Gathering supplies is only the first step.
Posted by likatora@reddit | preppers | View on Reddit | 10 comments
As we gather the things we believe we will need for a bug-out/bug-in situation, remember that is only half the solution. We also need to remain diligent in general maintenance of or equipment and rotation of our stocks. If done properly, this shouldn't take more than 30 minutes once a month, but it is something I don't see discussed much. While you're at it, sharpen your knifes.
rocketscooter007@reddit
I could really use a maintenance schedule for prepper chores and have it spaced out across the year. Does this exist? Like, I need a notification on my phone that pops up and says, "Hey, service the generator soon." "Hey, winters coming. Clean the chimney"
Even a paper schedule I can look at.
Here's an idea. A prepper wall calendar with reminders written in on certain days. Someone could probably create that pretty easy with Amazon print on demand services. I'm one of those guys that still uses wall calenders to remind me of birthdays and other things.
Eredani@reddit
You did not mention fitness improvement, skill development, or community building. Which is what I was expecting, but totally okay without!
I'm not one to say, "If you can't run ten miles with a 60-pound pack, you're as good as dead!"
Nor do I feel the need to know how to start a fire with nothing but two rocks in a blizzard.
It's good to know your neighbors, but you will probably be involuntary teammates with the people around you.
likatora@reddit (OP)
I didn't but I don't believe a personal fitness is really a prep thing more like a personal responsibility for anyone who has others that rely on them. Without fitness, I can't carry my kids, or my wife, I can't run a hill. Physical fitness is a lifestyle of need.
PrisonerV@reddit
I do need to resharpen my knives for the holidays.
likatora@reddit (OP)
That's usually when I start on the kitchen knife set, before Thanksgiving and again before Easter. I use a stone so it's broken down to 2 a day for 5 days. I was actually doing it when the idea popped into my head.
OldTimer4Shore@reddit
Not correct. Takes longer than you said. Running a generator once a month takes a half hour by itself and that does not include the time involved for inspection and maintenance. Just having gone through Helene (no power, no toilet, no phone, no internet, no information, no polce, no fire, no outside help, isolation, no FEMA, no Nation Guard, no car, etc), anytime keeping your generator at the ready is required.
likatora@reddit (OP)
I understand what you are saying, I was averaging out a year. I don't stand with the generator while it runs, I complete other tasks.
OldTimer4Shore@reddit
Gotcha. How far away do you run your gens? Mine are about 45'. I just bought a portable alarm to sit in the window sill.
likatora@reddit (OP)
Mine is a ten foot run, it's in the garage. I wanted it close but still quieted within another building. I live in a high snow level area, walking trough it in the dark didn't sound fun.
Budget_Putt8393@reddit
The in laws are that bad?