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I also bought a drill driven mini water pump for $14. The one I got does 10 gallons a minute, drill batteries are pretty easy to recharge with solar. It only lifts about 12 feet vertically, so just enough to go from my stream up into a barrel or bucket in my car or pull wagon

I think it would be a good place to start but there is a chance that you’ll be heating up the grain to a point that will degrade some of the nutrients. Also it’s hard to get consistent grind because you’re not grinding your pulverizing. I’d still try it so you can see if it’s something you’d want to invest in.

I’ve been thinking about getting some UPS for key lamps around the house where I can tuck the ups out of sight. In the basement I have an emergency light designed fo commercial buildings that goes on when power goes out.

Literally just built last year a similar sized house. Two things I’d say: 1. Basement left unfinished for at least a year. That gives you a ton of space for storage for life and for preps, but also lets you see easily what’s going on with your foundation and easily access all your pipes and wiring to easily fix it. This also lets you add wires and pipes if you figure out you need to change something. Use webbed joists for easy running of wires etc. Get a good commercial dehumidifier 2. Whole house generator with a large tank, don’t bother with the rolling generators you get from your big box, get a kholer preferably.

It's likely Okay, but not ideal. Build a separate mini shed or get a deck box just for your flammables and have it a little bit away from everything else. If it goes, your out less than $100.

Got a basement sooner. The storage I have now and a fully built out workshop is light years ahead of where I was and most people are.

I bought some at $23 and it felt like a lot. Wish I bought more

Tell me more about this. I can’t imagine rate getting into metal cans. I ask because I wouldn’t want to assume I was good

They’d be good for a neighborhood or property. You’d need to setup solar nodes to go much further, but they’re getting cheaper and better, I’m not against setting them up.

Just went through this and here is what I’ll say: 1. Frame 2x6 not 2x4 for more insulation 2. 2x6 also makes door frames stronger 3. Add an extra 2x6 to every door 4. Upgrade your inside doors to solid core 5. Upgrade front door to be more durable 6. Budget a front gate and some fencing 7. Run CAT 6a for cameras inside and out 8. Whole house propane generator 9. 1000 gallon buried propane tank 10. Well and septic if you can avoid city stuff 1-7 can be done for just a little bit, 8-10 are worth the up charge. Last thing is if you have a bigger master closet, have them put two layers of 1/2 inch plywood on the studs, stagger seams, then drywall over it and add dead bolt to master bed room and master closet. Add plywood in similar fashion around master bedroom door. That creates a budget safe room. Most other things are just so fantastical it’s not realistic.

The real question isn’t how I’ll react it’s knowing when the timing of being civil vs escalating. Too soon and you’re a nut or get jailed, too late you’re dead. That’s the thing that worries me the most, you gotta get that timing just right. Consequences for being even a little off are so great.

Its actually for a good number two....

Pill identification reference.

Garmin and onx apps

I keep this exact list on my bag laminated. With it I keep a few extra duffles and if I have a few extra minutes I take ALL my clothes and pack them, I go through my pantry and grab all non perishables, I grab all my extra OTC meds, then bedding, linens, towels, blankets. Other things is my small toolbox, extra water bottles / soda, batteries. This all assumes I have a few extra minutes and am in a car. It is all extras that extend my capabilities and comfort beyond my core BOB.

I make sure to check my Noco jump start pack in my car whenever I clean my car or get an oil change. I also check my spares tire pressure while doing it.

There is OTC numbing meds and erryretol (sp?) gum I’ve heard does wonders

Just to put this here at the top comment. In my original post I said I’d be building a backstop / berm according to NRA guidance and linked to it. So everyone can stop pointing out the obvious because they didn’t read.

First off get a drink safe hose, they make them for RVs, then flush with bleach water, then drain and rig up some sort of fan to dry. I’d flush with bleach water before next use.

Noco is a solid brand I’d highly recommend. Arcturus I have their reflective survival tarp and really like it, I’ve been tempted to get the wool blanket. For heat consider an umbrella, good for heat and rain.

Vortex seems to be a brand that’s good value for money. Good quality but not quite name brand premium. I’m sure there are cheaper brands out there, but I have been happy with my monocle and binos I got these ones: https://amzn.to/3XEbo7Q https://amzn.to/47T1ky2

For cooking I’d do a gas one butane stove which is rated to cook indoors without need of ventilation. They are cheap and the canisters are everywhere. Very easy to cook on. I also have a solar oven, two actually. A go sun for smaller meals that’s pretty quick. Then a sun oven for larger meals or for a family. That doesn’t require any fuel and on sunny days it’s set and forget it stews, chicken, bread, etc.

Having lived off grid with a composting toilet for a decade, here is what I've learned: The biggest thing is to separate your liquids from your solids. Urine should be collected and can be dumped down a drain or in a landscape bed, but you'll wanna rotate so you don't build up a smell. Separating liquids is easier for men, so you'll have to consider a urine diverter for women. Solids is really a matter of a 5 gallon bucket, a lugable loo 5 gallon seat, and a bunch of trash bags. Your cover material can really be anything, if you're going to fully compost it then it matters, but I just used hamster bedding or leaves. I found a good container for that is a charcoal briquet storage container, it has a snap on lid that has a big opening, worked really well for me. Depending on how many people you could have a setup for each person if you want. I used standard kitchen trash bags from Costco, they're like $20 for 200 of them. You can change it out as often as you like. The trick then becomes where to put them. You want to have a designated place away from water, down wind, and out of sight. The big thing you want to think about is your neighbors. Depending on the apartment size, you could stock buckets, bags and lids for each unit, then designate spots for disposal of bags. That way you manage the waste for everyone, they have the tools to do it, etc. Bags are $20, lid seats are $15, bucket is $5, so for $40 you can outfit each unit. If nothing comes to pass, you can always use the buckets and the bags.

Scouting. Even today with its new boy and girl programming it’s fantastic. Troops benefit greatly from active parents. They’ll learn skills, do challenging things, have fun, problem solve, social, tough it outdoors etc. It’s carefully controlled difficulties but still valuable.

What specifically? I still need to fit it in my spare wheel well which is tight already

I really underestimated a his vis vest when i needed to walk to the next exit for some gas. Then a noco jumper pack

REI makes their own brand of towels and they have a “deluxe” version and it’s a camp towel but has a very compact pile to it. Makes it super comfy and drys as fast as you could reasonably expect.

REI makes their own brand of towels and they have a “deluxe” version and it’s a camp towel but has a very compact pile to it. Makes it super comfy and drys as fast as you could reasonably expect.

Don’t forget they need to be stored in a climate controlled area with low humidity. If not you’ll cut your shelf life drastically.

Same here. I barely eat canned stuff, I shop and cook all fresh. I’m planning to switch #10 cans too.

That's a solid list, good will hunting was on mine, but forgot about 5th element

I had not considered standup, sometimes things are too serious and all you need is a good laugh: * Bill Burr * Taylor Tomlinson * Nate Bargatze * Bert Kreischer * Tom Segura * Shane Gillis * Andrew Schulz * Daniel Tosh * Louis C.K. * Nikki Glaser * Joe Rogan * Dave Attell * Kyle Kinane

Omg Harry Potter, totally forgot that and I'm surprised it took this long for someone to mention it

Its arbitrary, but the artificial constraint forces people to think through it and choose. Obviously I'm going to have a lot of movies, music and tv shows, but it guides the conversation

Just have a credit card that has a solid credit limit. If a pre paid card works so will they but you aren’t limited by the amount you loaded onto it and credit cards give out crazy limits. You can get multiple cards for the same account.

I went through my process here: https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/s/s9UjkqF6Ry Beyond that my initial reaction is finances, health, and think about how to grow/produce proteins and fats, most of your garden is great but you’ll need more of the cals and fats li g term. Then think about where your reliance on outside elements are and build a capability of producing/fabricating things you might need later (tools, raw materials, manuals, building skills)

You don’t want to oversized you just want a quality inverter that can handle the spikes.

Bain?

Yeah. Most of this stuff I do anyway.

Yes, solid advice. I frequently try before I buy. I bought a bunch of sample freeze dried packs and ate them all before putting in a bigger order.

Came here to say this, just setup mine a few weeks ago and we had two power outages while I was away. Saved me general hours of driving because the freezer only rose to 15 degrees for a few hours, that had everything still frozen. https://preview.redd.it/iqhwe0m5ajjf1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e804646ff3aecbd92c773d1a07cb1786f0647d10

$60 is really too little of cash. I try to have enough for a hotel room or to pay a towing company to not tow my car (not that I park illegally but just in case). $300 in small bills. $50 in $1 for vending machines.

Get a metal trash can with a tight lid or metal zarges metal crate, then put your buckets in those.

I am going through this myself but I do have some storage in the city and a lot in the country. There are core essentials you must always have access to, those are typically are found in the average bug out bag. It depends how long term you want to prep for: prepping for Tuesday or doomsday. In either case I’d build and keep a BOB in your car so it will be with you in both locations and with you while you are driving in between. If you’re prepping for a larger or longer event, you’ll need a lot more and id explore adding a conditioned storage space to your country home. Then keep core essentials on you and be prepared to move out to country if SHTF. At my city house I keep a minibus out kit, a med kit, a gun with ammo, and my vehicle which has a duplicate VeDC and my BOB. In the country I have a duplicate kit to my large BOB for practicing with so I don’t have to pull apart my main pack and it’s a duplicate of my core essentials. In the end I just had to come to grips that having two homes is expensive and requires a fair bit of duplication to be prepared, but it adds a huge level of residence and residency. Figure out some good climate controlled and pest resistant storage for your country house. It needs to be heated/cooled to around 70 degrees and humidity between 40-50% to not have degradations, rust, or mold. https://preview.redd.it/5zqba5kvqhdf1.jpeg?width=676&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=973242efc8b2e4aa45cdd46fcda9a88371c57900

I am going through this myself but I do have some storage in the city and a lot in the country. There are core essentials you must always have access to, those are typically are found in the average bug out bag. It depends how long term you want to prep for: prepping for Tuesday or doomsday. In either case I’d build and keep a BOB in your car so it will be with you in both locations and with you while you are driving in between. If you’re prepping for a larger or longer event, you’ll need a lot more and id explore adding a conditioned storage space to your country home. Then keep core essentials on you and be prepared to move out to country if SHTF. At my city house I keep a minibus out kit, a med kit, a gun with ammo, and my vehicle which has a duplicate VeDC and my BOB. In the country I have a duplicate kit to my large BOB for practicing with so I don’t have to pull apart my main pack and it’s a duplicate of my core essentials. In the end I just had to come to grips that having two homes is expensive and requires a fair bit of duplication to be prepared, but it adds a huge level of residence and residency. Figure out some good climate controlled and pest resistant storage for your country house. It needs to be heated/cooled to around 70 degrees and humidity between 40-50% to not have degradations, rust, or mold. https://preview.redd.it/bvrje6aqqhdf1.jpeg?width=676&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6c8c7fb3257ec2c1149547cdfb7b7a3d378f329b

I am going through this myself but I do have some storage in the city and a lot in the country. There are core essentials you must always have access to, those are typically are found in the average bug out bag. It depends how long term you want to prep for: prepping for Tuesday or doomsday. In either case I’d build and keep a BOB in your car so it will be with you in both locations and with you while you are driving in between. If you’re prepping for a larger or longer event, you’ll need a lot more and id explore adding a conditioned storage space to your country home. Then keep core essentials on you and be prepared to move out to country if SHTF. At my city house I keep a minibus out kit, a med kit, a gun with ammo, and my vehicle which has a duplicate VeDC and my BOB. In the country I have a duplicate kit to my large BOB for practicing with so I don’t have to pull apart my main pack and it’s a duplicate of my core essentials. In the end I just had to come to grips that having two homes is expensive and requires a fair bit of duplication to be prepared, but it adds a huge level of residence and residency. Figure out some good climate controlled and pest resistant storage for your country house. It needs to be heated/cooled to around 70 degrees and humidity between 40-50% to not have degradations, rust, or mold.

You can prep where you are and have a place to transport it where you need to. So think about keeping it organized and in bins or buckets that are easy to lift and stack easily.

Tire inflator was something I also purchased with it. I want to get a tire repair kit next.

I bought one that was basically two sizes larger than I needed, then I have it in a insulated bag that I nest in my car. I'm in the Carolina's so it's not too cold here, but I saw zero drop during the winter months beyond normal.