,
Thank you for sharing your experience and good ideas.
Use that last hundred dollars but break it up in a small denominations for cash on hand just in case you need to buy stuff
Great video... I have been putting the idea of using Solar Yard lights for in door lighting, or the motion lighting bought in multi packs (about $4 a light). No fire risk, long lasting, kid safe, no fuel costs. Empower kids independence to read or play in their own rooms.
My first 22 long rifle was a Marlin.
Marlin Glenfield model 60 anniversary edition
Thank you I feel God is warning me to prepare.
If folks are looking to save some extra $:
Fire extinguishers are on sale for descent deals in Fire Prevention Month (October). Ace Hardware has had some very good deals
Hang one on the kitchen wall and get one for the trunk of your car.
The Mr. Heater stuff almost always is in at least one stores Black Fridays ad for very good discount.
Most heaters go on clearance in some stores in spring. My local Northern tool has a large selection of indoor fuel burning heaters for 30-40% off.
Thank you!
I appreciate this video. I have never considered prepping before but here we are. I don’t have $1000 and I’m not going to be able to lay my hands on it anytime soon but you’ve given me ideas about how to save as much as possible. Love the dollar store plan! And also given me an idea about what price range to look in to for Things we need more than I thought we would before seeing this|
THANK YOU FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE BROTHER 🎸
A must are at least 3 manual can openers - a back up if one breaks. Those that open cans under the rim with safety in mind will use less bandaids. Rotate your food pantry and inspect everything for bugs, damaged cans and packaging. Arrange by best buy dates to eat the oldest first today and leaving the newer items for later. Understand your can goods will last longer than the date. Milk and tomatoes due to the acidity don't last as long as other foods that will be fine to eat, as long as the can hasn't been compromised, for years. Put your grains (oatmeal, cornmeal, flour, rice, etc.) and Rid-x septic treatment in the freezer for at least 3 days to kill bugs and then store them in at least baggies or recycled food grade plastic jugs if you don't have mylar and such - this is on the cheap.
That canine bark and bite alarm needs food.
Lots of rechargeable batteries of every size that fit your items. If possible, try buying items that use like sized batteries. Keep them charged while you still have electricity. If the item is similar in price, opt for ones with solar power.
Walkie Talkies these days have a few miles range and are cheap enough. Take one, with charged batteries, to a neighbor or two. Arrange for scheduled times and channels.
Have a grab and go bag for everyone and again provide for the pets. Use last year's school backpacks for the kids. They are a familiar item and kids don't need to be weighted down and zero cost.
Do the kids know your full names, address, phone numbers, the neighbors' names, their trusted friends' parents' full names and info? Call your PD and ask for them to do a little role play with the kids on what questions they'll be asked in an emergency and ok with the PD to have them actually dial 911.
Paper maps are free at your local tourist centers. Can't rely on the internet to work so paper maps. Get every brochure that has even the most little insignificant maps because it might show the back roads. Get those in your county and the surrounding counties. Also, get enough of each brochure for all your vehicles and the home. They should fit nicely in a shoe box to store neatly in each vehicle.
Now that you have paper maps, make sure the kids can read them. Practice with the driving aged kids getting from school to home by various routes. Give them permission to safely drive off road and over curbs and maybe, if their gut tells them, to ignore officials or turn around to take a different route (you know your kid and if he can handle it). Remember the Maui fires! Don't drive through flooded roads and other safety lessons.
Especially, if you're tight on a budget, don't throw anything out until you think carefully if it might could be used in shtf. Can it be a weapon, or entertainment for adults and kids, or can it be recycled into something useful. Are you wasting food down the drain and in the trash? Do you at least have a needle and thread to sew on a button or mend a rip?
Recycle a large cardboard box into a solar oven. Do a search of DIY solar oven plans at solarcooking dot org. Aside from the free cardboard, the cost would be aluminum foil and tape. Personally, I like the cookit plan, nothing fancy but it will cook rice. The pizza oven and pringles can isn't what you want. Thrift store pots and pans or from a friend.
look up a FRED can opener , Australian army issue , the best can opener on the planet , HONEST!!!
you can use a standard hand held can opener sideways to open cans under the lip. i do it all the time with my handheld Swing-A-Way , works a treat
You can use a spoon to open any can
I'm not an all out prepper but we just got hit with hurricane helene and we had food and water but no power and it got hot in our home couldn't sleep so I invested in a window ac paired it with a generator now I'm ready for Milton.
I'm enjoying your content. Simple and to the point, without all the doom and gloom.
In addition, I would recommend having games along with books, especially with children.
I enjoy all the doom, but the gloom gets overdone.
This was a great video for basics. I know from this where I need to ‘flesh out’ my supplies. Thanks so much! The dollar amounts really help too. 👍🏻
Manual can openers, tools, and a gardening 😊
What a great video! Thank you 🙏🏼🇺🇸❤️
Biggest thing I would expand is a big case of toilet paper! LOL 😆. My stockpile of Toilet paper and masks (with silver to help protect from viruses) are the main things I had to deplete during the pandemic for family members and friends. So I would personally upgrade the hygiene budget. But that is because I am well stocked in all the other areas. Great video as usual and I also recently took your recommendations and purchased AllPowers R1500 and the R2500. A huge game changer for me since I live off grid. LOVE my power units!!
Thank you for your presentation and info on this very important topic. You are very thoughtful in your preps and very well organized
This is a well rounded list and is nicely balanced between the categories. I would add batteries for the lanterns. I like rechargeable flashlights and lanterns since my solar generator can recharge those. If you can expand your budget a little, I would go for a larger solar generator and a WaterBOB or Aqua Pod which will allow you to store 60-100 gallons of water. And more butane and propane.
When it comes to water I’d recommend investing in a rain barrel/catching system, if legal in your state, along with a water filtration system. This can be more pricey, but I’d definitely recommend it if you’re able to do so financially and physically.
Water. Lots of water.
The chef prefer channel has always been informative an interesting
Indeed.
Canned soups and the like are tasty for sure but if you want weeks of food for just a few bucks, flour rice and beans. Youll need to cook it to eat it but with the money you save you can afford a coleman propane burner and plenty of fuel. Youll need lots of other ingredients to make a proper meal though.
I think it’s best to get a few friends together if one owns a food business even better if not one of you get a certificate of authority this way you can shop in wholesale stores / warehouses and buy cases of can goods and other supplies then split up the resources,, sugar , spices, ect
Thank you for the video. My preps rely more heavily on cooking, such as preparing flatbread, noodles, rice, etc. So I have instead stored several dozen cans of propane for the camping stove, as well a spare one. From my testing, I get about an hour of cooking from a can of propane which will should last 2-3 days.
This is an outstanding approach and excellent roadmap to securing your survival. Prepping isn't something you put in a rough-tote and pull out when you need it - prepping is a lifestyle change and a new set of lenses to use when you look at life.
What a great vid ! My God bless you and yours 🙏🙏🙏
Your budget doesn't work where i live, but very good beginners guide video. Your budget would be double in Puerto Rico, the portable power stations are double if not triple the cost, and forget Amazon, they dont ship these here.
Love your alarm !!
I discovered USB Rechargeable lights. Like sold as under counter. Very cheap & great light; Safe. Then got small pucks color changing with remote $5/each. USB Rechargeable Fans, lighters. With a small solar charger that's a lot of power
Thanks for sharing! Good ideas.
I'm packing it in and I'm working on and improving my bugout location
Don't stop.
Great video. I hope folks see this and take the time to watch .
There’s some really good recommendations in the comments. I’ll add to those solar lanterns like LuminAid and a water filter like the Sawyer Squeeze. Also rain catchment if that’s a possibility. Then an extra if you can afford it, a satellite communicator like the Garmin Inreach or Zoleo.
Great prep beginner outline...sending to friends who would benefit by viewing...outstanding, thank you!
Bic(style) lighters, matches to light your candles and lamps. Necessary and would still fit within your budget. Well done video. Thank you.
there are attachments available to refill those propane canisters. i use a 25 pound propane tank to refill the 1 pound tanks shown in the video.
There are also re-fillable tanks. I don't know if they are necessary, but they are available. Thanks for watching and sharing info with us.
@@ChefPrepper the tanks you show in this video are refillable...
Chef prepper this may be the best video you have made.......only thing I would add is hand tools and garden seeds. Keep up the great work
Hello Gregwestfall,
Thank you. Yeah those would be good additions.
Keep prepping folks! ✝️🇺🇸👍🏻
Great video! 👍🏾
I enjoy your videos. God Bless you.
I love your channel and have been watching for over a year. I'm glad that you have finally added a firearms section, as I'm a great believer in being able to depend yourself. Where i live, there is an abundance of small game animals available, and my Henry lever action .22 is just right. Over the past year I have been stockpiling 100 round bricks of .22 ammunition whenever it comes up on sale.
Thanks!
Good informational video, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !
You are welcome and thank you. Yah's blessings to you and yours.
100% agree you on dogs and cannot put a price tag on them - my 2 Plott Hound/Shepherd mixes will alert us far before my motion cameras of anything approaching the house!
Staying cool is a consideration as well as warm.
I was a single parent attending college in Northern California! October 1989 during the World Series. No family because they all lived back east! At approximately 5:05 PM it was all heck broke loose! I had no $ or any preps because it’s was 1989. I know better now because iam 65 and will be ok. Natural disasters especially earthquakes, have no warning
the 1989 earthquake, oh my goodness! I can't imagine.
It was horrendous. Freeway collapsed. It was hard to get over, even to this day.
NorCal (SF) native here…the 89 quake was really bad all around. My immediate family was home, I was headed home in a 15 passenger commuter van when the quake hit, on 280 Freeway in San Bruno, and the van bounced around on the road. We were headed to our parked cars and all the traffic lights were out but we didn’t know yet what had happened. When I climbed into my car and turned on the radio, the DJ on my station was freaking out. It took me 2x longer than normal to drive home, due to all the traffic lights being out, but I did finally make it, to the relief of my family. We had to drive to my Mom’s house to pick her up because her house was damaged (partial foundation collapse) and she spent a few weeks with us until we made long-term arrangements for her. Since then I’ve been prepping intermittently and it has become a more recent obsession because I know the next big one is coming. Home preps are in pretty good shape and I’m working on EDC and get-home items for our cars. You just never know. Stay safe out there!
@@mickisanty glad you are ok! I was too young (30) to understand the importance of being prepared. I live back east now and who ever thought a hurricane would be in GA? It happened.
Thank you Les - that was quite an endeavor for a single video and you handled it perfectly. I have used an AI on the associated transcript to create a summary I plan to share with some grandkids that have already started building families of their own. I will be certain to tell them of the source. Nice job!
We don’t have walk talkies, unfortunately. But we do have solar and hand crank radios. Food and water have been my first preps. But other than storing large quantities of water (which we have) we also invested not just in water purification, but Seychelle war fare filtration bottles and pumps. I tried one out in town water where you could actually smell the chlorine in it and the water did filter to taste like fresh spring water with no smell or taste of chlorine. They are supposed to be able to filter any water from rivers or springs as well. Of course I invested in ours several years ago when they weren’t quite as pricey as they are now!
Excellent video!
Another much needed vid, Thank You.
Some are pretty cheap, but name brand solar radios, lanterns and flashlights have come quite away in terms of output to charge ratios. Will never be as bright as those high dollar handheld, but just keeping a lantern and a flashlight in the windows to keep it charged will go a long way.
For the $100 left over I'd get a basic tool kit, and some sort of shelter such as a tarp or tent
Good useful items and good idea!
Thank you so much for this presentation. Very clear and provided good guidance
Good list, some additional thoughts keeping in mind the 1k number. Instead of liquid bleach, try pool shock it i stores longer annd less space and liquid bleach does last a while it starts to degrade after 1 year. Using a hose adapter to a 20 lb tank for buddie heater . A fuel filter would also be advised for oils in the propane. I have had them clog before. Sanitation, no metion if water still working but if not a plastic bad in 5 gallon bucket and a foam pool float around lip. Keep solid and liquid waste separately. More meds than together. A shotgun may be a good thing as well. Bird shot for hunting small game, slug for larger and more distances and intruder. There are a wide variety of specialty ammo included non lethal , flame thrower, armor piercing shells , with the. 1k in mind 00 buck and slugs should be enough, I know of no prepared person who thinks they are done so just set small milestones as chef indicates. Are stuff can break but knowledge lasts😊
Good video, as always. Thanks, Les.
As far as the leftover funds you discussed, more ammo for your gun(s) might be something to consider. While this would be beyond your initial $1,000 budget, I'd suggest stockpiling what you can of ammo for each firearm you have over time.
After all, once the shelves are empty you have to rely on what you have. And if you run out your firearm becomes a club. 😁
Hi Steve,
Thank you.
Yeah on the ammo. A lot of firearms at that time will become expensive clubs.
Really great videos. Thank You. You're a good Samaritan.
Thank you Eureadog.
You mentioned heat, which I do have covered (Mr. Buddy heater and blankets). Other ideas I've seen are tents, to be set up in one room and everyones' body heat helps keep everyone warm, as well as sleeping bags.
But living in Mississippi, and having gone through Katrina, my concern is staying cool. I have several battery and usb-powered fans. I have been looking and an Icy Breeze (?) that seems to be a modern swamp cooler without the mess 😂 But I worry about its drain on my power station.
If you can freeze water in bottles, you can place those in front of the blowing fan, and it's better than any air conditioner you can imagine. We've used those in Georgia Summer, when the AC broke.
@@HurricanesWithHeather Thanks!
Thank you Les, finally common sense, great information. I learn more and more valuable information daily. I am preparing for any future events so that I can enjoy my present moment. We are not allowed guns in England unless licensed and even then it is so strict, so we have to find other ways to protect ourselves and our homes. Critical thinking. I have included in my preps a torch with a strobe light effect, space blankets, catapult and heirloom seeds are a few. Keep up the good work.
You are welcome. Too bad about the guns. But sounds like you are thinking things through well ahead of time. Keep doing so, you will be glad you did one day.
Thank you for a beautiful video
Some other multipurpose items that could be spent on that extra $100: mylar blankets (warmth, shelter, rain water retaining); garbage bags (water retaining, trash, sanitation); power bank for phone and tablets; army knife; vaseline (fire, preventing chapped lips, covering small cuts if out of bandages); maps; notebook containing phone numbers of government agencies and family and friends; duct tape, sewing kit, bobby pins.
Also have survival tutorial videos downloaded on your phones and tablets.
Just a thought instead of the 4 propane bottles I would opt for the hose kit and a 20lbs tank of propane I have had one for years and it's came In handy every winter I would also recommend a Chinese diesel ($69 is the cheapest on Amazon right now) heater they run on diesel kerosene and bio diesel and even using k1 kerosene is cheaper to run than propane but you will need to vent it
Thanks for your video.. im from asia and decided to start being a prepper..
Hello cmbc,
You are welcome.
I think you made a very wise decision to begin preparing for future events.
I would use the remaining $100 to buy a wool blanket and some heat packs. Living in Michigan, it can get really cold.
Great list!
"Even multipies itself under the right circumstances" laughed hard at that than i probably should have, but you earned a new subscriber.
Your informative video is much appreciated! Thank you
Great sensible advice! I would add a battery operated Fan.
Good call!
I would use that last $100 for a sleeping bag and plastic toilet seat for a 5 gallon bucket. Throw in some extra TP!
Good ideas Denniscote!
I would use that $100 to keep in cold hard cash. Don’t keep it in a $100 bill but rather smaller bills because people most likely won’t have change if you’re not able to use a debit/credit card
While the video is slow the list is perfect
When the gun comes in to the fold. Rock Island .38 special revolver. Double action revolver is far more dependable than a semi auto 9mm. Yes less shots at a time but dependable as the sun. If for some reason it doesn't fire. Pull the trigger again. Otherwise I think you did a good rundown. Thanks for the video
You are welcome and thank you for sharing about your gun choice.
Good advice.
Living in Florida, i really don't worry about cold, so I'd replace the heater with some battery/solar powered fans, because hot & humid is awful at the best of times, never mind in emergency situations. I have a whole house generator and a full propane tank to run everything for 2 weeks, but I'm always looking for ways to conserve that fuel; just because the power has never been out for longer than that doesn't mean it won't happen. Going to look at the solar set now.
Good ideas!
Dewalt makes a fan that runs off Dewalt battery. Works great. I would bet other brands do too. Florida here also👋🏼
@@Not2daysatan Great info! Thanks, and stay safe!
Thank you
A good pocket knife like a SAK and or a leatherman
Either would be great.
One of the best common sense videos I have watched
Thank you. How many years worth of food would be good? I ordered a carbon monoxide monitor. I have 2 water bladders for the bath and a rain barrel. I also like baby wipes, feminine products and vinegar. I have a pressure cooker, 2 x butane cookers.
A year or two would be great.
I live where there is a long winter season, but have the beginning of an all native garden, knowledge of foraging, and hunting. I have 8 months right now because of tight budget and I included my replacement food in my storage.
The LDS website has the list for basic food amount per person for a year.
Having survived the artic freeze a few years back where we had no running water for a couple weeks and unable to use our toilets, I would suggest a 5 gallon bucket and a toilet seat made to go on the bucket ($15-20, got mine from Walmart). And kitchen sized trashbags to act as a liner (+/-$5). If you want to control odor from it, I would suggest going to a Tractor Supply and getting a 40 lb bag of horse bedding pellets ($7-8). Just throw in enough to cover/absorb your waste each time you use it. It has a nice pine smell and the pellets absorb liquid and turns into saw dust when wet. This also can be used as a much cheaper cat litter which my cat uses all the time (see youtube videos for setup, you'll thank me). Additionally, since the pellets are formed from wood, a handful can be used as kindling when starting a fire. Not bad for a $30-40 investment
Great video!
Thanks!
Thanks
What about solar powered lanterns?
Fantastic!
Sanitation,tools tarps/shelter if bugging out
One thing that helps in a pinch is baby wipes for hygiene. Not the greatest cleaner, but they surely help if you don’t have a water source to wash off soap.
Yes, good advice.
Dog is not free :( especially when wife wanted a useless cat. Also would recommend those hand crank/pump flashlights (pretty cheap and no battery)
Excellent video
Water doesn't "go bad" you don't need a water preserver as long as the water and container was clean nothing is going to go wrong with the water. If it tastes "flat" you can pour it between 2 containers to reintroduce air into it and bring it back
Powdered milk and other dehydrated foods. Flour, sugar, alcohol and tobacco for bartering.
A safe for the rifle would also be a smart move.
Can anyone recommend some good books on edible plants, urban survival, etc. Thank you
Foraging books are common everywhere including color pictures now. A map that let's you mark large growing spots is useful too. For urban survival you could watch City Prepper with Chris or the Urban prepper. An indoor container garden is a good start. I have pots that are half soil, half wood shavings to keep them light in mine.
Where do you suggest storing the coleman fuel cannisters?
I would use that $100 to keep in cold hard cash. Don’t keep it in a $100 bill but rather smaller bills because people most likely won’t have change if you’re not able to use a debit/credit card
Did I miss knives ( and a sharpening stone )? If you shoot it you still have to skin it before you cook it Thanks again you are very well thought out.
No, I didn't include them in the list for a beginner (maybe I should have). I figure most people already have at least some kitchen knives that will get them by until they get more into preparedness.
But, of course a good knife and sharpening stones could be gotten with the extra $100.
I would have added a multi tool - hand tools, duct tape, garbage bags, para cord, waterproof boots, dry socks and more dehydrated foods. Oh and a Bible to give guidance and comfort in this emergency situation. You need faith, support and comfort in any crisis.