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Vehicle Emergency Kit
Bigwig - 2 months ago Here’s my vehicle emergency kit. It’s packed in 2 Plano Medium Storage Trunks. I also have an emergency bag in case I need to grab and go.
Air Pump Antifreeze/coolant Bag, Cloth Bag, Plastic Bandana Battery Jumper Bottle, Metal Bungie Cord Cable ties, 24” Can Opener Candle Cash Chafing Fuel Contractor bag Fire Extinguisher Fix-A-Flat Flares Flashlight Food-Payday bars Food-Emergency Bars Garbage bags Glasses, Reading Gloves, Nitrile Gloves, Work Googles Hand Cleaner Hand Sanitizer Jumper Cables Lantern Maps, Paper Oil Paper, Pad Pen Poncho Power cable, iPhone Pry Bar Resqme glass/seatbelt Rope Shovel (military) Tape, Duct Tape, Emergency Tarp-8×10 Tire Pressure Gauge Tire Repair Kit Tissues Tissues, compressed Tool-Pliers Tool-Screwdriver 4-way Tooll-Vise Grips Tow strap Towel Wet wipes Zip Ties: 24”Backpack
Bandana Batteries, AA Blanket, Mylar Blanket, Survival Cable, charging (multi)Cable ties, 11” Can Opener Chem Lights Contractor bag First Aid Kit First Aid Kit First Aid Kit-Trauma Kit Flashlight Food (Payday bars) Garbage bag Glasses, Reading Gloves, Nitrile Gloves, Work Goggles Hand Sanitizer Hand Wipes Headlamp Jacket, Reflective Knife, Fixed Blade Lighter, Butane Multitool Pepper Spray Playing Cards Tarp-5×7 Tissues Tissues, Compressed Warmers, Hand Warmers, Toe Water Filter Zip Ties, 11” Read MoreNews for the week of 2024-02-19
The Prepared Support - 2 months ago Make a top-level comment for a new story/topic. Discussions about the topic should be in the replies to the top-level comment. That way things stay organized and every main comment as you scroll down is a different piece of news.
Read MoreHam Radio Protocol
Willy Bender-Höver - 2 months ago Hello. I’ve got a decent ham radio plan/protocol for my family. (My wife and I have our Tech licenses). Just curious if anyone out there has a clever idea or resource as to developing a frequency rotation? Thank you
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The Prepared Support - 2 months ago Make a top-level comment for a new story/topic. Discussions about the topic should be in the replies to the top-level comment. That way things stay organized and every main comment as you scroll down is a different piece of news.
Read MoreWhen is the best time to take pain o Soma 500?
Natasha Bock - 2 months ago The best time to take Pain O Soma 500 or any other muscle relaxant medication typically depends on when you experience the most discomfort or muscle spasms. However, it’s essential to follow your healthcare provider’s instructions regarding dosage and timing.
In general, muscle relaxants like Pain O Soma 500 are often taken three to four times daily, with or without food. It’s essential to spread out the doses evenly throughout the day to maintain a steady level of the medication in your system and ensure consistent relief from muscle spasms and discomfort.
If you have specific concerns or questions about when to take Pain O Soma 500, or if you’re unsure about the best timing for your individual needs, it’s always a good idea to consult with your healthcare provider or pharmacist for personalized advice. They can provide guidance based on your medical history, the severity of your symptoms, and other factors that may impact the timing of your medication.
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In this forum, the answer is for sure yes – More Solar
Dent - 3 months ago Currently I live rather remotely with a very nice place in the mountains next to a farmers village. And no, it is not in the US. During the rainy season, the grid is often down. Since about 10 years I have next to the grid also off grid solar (double outlets etc everywhere). About 5 years ago upgraded it to lifepo4. Last year next to my pickup bought an EV. I can use the battery of it to power the house upto 2.5kw.
For the rest about everything prepperwise in place. A well with solar pump. Growing food etc..
Now thinking to get another solar solution next to the current one and with a manual transfer switch switch beteen them. The second will have a similar setup but integrated the car so I can charge the car and use the battery of the car to power the house. In this second system will have a battery as well to be like a buffer in case it gets shaded so I can continue charging the car.
Good idea?
Read MoreHi From Florida – Loving this Prepping Site
Donna - 3 months ago Hi – I’m new to the prepping world but have some experience with prepping for hurricane season here in Florida. I’m very impressed with this “No-BS” site! I’m a retired water utility director (35 years water/wastewater) and now write for Global Water Works, water engineers and equipment companies. Been married to my awesome husband for 42 years. I’d like to write a handbook for preppers! – Donna
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The Prepared Support - 3 months ago Make a top-level comment for a new story/topic. Discussions about the topic should be in the replies to the top-level comment. That way things stay organized and every main comment as you scroll down is a different piece of news.
Read More“Level 2” First Aid Kit
Noah Prepares - 3 months ago The Prepared has articles of small first aid kits and at-home supplies, but I’ve been refreshing/restocking my in-between category recently. A larger first aid kit that I take with me on trips or to gatherings of large people (usually with outdoor activity).
This would also of course be a useful thing to grab in a bug-out scenario, and helps to prioritize what I grab (The alternative being filling a bag from a closet or cupboard trying to grab what’s important.
I am curious if others have similar kits and how they think about them/prioritize their contents.
I think of mine as a complement to my everyday carry kit, which has trauma first aid supplies (thus my level 2 kit does not).
I also have a completely separate dental kit, so I don’t have any dental supplies in my level 2, which am debating whether to change, as I don’t bring the dental kit with me when I want the level 2.
I made a Kit for this kit if y’all are interested.
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Storing preps
Claire - 3 months ago I know it’s not recommend to store water directly on cement floors. Can you put cardboard down first? Or thick plastic (like a tarp or construction trash bags)?
And does the same apply for food in food grade buckets (food is in Mylar bags in the buckets)? Should the bucket not be stored on cement floors?
Thanks!
Read MoreHello from illinois
Bart - 3 months ago Greetings all,
Just found this site, very pleased to join up. 52 yo married man, from Central Illinois. I’ve been getting ready, in earnest, for the last 6 years. Looking forward to meeting folks, and learning things. Thanks so much.
Bart
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The Prepared Support - 3 months ago Make a top-level comment for a new story/topic. Discussions about the topic should be in the replies to the top-level comment. That way things stay organized and every main comment as you scroll down is a different piece of news.
Read MoreLahaina Fire: Deadliest US Fire in a Century
Eric - January 21, 2024 A wildfire destroyed the historical town of Lahaina, former royal capital of Hawaii, on August 9, 2023. Many people burned alive in their homes, unaware that a fire was approaching. Others burned in their cars, stuck in traffic while trying to evacuate, or drowned while trying to escape into the harbor. Bodies are still being counted (93 so far), but the death toll could be up to 1000.
As fires become more common and more intense, we need to learn fire emergencies like Lahaina so that we can prevent them, or at least reduce the loss of life in the next fire emergency. Please join me in collecting information about what went wrong and what could have been done differently. What challenges did the people of Lahaina face as they tried to escape the flames. What could individuals have done differently to improve their odds of survival? What could the community have done differently to prevent the town from burning or to get people out in time?
Read MoreNetflix movie “Leave the World Behind”
Winston Smith - January 19, 2024 Does anyone have comments about the movie “Leave the World Behind”? I liked it, but…..
It will make many people think about how our lives can change in the blink of an eye.
Read MoreVehicle Emergency Kit
Bigwig - January 19, 2024 Lately I’ve been working on my vehicle emergency kit. I went to pick up my son from an event and ended up helping someone with a flat tire. They had no flashlights and were trying to use their phone lights. Their jack handle broke, so I ended up using the jack from my truck. I had a headlamp and gloves along with an extra flashlight which made the job easier. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get the tire off of the vehicle even after removing the lug nuts, so they just parked it and came back later.
I started thinking about what I would have liked to have. One is a 4-way lug wrench. I thought I had one but it was in my daughter’s car. BTW, I looked for the lug nut size in the owner’s manual and it was no where to be found, only the BOLT size. I couldn’t find it on the vehicle’s lug nut wrench either. And if you do get one, make sure and try it on your vehicle. The older ones are SAE and a lot of the newer ones are metric, so they may not fit.
I had a few items in some Plano storage trunks, but now they are full. I also have a backpack from my CERT days that is now better stocked.
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The Prepared Support - January 18, 2024 Make a top-level comment for a new story/topic. Discussions about the topic should be in the replies to the top-level comment. That way things stay organized and every main comment as you scroll down is a different piece of news.
Read MoreWhat is the best place to buy mylar bags?
ChickenPrepper - January 15, 2024 What’s a good place to get Mylar bags from? Just off Amazon, or do you all have a go to place for these things? Amazon reveals hundreds of possible vendors, most made overseas. If I’m to commit to some bags o’ rice for long term, I’d like to ensure I get decent stuff. Thanks!
Read MoreCheck your spare tire!
Bigwig - January 10, 2024 My daughter was over for a visit. We were checking her vehicle fluids and I asked if she has ever checked her spare tire. She didn’t know where it was. I showed her where it is and we took it out to check the tire pressure. The max PSI is 60. The air gauge read 11. She filled it up using the DC powered pump that she has in her kit. It must have taken about 10 minutes but it felt like a lot longer.
Check your spare tire!
Read MorePrepping Holiday Gifts
Alicia - January 7, 2024 I aim to get the same gift for everyone on my list which makes my shopping simple (as long as I can come up with it!). This year’s item is headlamps. We had a power outage for a few hours just last week when I had a house full of family visiting so it will be clear how useful it is. There are many price points and options for kids as well.
I also made some Triage strips for myself and a CERT buddy (like these).
Are you giving anything prep-related for the holidays?
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The Prepared Support - January 6, 2024 Make a top-level comment for a new story/topic. Discussions about the topic should be in the replies to the top-level comment. That way things stay organized and every main comment as you scroll down is a different piece of news.
Read MoreGun cleaning and spare part kits included in bug out bags
xyz - January 5, 2024 I’ve read a lot of articles about what goes into a bug out bag, and invariably the list includes some sort of firearm — but I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone include a cleaning kit or spare parts in their list for said firearm. Seems to me that if you’re staking your life on a firearm you’d want it kept operational, which means clean and having common spare parts (e.g., pins, springs, etc) on hand.
Everyone is worried about weight, so what is the minimum? Personally, I carry the old style surplus M4 pouch with the 3-piece rod and attachments for my rifle and pistol, along with some patches, brushes, and a small bottle of CLP. I’ve never been a fan of bore snakes, and I’ve heard that the military is not a fan of the Otis flexible cleaning rod. Spare parts include trigger springs, take down/pivot pins, etc.
What else?
Read MoreGames that teach survival skills
Eric - January 4, 2024 What games have you found that teach survival skills in a fun way? I’ll include some of my favorites as comments and encourage others to do the same.
Read MoreFood preservation – it makes sense from a survival standpoint
Alisa Felix - January 1, 2024 While watching old episodes of Little House on the Prairie (great series if you haven’t seen it before!), something caught my eye that I never had really put too much thought into before. I saw that their sod house out back had baskets of apples and potatoes that just sit there and look to be fine all winter long, yet I struggle to keep apples and potatoes in my house for more than 2-3 weeks without them going bad. Granted this is a TV show, and those apples are probably fake, but it got me thinking about food preservation lately.
Correct me if I’m wrong here, but our ancestors would plant in the spring, grow all summer, harvest in the fall, and then preserve the food in the winter. From a survival perspective, this makes sense. You work hardest during the spring and fall when temperatures are moderate, when it is hot you mostly just let your plants sit there, and then when it is too cold to even go outside you sit inside and work on food preservation. This formula is set up for maximum calorie preservation. You can even go so far of thinking about the fire and heat produced from the canning and other preservation methods blends well with the need to keep the house warm during the winter. I just thought it was a beautiful balance that we may not realize today with tropical fruit shipped in from all over the world every month of the year.
I feel like food preservation is kind of a lost art for many, and most (myself included) were just taught that putting things in the fridge will make them last longer, and putting them in the freezer will make them last even longer. I no longer want to be apart of that crowd though. Call me a rebel, a food preservation rebel! I want to learn how to preserve food without refrigeration like millions before us knew how to do before the invention of the refrigerator. And sure, even on Little House on the Prairie it shows Ma putting some milk in a cold box, and they have the town ice house, but still they knew how to preserve things.
So, smart people of these forums, teach me about food preservation. What kinds are out there? I’m aware of dehydrating and canning, but please teach me about it. What can I preserve using different methods, what gear is involved, how long do things last with each method, etc…
I wanted to get my feet wet in this field, and so I went out and bought a dehydrator. In the comments below, I am going to tell my story of making some homemade beef jerky and some dried blueberries. I want this thread to be mostly teaching me about food preservation, but still wanted to share one of my successes!
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