5 Items Every Prepper Should Have

5 Items Every Prepper Should Have
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[@SurvivalLilly]

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[@Christian-Prepper]

Really should consider putting a bar or support across the shelves or store items in a storage container. If there is an earthquake, all those jars and bottles are going to fall.

[@AC-um2mk]

@@Christian-Prepper I suspect that earthquakes are not an issue where Lilly lives.

[@SurvivalLilly]

@@AC-um2mk we only have few earthquakes and pretty weak ones. but still it is a good idea to put a bar into the shelves.

[@FallenAnvilForge]

About your generator, make sure you also have ample supply of fuel, remember in the event that you need the generator, fuel pumps will also be without power. Other than that, everything looks good. 👍

[@prepperfreiheit5979]

Der trockenste Sommer? Wahnsinn, ganz Deutschland war den Sommer über eine einzige Feuchtzone.

[@jdeking2]

I have been a prepper for 30+ years. Let me give you a little advice. Put all of your dry goods in 5 gallon plastic buckets with sealed lids. Before you seal the bucket toss one of those air activated hand warmers in to use up all of the oxygen in the bucket. The way you have it now you will lose everything if you have a flood. The beans, rice, lentils, pasta, and potato flakes will last 15 years that way. I also have pales of honey. Honey can be 5000 years old and crystalized and still be safe to eat, plus it's good for healing wounds. Former U.S. Marine here.

[@ClodiusP]

"Prepping is not a passion, it's a necessity." That's the required mindset. Thanks for summing it up so simply.

[@CanadianPrepper]

You will survive longer than most preppers without any of that to be honest. Good choice on the berkey its the most practical water solution available. And great idea with the sawdust I need to look into that more. I think your food pantry is a good start considering your large garden, but I think you should consider storing more staple carbs i.e. rice, wheat.

[@MobileAura]

Yes the Berkey is decent however the Cerametix is much superior and more credible. 😊

[@tanksoldier]

"most preppers" based on what evidence? What do "most preppers" have? Do you know "most preppers" personnally?

[@lisaspencer3194]

What about a portawell? It looked more efficient and manageable. Also, more affordable.

[@theBritishRcomin]

Canadians are just cold Mexicans. That’s a scientific fact.

[@klayvonisme]

@@tanksoldier “most” is a general term. Considering the quote, “the mass of men (humans) live life’s of quite desperation.” I would say “most” people who think they’re prepped really aren’t. Maybe the better choice of word would have been “ almost”. Should he have said “almost most”? How about “some”? Or “many” I recommend you take a deep breath and don’t get so worked up about something so petty. It reveals a lack of emotional stability.

[@lorenray9479]

I came back to say that the bivy/ toilet skills are VERY important! The family trapped in their basement was forced to gag on contaminated air, no sealed toilet. The survival campers got sick from inexperienced pooping and peeing close to their drinking water. Who has a bivy shovel? Who instructs people to use ash or soil or plants to clean up after pooping? Who knows to roll up moss off the trail to poop and roll back down to stay clean? I say this for a future video idea. Privy skills to live by!!!!!!!

[@catnekokotyonok5180]

Agreed! That would make a perfect video and it's imperative!

[@mmqqq8246]

Make a video

[@lorenray9479]

I dunno how, I am a newbee to smartphone stuff therefore my video would STINK! Hoho

[@2Ryled]

Can you do a vid on this?

[@janedoh123]

“if you wanna drop the dross cover up with moss softens the hard road were all having to walk

[@Maria_Erias]

One thing to try to keep on hand: bouillon cubes. I keep 2 jars of each on hand, chicken and beef. One jar is for use, the other is backup. When I use up one and switch to the next, I buy another at the store. Bouillon cubes are great not only for building soups and adding flavor to thinks, but they can be a meal in their own right. A bouillon cube dropped into a cup of hot water makes an instant cup of chicken or beef broth, perfect for sipping on a cold night. Likewise, you can drop a cube into the water you're going to use to cook rice to add a little bit of salt and flavor to the rice and help cut down on an otherwise bland meal.

[@DB-xo6xh]

Yes buddy. Its called a working pantry. Good for u for doing that. I always like having backups AT home. Not at the grocery store. What I do, is I look at the expiration/ best by date, then I ask myself, how much of this do I go thru in that amount of time?..then I buy something close to that amount(if your budget allows) and then store that. When u get down to 2 or 1 of that item, you KNOW, its time to restock on it. That way, you can build a 1 year+ pantry easily, and you always rotating aka FIFO-ing(First In. First Out) and you're never without.

[@Bloodhoundjed1]

@@DB-xo6xh FIFO doesn't always work for me. lol I have bought some canned goods and I write the month and year on the front label. The next time I go to the store it may be the same brand/type can goods that expire before the last ones I bought. This is usually do to things getting moved around in warehouses and such. So, people really need to pay attention to the dates.

[@Bloodhoundjed1]

I have bought extra bouillon cubes to have on hand as well. We don't go through them as much. But, I like to have them if I am not feeling well and need some kind of warm liquids.

[@DB-xo6xh]

@@Bloodhoundjed1 Yes. I understand the FIFO thing not working in that case, obviously go with the expiration date. Its technically still First in, First out because of when they were made.

[@Maria_Erias]

@@Bloodhoundjed1 One thing to be aware of, too: that's not actually an expiration date (if it's on canned goods). That's a "sell by" date, usually. Or a "best before". Canned goods can often last years longer than the date stamped on them. Just need to watch out for can bloat (which is a sign of anaerobic bacteria - i.e., botulism), or a funky smell. Basically, the same criteria you'd use for any canned good, within the printed date or not.

[@samvittoria9692]

I like to keep several bags of just add water pancake mix on hand. You can use it like bread.

[@daleslover2771]

Thanks 👍👍👍

[@lisadupree1905]

Yes bread, biscuits, cobbler

[@daleslover2771]

@@lisadupree1905 that's what my girl friend said....Haaaaa I never had a Betty home maker kitchen,, what would I know🤣

[@christy9766]

The problem I find is that type of processed stuff in boxes makes me have anxiety attacks and severe joint pain....leaving me incapable of functioning and coping well ....so ...I will have to eat weeds and sticks...lol

[@mamaknows1062]

@@christy9766 if you had no choice, you might try taking magnesium and b complex when you do have to eat those processed foods. And eating something whole along with them such as eggs, meat or cheese.

[@lyradguitar]

I wish everyone much love and peace through this incoming storm.. ❤

[@janinedevilliers510]

Absolutely necessary. I agree. I can add a few ideas. I live in N Germany now but lived in South Africa. In the first covid lockdown in Germany, and I'm sure everywhere, nobody was expecting a 3 month lockdown at the start of the pandemic. Toilet paper was as scarce as hens teeth. Yeast was another item that was very difficult to find, and flour. So yeast, flour, water, salt are very important to make something. Dried milk powder, sugar. I would also suggest keeping beer. You can mix flour and beer, which acts as yeast, add some sweetcorn, and make "bread rolls" on a fire. I come from South Africa, and have done quite a few trips to the Namibian dessert and learned a few tips. One can also buy a camping fold out toilet seat. In an emergency you can dig a hole, fold your toilet out, place over the hole, and sit to do your business. It's very difficult to squat or put your bottom over a rock. I'm not being rude, I'm being very serious as I got a runny tummy in the desert and having a place to go became a serious challenge. So, you can do your business, and cover the business with soil, between go's. Hygiene and environment are important. We also had a small digging shovel, toilet paper and matches for toilet business. For number 1, if in the bush or outdoors, one can burn toilet paper once it has dried if you are doing a number one, to spare the environment from blotches of toilet paper all over. I doesn't degrade down fast enough. It is difficult to burn so adding abit of dried leaves helps. Be careful of course we don't want wild fires. Safety first. If it's wet outside, that makes it difficult, so also carry a bag to put your used toilet paper into after no 1. One can dig a whole, and layer between soil to help bury and decompose. I can also suggest a camping hanging shower to get clean. You just need warmish water in an emergency. You need to wet yourself quickly, switch off the water, wash, and rinse off. I would suggest you think about a contraption to hang the shower high enough. Something you can fold up. We had a problem in the desert to hang the shower, so we found an old tree to hang the shower bag on. That's if you don't have a camper van and only a car. Try to use environmentally biodegradable soap. You can use a plastic mat with holes in to stand on so you don't get full of sand. Or a fold out camping chair to put your dry clothes on. You want something to hang you soap, wash cloth, shampoo, tooth paste, tooth brush, towel, etc, in too. Having it lying on the ground becomes messy. Or event put in a bucket. Trust me, I have experience in this. Make sure you car has fuel, oil, water supplies too. Having a battery backup is also important. Our car battery died in the desert and my friend had to hike out to find help leaving me alone. A battery charger and extra car battery can help in an emergency. Also keep gas cylinders to cook on or for heating. One can install an indoor gas operated shower if there is no oil to put in central heating. And medical supplies. I lived in a nature reserve too far from hospitals and having a supply kit at home is very important. Pain pills, rehydrate, fever, running tummy vomiting, coughing, stings, bites, rashes, burn kits, a fire extinguisher, etc. I also carry a small first aid kit in my luggage when I travel. Its home made. I take everything out the boxes which take space. You can write on the package with a black permanent marker what it is and expiry date so you can quickly identify everything easily. If someone is allergic to bees, you can quickly reach for antihistamine tablet for example. I also have a nail kit, small scissors and sewing items like cotton and sewing needles. And a tool box is also NB. This all does add financially, plus food but one can also go to second hand shops to look for things second hand. I'm far from prepared due to cost but always on the lookout for second hand items like a manual coffee grinder. Or shelves to store on. The next item on my list is a food dehydrator. Don't forget a good can opener. One thing I'm doing is collecting empty coke bottles. I will use them to store open dried goods in like rice, beans or oil, water, etc. A funnel will help. Thanks for your great tips. 😁

[@henrycarlson7514]

So Wise , Thank You . Things that we All need to know

[@madcow3417]

I don't know about you, but I have a 50 gallon water heater. If water goes bad I just need to close the valve and it's 50 gallons of emergency water.

[@sexysilversurfer]

Your electricity bill must be huge

[@Wealth_Wisdom_Discernment]

@@sexysilversurfer I don’t know where you live, but 50 gallon or larger water heaters are in the large majority of houses in America and don’t costs that much. At least not electric ones

[@shelahogletree7711]

Alaska Prepper has a video to make your own Berkey water filter from two 5 gallon buckets using only the Berkey filters. Much more affordable and bigger.

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Yes. I just looked up the price. Too up there for me.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Boss of the Swamps video is MUCH better.

[@suzannefrey7121]

Just remember, those Berkey filters are meant to be used daily. If they aren't used daily they will not stay hydrated and will fail. In short only buy the size of filter for the amount of water you will need each day and yes, you can use it several times a day, just make sure you use it at least once everyday.

[@shelahogletree7711]

Suzanne Frey Thank you for that information just in case we ever leave it for a few days I’ll make sure it’s full. We definitely use our Berkey daily we refill it twice per day! And it’s a big one!

[@jerrymoore838]

Thanks. I can't afford a Berkey

[@kimdewbre8859]

I have about 3 or 4 months of food storage. Three propane tanks, gas grill, Blackstone Grill, a charcoal grill. Planning on making a rocket stove. Every bit you do is better than nothing. Also stocked foods that can be eaten from a can calling for no cooking. Flour can go rancid or get bugs....be careful, better kept in your freezer. First time viewer. Thank you

[@asherdog9248]

I will never forget the stories a survivor of the 900 day seige of Leningrad told me about daily life. Anyone who is not familiar with this period of history should take the time to educate themselves.

[@Maria_Erias]

In addition to the coffee grinders and grain mill, maybe look at getting a mortar and pestle. They're really great for general kitchen use, and don't have any moving parts that can break. Just make sure to buy them from someone who actually produces working mortar and pestles from ceramic or stone, not the hipster knock-offs that will start to flake and lead you chipping teeth. I get mine from Mexico, where mortars and pestles are still used pretty frequently for kitchen duty.

[@Maria_Erias]

On the hand drill: don't save using it until you need it. Get it out of the package, use it, _make sure it works._ It won't help you at all if you need it for an emergency and go to use it, and find out that it's defective, or has a broken part, or that it doesn't work as well as you thought it did. I'd bought something similar (it was a crank siphon) and kept it around without using it, then the one time I did need it, I found that one of the teeth on the wheel was defective. Somehow, it had wound up being misshapen so it wouldn't fit into the gap on the complementary teeth on the turning cog. It took me about 20 minutes with a file to file the excess down so that it'd work, and thankfully I only needed it to siphon gas from a can I had on hand into a generator for a lake trip, so it wasn't an emergency. But if it had been an emergency, or I didn't have a file on hand, it could have been a disaster.

[@barrybogart5436]

It's always a good idea to buy quality tools in the first place.....

[@user-qs8rb7lv6o]

I agree. Buying new equipment and not testing it before adding it to survival kit is huge mistake that could have very likely fatal consequences. Also is very important doing regular revision safety checks of your equipment assigned for "stand by," including new equipment. It's quite similar to FIFO (first in-first out) method in food storage. Doing regular inventory (what I have, what I need, quantity, quality, expiration etc). I work in supermarket so I know how important FIFO method is and it could be applied to many other things, not just food. Being organised with methodological approach to problems and using cold pragmatic mind set for crisis situations is important same as you bushcraft, hunting, first aid skills or even permaculture skills for long hole.

[@Bloodhoundjed1]

I need to see if my husband knows where my dads old crank drill is, and put it aside with our preps/camping supplies.

[@joycefortin7877]

Good advice. Same with your generator. Get it out and try it out before you need it. Figure out what you'll use it for, and EXTENSION CORDS! Can't have too many.

[@unsilencedman1070]

I would add crisco oil and candles. You stick a candle in it, the candle could last up to 72 days (for the largest size). Also wool is good for insulation, fire resistance, water shedding and warmth. Even collect the wool yarn. Anything you can take apart and remake. Learn it on KZbin. Yes crisco oil is safe. You'll notice the 🔥 symbol for the dotted "i" in their name. That's because that's what they started out making it for. Candle replacement.

[@willywabel8175]

I just found your CH. IAM 58 been on this plant for a min. Heavy equipment operator,Firefighter,Fire Rescue,Medical,Wild Land Firefighter,.Level 3 Hazmat Training,Class A CDL. I do not mention these accomplishments to host for myself,but to use them to put you on a platform above me. You are a smart Lady. The last sentence of your video I found to be incredible “Start prepping if EVERYBODY had 2wks of food there would be less CHAOS if something happened.”Lilly 2024

[@passthebs.1341]

Your brilliance is most refreshing. It used to be, here in the states, to be smart and prepared was a thing taught in our schools. Unfortunately our country here is run by corrupt idiots that don't want smart people.

[@willhall640]

Everyone here in America should have learned a few things from Hurricane Katrina. One, FEMA can not save you. Two, the government will use a crisis to confiscate fire arms. Three, if you aren't prepping, you should be.

[@Maria_Erias]

@@willhall640 Katrina really did put things into perspective. In the US, during a natural disaster, you can be one of two things: a refugee or a survivor. With that being said, all credit due to the National Guard and the law enforcement agencies that worked in Katrina. They performed their jobs admirably. Unfortunately, the government agencies that were calling the shots typically tended to stumble from screw up to screw up, and while lessons were learned I don't think that enough care and attention has been paid in the years since to make FEMA actually good at its job, or the government effective at handling disasters. A good example would be, oh, I dunno... A presidential campaign that spends millions upon millions of dollars to push a viral vaccine whose efficacy is falling month by month instead of using that money to set up subsidized health care worker training, procure more equipment for hospitals, and expand health care staff. But, yeah, hey, let's be the governor of New York who just fired 18% of her health care workers because they refused to get the Jab.

[@marylicata4600]

Now FEMA tells kids to make sure you have masks, cleaning wipes and tissue in your backpack! Salvation in deed!

[@willhall640]

@@Maria_Erias all one has to do to understand the state of our government right now is to consider the fact that city mayors, state governors, state and federal level Senators and House Reps allowed hundreds of thousands of people to riot, loot burn cities and commit hundreds of murders all for political gain of their party's agenda to take the White House. Nothing they are doing concerning Covid 19 is about saving lives. Every single human on the planet right now needs to be prepared to take care of themselves and lend a hand to those around them if they can. Use your time and available resources now to learn everything you can from people like Lilly. The information she gives could be invaluable in the near future. One minute after the SHTF is too late.

[@sexysilversurfer]

If you have smart people then politicians cannot bull shit the people so best keep the population stupid.

[@billparks7368]

Being a prepper is trying not to be a survivalist. When you become a survivalist is when you have exhausted your preps. Living off the land is no fun, especially with dependants. Prep hard and be prepared to defend what's your's. It's going to get ugly before it gets any better. Good luck folks.

[@pureblooded7343]

Sad but...true

[@antonyjones2773]

Buy bitcoin hedge against inflation

[@mikedoyle7300]

@@antonyjones2773 I think the collapse of bitcoin will play a role in the collapse of our society.

[@Jonny_The_Organism]

You can only prep so much….if SHTF goes on and on then survivalist is a treat to behold…obviously the winters are gonna be the hardest of days so shuffle or sail north or south depending which hemisphere you’re in! Ever since my teen years I’ve had to do survival techniques for a few years…I’m now 52!… it punishing but sometimes gets you where you’re going to and it may take a few years to do!… patience is always a virtue in any circumstance.

[@jamesnewberry1191]

You said that all very well !

[@becpurcell6773]

Dont forget about basic cleaning and medical supplies. Plain cheap yellow bar soap stores indefinitely and can be used for general house cleaning, laundry, dishes, and personal hygiene. Asprin, ibuprofen, paracetamol, disinfectant, toothbrushes etc etc can all be efficiently stored. Also worth buying some rodent bait as the last thing anyone needs is a rodent problem getting out of hand and having carefully accumulated food stores rendered inedible and full of mouse or rat turds. They will even chew through hard plastic food buckets given the opportunity. Candles, matches, kerosene lamps, kerosene, spare kerosene lamp wicks for lighting. And a supply of charcoal BBQ heat beads are also good to have on hand for cooking in case wood is in short supply. Small fold up charcoal BBQs can be purchased cheap and take up almost no storage space.

[@stinkeye65]

Consider getting some Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for the beans and rice. Seal the beans and rice together so if you have top open them up you will have the complete proteins together. Sealed properly they will last 20-25 years! Love your channel Lily, thanks for all you do.

[@kquitberg4297]

Beans take hours to cook, rice takes 20 minutes. Don’t package together unless cooking times are similar. Rice and lentils would work.

[@IrishAnnie]

All of my rice is repackaged in 2 cup vacuum bags. They are perfect portions for cooking. I have bouillon cubes and powders vacuum packed as well in the same storage tub. They are perfect for giving the rice flavor.

[@ericarich4582]

I recently bought a case of potato flakes, the size restaurants buy, and divided it out and sealed them with my food saver! They'll last a good 20+ yrs

[@YOSHIZERO]

Weird, I didn't get this video in my subscription feed... Thank for the content as usual. People really should be taking this seriously, even if things go smoothly and we don't need to break into our supplies, it's never bad to have stuff on hand. It may not be a natural disaster, or a man-made crisis, it could be something as simple as losing your job that causes hard times, and having this stuff prepped will help you make it through.

[@SW-ii5gg]

I had to unsub and resub, I had stopped getting anything in the subscription feed from any of the channels I am subscribed to. I just happened to see this video when I was about to do a search on Google.

[@Portia620]

Or went through a nasty divorce and had a health issue and your ex gave your car to his girlfriend and you’re without that and you’re living on child support and spousal support used to be very careful right now

[@bruceforster3709]

My current project is to obtain a TWO YEAR supply of Adult Vitamins & Supplements. I DO have 18 Months worth of my Insulin, and 2 Years of one of my Blood Pressure Meds.

[@SurvivalLilly]

There are many medicinal mushrooms that can bring down your blood pressure.

[@bruceforster3709]

@@SurvivalLilly I realize that, but here in Oregon, there are MANY Poisonous ones that only an Expert can tell what's safe & what's not safe. Also, Doctors have waned that even the safe Mushrooms are hard on Kidneys, & I a;ready lost one to Cancer.

[@joylouise5417]

@@SurvivalLilly do you have a video on this?

[@jodylund5477]

My husband needs to heart medications because he’s had a heart attack and how do you get those to stock up in case they’re unavailable or as far as saving them for prepping. When we try to get them refilled they won’t let us refill them until he’s almost out. And then the doctor has to write another prescription so I’m having a hard time wondering how I can get extra or a backstock of his heart medications and then he also needs EpiPen‘s for his V allergy and with our large garden and pollinators it’s definitely a risk for him and I am finding he hast to make a doctors appointment and pay for the doctors appointment and then they’ll write him a prescription to get two EpiPen‘s and then they expire usually before he needs them but I can’t find a way to get extras

[@jodylund5477]

Also I too am working on getting supplements for our family. I think a lot of people forget about how important it is because when we are in a situation where were eating the foods that we have prepped the nutritional value is not near the same as if we were eating fresh foods in a regular diet and I think it’s more critical than ever that we will need quality supplements and I’m hoping that just keeping them in a cool dark place they will last and maybe as they expire I can buy a new one and use the old ones or some thing

[@ismellya]

It might be good to keep on hand a few books regarding first aid, edible plants in your area, and "how-to" books on survival in general. With the power grid down, you won't have access to the internet.....so having a small library of informative books would be good to have on hand.

[@johnnysparkleface3096]

Back in the '70s there was an old man named Euell Gibbons, he wrote books on edible wild plants - which are good and which to avoid. Try to find his books.

[@ismellya]

@@johnnysparkleface3096 Didn't SNL do a skit about Gibbons' Grape Nut commercials .....something about riding his bike and then stopping to eat his leather bike seat? it's been many moons ago.....but when I saw your comment....thats what popped into my head. I will look for some of his books! Thanks!

[@sophietyrrell3131]

Excellent advice. People tend to forget that knowledge will not be readily available anymore. I got my own library of christians books, DIY books, canning, gardening, vitamins, books on all kinds of things. I even bought complete books on math and science fir the kids if there isnt any more school, they can learn at home and it can even be taught to a full class of kids, why not? It cost me a bomb. I thought about that specific need the day before someone came knocking at my door with a very good offer. That was God. I was ery surprised that no e of my neighbours took her offer, they are also better of financially than I am. But again, I dont think they are preparing, they all took the jab and complied to everything even after I warned some them. Very sad.

[@binmyrtmind]

There is an ad on KZbin constantly in the USA from a woman who has a book about edible plants also a book on medicinal plants. Wish I knew her name but you could keep your eyes open for these ads.

[@sophietyrrell3131]

@@binmyrtmind Could it be : "The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies" by Nicole Apelian & Claude Davis. But I know there are many good ones too out there.

[@sarahbodelljones]

consider putting your boxed rice and pasta in air tight containers. we brought home pantry mites from the store and they spread through everything fast!

[@bcrouch2626]

Put your rice in freezer at LEAST 24-48 hours, then let it dry on a sheet pan , or dry it in the oven on warm . Or you can oven can rice and flour too.

[@RacheilAZ]

Thoroughly clean out food grade PET plastic bottles and store rice, beans, flour & sugar OR use Mylar bags/food saver bags (after placing rice & flour in the freezer to kill off the bugs)

[@wilmahughes629]

@@bcrouch2626 oven canning dry food is not safe. Just watched a video on this yesterday by Rose Red Prepper.

[@Captain-Max]

Prepping is part of being a responsible adult. One area you overlooked is canned meats. Everything from tuna to roast beef is available. I keep a wide variety as they remain usable for years. A chuck roast that cost $6-7 a year ago is now $18-20 when you can find them now. And with container ships sitting for months at a time the supply chain is on the verge of collapse. It's not future doom and gloom predictions, it's current events.

[@wearetheremnants1615]

Yes corned beef is still excellent value with quote a high fat content too.. which is what you need to survive winters..

[@Captain-Max]

@@wearetheremnants1615 corned beef is one of my favorites! 😋

[@wearetheremnants1615]

@@Captain-Max in the UK still under £2 a can for 350g

[@anastrawberry8047]

Or Spanish way, cured meats : chorizo, salchichón, jamón, lomo de orza (tenderloin in oil),...old times “prepping” system.

[@theirishcailin333]

We can only get tinned tuna/corned beef/spam but I've never bought corned beef or spam before. We can't get tinned beef/chicken unfortunately like you get in the US. I see food hauls on youtube and wow your beef from the fridge, I just can't believe how expensive it is!

[@RimeoftheAncientGamer]

Lost power at my house last month for 67 hours straight. It was a good test of my set-up and I realized it's one thing to have all this stuff nicely stacked out of the way, but it can be another to dig it all out, find everything you need, and get it all working. Three days is a bit of a pain to go without power, but even doing a simulation of one full day without power might point out weaknesses in your planning, as it did with me.

[@Maria_Erias]

About a decade ago, the DC metroplex was hit with a bad summer thunderstorm that left a couple million people without power for over a week. While food and water was never an issue, having to survive through a week when temperatures were typically above 105 (over 40C) every day, and only dropped 10 or so degrees at night was brutal especially when that heat is accompanied by very high (80%+) humidity. Finding ways to stay warm without power is generally easy - keeping a good stockpile of blankets and layer-able clothes on hand. But finding ways to stay cool without power, often for days at a time? That's harder. Especially when there's no breeze and with high humidity. Wetting clothes to take advantage of evaporative cooling doesn't work. With everything getting warmer year by year, it really pays to figure out problems like this ahead of time.

[@SirenaSpades]

Ok, Bob, you got me beat. Our record was 4 weeks. That said, we lose power quite a lot, for about 3 weeks a year, and more often several times a year for about 4 days time. Northern Maine.

[@donaldgehre5964]

Imagine what it would be like for 2 months friend.

[@devil5cry]

If generator is too loud for you Get a powerbank with 220 volt output of some sort probably As it is more easier charging one beforehand

[@sophietyrrell3131]

I had to Cooke on camping stove and mini electric oven for nearly 3 weeks while the kitchen was being done. My kids were grateful that I had bought these for my prepper piles.

[@trishschofield7808]

Good job so far. Suggestions. 1. Sawyer water filters. ( Amazon) 2. Remove all cans from boxes to save space and put dates on everything.

[@lauraburruss2217]

Roaches love cardboard. Weevils can be in any dry food. Rats, mice, bees things to prep for too...

[@sandraw4763]

Love my Berkey. Justified the initial expense by using it every day in the kitchen. No more worries about what might be in the tap water, don't have to worry about local boil orders after water main work, no more buying bottled water (we just refill our reusable bottles). And if SHTF, I can purify water from about ANY source.

[@robinj.9329]

For your water: I store up to 20 of those 2.5 gallon "Spring Water" containers from the local market. Also filters. Plus lots of iodine or chlorine to kill any harmful bacteria that might be left after filtration. If your sure there are no poison or heavy metals in your water source, then your okay. But getting a chemical water "Test Kit" and learning to use it, would be my final step!

[@chaswarren7239]

From experience of using hand drills (from the days before battery electric drills), the sort of hand drill where the gears are enclosed is much better (Stanley do great ones). Open gears catch fingers, hair, clothes, etc, etc. You can also get a type of hand drill called a breast drill, which allows you to apply pressure & stabilise the drill with your chest / stomach whilst hoding the drill and turning the handle. Great for bigger holes & harder materials. Don't forget you need lots of really sharp drill bits too. Then there is the brace & bit, so effective for big holes in wood.

[@lynneaberr1878]

You can always can water in larger jars, since you have the kind that only requires the rubber ring. Added benefit that it keeps the jars clean. Good job prepping! I have my Berkey, a sun oven and a butane stove. Looking into some other items. Northeast Ohio gets some bitter winters with lots of snow, so having food and rotating in my pantry is a must.

[@m.b.g.2235]

Lynne's... I live in Maine and I want to get a Mr Buddy heater.

[@favorflavor707]

Lots of good ideas, 👍 Some things I have added is a mortar and pedestal, various sizes and types of tinture presses. One skill and resources that could be useful is the ability to stitch a wound. Having the right tools and knowledge.

[@deannalively4778]

Berkey's are friggin expensive in America too but they are worth the price. I have one and use it daily

[@realbroggo]

More great information - thank you. I know you mention beverages don't count - I do. If you're stuck inside for extended periods (eg. floods, COVID, whatever) 'luxury' items such as beverages & chocolates can be a great morale booster when you're really down but need to keep going. I'm also a big fan of airtight glass containers - very versatile. Not just for food but other items (eg. alkaline batteries, water filter straws). Although glass can break I like the fact that they can be properly sterilised and are clear so you can see what's inside.

[@fmkfmk3835]

Lilly...also prepares this recipe AND I don't know why... (maybe because it's easy to do and free...) No one ever talks about the "pemmikan".. the only real survival food... for thousands of years... The principle is simple...Fat (lipids) + Dried meat (Protein) + Berries, fruits (carbohydrates) The whole ingested has the same effect as putting a birch log in the wood stove... I share with you the "nouritive" recipe that I concocted for my winter expeditions... Here are the ingredients: 600g of beef 200ml of duck fat 15ml of honey ¾ cup of dehydrated cranberries ¾ cup of roasted salted soy nuts Manufacturing steps: I cold seared the meat so it would be easy to slice. This step was pretty easy considering it was -24... Slice the beef as thinly as possible against the grain of the meat Place the thin slices on trays in a dehydrator. Dehydrate at the desired temperature (between 145 and 155 degrees Fahrenheit) (the dehydration steps can be done in a traditional stove at 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Leave the door of the stove slightly ajar. Remember, we want to dry the meat, not cook it. Once the meat is dehydrated (much like potato chips), grind it with a small food processor or pestle. The goal here is not to produce a powder but rather a bean, much like ground coffee. This step gave me two cups of jerky for my 600gr of beef. Melt the duck fat (or other type of fat) and add it to the meat in a mixing bowl Blend until smooth. Stir in the honey, cranberries and soybeans Transfer the mixture to a pyrex pan lined with parchment paper or wax paper and compact it. Put the mixture in a cool place to allow the fat to set and act as a binding agent. Once cooled, cut into desired portion sizes according to your appetite. I wrapped the pieces in parchment paper and put them in a freezer bag, removing as much air as possible... life span of a few years. on a table no need to refrigerate...

[@ebikeoutdoors]

I have been a prepper for years but I want people to know it's never too late to get started and it's always a good idea to get good at using some sort of hunting wepon a slingshot is a good place to start

[@kimgordon3695]

Actually it will soon be too late to start... 😢😢😢 As in the days of Noah

[@SuzanneU]

If you keep urine and poop separate, the smell is reduced. Urine can be poured into compost bins (it's usually fairly harmless) or down a drain. If there's a longer-term sewer back-up, compost the solids in a completely separate pile. Bear in mind that you may not have any garbage pickup trucks coming around. When collection starts again, you can shovel the humanure compost into compostable bags for disposal. Some people use the composted humanure for feeding ornamental plants and fruit trees. If the humanure compost got really hot, it's pathogen-free. What you do with it depends on your tolerance.

[@Maria_Erias]

Yeah, "night soil" is produced in a lot of places as a way of helpfully recycling human waste. Most of the night soil used in developed countries is irradiated to sterilize it. In poorer countries or in backwoods areas, solid waste is put into black-painted steel containers. The black paint helps the containers to heat up, essentially 'slow cooking' the waste to the point where any contaminants are destroyed. Depending on the sunlight and how careful the people are being, these low tech recyclers are then emptied between 7 to 21 days later. If you're starting out with a type of home brewer recycling system, it would pay to do some thorough research before hand, and find a way to get the outcome safely tested.

[@SirenaSpades]

I lived without sewer or septic for 5 years. People worry too much about ways to deal with night soil. Remember that people only got plumbing maybe 110 years ago.

[@Maria_Erias]

@@SirenaSpades Well, indoor plumbing (along with hot and cold running water) has been around since before Roman times. But throughout all of history, simple ways of rural life are often forgotten as civilizations move more toward a trade-based (rather than farming) urban lifestyle. You see the same sort of thing happening with English settlers to the Colonies: England had been civilized for centuries by that point, so people were having to relearn all of the old techniques and technologies necessary for surviving in the wilderness. The average English colonist coming over in the 1600s and 1700s had about as much survival know how as most city people do today.

[@DB-xo6xh]

you can directly pour urine on dirt by trees or plants. if you pour over crops, then give it a good spray of water to rinse.

[@curtisbacon7856]

@@SirenaSpades Plumbing existed thousands of years ago it just wasn't in a conventional sense running through solid pipes

[@All6usto]

nobody's got dibs on preppin', Lilly. you're doing a mighty work speaking up on it. ~Cheers!

[@KW-rb9bo]

Well said!

[@teresarusinska9914]

halo from Canada.i was born in Poland Glaz. I am proud Canadian and thank you for video. I also have little prep done. we are in very uncertain times, we have to pray for peace and Gods protection. stay save and God bless

[@foodlover8151]

Love your video! I forgot about a portable toilet. For your pantry, include powder drink mixes. Like protein drinks body builder drinks. They are full of protein and easy to store.

[@AThoughtfulSpot]

From USA, Florida Great list! 😃 One I hadn’t thought of yet. Thank you, Lilly! -Water filter -Toilet, biodegradable bags, sawdust -Rice & legumes together = protein replacement -Canning option of hinged jars with silicone/rubber rings -Grinders for coffee, wheat… -Pump -Hand drill -Pressure cooker -Security cameras, maybe solar powered? -Power generator -Large water containers with spout, some collapsible, for inside during cold months

[@humansustainability]

Lilly: "I'm a baby prepper cuz I don't have a bunker with a lot of food" I watch Lilly with her bugout fort and her bugout van and her water catchment and her garden and food preservation skills and her own knife and her recurve bow skills etc... me: I must be a prepper that's still in daddy's pants!

[@moonshynegirl172]

😂 I had a similar thought.

[@loriseverns8363]

Choose a couple rooms and be creative. I took my dining room and because we not use it often, in my master bath put shelves tp. Laundry room

[@loriseverns8363]

Where do you order your rubber gaskets and lids?

[@humansustainability]

@@loriseverns8363 I'm not sure what you mean about being creative in a couple of rooms? When I started prepping I reorganized my entire house, community and finances! I'm prepared for 1year+ of bugging in and I'm getting close to starting the sustainable homestead build so I have a place to ride it all out.

[@therealwinston3634]

I know that feel

[@novembersunflower968]

Great video Lilly! I have similiar items... I also garden, forage wild edibles and medicinal plants, and have back up power and heating sources. I agree with you about "prepping". It is an intentional and important part of my life. It allows me to live a life of freedom, helps me to eat well and be healthy, and improves how I spend my time. I think its a good idea to have a min. of 3 months.. 1 yr is better if you can afford it. The more you have, the more you will have to share. 😉 5 gal food quality buckets work great, mylar bags. Suggestions: Take your 10 favorite meals, duplicate them using canned/dehydrated/freeze dried items. Make 3 of each and you have a month. Use the best quality ingredients, and don't forget the herbs! 🎶"Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme..." 🎶 They will give the same ingredients, a different taste, and are also very helpful to your health and digestion. Add sources of Fruits, Veggies, Meats, Nuts, Seees, Seaweed, Oils, Honey, Salt, Grains, Beans, Milk and Eggs. A resource library with local maps, books and videos on edible and medicinal plants, how to books... and first aid supplies will be helful. Life, Love & Peace, 🍁💚🌻🌳🌴🌲

[@TheMichaelGrace]

The berkey water filter is freaking expensive but also amazing. We are still using our original that we got just over 10 years ago that we have run all drinking and cooking water through. We love it. The cost spread out over 10 years and it starts to feel pretty inexpensive for what it gives us.

[@mmqqq8246]

How often do you change the filter

[@TheMichaelGrace]

@@mmqqq8246 we clean the filter every year. Still using the same set.

[@robduncan2038]

I use a small boat pump with a 12 volt car battery with a solar charger, which is in the greenhouse so it charges every day.

[@RjBrown-ks5tz]

Everybody should be prepared to deal with a disaster. Atleast every man that has a family has the responsibility to be able take care of his wife and kids. Whether it's a disaster or any kind of threat. It is your duty men!

[@Portia620]

🤣😂. Mine left with brother in laws little sister before Covid hit. 🤣😂. He took my car and his. Gave girlfriend my car.🤣😂. You are right! A real man takes care of his family! I am sick and finally getting better.

[@Utriedit215]

Yeah because only men are responsible for taking care of their families women just sit there and stare and cry

[@IrishAnnie]

I worked on my pantry for 6 hours today. It needed reorganization as I have been busy buying and throwing it in the closet. It makes me see what I have and what I need. I took inventory as I reworked it. My husband loved it!!!

[@leneecasteel2005]

Hi Lilly!! First time viewer of your channel. I really like what you are doing! You have some great thoughts to go forward with!! I do have some suggestions: * Make sure to separate the liquids from the solids in your toilet. The combination of the two is what causes the bad smells. * You can save the liquid; as you can tell by the smell, there is an ammonia component to it which can be used for tanning hides, as a hair rinse for grease and lice. Not a pretty picture, but likely to happen if the disruption lasts for quite a while. * The solids/sawdust (organic kitty litter, no added chemicals) can be used for composting. I would caution against using it on edible foods in the garden, unless you know how to prepare it properly for that use). * I can understand why you haven't used some of the items you have stored, but as others have said, you REALLY need to doublecheck that there are no problems with them all. And you need to check them for problems before you get to the point of needing them to work in an emergency. * Medical supplies (ibuprofen, acetaminophen, triple antibiotic cream and ointment, Aloe Vera w/lidocaine for burns, etc....) * I would make a map/list of what you have stored and where it is on your shelves. You may be working with a flashlight, and/or panicking at the onset of an emergency situation. Having the list and location in the storage area will go a long way to help calm things down. * Lots of blankets. Not only to cover up with, but even to hang up in doorways to limit the area you're trying to keep warm. * If you have camping tents, setting one up indoors can help with keeping warm for sleeping, or even for just hanging out. * I could probably list a lot of other cautionary things, but instead I will combine the last bullet point into a short list. * Buy some books: you should have these hand, as paper, the following: An easy-to-read medical guide, covering everything from a child's booboo, to setting a bone and simple surgeries. A Vegan cookbook, to make sure you are fixing complete nutritional meals. I think that's where most of us would fail, from lack of knowledge on how to combine what we have stored on our shelves. A regular cookbook, with recipes for simple and/or easy to make complete meals. A book on local edible plants, with lots of pictures!! A how-to book on simple repairs you can do around the house (and all the tools to accomplish the repairs). Maybe also a book on creating simple things you might find a need for around the property. Think about the things you don't know a lot about, and find a good, easy to understand book to help with your lack of knowledge. God bless everyone, hopefully you won't have to go through the coming, final SHTF time period.

[@jessicaphillips7849]

Good advice!

[@lauraburruss2217]

Thank you!

[@samanthahardy9903]

I'm considering getting a small tent to put in my bedroom as it gets really cold in there during winter (even with the heating on), especially with the cost of energy prices skyrocketing.

[@leneecasteel2005]

@@samanthahardy9903 Good idea Samantha, that's the way to think and make use of what you have (or will get) to help yourself right now!! This is a good time to try different blankets out. This way, you'll know the lightest to heaviest blankets you need to concern yourself with. I don't know where you live, but spending a couple nights outside while it IS still colder will help you understand what that's like. And, you can do this in your backyard, or at a friends who does have a backyard. These are the kind of things that's good to know about before you're forced to find out, if it does come to that. God Bless Samantha and take care of yourself!! Last, but not least, do you know the Lord?

[@gohawks3571]

Just coming across this channel, and appreciating this comment. Thank you for the very good advice! I will second the vegan cookbook idea; after trying to figure out meat during the pandemic, I discovered the world of vegan meats. I have been practicing making things, and my family is eating it willingly, lol 😂 I am trying to learn how to make cheese and things too, not just vegan, but from powdered milk. Learning (and getting/staying fit) is important! You don't wanna force a crash course when SHTF! Good to learn & know now👍👍👍

[@pappytron]

I would recommend putting any dry goods - flour, rice, sugar, beans, etc. - in containers with lids. Moisture and pests will ruin those stores before you ever get around to even thinking about using them. Along with them, any packaged items in boxes, or paper/plastic bags, should be stored in containers with lids, for the same reasons. A good rule of thumb, if you can open the packaging with your fingernails...even if it takes time...pests, and moisture, can get in as well. If that happens, then you don't have a 3 month supply...furry little woodland creatures have a 3 month buffet.

[@discomikeyboy2012]

I've kept rice in their plastic bags for years. Maybe less of a problem in Europe where we have fewer critters.

[@roberts1922]

Was going to recommend totes for the same reasons Pappytron. Helps with organizing your preps.

[@helencruz2569]

Freeze all flour for 1 week immediately after buying it. Then store it in a glass container and mark the date. Not plastic the weevils go through it even Oxo tight lid container.

[@user-gn5dy4cm6v]

Slightly oil those rubber o-rings and put them in a ziplock bag and store in the dark in a container. Good old plumbers tip, other wise they will dry out and you will lose your stock(&persevers). ✌🏻

[@hottuna7]

what kind of oil should be used?

[@seahorse251]

Hi Lilly good to see another female prepper on KZbin. Wow you have a lot of subscribers! Can't believe I haven't run across you before. Hello Canadian Prepper too!

[@bringer-of-change]

Watching these kindsa vids makes me realize how I'm pretty much screwed in the way of any long term supplies, AND knowledge in this respect. I got acouple backpacks, masks, knives, machetes, swords, a 22 with ammunition almost to deteriorated to even escape the barrel...that's why I watch these vids. I need to figure out as much as I can as fast as I can, cuz I am WAYY behind on things not to mention completely broke.

[@pennylaur7687]

Get a few books on foraging. Using herbs,weeds as medicine and edibles growing in your lawn. Even the soft underbark of a white pine tree can sustain a person in worst case for a time.pine needles can make tea, chickery root toasted n ground for coffee. Sap from some trees n weeds for poultices etc. Then buy, wt rice, pasta, salt, canned soups, any kind of meat or fish canned, bf stew. Dont underestimate the need for water and personal hygene. You can only live 3 days w/o water, a few weeks w/o food. And good hygene will prevent infections and disease.

[@anniep1511]

Lily put your rice beans & floor in food grade buckets to keep pests, water, etc out of your preps. Always store cleaning products on lowest shelf & food above. 👍

[@garys9638]

Mylar first with oxygen absorbers

[@SirenaSpades]

SHE IS NOT A PREPPER..............

[@Maria_Erias]

Two tips for sanitation: 1. As a woman, I can highly recommend looking into a Shewee. It makes going #1 so much easier in a lot of situations, and allows you to use things like water bottles as a means of storing urine to dump out later. 2. For #2, I would recommend going to your local farm supply store and picking up some lime. You can mix a little lime in with the saw dust that you use with your bucket or wherever else you're storing it in order to help cut down on the smell.

[@charleswalter2902]

I'm male, but I've purchased & given away what I believe to be a similar product. One friend (female) had to use it in an emergency &we still laugh about how useful it proved to be. Must be great to have a friend like me.

[@anastrawberry8047]

Yes, the SheWee is a great idea...otherwise you have to pee in a wide mouth jar 😁

[@Maria_Erias]

@@anastrawberry8047 Yeah. I discovered it by watching Angry Cops, I think. He mentioned that one of his female battle buddies in Afghanistan had one and thought it was the coolest thing ever.

[@nanyt1812]

You do have to be careful using the lime with your waste matter as it can radically change the pH of your garden if going on compost. It does work, but it's the pH that's a potential problem

[@lauravictorious4670]

Thank you for reminding me I need to get one of those. I live in Los Angeles and you never know if you're going to get stuck in a traffic jam that has you stuck for hours. Thankfully I've never had that problem but you never know.

[@HouseofNick]

The nice thing about a wood stove is you cam keep melting snow for water while you stay warm. I use a 18 liter pot on my stove. I'd recommend lots more beans and rice to get those food stores up.

[@lucarmyfool4800]

Lilly you have become a luxury prepper, you dont need to buy all that! a simple bucket would do, with sawdust...Talking about sawdust, you never pay for that because it's free. Every carpenter and woodworking business has sawdust for free, and you can make your own with a saw.

[@tincankiller6454]

Very good Lilly, your on the right track. Stay Safe & Good Luck

[@edl617]

Keeping healthy is essential during a emergency. Keep cat litter on hand, barrels to catch rain water. My garden rain barrels are usually full all year round, I drain them half way down during the rainy season. And they fill back up really quick. I have a water filtration system that doesn’t require electricity. Growing up in farm county in America we would normally keep a few months of food on hand. Maintain gardens, livestock, hunt, fish on a routine

[@MolitovMichelleX]

Cat litter? Just for cats or something else?

[@TaiganTundra]

What are you supposed to use the cat litter for?

[@Ekinnajay]

@@TaiganTundra Instead of saw dust in the bucket. If it works for cats, why not for people? Saw dust is more environmentally friendly because it would biodegrade along with the biodegradeable bags and waste. But in a short term emergency, cat litter and plastic bags would also work. I purchased a cheap 5 gallon bucket and a luggable loo toilet lid that fits right on top and snaps in place.

[@praktika1082]

In a real emergency, your cat is food.

[@jennbama]

@@MolitovMichelleX cat litter can absorb human waste as well in a grid down situation you can use that in a portable toilet

[@moeleicester9179]

One of the greatest ways to prep is not tell the entire world and show it 😉

[@dorotheebehr9288]

Moe Leicester, that has always been my question... Why is everyone bragging about their big food supply? Or what's even worse why brag about your weapons? Do you want the government to crash down your door? Well the government will also come for your food if shtf

[@moeleicester9179]

@@dorotheebehr9288 appearing poor and unprepared is the greatest camoflage from desperate people. All my prepping is either hidden and nobody knows about any of it, or it is skills practiced to perfection so I need to have less stuff. Nobody I know, knows I have cached boxes around my local area, it keeps space down and means if I have to abandon my home, I am not also abandoning 4 years of food in 5 minutes 🤣

[@VWilt-so3ws]

@@moeleicester9179 they do now.

[@spacegamer85]

@@VWilt-so3ws Very unlikely his neighbors have watched this video and if they did then they would have their own supplies. But I understand your concern about OPSEC.

[@gyorgyjakabjulia]

The other thing is that the chances for this video to be seen by exact neighbours are quite low if they are not having this subject on their mind. The rest of the world won't be running cross continent, country or city to find her stash 😅

[@anasazirose]

I love your channel! I do think it's important to know how to use all your preps before you need them, and also important is to make sure they're in good working order. I would check all the items that are still in the original packing. We use our Berkey every day, and buy extra filters when they're on sale.

[@MrBilld75]

You can also use a 5 gallon hardware bucket, with a sliced large pool noodle, for a seat. It's really comfortable.

[@susansmith493]

Such a good suggestion!!

[@catherinedausey2072]

A 5 gallon bucket with a pool noodle is also in my plan...one for each member of my household! I think lining it with Glad trash bags and having some kitty litter to sprinkle in will work pretty darned well. I hope so, anyway

[@MrBilld75]

@@susansmith493 I saw it in a meme actually and thought "that looks comfortable" and it is. They also used the handle for the toilet paper roll. The handles on those typically come off by pulling them downward out of their slot. So unhook just one side, slip the roll on and snap the handle back up into place and the paper is right there ready to roll in front of you. It doesn't get more handy, comfortable, portable and practical that that I figure, beside a lid. Pool noodle kinda gets in the way of that, lol. It's a worthy trade off though.

[@MrBilld75]

@@catherinedausey2072 I like the kitty litter idea, cause these things with a pool noodle get in the way of a lid, so that would be a great odour solution and I like it. And with today's kitty litter, it should do the trick just fine. If it can control the horrid smell of some cat poop, it can handle our nasty ones too, hehehe.

[@TracieSmithpomeranian]

Thank you for sharing your jars. They brought back so many memories of my late maternal grandmother.

[@constancesanders3090]

Thank you Lily for this video....this is so important. It doesn't matter what others say about prepping.... it's just something you do for your family really.

[@Sci-Fi_Fan296]

This gave me a few more good ideas! Thanks for sharing Lilly. :)

[@jaypaster8244]

Great information, thank you. Next add canned vegetables, fruit and proteins. Vegetables will last longer in storage than fruit. Canned proteins include tuna, salmon, chicken, ham, and beef. All these canned items can be eaten safely from the can if you are unable to heats them.

[@MySelfReliance]

Great timing! Really like the Berkey, I use mine every day

[@SurvivalLilly]

Thanks for your comment. Stay safe. Lilly

[@maggiew8524]

I follow and admire immensely, both of you, Lily and Shawn! I am also the proud owner of a new Berkey! 💕🤗🇨🇦

[@brendaf3132]

Yes, I have had and used the Big Berky daily for years, also. It is an excellent water filter.

[@lindapetersen1800]

Shawn and OUR CALI just love that pup!!!

[@JustWatchMeDoThis]

I just got a Berkey type, it's a less expensive brand and not as shiny and cool looking but operate the same. It has 3 black filters and I bought the floride Berkey brand filters for it. I just got the primer yesterday and going to get it setup this week and start filtering my tap water for storage and drinking of course. I found some affordable 2.6 gallon bags. They won't stack, but I can use them as frozen ice packs, and they fold up when not in use. And also, I can put them in buckets or totes to stack. So they are perfect for me, being single and in an apartment. They also make a great easy barter or blessing for someone in need if I can spare.

[@lola8590]

Thanks Lily.... continued good wishes for building up your survival pantry! So important to know what’s going on across the pond.

[@cliffordfreeman7829]

Your looking at the overall situation the right way and your right both go hand and hand and your focus on whats going on now and what may happen down the road is spot on.Great video Lilly.

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

Cat Litter is designed for Biological Waste, and is probably available in more places than Pet Sawdust.

[@wayneeddy3261]

Not all cat litter is biodegradable & I have known sawdust & wood chips to work just fine..👍🏻

[@andoniafreefrom]

Most commercial cat litter is toxic not chemical free

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

@@andoniafreefrom Never bothered me or my Cats. Besides, this is for Emergencies. Leave it in the Sealed Bucket it comes in.

[@kessiawright1710]

Paper/sawdust pellets are also a good cat litter and don't make as much mess as regular kitty litter.

[@melodyclark4347]

I use American Beauty triple milled sawdust. A 3 cubic ft bag is $10.00. My hardware store orders it. I also use it for bedding with new chicks. I have four litter boxes, change them out every day or every other day depending on the load 😊. It works great. A bag lasts 4 to 6 weeks on average.

[@brocharlieb]

I've got the rice and beans. If I were you, I'd also stock up on noodles, noodles are dense in calories and will extend other things and make a good meal. Your water filter is great, and I really like your toileting solution... We keep several packages of dry soup (just add water), on hand. We eat it and replace it to keep a little in stock.

[@robertminney6644]

Great informative video Miss Lilly. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@brooke1969]

I appreciate you sharing your journey into preparedness .. thank you, great job 👍

[@wdrury1]

I've had those collapsible water containers for camping..they make the water taste so bad of plastic chemicals..so replaced them with the blue water containers.

[@tennesseeterri]

Could be used for water to wash your hands or dishes with, or any kind of general cleaning. Just because you stored the water doesn't mean you have to drink it.

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

I never considered survivalism and prepping to be separate.

[@elizabethraworth64]

Very true. Prepping increases the odds of surviving . makes it more comfortable .

[@charleswalter2902]

Yep. They are one & The same.

[@barrybogart5436]

I'd say prepping is about materials and survival is about skills. We should have both.

[@eileenb1855]

@@barrybogart5436 Yes, perfectly stated!

[@sherryjackson9183]

Been watching you for years. Im so glad your prepping now! Your so impressive especially with your bow

[@RigiLiquid945]

If flooding is the biggest and most likely threat, then nothing should be on the basement floor, and everything in waterproof containers.

[@thomasfletcher4765]

One idea , since you do like eggs , try getting a few #10 cans of powdered eggs . They do have a several year shelf life and to be honest , don't really taste as bad as some people think ( besides a lot of other types of dehydrated/freeze dried items like fruit and veggies )

[@riskmanagement9106]

If you have a dehydrator u can make powdered eggs.

[@riskmanagement9106]

The smallest Berkey is a travel Berkey

[@anastrawberry8047]

Or making “pickled eggs”

[@crystalwinter-powers5208]

I heard that hydrating them a couple hours ahead improves their texture and taste

[@austinstone535]

Your setup is great, only suggestion I have is to use and test any item you have in your prepping kit to make sure you are familiar with it and that it works and won't fail immediately. I really like your videos and have watched for quite some time. I hope to be as prepared as you someday.

[@cagedtigersteve]

Thanks for the tips! I will make sure these are covered.

[@melvinmayfield470]

Lovely Lily, excellent presentation, along with sound counsel, danke!

[@heartemisart700]

Nice vid! Use the Berky in winter too, it will filter out all crap! Put your barrels of rainwater indoors when it starts to freeze? Do a try-out run with the generator before a disaster, and every so often, most of them need this to function properly! Just a few details that sprung to mind.

[@Crypto2436]

As always another great video. Simple and to the point. Would like to say thank you for sharing the new appliances you have purchased I'm definitely going to get one of the toilets as well as the 2 types of grinders that you showed us those are very practical tools for survival as well as everyday living. Also love those storage jars. I'd also like to say that I was sorry to hear that some folks don't understand your focus on prepping. May i just say that wilderness survival and prepping go hand in hand. We all live in very different parts of the world and each person's situation will be entirely different. We must take what we learn from one another and adapt it to our own unique situation. Remember anything can happen and it will at some point. Being prepared allows us to ride out what could potentially be a life threatening situation in relative comfort until things settle down. Stay safe everyone God Bless.

[@belindabrewer5271]

You have some good ideas ! Thank you for sharing !

[@linorlineses461]

Thank you for your Prepare Video!

[@andrewcoates8906]

As for the problem of the water freezing in the pipes you can extend your time scale by lagging or insulating the pipes with anything that will wrap around the pipes or construct a box that will contain the pipes and any loose material that will create a thick enough dry layer as further insulation. I would suggest that you can use things such as multiple layers of bubble wrap or reuse any packing peanuts that have been used in protecting any purchases sent by couriers etc(usw).

[@laus9953]

the water inside the tanks will freeze after a while also. less quickly if walls of some kind were built around it

[@pennylaur7687]

Leave each faucet dripping. Moving water doesnt freeze as readily as sitting water. Im in Northern MI. N its the normal winter routine. Leave cabinet doors open also to let pipes warm with the room.

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

One thing you might consider is a good supply of salt. We all know the importance as wars have been fought over it in the past.

[@forestdweller5581]

Yeah mate...and since salt is literally cheaper than dirt....any prepper should have a ton of it laying around hey :)

[@taoist32]

@@forestdweller5581 I get mine at the “dollar” store. The price has now been increased to 2 dollars instead of 1.

[@dburd58]

Thank you for sharing!! You're doing great, keep going 👍🏼

[@sharonkasper5126]

You dear Lilly are a breath of fresh air. You are a survivor even without a lot of preps. Being a naturalist gives you a much better chance to survive in nature. The edibles in nature are very important to know. Clean water is so important. Making ice cubes could be one way to store water if it's cold enough. Working in an ice house I used to push 300# blocks around. Can you freeze a lot of water where your at? Or does a lake freeze over? I like the way you think, keep prepping. Live is a big prep.

[@MsJNix]

You can take the extra mason jars and fill them with pasta, rice or beans and add an oxygen absorber to the jar. If you do this your rice and beans will last 20 years or more in the jars. If you don't do this they will not last as long.

[@cesiahsatterlee3093]

What kind of oxygen absorber?

[@MsJNix]

@@cesiahsatterlee3093 You can buy them on amazon or online prepper stores. They are very small packets and can be placed in jars with dry food only, like white rice, beans etc. Do a search on the internet for "How to use oxygen absorbers the right way" for more information. Another thing (just my opinion from experience) is to get large containers of water and fill them up ahead of time. I had drinking water stored for use, and some tap water stored to use in the back of the toilet for flushing, but forgot to put water aside just for hand washing. This morning we had no water as our well was being repaired and I could not wash my hands after cooking some raw meat. I found some plant water I had set aside and used it. Today I am going to wash out old water jugs and put in plain tap water (not drinking water) for washing hands etc.

[@michaelkaer]

I have one of those drills as well as the larger type. They are handy. I have a bunch of manual tools including a treadle powered sewing machine, oil lamps and beeswax candles . I never thought of those grinders for anything but coffee. I have a few of them. Thanks for pointing out that other use.

[@kimmyk1]

I bought a toilet lid at Walmart for 12.00 it fits on a 5 gallon bucket 2.00 at Walmart. I bought small trash bags that fit inside. Use it and seal it until you can get rid of it. No smell. 20 scented bags at dollar store for 1.00

[@kellypoulos8702]

Great information, thank you!

[@aap4324]

Thank you for mentioning that prepping has a bad reputation with some people. I have stared some organizing/prepping and some of my kids think I am a little looney. I have always made it a point to have a stocked pastry, so did my parents.

[@Maderyne]

I applaud your preparation. I am curious though, if you cycle through the perishable canned items before they reach their expiration dates. It would be sensible to note the dates of expiration when you restock the shelves, to avoid that. I made that mistake when I first started out, and tossed a few cans that were way past their expiration dates. :) It was a nice lesson to learn, I got better organized from it!

[@Maria_Erias]

Part of my yearly prep for getting my garden going is to shuffle my jars. I've got a 3-tier storage rack that I use. Everything on the top shelf gets brought out to make sure it gets used this year, everything on the middle shelf gets moved up to the top shelf, everything on the bottom shelf gets moved up to the mid. Then the empty bottom shelf gets filled with canned goodies that I make from this year's harvest. It creates an organic, easy-to-remember system for keeping track of everything I've canned and creates a system where I made sure everything gets used and I know exactly how old anything on one of those shelves is.

[@nicolab2075]

You might know that the best before dates on cans are not the same as the use by dates on perishables. Cans on the whole have a standard 1 year best before date, but will last perfectly well for many years.

[@arleneehrlinspiel5232]

Thank you for all your videos! I can remember when my aunt and uncle built their home they built a water cistern in the basement at the same time. I think now that’s not such a bad idea. Some how it was not damp either in the basement or upstairs in the home.

[@timeforchange3786]

Awesome video! Thank you

[@MikeWood]

Baby prepping. :) I wouldn't say I am anywhere near as advanced or as thorough as you, but one good tip is to rotate and use the consumable food items. Buy more and put them at the back of the shelf. The drill pump is a good idea. Didn't know that existed.

[@ParArdua]

Bravo Lilly, I loved that you included two types of coffee grinders. If I might offer some feedback as an older person, it is wise to have sufficient medication of at least one extra month, and a second of your excellent toilet, which we call a composting toilet (because, done correctly, it makes excellent compost). It would work well in your wagon as well. "Prepping" got a bad reputation for its macho association with the pro-gun movement. My best wishes to you.

[@CopperCoin0017]

I just found your channel and it's AWESOMENESS! You have shown me what areas I'm lacking in and how to correct them. Keep up the great work!