15 Necessary Things Preppers Can Do For Free

[@carlax3506]

Love all your videos. With 1 in 5 people living in apartments. A video dealing with small space prepping would be great.

[@vivianp5962]

Agree

[@73cupcake]

I second this!

[@Pfasma5]

Good idea

[@juancabrera9146]

Yep

[@SensiblePrepper]

Yeah, that sounds like a much needed subject to be talked about! Thanks Carl!

[@WalkingPrepper]

Regarding the "checking your packs" recommendation, I would add to that by suggesting making a spreadsheet of whats in each pack. That way, you can go back to that list later when you decide to do a layout of a pack(s). That way you dont have to remember every little item for every pack.

[@americafirst9144]

Never store food in your pack. Rodents might chew through it or liquids might leak. Try to store all your pack food and water in a metal or thick plastic container on a shelf.

[@nmr6988]

@Walking Prepper, This is a great idea.

[@johnscherf1228]

Good suggestion!

[@thomast8539]

then, print out a hard copy for every kit/bag/pack/etc and keep that hard copy in the kit/bag/pack/etc

[@stacywilson1540]

The library is great place to get books on foraging for edibles. That is a fantastic thing for your young student viewers to do. Also, maintaining their bicycles and keeping their shoes and backpacks in good repair. Learning to keep their rooms organized to easily find things in an emergency. And of course, getting in good shape. I'm so encouraged that the younger generation is very mindful.

[@headishome8452]

Extremely sensible advice. Investing in solar to charge batteries/radio with battery/hand crank/solar is best. Edible local food in nature is invaluable. Older tools made in USA and gun/ammo is what I definitely have great skill with. (Single permanently physically disabled woman in Missouri) it may take up to 5 days for my brother to come get me and I am prepared!!! Take care everyone, know your strengths and weaknesses . My weakness is my physical strength/abilities so I am the knowledge person in our small group.

[@SensiblePrepper]

You do what you can so I'm glad to here you're prepared. Learning Skills is a great asset for all. Thank you

[@tonyelbows8045]

walking around your house with your eyes closed is a challenge. Imagining where things are, and reaching out in the blackness and finding them. do it safely.

[@cheezycatnip8352]

wear boots, helmet and gloves, get shingaurds when starting out ;)

[@chrissewell1608]

Unload your weapon, before you shoot someone, while training!

[@angrydragonslayer]

@@cheezycatnip8352 i recommend stab-proof gloves From experience ;)

[@tamahagane7911]

Thanks so much for all of your great information. I appreciate that you are sensible and not an alarmist with an agenda.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Doc! Balance is the key

[@user-unfound33]

I have been freshening up on my map reading with no compass so the hiking trails have been even more fun. 😁 Also been going a short 7km hikes (about 4.5 miles) with my bug out bag fully loaded at 30lbs with all my gear and the 60L bag is only half full. I still need to buy and attach two person tent, two/three changes of clothing, food and water. Every month I add one more item around my bag and go hiking for a few hours on local trails.

[@bamberc6123]

I have started purchasing maps for my area and surrounding environments. Don’t want it to be too late and not have one

[@martymclean4355]

16: Exercise! Most of the "preppers" I have heard locally are kinda lumpy(me included). Losing 10 pounds will make a world of difference if you have to do physical tasks during training/ Go Time.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

This is the absolute most important part. Chances are more often than not we will not use anything but our emergency food, however we are guaranteed to see the long term benefits of good fitness. Not even going into the fact fitness is a make or break necessity for any combative roles. Everyone should do a mile every day, either walk or run, doesn't really matter. Only takes 6-30 minutes out of your day.

[@angrydragonslayer]

I am starting to work on getting my mobility up, while i got a bit of fat (~25%) i'm fairly muscular and currently trying to transition into muscle-ups from pull-ups while doing more crossfit/parkour I dont think pulling yourself over a ledge will be quite as important but the movies i used to watch always had that one scene where someone was hanging off of one (assuming a ledge exists)

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe That's a really bad excuse to not exercise. Muscle can also be fuel. And when you have more muscle you can better convert fat stores into energy. There is a reason why fat people have starved to death in survival situations. Being fat doesn't mean you don't have to eat, in fact it means you have to eat more to keep your fat cells alive and not from robbing your other organs of energy. If you care about having enough food, then buy food and store it in a backpack, not in your body.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe That's not what I mean. Fat cells require energy to exist and to extract energy from the lipids. Simply being fat does not mean you are less likely to starve than a skinny guy. In more cases than not you have a disadvantage in situations with a total absence of food as your daily requirements are much higher. There is no excuse to not have good fitness. If you are muscular then you should know the importance of fitness.

[@angrydragonslayer]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe i'm looking to get down to around 20% which to my knowledge (and experiments) would last for around 25 days before i couldnt move anymore and maybe 30-35 before dying my family has supplies to last me and ~400 others that long and we actively grow crops i believe that the advantage i get from shorter outings (if necessary) and an easier time adjusting trumps any possibe advantage from that 5% of fat

[@aaronguimont1145]

Seen and watched so many of your current and old videos like this one. I have copied so many of your bobags and sugestions for that and other stuff. You are by far the one who has given me the best straight forward advice. I cant Thank you enough for you and your advice !

[@2magicminutes]

Hi! I do not know on it is allowed in your area, but if you expose Jerusalem artichoke it spreads and is very useful with 73 kcal per 100g. If it is not allowed you can do it in your garden (careful: it spreads!) Rhizome barrier

[@ntvtexan5015]

Another great video, there SOOTCH, but I will add one more item from very personal experience, and that is, KNOW YOUR ALLERGIES, and HOW BAD they are !!! I went to an allergist back in the mid-90's due to newly recurring sinus infections, which would usually come up around Christmas time, and clear ONLY after a weeks worth of Heavy Duty antibiotics of 800mg Augmentin (amoxicillin-clavulanate). One of the worst symptoms was a fever in the range of 103.5 to 104.5 F. The scale of allergic reactions went from 1-4, with a 4+ if BAD, or 4++ if REALLY bad. She told me I tested so far BEYOND 4++ for Fir/Pine Trees, aka Christmas Trees, that I could be sent to the hospital just getting exposed to it ! Well, that explains that problem. I could no longer go to ANYONE's house for Christmas if they had a real tree. This also included going to a shopping mall, and I wondered why I could NEVER use Pine-Sol to clean anything. I would get a MASSIVE headache within 2 minutes, so... Go get your allergies checked and KNOW YOUR ALLERGIES !!!

[@Cetok01]

I always use a marker to put the expiration month/year on the top and front lable of all my canned goods. Of course, the newest stuff goes to the back or bottom of the stack.

[@alexmiller1874-6]

Love your videos, been watching for a while, possibly a whole decade Started beginning of HS 2011 and just recently graduated college. Fire starting tip: if you have candle making supplies, wrap some candle wick around a BIC lighter to extend the life. I use a clove hitch and just keep wrapping until its mostly covered.

[@Fricker112]

I'm in middle school. I like the idea of prepping but my parents think I'm crazy so, sucks to suck I guess. But trust me I have done my survival training through scouting, research, practice by myself, I mean if it came down to it I'd say I have the knowledge.

[@effeojnedib7208]

Thanks for the reminders ! I have plenty of tools that need attention, not to mention inventory. I just used a can of diced tomatoes that "expired" in 2013. They were fine, but should have been used long ago. I just went to use gasoline from the fall generator/hurricane season for the spring mowing season,(rotate every 6 months) and discovered that rats had moved into my small fuel storage unit. That's how quick rodents can take over. They didn't destroy anything but a tarp, but now they are on the move and i have to be on the look out in the house/garage/shop etc...

[@nutsnfancy]

@kevin feed stray cats an they will keep the rats away

[@joeyhardin1288]

GREAT LIST! Canned 10 pints of chicken and 8 pints of pork loin this last week. 18 pints of Butter beans (southerner will know these) this weekend. God Bless, stay safe.

[@doubles1545]

Know where your utility shut-offs are and how to use them. I saw too many videos coming out of Texas a couple months ago of folks filming water pouring into their homes. Know how to turn it off. Know how to shut off your propane/natural gas lines. Know how to turn off an electrical breaker. Also, know what circumstances warrant turning it off.

[@jamieadams7550]

We use to call it command inspection in the marines

[@harpjason208]

Sensible and thoughtful.

[@oibal60]

Thanks again.

[@Athreehourtour]

Thank u sir for this video and time put into it.. question for you is the prepped group you mentioned private? I believe I live in the same general SC area and am interested in finding one.. thanks

[@blueballs5150]

Does anyone else have so many guns they forget what they have? I was like oh cool a shield that wouldn’t be a bad gun to have. Oh wait, I think I might already have one… 🤠

[@acet7]

Good info thanks for sharing

[@richardcanfield2741]

Really great info 👍

[@hunterrick4]

@sootch00 what compass is that on the thumbnail. How is it?

[@outlaweduk]

you dont need expensive top brand gear you dont need crap either, plenty of quality budget gear out there, at the end of the day a get home bag is just that to get you home ,yard sales? not just for selling most my camping gear is second hand, forget about running to the woods too everyones got that idea, arguing over whose chopping what tree for their fires? no thanks i hate sea food but il be at the beach cos i know when the tides out i got a meal and a good chance of another meal as the tide comes in

[@swmiu808]

Love this guy aloha

[@juancabrera9146]

Great video! Keep up the good work.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Sven!

[@bobjones9727]

What is the name of that great background music?

[@SensiblePrepper]

It's "Twenty-Two or More" royalty free music from Epidemic Sounds. Thanks Bob

[@trenamartin7714]

Money is the matrix

[@jamesmazzone7467]

Internet vs garage sale

[@umbertoerrechitto6564]

Please consider "Gangster Warlords Drug dollars, killing fields and the new politics of Latin America" by Ioan Grillo. Latin American gangs are expanding turf in the USA alongside american gangs, and the atrocities, mass graves and tortures against innocents are about to begin here. Our only hope of survival is to Unite from street to Church to County in disciplined, militarized neighborhood watches like the "Vigilantes" in So.America did after police could not save them.

[@mannihh5274]

According to the mushrooms, ALL mushrooms are edible - some only once though!

[@finetdeux2499]

Preppers are interesting people, it's a fun and interesting life mission, but if it's "HEALTHY", there are healthy people in it, they mainly act in case of disasters, elements, etc. But when I hear that my country's government wants to murder me, we already say about a psychiatrist, and that shouldn't be about that. It's important to have health, and it's mental. (D070)

[@redeagle1598]

Hot wheels for bartering I already value them more than money no srsly real talk

[@johnjacobs3502]

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[@jamieadams7550]

But I can still teach

[@josephmclearwatertheprophe276]

DO NOT DRY FIRE... Now I remember why I stopped listening to him. Get the Kits for dry fire practice... they are a teaching bullet that allows you to fire without breaking your firing pin

[@edmoran869]

Would it be to your satisfaction if he advised you to pull it out of your pants before you took a leak? Most people's videos are made to make sure people weren't falling asleep before they ended. If he included everything imaginable in only one video, there wouldn't be a need for any more. Plus, not all firearms need that.

[@fatboytw78]

Dry firing a weapon without the appropriate inert training round will damage the weapon as most weapons require the transfer of force to avoid bending the (relatively) delicate firing pin

[@SensiblePrepper]

Rimfire should always be dryfired with snap caps but all your modern centerfire firearms are safe to dry-fire.

[@adstaton8461]

Looks like its someone's first day on the interwebs.

[@robertlansdown7606]

One of the first things I teach youngsters with no funds is gardening .

[@bryanmower2703]

banditry skills would also be useful :-P

[@codysimpson2189]

M Know fri Ffg l ox f on o

[@frugalmum7943]

And hygiene /water/logistics concepts and knowledge are also great :)

[@akibru2535]

Shout out to all my boys who have strict liberal parents I’m genuinely sorry for you guys

[@bikevideos54]

“After that, go buy that new firearm” lol, great video Sootch!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Tim!

[@helidude3502]

Or build one 👍😁

[@Teresa-ch3og]

Look around your house, garage, basement. You may find old things you haven't used in years that could help hard times. Old camping gear, older backpacks in good shape, tools etc. No need to spend money on new things if you have the items already around the house.

[@chrissewell1608]

And test run & clean them up occasionally. Toss old fuel, and get fresh fuel.

[@thomast8539]

you can also sell or give away the things that are going unused and are not necessary for your preps, reducing your clutter

[@henryvalero9235]

@@chrissewell1608 From Lil Giant Caring for invalid whose family has ALL passed away. She has a propane tank not completely empty. Sounds like liquid is inside. Can I return it? Would like a new, full one, but am concerned about that liquid sloshing sound. Like a few cups of water. Is it dangerous?

[@chrissewell1608]

@@henryvalero9235 Yes it is safe. Use it up, for 1 last cook out. Then get it refilled or swap it out for a more current tank, that is already full.

[@troymillion8510]

Don't forget garage sales.

[@labmomof2852]

March 13, 2020 - I started prepping. Food, water and filtration, solar generator, meds, emergency lighting, canning and dehydrating supplies, books and maps, gardening supplies and seeds, freedom sticks and freedom seeds, bug out bags...prior to the SCAMDEMIC I didn’t own any of this and now I’m a full blown survivalist! ✅

[@HisGlory768]

👍

[@troymillion8510]

Should have already had it. But better late than never. Welcome to prepping.

[@troymillion8510]

Oh also scamdemic is TOTALLY Right!!

[@summitgoons2744]

@@troymillion8510 glad I ain't the only one who thinks so!

[@SkidVicious1971]

Lived through 9/11. Saw the aftermath personally as I live in Jersey. Got caught off guard by Hurricane Sandy when power went out for a week and temps in October dropped to the 30's. Went 100 miles to find a generator. Sadly so did everyone else. Had to tough it out. Now this silly covid scare and the lack of anything in the supermarket taught me the final lesson and I....Just started prepping. Better late than never I guess. BUT! Your videos have been a treasure trove of information and "how to". Only problem is I'm literally spending hours on KZbin watching and researching. Thanks for all that you do!

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

Hopefully the knowledge we are gathering will pay off in the future

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

I'd add that we should all know how to fabricobble a "rocket stove" THAT WORKS. That means gathering some cans, watching some of the numerous videos on YT, and PRACTICING, experimenting on what works and what doesn't. It's a skill I'll be teaching my grandkids this summer when we go camping.

[@Richard5sf]

We live in the West Texas town of El Paso and we have been going hiking, backpacking and camping in southern New Mexico for over 30 years. We have found roads, mostly logging I assume, that are not on maps. We have found springs that are not on maps. Not to mention abandoned cabins. We are always evaluating where to go in a SHTF, WROL or TEOTWAWKI. Kind of fun actually!! BTW, yesterday a wildfire started at one of our favorite campgrounds in the Lincoln National Forest. Last count over 4,000 acres burned. With high winds expected today, it will get bigger. Aircraft are grounded. A fire burned out a campground about five years ago and it is still closed. A nearby lake was drained and the ash and debris removed. The lake provided water to Alamogordo, NM. So things can happen that affect plans. The OODA loop is helpful: Observe, orient, decide, act.

[@ntvtexan5015]

A small hint: If you think some of these helpful sites/landmarks are truly "Abandoned", then use that to your advantage by taking a local map with you next time, and using your phones GPS to locate and mark it on that map. Then, you're 90% ahead of everyone else in your area, if a SHTF situation does come up...like a fire...and you need to relocate for a few days !

[@paulmcdonald1968]

Having various alpha and beta evac sites for various situations is a smart move.

[@Richard5sf]

@@ntvtexan5015 Great idea! Thank you!!

[@Richard5sf]

@@paulmcdonald1968 I worry about having a tendency to overthink situations! That's why I carry a pair of dice!?!

[@oibal60]

In EACH of my packs: 'Bug Out', 'Every Day Carry' and 'No Electricity', I have a *written list* of what's in each one. I make a concerted effort to not 'borrow' stuff from my packs.

[@BENNY__RAMZAM]

So what do I do if my dad (I’m 13) thinks I’m crazy and doesn’t like it when I put a few extra items I’m the shopping cart, like I have almost 3 months of food already and I know a lot of skills but I don’t really know what to do

[@discomikeyboy2012]

Everything in this video! Ask your Dad if you can get involved with DIY projects around the house, or servicing the car.

[@SensiblePrepper]

It's tough Benny and I'm impressed with your persistence. Keep doing what you're doing and learn new skills.

[@BENNY__RAMZAM]

@@SensiblePrepper thanks!!

[@berniehumphrey9861]

With reference to first aid kits/ med bags I go through mine at least once a year to either update stuff and if medicines are expired I usually check to see how long expired meds are useable beyond expatiation date. Love your videos, great ideas!!

[@daveh7720]

I was going to suggest that too. Medicines and medical supplies, batteries, and packaged foods all have expiration or "best used by" dates. They may still be usable after that, but you need to know for how long and replace anything that's gone too far.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Bernie! Good point about med kits!

[@BeeHiverson]

A lot of middle schoolers are focused on prepping? I’d like to meet one of these many kids

[@ismayonaiseaninstrumentno7105]

Hello.

[@gailntag]

Great video. The hole in my prepping is Ammo. I’m feeling stuck. Can’t find any. 🥴

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Gail! Ammo is harder to find now and expensive but picking up a little when you have an opportunity will grow into a good amount over time.

[@loriweber1560]

Look into a bow and arrows.

[@fredblues7175]

I have made fire without matches or a lighter so I am on par with my Neanderthal ancestor Grog. I have been butchering meat rabbits since I was younger than my son, and my wife is a farmer. We have studied a lot together, but it seems the more we learn the more we need to know.

[@WalkingPrepper]

I love these tool shed chats!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Brother!

[@troymillion8510]

Me too. I'd LOVE to meet/ hangout w/Dan (Sootch).

[@allenbanks3280]

Practice makes perfect. That's wrong . Perfect practice makes perfect

[@thewhitebackground]

Your argument makes no sense. It still says that you need to practice to become perfect. Only reaffirming soochs point.

[@Rydeman2]

TheWhiteBackground If you practice something incorrectly then you’ve created a scar in your habits that’s more difficult to overcome. It goes back to that point of training isn’t most important. Good training is.

[@thewhitebackground]

@@Rydeman2 yes of course if it’s practiced incorrectly then it becomes an incorrect production. That goes without saying.

[@thewhitebackground]

@@Rydeman2 but practice is needed to make something perfect.

[@thewhitebackground]

@The Gray Fox debatable.

[@shayleefreitas7037]

I’m trying to begin prepping. I’m trying to do it In a more practical and skillful way other than just being the paranoid type that just buys tons of food and water. I want to learn how to operate guns, raise animals, fire starting and getting endurance for hiking/camping. This is probably the most practical and realistic prepping channel I’ve found. Thank you! I subbed.

[@nutsnfancy]

guns are esspensive rite now becuz of panic bying but u need to get a AR-15 and 30 round mags ASAP before they get bannd stick wit bran names like S&W or Ruger I got a S&W Sport AR-15 for only $800 and u need to buy as many 30 round an 40 round PMAGs as u can at leest get 20 or 30 of them becuz if u only by 10 mags an u looze them or they git stole now u have no mags good luck wit preppng an learnng guns

[@danielsaxon2206]

Look up Warrior Poet Society. Ran by a guy named John Lovell who does fantastic videos on firearms. If you want some recommendations on first time budget firearms, let me know.

[@helidude3502]

Practice doing everyday things with a utility turned off. Figure out what works and what is dependent on multiple utilities. Example: during the recent freeze we lost power but still had a municipal gas source. Our main heat was electric. We had a subpar source for heat, and vehicles if that failed. We had a gas water heater, but that was useless since we have our own well. See what is compatible and what is lacking.

[@username00009]

If using your vehicle as a heat source, apparently you can’t leave it parked even in an open space - according to my friend in a cold weather locale. You would HAVE to drive in order to breathe fresh air.

[@Scarywoody]

I think Kudzu is edible (leaves). Anyone tried it?

[@SensiblePrepper]

I Know you can make flour out of Kudzu roots but not sure about the leaves. Thanks Woody

[@derekaduncan]

Hey, guy thanks for the post. Tell me more about a complete bug out pack.

[@73cupcake]

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[@frankraia4915]

Read the Scriptures and build your testimony in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 🙏😇🇺🇸

[@kylew.franken7810]

Studying up on the Scriptures doesn't hurt either

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks the best prep. Thanks Kyle

[@johnnyallen422]

Great information as usual! I recently came into some overtime and had extra money, wanted to buy a new pistol and had to tell myself, I have a few pistols and rifles and some ammo already, I need to prioritize getting some medical supplies and a few other things for prepping that I didn't have. There are a few things i didn't really think of that you mentioned in this video. Water was a thing i didn't put much thought into, mostly because i have 2 creeks by the house and plenty of berry vines. Getting some stuff to clean and sanitize the water was something i had to get before that new pistol that really can wait for next bonus. Also a thought for those on a strict budget, like i have been before, most of the gun stores around here let you do layaway that new gun, so that may be an option for some..

[@doc5807]

The only thing I would add is to map out your property to setup up outside security points or to identify security areas that may need to be strengthened in case you decide to BUGIN.

[@helidude3502]

Practice cooking with bbq grills or a fire instead of using a gas or electric stove. (or microwave) Keep in mind that some pans or utensils have plastic parts or coatings that may not be compatible with the untidy flames or coals.

[@ronvlaz7581]

Use cast iron cookware. Checkout cowboy Kent Rollins on youtube for cooking like the cowboys did on the open range. Even made cowboy coffee. Hot and good.

[@georgespeck8761]

Lots of great information, I noticed that you had the off grid magazine, off grid magazine is a great magazine to read, I read it all the time, I save every issue I buy.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks George! Yes, Off Grid Magazine is a great resource.

[@stevenkeegan6260]

Good video. Thanks for the advice.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Steven!

[@debsmith5971]

Cool video thank you for sharing 👏👍🙏

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Deb!

[@stuartmarkman769]

I bought a Patriot generator. It is expensive but it works great and needs no fuel but the sun to recharge it. I have the solar panel that comes with it plus I bought a second one that helps to recharge it faster. If there is no electricity fuel is impossible to buy and if the power grid is down for a long time you need power.. If the power comes back on you can recharge it from the home power.

[@richardcranium8408]

Workout for a strong body

[@sarahshowalter9539]

If you got time to lean..you got time to clean! Don't be a JAFO. Great video, thanks.

[@kiliellwallace1112]

I travel for work how can I stay prepped up especially with TSA?

[@melodyclark4347]

That is a very good question. Perhaps you can get some info or tips from Alaska Prepper channel. God bless you.

[@faithray975]

Does anyone have any advice on prepping as someone who is underage and their parents don't feel the need to prep?

[@loriweber1560]

Learn to listen to God thru prayer. Many of the great preppers in the Bible (such as Noah preparing for a flood and Joeseph preparing for famine) listened to God and were able to save many lives. Also, talk to your pastor or rabbi about joining youth groups that teach camping or first aid, etc. If there is a 4-H club in your area you could take a meat rabbit or chicken project to learn animal husbandry skills while having fun at the same time! God bless!

[@username00009]

Skills matter more than supplies, which can be lost or stolen. Focus on learning survival skills and how to DIY.

[@richardross7219]

This is generally a good video. My gear is the same as I had in the Army almost 50 years ago(except that the ponchos and air mattress disintegrated). Learn all basics without being prior equipped. Learn to start a fire with a piece of stone(quartz around here) and a salvaged piece of steel. Learn directions by the sun shadow method. We used to say in a bad situation you have to "hunker down, bull through, or bug out". In many cases, hunkering down has a lot less risks. For water potability, you can't beat having bleach. It can be used for many cleaning purposes including wounds. 20 years ago I was talking to a young cop who had been an Army sergeant. We were talking about all kinds of things especially screw ups we had seen. He then started to tell me about his preps. When he was done I reminded him of the old Army 5 paragraph order with "beans, bullets, and bandaids". He had completely forgotten "beans". His next overtime check was going to food. Talking to other people that you trust helps many. You are providing that "other person" for many. BTW. I'm way out in the sticks. My house is passive solar heated with wood stoves for backup. This summer's project is a wood gasifier to power my 5kw generator. We get a lot of power outages. I also plan to expand my garden. I'm looking at canning like we did 40 years ago but also solar drying or dehydrating. The dry makes more sense than canning which will need new seals each year. Good Luck, Rick

[@chuck_howard]

5:00 Two is one and one is none. Goes for vintage US tools too.

[@Richard5sf]

God Bless America! Long Live the Republic Indeed!! Such a well organized and thoughtful video!! I was so motivated!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Awesome! Mission accomplished! Thanks Brother

[@miked4152]

Thank you so much for your channel. I refer your channel to everyone because I think its important to be prepared. Some people dont take it seriously but its their loss when the time comes. The best survival tool I own is my bible. 😁👍

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Mike! Yes, the Bible is our best resource

[@2ahdcat]

True Don... the brain is an important tool (mine's a Swiss Army brain) lol 😉

[@dondon98]

Security Security Security water Food.. Comms & GEAR if its cold!! Like he said Expect the Unexpected your MIND will make or BREAK you

[@ElkArrow]

If the grid goes down for more than a month, one thing you'll really need is a shovel because there's going to be a lot of bodies that will have to be buried

[@Richard5sf]

Would it be disrespectful to bury bodies under a raised bed garden??

[@Enes-wj5xq]

@@Richard5sf No, they will provide a good compost to the plants

[@simonh6371]

A machete and fuel, because that's a lot of long-pig to eat.

[@MichaelR58]

Good video and advice, thanks for sharing, God bless !

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Michael and God Bless you Brother

[@drewsteffen8166]

You always have very constructive insights. Thank you for all the help and sound advice.

[@ITILII]

At 6:30...the medical side of their preps...is hurting.....ouch that's bad when your medical supplies are in pain ;-/.....as always Sensible Prepper is making sense which is very rare these days (probably be illegal if the current fools in "government" continue to try to ruin the country) "The wise observe the signs of the times and prepare; but the fools take no notice and suffer the consequences" - Proverbs 22:3

[@jamieadams7550]

I’m a qualified SARS and EMT person . But because of my disability I can no longer work in the trade I so much love.

[@wyattshoulders1794]

I found it easier doing everything in groups shelter water fire protection food breaking everything up definitely helps on a budget then once your main groups are done than you can get anything else or do some upgrades on your gear

[@guyrombie7567]

I believe .22lr is best firearm for a preeper, it can be used to hunt, self protection, it's light, easy to shoot, quite, and ammo is cheap

[@MegadethTillDeth]

Good video. I really want to start canning. Tired of buying nutrient-less, messed with food.

[@larrycroft470]

You are such a fine man. I know you are doing this partly as a ministry to others - it is so obvious by your spirit. I am nw finally waking up to the real danger now that the CCP has basically taken control of our beloved America Thank you sir so very much.

[@brownbear3413]

For Newbies/Noobs! I Always Like To Reference The Basics First As, Not To Overwhelm Those Starting Out, Whether Your Young Or Older! Start With: "The Rule Of 3's". Then, Pack A Bag Or Pack With The: "10-C's Of Survival!" Then Adding Priority Items Based On Likelihood Of Your Need/Use Like: Gloves, Poncho, Water: Filter/Tablets/Chemicals, I-F.A.K, Foldable Sling-Shot, Boonie Hat/Head Mosquito Net, Wool/Cotton/Poly Blended Beanie, Good Quality/Affordable Radio Communications, Various Electronic Chargers, Solar/Hand/Pedal Crank Power Generation To Recharge Essential Batteries, Various Self-Defence Tools, Supplies & Equipment! (Some Used Military Surplus Items Can Be Used To Save Money Or Purchased At Thrift Stores Even Some Via Online!) May The Good Lord Lead You To: "The Way, The Truth & The Life!" John 14:6 (KJV), Amen! 🎯🏁😎

[@frankdejonghe4155]

One of the best video's... so throu !! Thanks 🤜🤛

[@Rob.N771]

What gets me is who with any sense would dislike this?

[@nmr6988]

Probably liberals with an agenda. They know he has a firearms channel and they stalk him on this channel.

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

@@nmr6988 not all liberal are like that. Liberals have guns to.

[@garageman_]

You cant make pine needle tea with every type of pine tree, only certain pine trees are nontoxic

[@chrissewell1608]

After a recent batch of tornados hit our local area in Newnan, Ga., I have been upping my Ham Radio communications, with some "Go-Box" equipment (portable field radio & power supplies). It can be used whether I am safe in the basement or setting up emergency comm.'s for local support.

[@DuvAngel1]

I have a ‘bug out’ campervan.. but the Covid season has me out of shape, so I will start walking tomorrow and eventually will walk to the State Park and work some real skills. Having all the glamping stuff does make one ‘soft’ in the mind and brings a possible false sense of security~ time to work some new skills. 😂✨🕊

[@dragonslayer7587]

I love your videos... So informative! I just wish I had a Faraday cage for my car!! That's my biggest fear! My old truck I loved is Dead... Ugh can't afford another one...

[@johnnyr701]

One of the best things you can do is start looking through your home and find things you already have that you can use to put a kit together, first aid, batteries, flashlights, dryer lint etc. also if you don’t have money to buy things, go through your home and look for items you don’t use or need and have a yard sale, take that money and use it to purchase gear. These are 2 things you can do that cost $0……

[@iraklitos20022003]

Fitness is a huge one practice everyday or every other day, study, learn, plan, lose weight, be healthy, grow a garden, get moving at last!

[@MrStrollerisme]

What I feel is important is going back to the basics. Learn how to get by without electricity. A usb charge cable wont be any good with power out. Also power out no internet or cell service. Learn to get by without what you get by with.

[@jamieadams7550]

I’m on a fixed income but I always set aside each month for prepping

[@Citizen-pg8eu]

Learn how to grow sprouts; you will have nutritious greens in a few days. Keep it up and the sprouts will tide you over until your lettuce, etc begin to produce, at least a month.

[@jscatt6123]

All good suggestions, thanks for the video. I'd like to add that if you store gasoline for emergencies make sure you rotate it out every few months, make sure your cans are in good shape and not leaking especially if you are using plastic.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Joe! We talked some about gas storing in a Jerry Can video but it's something that needs to be addressed more.