Clare - Member - The Prepared

Discussions

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 11, 2021

Thanks M. E.! I’m worried about the increasingly frequent, almost mundane weather emergencies. Our building lost power for over 24 hours last week due to Ida, which is what prompted my concern with losing power. I agree about the rental car. Unfortunately I lost my carefully assembled first aid kit by leaving it in a rental car. I’m definitely buying electric blankets and hand/feet warmers today.

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 10, 2021

RS< Thanks so much for your suggestions and for taking the time to share them. Great point about seeking community, not individual, solutions. I had not heard about the super shelter principles, so I will definitely check out your links. I really appreciate the help!

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 8, 2021

Thanks so much Gideon! I think that would be worth the money just so I don’t have to worry about my parents freezing to death in a bad storm.

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 8, 2021

Thanks so much Jenny! I have a tent that I keep in my car – so I will definitely give it a try.

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 8, 2021

Thanks Bob, I appreciate your suggestions. And getting old is tough, but it beats the alternative. 🙂

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 8, 2021

Thanks Sarah! I hadn’t thought about heated clothing for indoors, but it makes sense. I will check out the thread, and also stock up on hand warmers.

Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast?

33

10

Posted September 7, 2021

Reply to: Preppers and climate change Posted February 24, 2021

I realize many people don’t like “politics” or activism, but if you want to really tackle climate change that’s where you need to put your energy. It’s amazing how little input many politicians get, especially on the local level, on important issues. Your phone calls, emails, and in-person visits really do make an impact. Some areas to look into – does state allow community solar installations? Does your power company charge an exorbitant amount to plug your solar into the grid? Has your town gone to 100% renewable energy? (Georgetown, TX has I believe). You don’t have to run for office yourself (although you could and should!) to create change in your community. Politics aside, I want to build a small/tiny net-zero prefab house on land I own. The cost is prohibitive. But if we could make pre-fab net-zero housing affordable we could improve the housing shortage, the climate crisis, and my finances. 🙂

Reply to: What three firearms would you have for prepping? Posted October 19, 2020

I am trying to buy a Glock19 as my first gun and it’s out of stock everywhere I’ve looked. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Reply to: Prepping for self-managed abortion post-Roe v. Wade Posted October 17, 2020

@chasesfireflies Thanks so much for this post. I’ve never been happier to be past menopause than right now, but I’m so glad that you’ve put this together for those who might need it.

Reply to: Best bug out bag backpack Posted August 25, 2020

Has anyone tried the Thule Women’s Guidepost Backpacking Pack, 65L? I’m looking to buy my first bug-out bag and can’t decide what to buy. I looked at the women’s bags suggested in the article but this one has some really good reviews. Thanks!

Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast?

33

10

Posted September 7, 2021

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 11, 2021

Thanks M. E.! I’m worried about the increasingly frequent, almost mundane weather emergencies. Our building lost power for over 24 hours last week due to Ida, which is what prompted my concern with losing power. I agree about the rental car. Unfortunately I lost my carefully assembled first aid kit by leaving it in a rental car. I’m definitely buying electric blankets and hand/feet warmers today.

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 10, 2021

RS< Thanks so much for your suggestions and for taking the time to share them. Great point about seeking community, not individual, solutions. I had not heard about the super shelter principles, so I will definitely check out your links. I really appreciate the help!

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 8, 2021

Thanks so much Gideon! I think that would be worth the money just so I don’t have to worry about my parents freezing to death in a bad storm.

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 8, 2021

Thanks so much Jenny! I have a tent that I keep in my car – so I will definitely give it a try.

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 8, 2021

Thanks Bob, I appreciate your suggestions. And getting old is tough, but it beats the alternative. 🙂

Reply to: Prepping in small apartment in the NorthEast? Posted September 8, 2021

Thanks Sarah! I hadn’t thought about heated clothing for indoors, but it makes sense. I will check out the thread, and also stock up on hand warmers.

Reply to: Preppers and climate change Posted February 24, 2021

I realize many people don’t like “politics” or activism, but if you want to really tackle climate change that’s where you need to put your energy. It’s amazing how little input many politicians get, especially on the local level, on important issues. Your phone calls, emails, and in-person visits really do make an impact. Some areas to look into – does state allow community solar installations? Does your power company charge an exorbitant amount to plug your solar into the grid? Has your town gone to 100% renewable energy? (Georgetown, TX has I believe). You don’t have to run for office yourself (although you could and should!) to create change in your community. Politics aside, I want to build a small/tiny net-zero prefab house on land I own. The cost is prohibitive. But if we could make pre-fab net-zero housing affordable we could improve the housing shortage, the climate crisis, and my finances. 🙂

Reply to: What three firearms would you have for prepping? Posted October 19, 2020

I am trying to buy a Glock19 as my first gun and it’s out of stock everywhere I’ve looked. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Reply to: Prepping for self-managed abortion post-Roe v. Wade Posted October 17, 2020

@chasesfireflies Thanks so much for this post. I’ve never been happier to be past menopause than right now, but I’m so glad that you’ve put this together for those who might need it.

Reply to: Best bug out bag backpack Posted August 25, 2020

Has anyone tried the Thule Women’s Guidepost Backpacking Pack, 65L? I’m looking to buy my first bug-out bag and can’t decide what to buy. I looked at the women’s bags suggested in the article but this one has some really good reviews. Thanks!