5 Things YOU'LL WISH You Spent the Money on

[@angelfeather1111]

I'm a senior woman, after 911 I left NYC and bought a house on 1 acre of land with a large creek in the Catskill mountains. I sew, garden, can and dehydrate foods. I plan on getting chickens. I'm preparing for whatever comes and learning survival skills. I've been prepping for 10 years. Thanks for the tips I definitely will buy a Leatherman.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Folks swear by them, including me.

[@selenepickins4874]

Well hello from another senior lady down in Alabama, alone except for my adult son. And my godson who lost both parents so I'm mama now. Oldest is about to be 40. Godson will be 21. And I'll be 62 in 3 months. I grew up on a farm but sounds like you're out self sustaining me! I too am seriously considering getting some chooks. I know we need the eggs & meat but you know chickens are dumb & they just do 4 things. Of those 4 things they're really only good at 1 & that's pooping. They poop everywhere. I reckon it'll suit us all best to let them loose in the daytime & coop them up at night. I'm here all day to watch & listen. I was in the city 9 months to the day b4 9/11. I was at the top of the South Tower at 8:30 AM. We'd been advised to go a little early b4 everybody was trying to get on those teeny little elevators to get to work. So there we were. Looking out over it all. So beautiful. 9/11 broke my heart. I was just a little girl from the South but I had a wonderful time. Nobody bothered me on my little outings alone. My ex was at a medical conference so it was go alone or not go. I'm not the shy retiring type. I loved it but I'd not want to live there. I loved the anonymity but I need some actual alone time. Just me, the woods, my pets & sometimes my kids. Lady I wish you the best of luck. You'll do just fine I reckon. Stay healthy & safe & in all things be blessed

[@tdhawk167]

Hello, older single in the Catskills here. Would love to do what you're doing. I am renting. Landlord was gung- ho for me to have a garden, wanted all the yard turned into one, but was ok when I did a only a 10x 12 ft plot.(raised beds) but when I was upstate during the lockdown, caring for an elderly family member... They ripped everything down. Had no idea until I saw all my fencing, organic soil and raised beds were gone, when I came back home. Had the garden for more than 6 years. Much of my gardening tools (much of which I had inherited from a loved one who died before lockdown). It was a big blow. Can't do chickens here because of the zoning, or would've done them too. Would love a place to do all of it. I have a background in Vet, and have taken care of so many other ppl's animals... Should get a place for some of my own! Wishing you all the best! Hey,been thinking about getting a supportive group for Catskills homesteaders together... Would you have any interest?

[@ramblerwinter2907]

You sound like someone that may excel at doing your own canning. You can store meat, vegetables and fruit. I can relate to your story. In 1994, 20 year old broke Alabama kid got snowed in for 4 days, no power, stores, roads & gas stations all closed, and very little food. 2001 in DC on 9/11. FWD, was in Louisiana during Katrina, Rita & several other horrible storms, each knocking out power, disrupting daily supplies like food, gas water. I then started preparing, FWD again to 2012 living in Colorado, wildfire is wiping out the state, I knew 4 families directly that had to evacuate. I took in 6 people to stay in my small condo for a month. So now I am 50's I prepare as much as I can now for my lifestyle. I can live in my current apartment for 2 months with out having to leave.

[@selenepickins4874]

@@ramblerwinter2907 yes, I'm a canner like my mom & grandmother b4 me. Mama preferred to freeze stuff b/c she was afraid of the pressure canner blowing up. Lol. By the late 60's & 70's that didn't happen anymore except in cases of extreme stupidity. My grandma though was fearless with it. Little short woman as tall as she was wide. Had this enormous bosom & a smile to go along with it & Lord could she cook! Good memories. I miss them. I remember that 1994 snowstorm. I am an RN & I was able to get to work (ex hubs had a 4 WD jeep) when others couldn't. Stayed there working for 2 straight days. Got a commemorative tshirt. Smdh. Dude I do not know where you live now but, damn, I'd be nervous as heck if I'd been through as much disaster as you! Like the Universe is sending you a message. Danged if I know what that msg is but you might. Of all the craziness you've lived thru though I'm most glad I missed out on Katrina. Oh my Lord, it horrifies me to this day! I'm glad you're 100% for a couple months & though you didn't say it, I'm sure you've got the urban survival skills to get out of Dodge after the laying low is done. Personally I plan to hunker like a bug under a rock for at least 90 days b4 I put a head out. I'm glad to have talked to you. Maybe 1 day the Universe will toss us in each other's spheres long enough to meet. We can swap stories & by that time I know we'll have more of those. Lol. Stay safe. Be well & be Blessed

[@markcocks5295]

I built a storeroom with 6 inch thick reinforced concrete walls that also doubles as a crisis shelter. The building is half below ground and half above ground, which reduces problems with ground water and also allows windows for ventilation. It is a very useful building, as it is strong and also has a high thermal inertia, so it stays cool during hot days and warm during cold nights. We live in the rural Philippines (jungle with lots of coconut trees) and earthquakes and typhoons are common national hazards - Category 5 Typhoon Rai went right over the top of us on the night of December 16/17, 2021, and we still do not have electric power 3 months later. The shelter was good for that typhoon, but during hot days (30+ degrees Celsius) it serves as a naturally cool space that does not need electric fans or an aircon.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

That is an awesome explanation. Thanks for taking the time

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

Wow, your electricity is still out now!?!!? That’s awful. Hope you’re holding up well. I’d love to do something like that but it’s not easy in the area I live and certainly isn’t in my budget.

[@tiffanybittman7523]

Take care

[@donniepurcell9887]

Good grief Mark, your surviving grid down already! Don't be shy on what and how you are doing.

[@hommedetowne4253]

That's a brilliant idea. Congratulations on your foresight. I pray your location recovers its electricity. I'm curious, may I ask, what are your building's dimensions? and what sort of advice would you give to someone who was looking to build something similar, shouldn't one use concrete blocks or should one use poured concrete in forms? I think if you had your own channel with a video giving advice on how to do this it would be very helpful to many people. Thanks !

[@19kingyo]

We bought a piece of land with a creek last year. We built a shed with thick insulation since we live in a cold climate. I am glad we did the right thing 👍

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Good choice!

[@C.Brown5150]

That's awesome.. And it's Hand's down probably the most important thing that you could've done. Sure wish I could afford a little piece of land. Stay awake and focused my friend. Blessings to you and yours.👍🙏🇺🇸

[@TokenTaker88]

very smart

[@colealasks8710]

Land bad investment when shtf.you will constantly protecting it your garden will be stolen and people know you have food. amimals .water.guns you are a large target for the nomads.gooood luck.

[@standbyme6395]

So exactly what's the shed for 🤔...lol...congrats...now learn how to protect it and let it take care of you and yours...

[@JWFitness1]

All great items. One simple tool that people will probably go crazy for is a can opener. At least 3-5 can openers is ideal.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Funny, I just grabbed an extra

[@selenepickins4874]

Definitely a P38 in my BOB & in my backpack & in a couple other places. Obviously, I think you're right about can openers!😁

[@anjou6497]

Couldnt agree more ! They break or go blunt. Even ones for arthritic hands can fall apart. Have you ever had to try to pierce a tin with a knife, (which breaks !)...beyond annoying. I want to get around 3 - 5 can openers as you say . Because you could eat chicken, tomato, mushroom , bean canned soups cold. Also various canned veg. 👍✔💖☺🌱🍐

[@selenepickins4874]

@@anjou6497 and if you have arthritic hands plz do NOT get the P38's. They're especially for military in the field & campers doing hard core camping & hiking. I advise checking around 1st online for manual can openers made specifically for those with arthritic hands. Brookstone often has interesting products. But only to get ideas for what's available. Then you can go to dollar stores for something similar or something you could tweak a little bit to make it just right. Good luck. Plz stay safe & well. Blessings

[@elizabethraworth64]

So true ! Funny thing happened I had 100 cans of tuna then the can opener went missing. My little granddaughter who loves tuna had put the can opener in the storage drawer with the tuna. I guess it made sense to her but I looked for the can opener for 5 days.

[@pjbburk.4208]

What I would add as an alternative to the Harvest Freeze dry is: for those that this is out of their budget invest in a couple of good dehydrators and dehydrate your food. Dehydrators are much more budget friendly.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Another great way to extend the life of your food. Nice callout

[@MosaicHomestead]

If you can't run it off grid, you don't need it, a freeze dryer is not a asset but a liability.

[@lorriewatson7423]

That's what I have, used the dehydrator and an old style smoker for 30 yrs now, works for me.

[@MosaicHomestead]

@@lorriewatson7423 its a thumbs 👍 up for anything off grid

[@terribelle3]

@@PracticalPreparedness got my dehydrator going right now 🙌🏻

[@amerikanviking]

Back when we were using covered wagons, the pioneers used to bring their tools with just the metal parts. They would make the wooden handles when they arrived on the homesite. They also burned down houses to get the nails back. If that tells you how important those things were.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great points folks. I did not know that about retrieving nails! Quick and easy way haha. I have serious respect for the Native Americans, unbelievably respectful and resourceful of their resources

[@joanlong4183]

Exactly

[@mrmicro22]

Yet they adapted as quickly as possible. No substitute for an iron pot in nature.

[@lillianelliott1868]

I’m 75 years old and I remember my dad pulling nails out of boards and putting them in a can he said they’re too expensive to buy. So I have a hard time throwing any nails away even if they’re bent.

[@nancymartin2920]

Yes, in "developing" countries they still just buy the metal part of the hoe, ax, etc and then make the handle

[@Inkling777]

Here's a suggestion for those who can't afford additional land. Look for nearby land that no one minds if you improve. My HOA owns several acres of woodland that the city requires to absorb water runoff. It was turning into a nasty thicket filled with invasive plants. I'm clearing them out and planting fruit-bearing native species that are well-adapted to the location. For now, they'll feed the wildlife. But if the matters turn sour, I'll join them in the dining.

[@jessicaalfonso5005]

Very smart of you 👍

[@mommiedearest5337]

Great idea!

[@sears381]

Great content! But I have to ask why is no one talking about seeds? By far the most important thing to store. Seeds are life! Unfortunately, you cannot do much with land without seeds.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

It's a great callout! Seeds are a must, and I cover in other videos too.

[@sears381]

@@PracticalPreparedness my bad, I'm a new follower that's why i didn't know you've already covered that topic. Keep spreading the word . Amazing content

[@PracticalPreparedness]

No worries at all! Not everyone will be a returning viewer so I encourage this type of advice in all vids. Thank you for helping folks

[@happyhermit3d399]

@@PracticalPreparedness Hemp seeds will produce fiber and food (seeds are very nutritious, rich in protein.) If civilization ends you can restart it with hemp.

[@williamcastonguay2396]

Agreed

[@thomaswick4260]

I live in rural Maine and have 10 acres. I have a well and a generator and multiple fuel sources. I have been prepping for past 10 years and been stocking up on can goods and I stocked up on the dry freezer foods. No one is really ready for what might happen but at least I’ve put myself and family in a good position to survive for a while. Stay frosty and good luck.

[@riseandshine3053]

Just bought 10 acres in Brownfield 😊

[@thomaswick4260]

@TruthSeeking Endless if it gets to that point brother I’m already dead 💀 stay safe.

[@janetlynne8712]

Yep I agree and I'd get a food dehydrator that uses a much smaller amount of power than a freeze dryer or even a large dehydrator. I can dehydrate small batches with mine. I would also get everything I need to grow vegetables and can them.

[@johnjennings4435]

Can you pump the water from the well without electricity?

[@thomaswick4260]

@@johnjennings4435 yes

[@bethcoddington2150]

Great suggestions. My husband and I have already begun to stock up on food. We have at least a years worth of emergency food. I'm fortunate to live on the farm I grew up on, so we already have 165 acres of land. I am learning to garden this year. While I get why people want to have investments like Bitcoin, gold and silver, if things really get bad, they will be worthless. You will need skills, food, supplies, etc. to barter with. Thanks for this!

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks for sharing, and for watching!

[@kimhughes530]

Get some silver though, so you can pay the taxes on your land, in case the fiat currency loses its value.

[@bethcoddington2150]

@@kimhughes530 Great advice. I already have a significant amount of silver and gold. I'm holding on to it, but I'm just not sure if it will be more valuable than food and skills to trade. Still, I'm holding on to it.

[@danielslagle6440]

Some things I haven't seen mentioned in any prep videos is good boots and gloves or much about clothing at all. I have a military arctic grade coat and wow, it works. And there's cargo pants, the kind with pockets, out of style now but they're very practical. Good warm hats for winter and hats for summer- shade for the head. The clothes we have won't last forever so we need to think about what we'll do when we're needing more.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I'll try to find a way to incorporate this. Probably not mentioned because folks don't expect to get views from it, but there is absolutely truth to this and it is not being talked about!

[@lindafisher6171]

@@PracticalPreparedness This is one thing I've been working on too . Getting the right clothing for all seasons and keeping it to just what I need.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

@@lindafisher6171 must have yet never talked about

[@debbiebrugman4543]

So true Daniel. I’ve been watching prepper videos for nearly two years and no one talks about clothing. I keep a pair in my car at all times. I actually have multiple pairs and wear them daily and rotate them out. Also in my car are a hat, gloves, long sleeve shirt, rope, first aid kit, water (also rotated out) local map, binoculars, folding shovel, a few trash bags in different sizes.

[@danielslagle6440]

@@debbiebrugman4543 MAPS! I've been meaning to get one for my state and other states as well. Glad you mentioned that. You may be interested to know about maps for aviation, I had maps when I flew years ago and there's things on them that aren't on road maps, and since we don't know exactly what all we'll need I think I'll get some current ones myself. I suppose there's all sorts of different maps we could use, especially if we consider the roads would be very unsafe to travel in times of crisis considering that's where checkpoints and gangs would be.

[@latriciacagle4873]

I’m a senior female living in an urban, desert environment. I will shelter in place so I try to conceal my preparations as much as possible. My efforts at “climate control” also serve as ways to conceal what I have (insulated window coverings, landscaping,etc). Because I live in the desert, water is a priority. I have multiple 55 gallon drums that are “hidden” by landscaping. I do have some fruit trees and other edible shrubs interspersed with non edible landscaping. I keep the common yet thornier plants around the perimeter of the yard to discourage “visitors”. I’m trying to transition to indoor hydroponics because it uses less water and is less obvious than outdoor gardening. I have a Zero Water pitcher, a Sawyer mini and a filter attached to the water drums. I have a dehydrator but can go back to dehydrating food outside if necessary. I store the dehydrated food in vacuum sealed jars and the jars are concealed in furniture. I have a food saver and a brake bleeder as back up to seal the jars. I try to buy non perishable food items in bulk. I have a GoSun solar cooker for boiling water or cooking small amounts of food. I have a variety of solar lights and items with solar chargers. I have fire starting tools/materials but confess I need to practice. I have a multi-tool. I’m continuing to replace electric tools and appliances with manual versions. My goal is to invest in a portable solar system within the next 12 months to run a small energy efficient cooling unit if the grid is down.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Nice. Having that water is key. Solar is a big step, a very important one to have that power set aside like you would water or food

[@catalhuyuk7]

Dehydrator and vacuum sealer would be a more affordable option to a freeze dryer. They’re $4000+C🇨🇦 I like the thermos “cooking.“ It’s odourless, until you open it, and simple. Put dehydrated food in thermos, add boiling water. Wait. Play with proportions, preferably ahead of time.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Yes, great alternatives, absolutely!

[@windmag5510]

Assuming you have the grid. Look too primitive.

[@gordonlawrence1448]

@@windmag5510 You dehydrate ahead of time. That said food dehydrators cost a fortune.

[@pierreaucoin2480]

A dehydrator is my next purchase

[@kyhilltophome3153]

@@gordonlawrence1448 Dehydrators are cheap.. I got mine at Menards for about $30.. Freeze dryers.. Now that's where you spend the big bucks.. $3-5K for a home freeze dryer.. Ouch!

[@reneegore4501]

Solar. Thank you for your calm & caring delivery of your message. I do feel my anxiety building because I have started preparing but needed to communicate the urgency to my 30 year old daughter who lives about 19 hours away without chaos & my 75+ year old parents who live about 15+ hours away without chaos in the opposite direction. I’m trying to give them lists, send them you tube videos, call for status updates & send them kits. Thanks for the reminder to be calm & steady. God bless & take care.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Please continue to keep that calm! No sense in getting worked up, especially over things we can't control. I know you know this already, but sometimes it helps to hear others saying it too. You're doing what you can to be prepared, keep kicking butt.

[@catherinesyme901]

🙏❤️🕯🇳🇿

[@jenniferbrennan6004]

A Bivvy device which is like a Sat phone only cheaper to communicate with loved ones

[@silviamonz2062]

Don't feel bad because you feel overwhelmed at times , that's totally legitimate and normal use it as fuel to stay active ad focused you are doing good❤️🌺

[@barbarawarren9443]

1) skills (including medical) 2) multitool (listen to brands he has, incl. Leatherman) 3) water (Berkey filters) plus purification, (zeo water) 4) food (incl. freeze dried food) 5) land

[@SprocketWalker]

I was able to watch this video at 1.75 speed with perfect clarity.

[@Hudson1910]

Land is outrageously expensive

[@OShaughnessysPub]

Thanks for the notes! Too long winded for just 5 things😃✌🏻

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... #3 - water filter ,, larger household model ,, pick up as many extra internal filters as possible ...won't be available later ..

[@barbarawarren9443]

@@rockytopwrangler2069 Whew - still need to get this. They are very expensive.

[@MG.50]

YES ! ! ! My mantra was always "Use every item of your equipment BEFORE you need it, before your life may depend on it!"

[@PracticalPreparedness]

So true!

[@TNBushcrafter]

I always find it funny in prepper/preparedness communities how skills are thought of. A lot of us spent decades living in the woods, hiking, camping, building forts/blinds, hunting, fishing, foraging, and cooking. We had a knife in our pocket and a way to start fire from as young as 8-10 yrs old, every single day. We made fish traps, primitive traps for squirrels and such. As we grew older we started raising our own livestock, gardening, canning, dehydrating, and stockpiling groceries. Mainly because we only went to the store 1-2 times a month. We have all other bases covered on the farm, but it has been all for other reasons other then prepping.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Most are not having these experiences these days. Cannot argue at all with this being the ultimate way to naturally be a self-reliant individual. Great points you make!

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

I know, most of what we call “prepping” now, used to be just living and survival in the old days.

[@johndoe-cr3eu]

When I went to Viet Nam is was put in a platoon with Tennessee boys who had hunted from the age of 5. Charlie was terrified of them as they would "GO HUNTING" every day and were very good at it.

[@Swearengen1980]

Ditto that. I'm a country boy and grew up like that. These prepper pages and forums amuse me, but I feel bad for them thinking they'll actually survive because they prepped their pantry or maybe stocked up on ammo, but don't have a clue how to field dress a buck. The vast majority of preppers, from what I've seen, have a very false sense of security.

[@hfrench789]

@@msgottaneedtoknow We have forgotten the old ways but thankfully its coming back. I think the events that happened during 2020 helped folks see that we were vulnerable and there was a renewed interest in learning what our ancestors knew and practiced.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

I learned all these survival skills as a kid. The Internet was for school hours only. I worked close to for free, for tradesmen anytime they would let me. Carpentry, plumbing, electricians, surveyors, brick masons, welders, mechanics. Learned the basics, studied and got licensed.

[@rogueelement5410]

I think a good honorable mention along side the top 5 would be getting some [advanced] first aid training. If you have the time, go through first responder training. And build a trauma kit. Not just burn cream and band aids, a full blown trauma kit (aka: a crash kit). Even if the S never hits the F, or the EOTWAWKI never happens, It is a good tool to have in your tool box. Knowing how to save a life could save a life.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Absolutely! I’ve said the exact same in past videos. Thanks for sharing the word. Could literally save a life, can’t say that with many things these days

[@saintsfan9578]

@@PracticalPreparedness trauma is a big focus in the marine corps and I’m super glad I got that training.

[@gadget19k76]

Getting “Stop the bleed” training, “First Care Provider”, ALS, Wilderness Life Saver/ first aid, medical training is an essential skill.

[@lanecountybigfooters]

I fell while hiking at the end of February this year and broke my wrist. My hiking partner fashioned a splint out of bark and paracord. Worked great. Had to hike 3 miles back to the truck - and wade across the snow melt river twice - very carefully. First aid is essential, because you never know when you'll need to have those skills!

[@walterdavis4808]

True. I have rolled up on a lot of serious accidents on the highway . It's amazing how useless most people really are . Just stand there watching someone bleed yelling someone do something

[@SharonAnnMenefee]

Looking at the LTS foods that I bought in 2012 and comparing the prices today. A good investment considering prices are 30-50% more today. It seemed expensive when I started prepping but now I see that it was well worth it.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I doubt prices will go down over time. Hard to sell as not an investment. Great point

[@bymarcatholictinkering]

Might want to buy the book super foods which if I understand correctly will keep you well fed and healthy, and you will be able to constantly replenish your food?

[@roadwarrior3315]

I have had the Harvest Right medium size freeze dryer for 4 years and I absolutely love it. Before it we canned, dehydrated froze and smoked our various harvests. The freeze dryer is the crown jewel of our preps now.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Awesome, thanks for sharing this

[@roadwarrior3315]

@@PracticalPreparedness look up freeze dried candy, skittles, icecream sandwiches, taffy, milk duds etc. My wife and daughters paid for our machine buy selling them. I thought it was crazy as hell how people go nuts for the stuff. I love having freeze dried icecream sandwiches for hiking and hunting trips.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

That is a genius way to pay it off!

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

Omg, are you serious?!!? We have been debating on saving the money to get one but it’s a huge financial investment, that I need be sure it’s worth it BEFORE getting one. So you really feel it’s worth it? We are on a very low income, I can’t afford to mess up, lol.

[@roadwarrior3315]

@@msgottaneedtoknow google freeze dried candy. My wife and daughters paid for ours in a year and a half buy selling candy on the side. I have more than the machine is worth in food it has preserved. I had to save and do side work to buy one for my wife.

[@10469]

We bought a little piece of land upstate as plan B. It started off small but we have built that thing strong. Bought some guns as a full backup to protect everything. Because what’s it worth if you can’t protect it. We have over a year of food and water. And everyday we are making it better.. thanks for the good tips.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

You as well!

[@davidwatts7515]

Good presentation, good channel. I know many like the Leatherman, but I've seen 3 break while I am still using my full size Gerber tool after 32 years of farming and 7 in Boy Scout leader roles (back a few years). Either is fine but get the heftiest you will actually carry every day, it has saved me trips back to the barn so many times. I appreciate your low key presentations with reasoning for your recommendation. Keep up the good work! - D Watts.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Right on, thanks for sharing this. I'm not letting you get anywhere near my Leatherman.

[@hommedetowne4253]

Personally I've also have better luck with Gerber than leatherman. I had a gerber that I bought back in 1997. Someone finally stole it out my car last year but it literally lasted that long.. my Leatherman is very good quality too no doubt but nowhere near as rugged. Now who knows? Maybe newer Gerber's might be a different matter, but the older ones were literally built to survive an Apocalypse

[@charlesmckinley29]

Berber moved some production to china. Did Gerber ever change the design so the handles didn’t pinch together when using the pliers. They caused nasty blood blisters.

[@ronv6637]

+1 on Gerber,last until stolen/lost

[@XplicitNation]

Victorinox beats them all anyways.

[@donniepurcell9887]

My parents bought an older farmhouse on 20 acres in 1973 and I inherited it two years ago after my mother passed away 15 years after my father. It has a deep nearly two acre pond, with the rest divided between a large yard and larger woods. Nearly perfect. At the present time it is my wife's and I weekend getaway place and refuge for what is coming. We live in a small country town of 1400 people with the farmplace 11 miles away and it is six miles from the nearest town of around 6,000. We are in the southern half of Illinois and do I wish it was out west somewhere like Idaho, Montana, Wyoming? Certainly. But when you look on the voting map, the land mass of Illinois is around 95% red with Chicago, Springfield and a couple of college towns providing the blue areas and a little over half of the population which shifts the balance of power somewhat. We feel very fortunate for what we have and are taking every advantage we can to up our preps and knowledge. Both my wife's and I's parents grew up in the Great Depression and knew about surviving which was taught to us just by observing how they did things and mindset. Crack on!

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks for this. That sounds like a great setup

[@got2kittys]

Re: water filters. I have taken a water boiler on every desert or wilderness trip or camping, for 40 years. 1 minute boiling kills all normal viruses and bacteria. Even murky pond water wont harm you if its heat sterilised. Strain the leaves and bugs out thru a tee shirt, lol.

[@rodritchison1995]

Berry patches? Orchard? Nut trees? Asparagus in the fence rows? Garden area tilled, fenced against deer and ready to plant?

[@TrollextheTroll]

"Sending my dogman minions to take over your land 😈" - Lord Bogdenoff

[@SokemRokemRobot]

Being in Illinois, your property tax must be a killer. Once you have it, can you keep Illinois from taking it?

[@opie516]

I couldn't agree more on the Leatherman Wave. I've carried mine nearly everyday for over 20 years and probably cut a cord of firewood with its saw (maybe a bit of an exaggeration, but a lot). Based on my own experience, I wouldn't recommend the black version. I've lost my stainless Wave in the woods several times over years and probably wouldn't have found it if hadn't been for the bright finish. Your vids are outstanding by the way, I appreciate the work you put into them!

[@mnight207]

I have the surge....like a super sized wave plus

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Both amazing models! I honestly didn’t know the wave has been around that long. Talk about a serious tour of duty for that model

[@nightshade37]

Tie a bright piece of 550 cord to it. I do it on all my tools with orange so I can scan around real quick and know where all my stuff is. My brain is trained now to look for that color.

[@nightshade37]

Sorry, 550 will work, but I actually use these silk loops that come in a bag with multiple colors. You can find these in arts and crafts stores. I think they are made from cut up pantyhose and then dyed. There only function is tagging stuff.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Nice thought!

[@bluebutterfly391]

I am growing a garden on my balcony and plan to can every thing, you only need a large pot and the right canning lids

[@gonefishing3644]

Here is my list of five top things anyone should have in their possession or be able to access to just in case the grid goes down for weeks or they have to evacuate and do dispersed camping on public land: 1) a method of transportation (anything from a pair of walking shoes and good socks, to a bicycle, saddle horse, canoe or engine-powered vehicle plus supply of fuel), 2) a way to stay clean (could be a wash cloth, a bar of soap, a toothbrush and a clothesline, to a solar shower, to having the cash money to use a truck stop shower or to have a national gym membership and access to their showers), 3) some kind of latrine or toilet (could be a garden trowel to dig a cat hole, to a chemical camp toilet, composting toilet or access to a real restroom somewhere), 4) shelter from the elements (could be a tarp, a blanket and some cardboard boxes from a dumpster, to a backpacker tent and sleeping bag, access to a garden shed, barn or empty garage, car camping....) and 5) a way to prepare inexpensive meals (could be a nesting set of backpacker cookware plus a folding grate for a campfire, to a butane or propane camp stove, or even an RV with a kitchen and onboard generator to power that microwave). If I had to choose a sixth thing, it would be a way to get emergency news and weather news (could a small portable Am/FM radio with both battery and solar power, to a smart phone plus solar panel for charging it to a shortwave HAM radio set-up or even a satellite phone). For those who already have the skills and experience to hunt and fish for food and to build a cabin and make the furniture for it, it is good to have a hunting knife, basic fishing gear, deer rifle and ammo for it, hunting bow plus arrows, pruning saw, hatchet, axe, whetstone, hammer and a keg of nails.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Awesome write-up. Thanks for taking the time!

[@mrf5347]

Awesome list! Great examples! May I add? God, comfort, inspiration, motivation,

[@timfield4364]

As an Eagle Scout from the early 70's, we would go on 'survival' campouts with nothing more than a sleeping bag, canteen, aluminum cup, scout knife and tuna fish, crackers, peanut butter, etc. We'd learn how to start fires with the bow method, look for edible plants, build shelters, boil water, all kinds of fun stuff. Little did I know those skills are coming in handy all these years later..

[@PracticalPreparedness]

@@mrf5347 you absolutely may! Those don’t cost a thing!

[@timfield4364]

As another important item to get is a bottle of multivitamins to help nutritionanal deficiencies when food needs to be rationed...😉

[@williamcastonguay2396]

I'm Sixty four. I've been post colon cancer treatment for two years. I've started prepping for shtf time for a year. These five things are a great list to start with. I'm also an eagle scout from boy scouts oh so long ago. I do love going in the woods and practicing for end times. I need an idea for dealing with my new normal from cancer treatment when out there.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Fantastic news William. This video was definitely a more expensive “ideal” list, I’ll be putting out an alternative where the items are not so outrageously expensive, making them a bit more practical too. Thanks for watching!

[@finngamesknudson1457]

I agree about property, but if for some reason you cannot move to your rural property - bugging out could be dicey. I’m looking at a spot three hours drive from our home - If SHTF bad enough that I have to walk, foraging and guarding against strangers, it would take at least a year if I survived. That would be alone or accompanied by equally skilled people. My dogs simply couldn’t make it and even my wife would double time and difficulty while upping risks even more dramatically. In other words, if getting a hunting cabin as bug out destination be certain you will be on the road early enough to drive the whole way. Figure 2-10 times usual drive time, similar gas consumption, and carry all the gas you need. If you’re watching the news, be prepared to be teased for being paranoid for routinely bugging out before nothing happens. If you wait until it’s certain - you’ll be too late.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Glorified refugee if done incorrectly

[@r.f.pennington746]

Long time prepper here, since 1979. I've worked the 'what if' on buying land that is a ways from one's normal residence. Turns out to almost be a zero-sum game of sorts. If stuff gets so bad, so intolerable, that one cannot stay where all their preps, friends, family and familiarity are...then likely things are bad enough that going from Point A (normal residence) to Point B (Shangri-La) will nigh be unto impossible. as PP replied earlier, you run the risk of being a glorified refugee or worse, if you have group members who can't make the trip. They get halfway there and someone gives out, then you're like Aesops dog on the bridge, looking into the water--and you have no bone. I've got a good friend who has a surprising amount of land, but the only problem is that it is 350 miles from his home, preps, wife, and four small children. Zero Sum for sure! Just sayin', if I were offered the same situation you are in with land being 3-hrs (that's under good conditions, I'm assuming) away, I'd not give it a second thought and let it ride - unless - it is a viable place to move to and set up shop NOW when times are good. Again, I've done the 'what if's' at times till my brain is about to fry. Preppers, if we're not careful, can get paralysis from analysis! Peace.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks for taking the time to write this up!

[@iskrajackal9049]

If you fear being teased for practising bugging out then you are being extremely indiscrete in how you do the practise bugouts. Are you shouting "Come on everyone get in the bugout vehicle right now!" or something similar? Otherwise how could your neighbours know?

[@GoCruit]

Same here, bought a place 3 hours away. Plan to be there when the writing is on the wall. Not going to wait for shtf. It will be too late. God bless and keep vigilant.

[@mccoulombe941]

Finally a practical prepping channel!... Leatherman on my hip everyday. Can find at garage sales and used trucks in between the seats!. I also carry a one pound propane torch and lantern. For light and fire. Carry on frien

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks for sharing this! Honestly this was one of my less practical vids, but I'm glad you enjoyed :)

[@jayc6159]

We bought a freeze dryer with our stimulus checks, so glad we did. I understand it’s not something I would run during SHTF but I have SO much freeze dried food put away now, way more than $4,000 worth of Mountain House. For my family it’s a must have and we wish we’d bought one sooner.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Exactly my thinking behind it too!

[@52msdiane]

Is it easy to do? The freeze drying machine? THX!

[@alm777]

What's a freeze dryer?We have freeze dried food from.emergecy food sales a freeze dryer is needed?

[@WinnifredJPeacock]

@@alm777 it's a machine that freeze dries food, like a dehydrator dehydrates food. You don't need one for the freeze dried food that you already have. You rehydrate it with liquid.

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

@@alm777 A freeze dryer is how they made your freeze dried food. Having your own would allow you to freeze dry all your own food. A lot less expensive... except the freeze dryer is very pricey.

[@rogerknight2267]

Live in the middle of a small south Mississippi town. Kind of isolated. Got my chickens. Just finished my manual water well. Just signed contract for installation of impact windows. Got my wood heater installed. Dang!! I gotta go back to work!! Do you guys ever grow weary of all this prepping stuff?? Never in my life would I have ever dreamed of spending my money on such stuff.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

It definitely can become a money pit!

[@paddykickersol3213]

Yes it does get tiresome, but I feel driven.

[@rogerknight2267]

@@paddykickersol3213 Me too. Katrina turned it on in me.

[@goldenglowladore3842]

Way to go Roger. You're way ahead of me. I hope and am working towards saving for a down payment for land/ home. I chose to use part of my a good part of my Emergency Fund on stapled,etc. Lord-willing I'll get there. No.#1) I'm guaranteed a home awaiting for me when the Lord calls me home. I'll have lions and lambs. On this side, I still hope for land that I can handle... health, and reliable transportation.

[@aaronvallejo8220]

Yes indeed I can't disagree with your top 5 there sir. Really nice video! I have renovated 3 old houses and properties into high insulation, on site solar air heaters and solar PV and permaculture garden yards. If we all strive for this distributed and decentralized regenerative and renewably powered design the more we have all forms of community security and long term culture. I am planting 40 feet of potatoes this year along with asparagus, rhubarb and mushrooms.

[@garygoldstein327]

May have to find potting soil since I don't have access to land. Freezed dried food is lighter weight and if one had to evacuate it would be easy to take freeze dried food where as canned food would be too heavey. Good to have a light weight emergency plan .

[@deepsea5107]

The Sawyer Mini is a great water filter. Very light and compact. Good for when you are on the move.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

It sure is!

[@anitahamlin2411]

Water is still coming out of the tap and people so underestimate the need to be able to purify water! Freeze driers are a luxury. Dehydration and canning are more important and doing it without electricity. We have lived through such prosperous times with modern conveniences most have no idea! Land is the top of the list!

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Absolutely, great alternatives!

[@elizabethnilsson1815]

Thank You for your helping by giving tips and advise/reminders of if the hard time hits. I am a European and since childhood ( just after the WWII ) we were though how to act if time is though and had to 'create' for our survival, many years past by since and with the new things like you recommend here is make it much easier at least in the peace of mind as in the practice leave us to God hand, protection, and mercy.

[@barbaraness4507]

I totally agree that skills are most important! No matter how many tools you have your mind, and hands are your best tools!

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Every time!

[@davidrice8823]

I melted a jar of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, took a bag of cotton balls, soaked them, then put them in a new ziploc bag, got my ferro rod, have practiced a few times. Bought a Leatherman several years ago. A few bundles of 550 cord

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Nice. Great way to start fire. 550 is super handy. That's all I've had for years until recently getting some thicker rope too

[@LindzandLife]

I think a portable solar panel I've one that came with a load of different adapters so you can charge/power directly from it. I use it everyday for my phone tablet camera batteries and rechargeable lights brilliant bit of kit

[@PracticalPreparedness]

This will need to be part of my second video on this. Good add

[@truthsurfer6062]

Using the gear now is a really great suggestion

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Test it out before-hand. I've had defective equipment on numerous occasion

[@Mackenzieadventures1]

I bought a solar stove and rocket stove so I’ve got multiple ways to cook and heat water if we lose power. Bought freeze dried food every paycheck it’s expensive. Also bought 3 different water filters. I also have survival kits in each car and my home is my big out location got land and a garden.. God bless people get ready!

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great setup and good thinking

[@jessicabailey7568]

Where did you buy your stoves?

[@jjwe2002]

I used to use berkey too for years, but pro pur is much better and are throroughly tested. I also use a distiller to make pure water.

[@visnuexe]

What distiller do you use, or did you make it?

[@robertkreamer7522]

24 inch size bolt cutter. From Ace cost 25 dollars . Axe , bolt cutter , shovel , pick axe stuff that can break or cut stuff

[@travisschaefer5286]

Just found you randomly on my feed! I really enjoyed this video and I look forward to seeing your others in your playlist! Keep it up man, we need more content like this

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thank you for watching and for your support!

[@aaronburdon221]

Cool, I have a leatherman sitting right on my desk right now. I usually just use the plyers and screwdriver occasionally for computer repairs and upgrades.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Right on, use mine almost every day

[@kevenskilatonyius2178]

I was a plumber and carried one every day doing service work. Leatherman Wave is very good tool

[@PracticalPreparedness]

This doesn't surprise me. I used a similar version while flipping my house. Helps with many things!

[@kevenskilatonyius2178]

ware out 4

[@edwinabbel3783]

As an Ex Armoured Infantry Officer of the Dutch Army,.. You are right,...I got a black coted leaderman since,..2001,.. others suck,.. I have a Big Berkey Waterfilter with 8 Black Berkey filters!! And a Sawjer waterfilter mini,.. you are tight again,.. I use my Berkey also every day,..

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I haven’t been able to find better tasting water anywhere!

[@edwinabbel3783]

@@PracticalPreparedness you are right again!! You are doing a great job!! Keep it up!! Greetings from the Neatherlands!! PS: you can always bug out over here in The Neatherlands,...

[@caseyblidook9899]

These are great. Skills are the ultimate thing to have. I have 5 acres and we are self sufficient. During the supply issue and pandemic we don't have to go anywhere. Nice to see someone passing on useful information. This information will have you prepared for anything.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Good for you! Awesome place to be

[@EmMae1.0]

I would also put a great solar system and back up generator on the list of must haves. Regardless if you're mobile or on a homestead land.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great callout for power

[@visnuexe]

Not everyone can do that either because of no South facing (in the Northern Hemisphere) (North facing in the Southern Hemisphere)free space that gets sun long enough to warrant the expense. I would love to retro fit those flexible solar panels onto the roof of my car which is a hybrid to add charge to my batteries which already are lithium. The only reason they haven't done that is what to use the excess charge for I would imagine.

[@EmMae1.0]

@@visnuexe I never said my suggestion was the cookie cutter solution for every person on the planet. I'm just giving suggestions for what might work for some.

[@debrascheer4577]

Knowledge is power I agree. The best thing is to learn skills that keep you alive

[@PracticalPreparedness]

#1 every time!

[@hoodiedee4828]

Thank you for all the info. I'd like to say I never hear preppers talk about Atmospheric water Generators or if you can filter and drink water from a dehumidifier. I like to cover all bases. Thank you.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great suggestion! It was definitely an oversight, wish I included

[@flippedout]

Really great list - I think pressure canning equipment and supplies are more important than freeze dryer because you can operate a pressure canner over a wood fire if there is no electricity and create shelf stable meats, veggies, and meals. Good quality is only slightly less. Cost to purchase is also 10x less than a freeze drier.

[@hfrench789]

Great insight. I agree. However, I live in a subtropical climate so we would be the exception to the rule. Our temps in our homes rarely get below 76 with nonstop AC in summer, so canned food won't last as long. Also, we are in danger of hurricanes and floods. So we need to be able to grab and go. I can, but my son bought a freeze dryer and we will be doubling down this "winter" putting our food away.

[@practicalman45]

I made it a habit to always light my woodstove with ferro rod spark and cotton wad pinch (think recycled cotton from padding in pill and vitamin bottles..). Same 5/16 thick rod has lit my fires for 4 years now and is worn about 1/2 way through. Am well-practiced with it. I've made like 40 ferro rod setups to save for bartering items someday.

[@redmanrm1]

Great video. Side note. Takes FOREVER to freeze dry it yourself. Still have to buy all the food. Cost $2-$3 a day to run the freeze dryer. Lots of problems with the freeze dryers this year.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks Ross, what kind of production issues have you heard of? Happen to be with the Harvest Rights?

[@paularobinson9354]

We have not had any problems & run it 24/7.

[@hfrench789]

We love ours too. We prefreeze everything and it only takes 24 hours or so. The cost is only the food we would normally buy, or extra if on sale. The cost to run the freeze dryer is minimal compared to what would happen if our actual freezer went out and we have a lot of food that will last MANY, MANY years. Plus it's light and easy to carry. I have a Harvest Right Medium size. No problems with ours at all. So curious about that.

[@bdcochran01]

Last weekend, I went to Smart and Final, an institutional food store. 5 pounds of plain white flour was $1.90. 5 pounds of flour plus salt, water, prep. time, and baking in the oven yields 5 days of marching rations for a Union solider in the Civil War. Does not include 5 pounds of salt pork, coffee, scrounged veggies. People were smaller then. Leftover barrels of hardtack were issued more than 30 years later in the Spanish American War. Crumble into a cup of hot coffee. No clean up. No dirty pans, No smell to be detected. Roll it thin and you have the equivalent of saltine crackers or pilot bread. Put aside cans of tuna fish, sardines, stew, soups with meat or meat chilli and you have your meat protein and can avoid spending big bucks on freeze dried.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Very interesting. I like hearing how things were done in the past!

[@tiffanybittman7523]

I would like to learn more on that recipe.

[@DS-tt9vz]

I had a house built on a 12 acre wooded lot with a running stream and 3 acre lake. Been working on an emergency pantry for 6 months. Might buy a dual fuel generator primarily to power the well pump. If fuel became unavailable for the generator a water purification unit would come in handy. Food wise if things got really really bad I counted 40 turkeys and 5 deer in my backyard last week. If there was a SHTF I feel this location would work for our family to circle the wagons and dig in.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Good to hear! Thanks for sharing

[@Citizen-pg8eu]

For cooking and sanitizing, get a good solar oven. Any other heating water and cooking requires fuel, which will eventually run out.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great idea for the long term

[@gordonlawrence1448]

I would argue with 3 days without water. Even in a very mild climate you are going to be ineffective after 2 even if you can survive for 5. In a desert you are going to have an incapacitating headache after 36 hours maximum. Worst case you can be dead in 24 hours (there are a handful of recorded cases of this). Then there is the really counter-intuitive one. Cold climates. At -40C/F you lose so much moisture from just breathing it can be as bad as being in a desert. That is why I carry a funnel and coffee filters (for filtering water) and two water bottles. One for water that has been boiled and one for doing the boiling in. If it's a dry environment I carry up to 3 for water that has been boiled and also have a camel pack that can hold a further gallon. That's 10 pounds of water but worth it to eliminate some of the risk.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Excellent points and breakdown. It absolutely is not a hard and fast rule. Thanks for typing this up. Serious deal

[@PurplKingdom]

Nicely done! TY Brother, praying your message spreads... God Bless

[@whydoyoucare27]

I have a Berkey, but I haven't used it yet. I don't want to wear out the filters while I can get clean water. We don't know how long SHTF will last!

[@PracticalPreparedness]

That's totally fair! The filters have only price, so I'm glad you were able to get some! I'll cover alternatives also, maybe there is some mix and match worth considering

[@whydoyoucare27]

@@PracticalPreparedness I got 2 Berkey black filters with the Berkey and then got 2 extra that are compatible with it. Aqua Crest Filters.

[@hollywinters5792]

I can give you some good advice on priming berkey filters if you don't have running water, get large syringes to prime the filters. Its so much easier and don't need running water.

[@SandyVos2012]

I also use my Berkey everyday. One of the best investments ever. But, I also have three backup, non Berkey backups in case I can’t clean the filters or they get to end of their useful life. Love the video. Wise advice.

[@la.boricua800]

Tools are very important,screws,nails,tarps,I did buy a great multi tool,has light too,well my brother loved it,I had to order 2 more to have,thank you ,this info is great,

[@PracticalPreparedness]

That's awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@WinnifredJPeacock]

I was on the fence about the freeze dryer. Bit the bullet and ordered one. 8 - 10 week lead time. Obviously, you can't use it without electricity. You can prepare now, though. I have people who will need to bug out. Freeze dried will give them more nutrition for less weight and space. The freeze dried stuff you buy is full of ingredients and additives we don't need or want due to allergies, etc. I have a dehydrator as well, and I use it. Still, more nutrition in freeze dried. You do you. This suits me.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@markhaney19]

think its too late for the freeze dryer, you need a lot of food now and don't have time to mess with a freeze dryer. If you have the money to do both it would be ok but at the rate the world is collapsing it would be better to invest in pre made food

[@WinnifredJPeacock]

@@markhaney19 You may be right. Fortunately, buying a freeze dryer isn't the only thing I've done.

[@dillinger5043]

Great tips brother! Don’t apologize for your info is high quality and interesting:

[@PracticalPreparedness]

No worries! Thank you!

[@exrhodie1234]

Where are you going to get power for your dehydrator when its a SHTF situation?

[@PracticalPreparedness]

For the freeze dryer? It’s not likely you’ll have the power to run one, they are very power hungry. You would be using it now before a situation was to take place.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

@@FireHorse489 haha that will definitely be outlasting us, let alone the freeze dryer!

[@jmabearden822]

I have a small backyard in town where I grow a lot of food, it just takes organization. I have a Pur water filter.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I know it can be hard for some to be maintaining a garden too. I hope I can put more time into mine

[@jmabearden822]

@@PracticalPreparedness I have nothing better to do😂

[@paint1016]

Got my big Berkey about a month ago and love it

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Awesome. I don't think I've tasted better drinking water

[@Aries61]

Great video. Thank you!! Costco has Mountain House in bulk. They run sales every few months. Probably could ask when the next sale is or set up a notification. I have bought the 2 serving bags for $4-$5 when in bulk, on sale . These bags at Walmart or Bass Pro are $10-$11 each. 🙏👍

[@MosaicHomestead]

I agree with 4 out of your 5, I have acquired lots of skills during my time on earth, I have both Leatherman tools and accessories on your video, I have 3 berkey filters, the Go being one of them and I have land and animals...I disagree on the Harvest right, those freeze dryers suck up a lot of power and run all day and night...if I can't use it off grid or after a SHTF that most likely could involve a grid down...I don't want it or need it, im very practical when it comes to these things, the freeze dryer is a no go in my book.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

That harvest right wouldn’t get through 1 batch in a grid down scenario, absolutely. Total energy suck. It would have to be used in full before a grid down to be of any use. I could have clarified that better in the vid!

[@MosaicHomestead]

@@PracticalPreparedness I do lots of research on products that are prepper oriented, I took this product off my list years ago.

[@tomunderwood4283]

The freeze dryer is used to prepare food in advance. The stored dry food buys time until you can secure alternative long term food sources.

[@MosaicHomestead]

@@tomunderwood4283 I already have long term food sources, I have long term, power and water sources as well, most preppers won't have enough water to drink, so forget about rehydrating food afterwards, its not practical if you can't back it up with enough water, water is the Krytonite of 99% of all preppers, better use of the money is hardening practical water now.

[@glad2be52]

Like my SunOven to dehydrate.

[@kennethmoravec148]

I am able to feed six adults wih the four 4 x 12” raised garden boxes, i large grape vine, a 4 x 8 strawberry box and another box similar size of raspberries, and 5 dwarf fruit trees. I garden year round as well. We can do all this without going to a store ever or touching out R long term food storage. So you can do it without an acre of land. Of course we would need to can, freeze dry and smoke things to make it through zone 5 winter.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Awesome real-life share. That really puts things into perspective. Thumbs up on the food preservation. Winter would be rough

[@stroop3666]

U r totally on point. I have bought all types of survival atuff and I can't use 90% of them. Growth areas!!!

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Always something to improve :)

[@newsomesunlight7050]

Thank you so very much for your common sense list of items. Due to Budget constraints, people cannot buy most things today. Praying for better days to come for all in our Country.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

You are so welcome!

[@totallyfrozen]

3:25 It’s not going to replace a sledgehammer, but you can construct a mallet with one. On his channel, Felix Immler demonstrated how to make a wooden mallet with a Swiss Army knife. 11:54 I have a small flock of just 4 chickens and I have to tell you (those who aren’t familiar with chickens), they are one of the lowest maintenance animals I’ve ever dealt with. Once you get your coop and your flock set up properly, you just feed, water, and collect eggs. Out of only 4 hens, I’m getting an egg a day. That’s a dozen eggs every 3 days! Besides, if the SHTF and you’re collecting a dozen eggs every 3 days, you’ll be able to barter and trade those eggs.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great points! That knife is doing to do wonders and allow you to tool up if you know how!

[@deniseclendening5381]

I used to have chickens. I just got 8. Almost feathered out and ready for the coop. With eggs at $4+ per dozen I definitely will be selling or bartering some. Girls are easy.

[@trevethan82319841]

Kelly kettles really can help iv used mine to boiling water realy fast and to cook

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Super fast, love those things

[@22leggedsasquatch]

The Leatherman Surge is great and i have it with the bit set and extention arm. I have an ESEE 5 as a main full tang knife (plus the BK9 & BK7, mora amongst others) The Life Saver water bottle is a high end system that works fast. As back up, i have sawyer.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

We have an almost identical setup. Except for the bk9 and life saver

[@la.boricua800]

Tablets I got few boxes,n regular filter water container,on stricken budget with all this craziness as you say 🤗

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Some backups for clean water is a wise choice

[@bethanyg153]

As far as the land, I’m thinking of checking with the city on ownership of unused acreage and see if I could lease a small plot if it for chickens and gardens. It’d be much preferable to have it attached to our house for security, but better than nothing.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great idea. I’d say definitely worth looking into!

[@drewbrodeur4551]

We bought a freeze dryer and use it in conjunction eith our son and daughter in law...best thing that we have done to prepare...we have been preping for ten or so years....freeze dried food is light in weight and easy to rehydrate...we still are preping for other things and help other friends to keep up with it...

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great idea!!

[@Ace_Klaatu]

I agree. A great fixed blade knife is the most important prep. (2nd is duct tape). As for skills, you can’t stress enough “Firearms” training. A recommendation for water filtration. I prefer the Grayl filter. Yeah they’re expensive but it’s not just a filter but a great transport device. And a multitool is a must have. A leatherman is a nice to have.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Starts with a knife in my opinion! I'll check out the Grayl filter. Actually haven't come across this one yet. Thanks for sharing @Ace's Cafe

[@basildubois9889]

Thank you brother for the info. I bit the bullet on a 1 acre, 2bd, 1 bath in rural Alabama, be moving early June. The world is looking REALLY crazy I don't see it improving anytime soon.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I know some disagree with me mentioning Land, but do obtain it legally, at the moment you need to purchase :) Good for you, it is looking crazy

[@inthewoods3237]

Was Super Blessed to get my property back in ‘90, could NEVER afford to buy it today!

[@PracticalPreparedness]

That’s awesome to hear. Definitely pricey now

[@tracyprince9605]

Not often do I hear people talk about bar soap, deodorants, toothpaste toothbrushes, personal hygiene stuff people are stalking a lot of food but I don't hear many people to talk about stalking shampoos and bar soaps etc your list is great, many things on there that I wish that I could afford like the Berkey filter also I would love to have a portable generator but I'm a senior on a fixed income so that ain't going to happen thanks for all your advice

[@jenniferbailey6409]

So far I am liking your video and am appreciating the content. In relation to skills, I would build agricultural skills on a small scale, grow a sunflower or 2 for seeds or to make oil or to have a starter for next year, over the next 6 months and then again if your climate favours more than 1 crop. Grow corn to have a fairly ready to eat/ versatile produce, it can go into soups to add texture and fiber and the husks may be used in fires or as plates to hold food over and over. Keep a stock of a bitter brew or 2, mauby bark, tumeric, ginger are options, You can grow tumeric and ginger in pots to change the quality of air in your home or to take a piece with you! Imagine you are moving as a bag guy, well the tumeric and ginger plants should be stationed by your grab and go bags either in bags which can be raised or in a small box. Ideally, if your air gets bad, then you need one of each per person as a worse case scenario. Most of us may not have the tools or the ability to get the tools given certain constraints, but over time a pot spoon and a kitchen knife gets us through cutting chicken into pieces and it may be what we may need. A metal large can, like a child formula pan is an easy carry and it can hold wood, leaves, coals which can be used to create a fire, bulky to carry maybe, but in a culture which has evolved from coal pots, clay ovens and clay firesides, a metal can is a lightweight option. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I'm going to take this advise into consideration. Thank you for the great tips!

[@muzzlevelocity4397]

Happily for me, I have already gotten four of these five, I just need the big one, land, to round out the package. As soon as I could, I would have a cabin built there and the start on a garden, a chicken coop, and a rabbit hutch.

[@tommyk6349]

I agree that freeze dried food is a great way to go. Don’t have to worry and you can eat it years after purchase. The break even point for a freeze drier, food and electricity vs just buying mountain house is really high. City prepping did a video on this and I think the math came out to somewhere near buying $10,000 worth of mountain house. Also mind you that a commercial facility has high quality controls vs a homemade operation.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

You definitely will need to be using the thing to get your money back. Not for the couple times a year use case for sure!

[@tommyk6349]

@@PracticalPreparedness I also can’t cook so I can only imagine that if I tried freeze drying food I make would just be throwing away money.

[@katie27320]

I can't afford a freeze dryer but I do have a dehydrator. I dehydrate mainly veggies and fruit and dry can them. But I have things like Hormel cubed ham, spam and canned chicken that I can add to tomato powder and rice to stretch the meat in soup.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Love it. I need to do more canning/dry canning. Thank you!

[@lisabibby6274]

New subscriber,thought your list is great. Have everything on the list except land (do own a house in the suburbs)but do have a buyout place to go if necessary (a family member and it's rural).Just wanted to add that HARVESTRIGHT freeze dryer does offer a layaway option for anyone who can't afford such a large payment at once. Hope this helps people to know.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks for that I didn’t know. Thanks for the support also!

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

Thanks! I didn’t know this either!

[@nuchairco4137]

This is a good and informative KZbin. and I think all the things mentioned are great, But one thing I think is just as important is comunication After the phones are gone and the TV is extinguished., then what. I'm looking into an inexpensive CB radio. generally, the distance is good for anywhere from 8 to 20 miles depending on your Area. hearing neighbors would be a plus. even if you did not communicate Back. You would get important information. Im looking for input here. TY John

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Depending on the situation, agreed. Comms are great to have in general. Thanks for sharing

[@novoscotia]

Reliable transport, something with off road capability that's rugged, easy for spares/repairs and is designed for survival situations

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Absolutely. You'll need to get around at some point. I vote a solid bike with off-road tires at a minimum

[@novoscotia]

@@PracticalPreparedness good for individual mobility but not for families. One maybe two bikes can go in the back/on top of of a decent 4x4. Greater risk of injury using a bike depending on skill level? Avoiding injury would be a big factor in choosing essentials

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Absolutely. I’ll have a video on this coming up. Bikes are definitely a fallback option

[@lorriewatson7423]

I have a 4WD jeep, and a mountain bike. I'm curious about that switch gizmo that adds a rechargeable electric motor to help with hills tho

[@goldenglowladore3842]

I am grateful for my vehicle but it needs repairs or replacement. One shop said it wasn't worth the over $1400in repairs. Still running decent a yr later. Do you recommend an older, maintained vehicle? I'm thinking they're easier to work on, get cheaper parts for, and Mayne safer for possible EMP strikes( they sound real and bad). I'm a gal that's handy but not skilled in this area... yet.

[@aaronmatranga7108]

I must say my multi tool has saved my butt multiple times so glad I picked up one years ago

[@outbackeddie]

Good list. Several years ago I made a list of skills I wanted to work on and one of them was baking bread in a Dutch oven. I just recently bought a Wondermill grain mill so that I can grind my own stored wheat since wheat will store for many years and flour won't. I figure that baking bread from scratch without having to rely on an electric or gas oven will be a very handy skill to have if food shortages materialize.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

You hit on exactly what I need to focus more on. Thanks for adding

[@NMIBUBBLE]

Here's something I'm pepping on, Forest/wood circle gardens, CPF ( Community Peppers Family/Friends) know your neighbors the ones you can trust, don't talk about how much stuff you have or anything, this community is helping people out if they need protecting their land or family/friends if your across town and you can drive or run/walk over to that CPF and help them out with anything get to know them and so both of you and the community can help out with protection or barter/trade for work for food. Hopefully I can get 20 circle gardens going in different locations for food fruits and veggies in the forest/woods they'll be a circle with shrubs with berries on them, then path ways between each section of corn, tomatoes, potatoes, fruits and herbs then in the middle of these would be a fruit tree. Good luck hope this helps.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great adds. I like how they’re spaced out too

[@madhatter909]

I can't believe how much those freeze dryers are. I could never afford one.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

They are not cheap!

[@loue6563]

Yeah I would love one but just not in the budget any time soon.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

@@loue6563 definitely nice to haves

[@chucktrent187]

I think it's amazing these young guys that have NEVER been through a disaster, are telling the rest of us what to gather and what skills to learn.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I think it’s important to realize I’m not telling you TO DO anything. It’s opening conversation. Not discussing or spreading awareness is the real crime. Thanks for watching

[@ronaldgoodrich5460]

I like multitools. The pliers are most important. No farmer leaves the house without them.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Don't leave home without it! Main part of my every day carry.

[@riveroffire6985]

I am new at prepping. I have land full of wildlife for food but no water source so that is an issue I am trying to solve. There must be water for the wildlife so that's a good sign but it could be on a neighbors land so we are trying to find it on Google maps. I have learned that coffee filters, bleach and a boiling pot is a priority but that only lasts only so long and is only good as a back up. Water purifier is probably a must for my prep list. Any advice for a newbie prepper?

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Fire Horse covered quite a bit of it. Learn the difference between filtering and purifying. I cover quite a bit of this in my first video I did if you're interested. Lots of good info out there too, don't stop here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqfFemh7grtmlZI

[@elsa9026]

Two questions, between fresh dried food and MREs which do you recommend? Also can i use cold water to prepare both? do I need water at all? Can I just eat it as it is for MREs?

[@jewermank8536]

My thoughts on the multi tool. Like an Enduro motorcycle, they do many things, but none of them well. Nice to keep on you, but you better have actual tools to do anything more than opening a can

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Excellent way to explain the use case. Like a jack of all trades rather than specializing in a single one.

[@bjones5791]

We got 300 acres with 4 families at the end of an 8 mile road.That’s about the best we can hope for here in central Texas😎🤠! The problem I see is it is a 50 mile round trip into town and back where we work five days a week, so they can still get us with gas prices or if they just straight come after the land with military or whatever. But grid down type stuff will do all right.Bless you all as you learn to receive the love God pours over you so that the strength to fight flows out of you!(Lovers make better fighters,workers,family members,you name it!🙌👊👊)….Brent

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Yep, I would say you're doing quite alright :)

[@jenifergopo7905]

Great content ! Thank you for sharing your useful information during shtf.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Glad it was helpful!