Your BEST CHANCE of Survival

[@diypreppertv]

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[@judypausina6278]

I love

[@Breezyaon1]

Is this prediction science-based? How long is this dry food supposed going to last?

[@luislandofficial]

For TEMPORARY use when my toilets were not running, I used plastic bags right in the toilet, shut off water first, with cat litter and just threw away the bags.

[@sonjacampeau4051]

I'd just like to add that it is necessary to exercise extreme caution when cooking aromatic foods,for obvious reasons.

[@danielade9694]

You can also use 55 gallon black garbage bags after you split them down the sides to cover your windows from the inside using the curtain in between them so it looks normal outside but nobody can see the light either

[@James-yk9hz]

I was over the road truck driver and a prepper once told me that a lot of people are going with propane and stuff like that butane and that alcohol that you mentioned in for alcohol stoves however he mentioned something else that people don't realize they have and you can buy it fairly cheap and that's the big bottles of hand sanitizer now if you get the ones that are clear they have a high alcohol content just remember to turn your lights off if you want to see the flame those are hot enough to cook just about whatever you need and it burns just as long and cleaner than most others

[@TheMargo420]

Great to know.

[@justme8108]

I can water in my pressure cooker, that way I always have sterile water for medical purposes, or drinking, and the canned water takes up the same space as empty jars.

[@GoodThingsEtc]

I live in the city and grateful for my small 2 bedroom. I have turned my spare room into a storage room which really helps alot !

[@ClaudiaMitchell-jn7fw]

Great idea ! 😊

[@stacyewhite3037]

Be sure to add pest protection to your preps. Mice and insects can destroy your food supply.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching Stacye!

[@flakathy890]

JR mentioned those things in this video. 😉

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

This is a great list for reminders. I included in our list medical equipment such as walkers, canes, crutches, shower chairs, bed rails, commodes, handicap toilet accessories, hand bars In showers and bath tubs, transport chairs and wheelchairs, braces for back, knee, wrist, etc. Anything that would assist to convalesce at home.

[@diypreppertv]

Good ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@SasssyPie]

Yes!! This is where I am! I have braces for every body joint, but def need crutches, walkers, maybe a “knee scooter”. Hoping to find in thrift stores!

[@richardelliott9511]

Bugging in is my master plan. Short of a house fire or other calamity, I'm not going anywhere! For now I am concentrating on more food and water.... thanks JR

[@vivi44]

Fire arms, close quarters combat training, uban combat training. Nobody ever mentions these for bugging in. Nobody ever says prepare physically and mentally for the after effects of defending yourself with lethal force.

[@amymartin7508]

This is true. Mental preparedness is everyday life. For example, I will bend over backward for my own dog and did the other day. Lol. Seriously, old girl got stuck chasing a rat and had to go in tight, confined spaces and force her up and out. Other dog just alerted, and there I stood typing the first 3 lines with nothing. Don't know what happened, he got upset about something.we live in an area where we get up with a dog bark, even in a deep sleep. Scary, huh? Can you reach for what you need in a deep sleep? Those are my thoughts. A nation of light sleepers; where is this going?🤣 code talk as always. 3 eggs. Confuse ia.. yeah, I am down with that.

[@SandCrabNews]

I lived in Orange County, CA 1998-2010. There were a few scenarios where I thought about bugging out. Los Angeles Metro population is over 11 million. All food is transported in. Surrounding hills and mountains don't have enough wildlife to feed 11 million people. Egress routes to the North, East and South would quickly be clogged. San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) has its own evacuation plan and routes. Best choice was to build and maintain a pantry and stay in for a week.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Mark-ct4ie]

I left orange county 2000 lived in Huntington beach...back to "sweet home Oklahoma"... house.. property...cheep!...oil gas state....don't miss y'all !

[@danspencer9499]

If you don't survive the first week, nothing else matters, right?

[@scoobydoo6234]

@@danspencer9499 very true 🐑

[@IrelandVonVicious]

It's really not the best choice. I live just outside that area. I plan on blocking the pass with heavy equipment and armed guards ASAP if things go down. You probably will not make it out a week later. The roads won't even exist by then.

[@AllThingsConsidered333]

I started dehydrating my own meat for long term storage. I will dehydrate eggs (cooked & raw) this weekend. Found a channel that does this. Ordered the trays with edges for my dehydrator today. Also saved a vid to watch about storing meat in fat for long term storage. Plants cause me so many symptoms I quit eating them all except coconut so I am learning how to prepare my meat & fats for long term storage

[@user-uy8nw9zm6b]

What dehydrator do you use? Thank you.

[@LarsLarsen77]

You can get what's called a "dry loop" from the phone company, which is just a really long twisted pair wire between two addresses. Even if everything is down, including the phone company's main office, you will still have a working alarm system. Banks and other high security places usually have something like that set up.

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

Reference storing water. I have 2 “ water bobs “ even if the entire grid goes down, the water pipes will stay pressurized for a day or two. Each “ water Bob “ stores 100 gallons of water. Also remember, if you have a watertank electric water heater, that stores 50-60 gallons of water.

[@paularizzo5217]

Water Bobs are gonna be Christmas gifts for my family members. I was just thinking about that this morning!!

[@watchandpray8918]

If you're in a situation with a stomach virus and really should be in hospital but there's no space, that's a big hardship on you and your family. Buy disposable adult diapers - two packs sized to fit every family member. When you're really sick, you can be going through ALL of your sheets and ALL of your underwear in a short time. Another nice thing to have would be a good quantity of activated charcoal; this can greatly lessen the severity of a stomach infection or poisoning.

[@bradkaral1188]

Good advice. And also remember some type of surface disinfectant in case of this kind of scenario.

[@Ruth-x7b]

Also Imodium

[@catmandude2357]

For water storage I like using Simply lemonade/orange juice containers. They are very rigid and can be re-used many times.

[@loveyourselfdearest]

Be mindful of chemical leaching from the plastic! It will slowly degrade over time and into your water. I suggest using alternative means such as glass if you’re able to. If this ends up as a last resort, store them in cool, dark places out of the sun which will break down the material faster.

[@robhunt-watts8908]

We're English and have been preppers in a low key sort of way, for years. Your channel is probably the best I've come across. Thanks.

[@dang6832]

Don’t forget extra fire extinguishers if you use fire lighting, cooking, or heating devices.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@dang6832]

@@diypreppertv 👍🏼

[@angeladansie4378]

@@dang6832 Excellent suggestion! Very little chance that you'll be able to count on the fire department in a large disaster. And emergency stoves, candles, gas lanterns, etc. can easily start a house fire

[@dang6832]

@@angeladansie4378 thanks. I based it on my ability to be a little clumsy. Sad but true.😩

[@suehop1579]

Exactly! 2 is 1, shtf - you won't have a fire dept to call..I gift carbon monoxide detectors & fire extinguishers for Christmas to family friends & even a couple neighbors....no one wants to lose to fire, preps or life!

[@RyDeezy]

I've done a lot of this already, but it seems like there's always something more to do. This was a great overview. You can spend a fortune, so spend wisely 🙂

[@stevenmorris3181]

If you have an armored track vehicle pulling a fully loaded 8x20 enclosed trailer to a remote 10 acres with off grid cabin and water you are getting close. Of course there's always island life on Seven Seas... Ten years of prepping and gave it all to my kids. Kept an AK, pistol and ammo so I can say nty🤑

[@RyDeezy]

@@stevenmorris3181 I like the way you think

[@justjenn9011]

I got a dollar tree headlight, mainly to use while working outside in the dark, and let me tell you, its actually pretty bright for only being $1.25. I blinded my fiance several times with it. It comes with three modes, bright, dim, and flashing. It takes two aaa batteries. Its not waterproof or fancy, but it works pretty well if your on a serious budget. If anyone wants one for cheap, id say get it. Really not bad. Lights up my entire room at night with all the lights out.

[@diypreppertv]

Some of the cheaper lights from dollar stores and Harbor Freight aren't that bad, especially if you just use them around the house and don't abuse them.

[@flakathy890]

@JennyO I think Dollar Tree has a lot of great items for preppers and they don't cost an arm and a leg.

[@medicmike4906]

Amazon has solar-powered lanterns, I bought several of these, and if needed, every morning place them outside to charge.

[@gwenboyles174]

The knit caps with headlight (rechargeable) built into the band are great!

[@gwenboyles174]

​@@medicmike4906I keep solar-powered chargers and lights in my sunny windows, so they are always charged.

[@Stella2U]

For sanitation, for space and smell considerations you want to separate #1 and #2. You can put #2 in your bucket, layer it with sawdust. and compost it if you're onto that. For #1 if you can't bucket flush your toilet to get rid of it ( less frequent flushing required than with #2) you can fill old detergent bottles, empty water bottles etc. Females could use a funnel to keep it neat if you can't get outside.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@piamadison5539]

Great ideas. You can actually buy female plastic portable urinal bottles.

[@rcat32]

Why waste bottles to put urine in? The nitrogen in it is good for the garden and yard, so toss it out. You'll run out of contractor black bags, by the way.

[@Stella2U]

@@rcat32 The bottles are meant to be temporary as a solution in a situation where you can't go outside for awhile.Eventually you would dump them out. You can use buckets without bags and just compost what's in them for use later.

[@tambrasmith9707]

Build a composting toilet

[@erikturner5073]

I just subscribed because this is a well put together video and list without it being overwhelming, compared to other prepper videos/channels I've seen.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Erik!

[@Stinschen]

Thank you for mentioning pet food/supplies. Not many seem to do that.

[@commitmentphobe3045]

Foxfire books!!! Heck yes.

[@janetbyrd1065]

Best LED Lanterns are the Solar/hand-crank kind. Used mine when power out for 10 hours in 2021.

[@Lavndrflrs]

Can you share what brands are best? Thanks

[@carolinaprepper6603]

yep and we got a crank radio. prep on

[@zenyeti3076]

Hi DYI! Good to finally get to your channel- big watcher of Nate, Kris, Brad, & Cliff. Loving the straight up practical aspect of “ Getting Ready “ as i call it; cause it’s always gonna be something! Growing up in Tornado Alley- been involved in what prolonged Nature Predicaments can be like. Keep sharing, i remind the Nay say Trolls that some kind of weather events are going to find you. You probably won’t die, & you will need the basics covered.☮️

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@cynthiaharrell784]

Thanks for posting this, I'm sick of hearing of bug out, when the majority of of the population live in the city.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Cynthia!

[@angeladansie4378]

Right? If you're set up properly, there is no reason to leave your castle & venture out into the chaos. Of course, if you live in a fire, flood or hurricane prone area it is a good idea to be ready to bug out.

[@cynthiaharrell784]

@@artofthefade I'm not a fish.

[@pt2575]

Thank you. Excellent information & reminders. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience. You are a very dedicated young man.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you PT!

[@MiskalM16]

From what I understand if it is a state of emergency a ham radio can be used by someone without a license. Meaning that you can broadcast during an emergency

[@fredfolson5355]

Wow, this is all great information! I was in the Marines for over 20 years and I've rarely heard such great info on how to survive in an enviroment that many Americans are not familiar with. I recommend everyone take this info to heart and adjust it for your life. Good stuff!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Fred! That means a lot coming from a Marine. I have a lot of respect for y’all!

[@fredfolson5355]

@@diypreppertv You're welcome man! Keep up the good work; people need to hear this stuff and prepare! Your common sense approach works for the inconvenient power outage due to a tropical or snow storm all the way to . . . near-armageddon. Lol

[@brendanelson1027]

Thanks for all the information you are sharing. It's always well organized, concise & includes visual examples of what's being described. Good job! Blessings from NW Florida!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Brenda!

[@danielade9694]

By the way on the smoke alarms make sure that they have a battery backup setup so they're only AC powered they're going to be useless if the power goes out if they got battery backup they'll still run despite the loss of Main Power

[@HH-iv6mf]

Hygiene in Hot weather States Like Florida are Super important. You must stay DRY COOL AND CLEAN...

[@RATED4EVER]

16:07 - 16:34 For this area, I have my Personal CD Player to listen to while either sitting down & relaxing OR just walking around the home so that I'm also moving around at the same time. For the entertainment/game part, I have the Mini-Arcade PAC-MAN, Mini-Arcade MS. PACMAN, and a Mini-Arcade FROGGER devices to play with/keep busy.

[@IrelandVonVicious]

Bigger mobile solar setup (1500 watt or more) with a cheap microwave (900 watt). You can cook anything and boil water. No fuel needed can work for years if needed. No noise. Can fill water bottles to keep you warm in bed. Those with a water filter are the three first preps I'd recommend.

[@totogogocc5526]

use heat from cooking, to warm. a good size rock, shape you like, bag of raw rice or beans warmed under your sheets, for feet..

[@paularizzo5217]

Great idea for apartment dwellers!!

[@teflondonii9298]

I will say that this is the BEST information bugging in that I've heard to date. Thank you for this. I have some of these things, but will go back to re-evaluate my strategy and materials. 💯👍🏾🙏🏾

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@normancupit]

appreciate your down to earth approach and manner.

[@westwindonthelittleranchby240]

Another good idea is to have real books gardening , dIY , wild foods, wild medicine and first aid books. No internet so books will be best. Great video thank you for all your hard work.

[@maryjowinfrey4589]

Hey JR! Another excellent video reminder that we are now entering peak hurricane season and the tropics are waking up!!! Thank you & God bless!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Mary Jo!

[@christinas907]

Great info thank you. I would add "How To" books on all these subjects you are talking about.

[@diypreppertv]

Good idea! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@JMeixsell]

I'm sharing your information with a women's class so thank you for being so informative and objective. I can food. When I can't fill up my canner I fill up sterile jars with purified water and process them as well. I have a shelf of canned water along with multiple other water storage.

[@lylehedin]

At my age I really think I will be bugging in place. These are practical ideas and very helpful. I am thinking where I live in MT the cold winters will be one of the biggest problems along with a water supply.

[@peterbehringer63]

Great common sense oriented tutorial on bugging in ..a lot that you covered in the video i put into practice bugging-in during the nationwide series of blackouts that occurred in Venezuela in March/April 2019... with the electricity out up to 4-5days for each one in our city.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Peter!

[@peterbehringer63]

@@diypreppertvAmerican expat tropical salutes from Caracas!

[@margaretchaves7735]

Thank You For Keeping Us Informed. Great video!

[@t.m2933]

Thank you for sharing with us. This was really outstanding information.

[@randelldarky3920]

Dried beans take a large amount of energy to cook. Canned beans are the best. A BBQ can be smelled for over a mile away.

[@DopamineDecor]

Like a cowboy. Canned beans and coffee.

[@angeladansie4378]

So true. If there's no power or fuel & you can't make a fire, those dried beans that need to cook for HOURS are virtually worthless.

[@NancySteinVeganChef]

use an instant pot beans cook really fast.

[@kirk1968]

That is GREAT to know, thank you for sharing!

[@marktechsci]

Good video. I like your down to earth style and budget friendly ideas. Have a great 4th.

[@HH-iv6mf]

Impressive video. Your information is TOP NOTCH.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

JR thank you for your common sense advice, you are a true blessing. 🙏🙏👍😊

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Kathleen!

[@kd8309]

Thanks very much for your videos. They have been very informative and also given great suggestions for areas I missed.

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@danielade9694]

Also a good option for the windows is privacy Shades that don't let the sunlight through or don't let light through them because then if you have a light on nobody on the outside can see it

[@melodyclark4347]

Thats a good tip. Thanks.

[@glorybound7599]

Very good and thorough. Trash disposal is one I would add. Also try to establish a tribe or community of like minded individuals that can help each other.

[@diypreppertv]

Good ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@lissacrane3898]

Great advice & info! Thanks for sharing!

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting Lissa!

[@heatherdeavalon]

Thanks JR, now I have to sign in to Amazon! Great information 👍

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Heather!

[@debbithompson2181]

I appreciate your videos, I always learn something!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Debbi!

[@elizabethlnu2775]

As always, an incredibly informative video...thank you, JR!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Elizabeth!

[@somethingcool7903]

I thought about chicken wire or that octagon shaped fencing putting it up on the inside of the windows along with security film. Some sort of fencing especially along big front facing windows. Oh in emergency situation you can use ham radio without license or grid down and a baofang ham radio start at $25-35. Also as long as your not blowing up on the frequencies nobody cares its hard to caught someone operating a ham radio usually it's someone reporting you.

[@SasssyPie]

Fencing! Brilliant! I worried about Molotov cocktails! Thank you! 7:42

[@MrLandphill]

Thanks for all the great videos.

[@davidblanchard5252]

Bugging in is first on the list. With all the supplies and food, water and proper shelter, unless you are forced to move, bugging out! You are limited to what you can carry. Security, not a problem. In Hostel Times ! Gorilla Warfare takes place. All is fair in Love and War. I do believe in Peace, thought! Hopefully this will never take place. Crime is another problem ! Like Florida Governor DeSantis stated : you loot, we shoot ! Thank you JR. for your informational series, I enjoy each and everyone of them.

[@somethingcool7903]

I heard back in the day people would burn down there old home when they moved just to get the nails. Apparently nails are time consuming to make and become very valuable when you can't just go to your local hardware store or order them.

[@Dallas88888]

Very well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Dallas!

[@deplorableeye1628]

For defense, I recommend a 100,000 lumen flashlight. When your attackers go suddenly blind...

[@suehop1579]

Absolutely! Great idea,I have a 600 some lumens flashlight ( never heard of one being a 1000)

[@scarletdreamer]

Another comms option is GMRS. $35 for a 10yr license, no test required & everyone in your household is allowed to use the radio under your license/call sign. NOTARUBICON here on YT is a great resource for info on GMRS. Even handheld CBs would be a good option because while truckers may not be rolling, they will probably still be talking.

[@robertalonzo1569]

Wow ! You share in Amazing, rapid fire plans, ideas & suggestions 👍👍 Mich appreciated, you are awesome.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Robert!

[@davemartin9632]

Loved the subject content. Keep up the great videos!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Dave!

[@captaincrustyradio]

New subscriber, one of the best bug in videos I have seen. Thank you.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Kirk!

[@elizabethashby2673]

THANK YOU YOUNG MAN 4 SHARING.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching Elizabeth!

[@justme8108]

We lived a huge, long time with not air-conditioning. Screens will be needed, and repair kits for them.

[@allengrant]

Thx JR. Comment for the KZbin algorithm. Cheers 😎🦅🇺🇸 BTW: The Wolverine water bags are awesome. Thick, double-walled, & no leaks(yet)! Made in USA as well. 'Preciate the referral and code.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks HozelRocket! I’m glad the bags are working for you!

[@joanamell3448]

I think you have some excellent ideas and I appreciate your help

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Joan!

[@evelyny7037]

IMO, the best supplement with antibiotic effect is VitaminC… Pure ascorbic acid… powder is fine. That and a high quality magnesium are critical for our health…

[@lauriegarland5728]

WOW, you covered every aspect! Great Video!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Laurie!

[@sharoncrump6324]

Chafing fuel with a basic party kit from Walmart/ Sam's club which is just a cheap wire rack, large Tin pan with some water to boil with chafing fuel and smaller tin pans on top to place food you need to cook/heat.

[@patriciaserdahl5577]

Thank you great information will be adding some things to my preps 👍 🇺🇸

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching Patricia!

[@constitutionalrepublic1966]

Ready made MRE’s: Home made bread 🍞 for sandwiches if the store bread is limited or sold out crackers, tuna/tuna salad/salmon/chicken/chicken salad in foil packets, small size peanut butter in foil, jelly in those small restaurants size containers, oodles and noodles (Amazon has packets of 48 packs in a box) small foil tube of coffee ☕️ or Gatorade or tea (travel sizes) you can find them in boxes in groceries stores in the water section Foil packet of water, or bottled water but the bottles adds weight Take one foil packet of meat/fruit in jello/peanut butter in foil packets/jelly in small sizes/oodles & noodles/bread to make sandwiches (or Taylor make your own MRE’S) Add one of everything and put in the small paper bag, for your BOB, camping ⛺️ supplies, survival supplies, then add the items to an emergency hidden pantry in boxes, shelves, etc. The packets are light and multiple paper bags will fit in BOB, backpacks, and everything in between, I made my packs from this list, and they are wonderful!

[@markw.3743]

Thanks J R !!! 👌

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting Mark!

[@southsidecarly7427]

Great video so much useful information!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@DC-rd6oq]

Do you have suggestions for securing a set of french doors that open out? Due to the size/layout I cannot install an inward opening door. I also don't have room to put a sliding barn door over the french doors. I thought about plywood but it would be semi-permanent and then I'd only have one way to get in/out of the house.

[@melodyclark4347]

There are locksets for sliding patio doors that would work. They mount to the door frame at the top and have a bolt that slides into a cylinder. One piece mounts on the door frame. The other on the sill/surround frame. Both on the inside of the doors. Can't quite describe it, but hopefully you will know it when you see it. I would put one at the top and bottom of each door. Hope it helps. God bless you.

[@DC-rd6oq]

@@melodyclark4347 Wow, a response to a 7 month old question. Thank You! I can't quite envision what you are describing but as you said hopefully it will make sense once I see something like what you are describing. Again, thank you so much.

[@jopiaspieder1184]

I have all of these covered and great video by the way.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Jopia!

[@AmbuBadger]

Easiest thing to do now if you have an air conditioner: buy a new, clean trash can and start collecting your condensate water. In about a week, I had 32 gallons that was clean enough to drink, but more likely would be used for cleaning, bathing, and irrigation. You can install a spigot at the bottom or keep it simple and put a hand siphon pump in the top.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dees1378]

Water from air conditioner IS NOT safe to drink! I’m a Hvac technician for almost 30 years. It has biological contamination in it! From your body as well as mold spores. Treat it and filter it before you do something like this. Also remember that when you have your unit services, remember that anti algae compounds and coil cleaning chemicals are used. Poison for humans and pets

[@AmbuBadger]

@@dees1378 Good to know. I've only used it to water plants so far, and it would be out through a filter if needed, but now I'll have to see if filtering will be enough to take of that coil cleaner you mentioned!

[@RuthLankford]

Om

[@SasssyPie]

Genius!!!

[@mandyjohnson8984]

I live in a 5th wheel camper as a single person what are some ways I can make it safe from breaking my doors open outward

[@TXJan0057]

Looking at freeze dried foods it seems like most are soup or casserole type food you can buy the same ingredients independently much cheaper and they provide the same food the same taste I just don't see the point of the freeze dried unless you're a backpacker in an area where there's plentiful water I see no point in it. Where I live water is a bigger issue than energy to cook with so freeze dried food is not for me.

[@angeladansie4378]

Yeah, I don't buy the freeze dried meals. Not only are they expensive, but they're also not always palatable. You can buy the separate ingredients & make your own. The benefit of freeze dried is that it lasts almost forever. Most of my cans of freeze dried foods have an expiration date of 2040-2050. And freeze dried foods don't take any more water than regular cooking if you're talking about rice, beans, pasta, etc. And it maintains nutrients & flavor better than canned or dehydrated food. And it's almost weightless if you're looking at a bug out situation

[@MarkFaust]

Have plenty of fire extinguishers inside as many rooms as possible.

[@diypreppertv]

Very true!

[@MarkFaust]

@@daval5563 I'm almost certain if you ask with the right tone, your local fire fighters might have some for free.

[@gwenboyles174]

Essential oils are a great thing to add to your stockpile. Uses are far and wide, from insect and vermin repellant, to hygiene, emotional and medicinal uses. Buy good quality, therapeutic grade oils. They have a long shelf-life and each standard-sized bottle (doTERRA or Young Living) have about 240 drops. Considering you only use a drop or few at a time, they last a good while. Keep tightly capped to avoid oxidation.

[@danielhedrick5643]

Have solar battery lanterns...

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

Excellent advice! Thanks, JR!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Millie!

[@Stella2U]

Thanks, I've been trying to find out what barricade braces are called.

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@parkerazz4385]

Great information

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@shanearnold685]

I’m a welder. I’ve been thinking bout building a 6x8x6high bomb shelter. In my area, we won’t take a direct hit. But nuclear or ash fallout surly could. I believe a lot of the people (living outside suburbs) are in the same situation.

[@jeffburton4576]

Calculate air in air out.. and human btu.. Escape hatch. Think submarine. Fire is a thing. I recommend 200 Sq ft per person. Pending fallout you could be in there for minimum 14 days for safe time outside. 3 feet of earth minimum all around

[@shanearnold685]

@@jeffburton4576 Most definitely, air in air out. 200 SF per person? Seems elaborate? If you think of the Donner party? They lived in a make shift tent with up to 12 people for 3 months in 25’ deep snow. In possibility one of the most inhospitable places on the continent….. This proves to me a person can lay down or sit up to eat for an extended period of time. These elaborate bunkers are so OVER DONE. There needs to be something for the masses.

[@JasonEmanuel]

Excellent hat!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@Blunosemetalmauler]

Tack strip for carpeting is on the interior window sills as well as wall on each side…not a good idea if children are in the home. Blessings

[@truthinhistory6585]

Perfect time for this type of video. Thank you

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@CFord-wu3in]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@oohyllab]

We keep some extra tap water stored for washing, hygiene & a lil cooking, (in used spring water #2 plastic jugs that you didn't recommend, but we have a ton of) would that water for those purposes have to be purfied? Our tap water is chlorinated to Death (hence we drink bottled) but, upon storing tap in the empty jugs for months at a time, I'm concerned about bacteria growing in em! Is this a thing, or could y'steer me to someone who could answer this correctly?? Thanks!

[@AllThingsConsidered333]

I bought 5-gal stackable water containers from Kirkland on Amazon. Also bought H2O ResQ water sanitizer/preserver. It’s a silver/copper mix also on Amazon. The size we got will sanitize 330 gallons of water for 5 years. I guess maybe longer as I don’t think the silver and copper deteriorate over time. We use silver and copper already for health and that was much more desirable than the chemical sanitizers. Another one I was looking at is chlorine dioxide. I have been reading up on this anyway for health purposes as my daughter and I struggle with persistent Lyme & tick diseases for the last 6+ years. But I purchased the silver/copper blend as it seems less dangerous- the chlorine dioxide ingredients are incredibly caustic before they are mixed

[@ronaldsimmonds1002]

Big thumbs up👍🏻

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Ronald!

[@flakathy890]

Another great video filled with awesome ideas.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Kathy!

[@David..832]

I'm ready to bug in, the challenge is to keep the hungry bugs out.

[@Ujaah]

I am always shocked by the size of the item packaging in USA :D Compared to what is offered in Europe, those bags of rice or packets of wet wipes are gigantic and do not exist on offer.

[@pamhuggins1297]

Can you put a link of the things you listed that we need to have on your page? Like the water purifier etc…

[@diypreppertv]

Hello Pam. There are several links in the description. Thanks for watching!