These Kinds of Preppers Will Die

This video covers several examples of preppers that won't survive. Many of them make the critical mistake of only focusing on one area of preparedness and neglecting the others.
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[@caseyroan1161]

While I agree with you on all these, the one you forgot would be the “advertiser prepper”. By telling people outside your trusted group that you have supplies you have put a target on your back.

[@da1stamericus]

I've bren guilty of this. I have learned in the last year to stop advertising my prepping. they know I garden, but i also openly let all see how much I donate of my harvest. I base it on, me wanting to help others.

[@deniseeulert2503]

Yes, i heard someone make a joke on a messageboard I go to. Stockpiling had been mentioned and one guy said "I have a weapon and I know where you live."

[@itsnotthesamething]

I did that once. Talked to a neighbor I really liked. She has a couple of disabled adult sons. I was trying to be helpful to her, advising her to keep extra food for emergencies. She laughed and said she would come to my house if anything went wrong. She immediately wasn't my friend anymore. And a few years later, opportunity struck, and I moved 400 miles away. Now I don't tell anybody anything.

[@lindacrawford8777]

If anyone says they’re coming to your house, just ask who of my family am I going to let starve to feed you? Stops them cold.

[@tennesseeterri]

Forget the wildfires. Living in a rather large city, I had to leave my home years ago at about 5am on an extremely cold January morning because the neighbor's house was on fire. There were flames 75 ft in the air, and The firemen said they thought they were going to lose four homes that night. It doesn't take a big event to mean you need to leave your home. You better be ready to go anytime, I had 2 minutes.

[@angelapastorius2377]

🎯

[@nagaviper1169]

Never thought about that, I'm glad you mentioned it though

[@theicecavalier342]

Good thought 👏

[@BurritoBandito140]

good point. keep your 72 hour bag next to the fire exits in your home so you can grab and go.

[@chetmac45]

Sometimes you have no choice but to be a lone wolf. No family or neighbors that are interested. So don't condemn us.

[@jessiemacarthy5527]

Where are u lone wolf?

[@chetmac45]

@@jessiemacarthy5527 North Florida

[@jessiemacarthy5527]

@@chetmac45 im not hearing good things from there how are your shortages? And weather?

[@chetmac45]

@@jessiemacarthy5527 I haven't experienced any shortages at the grocery store, maybe fewer choices, prices are sky high but that is nationwide. Weather is typical , Temps. in the 90's afternoon rain showers nothing out of the ordinary, no records been set. I've been prepped for the past 10 years! Hopefully never have to use them.

[@angelapastorius2377]

@@chetmac45 Central Floridian here, Chetmac45. I'll try to remember your name! 😎👍(You never know...) The only thought I have is to go north...

[@leestokes5412]

I've had zero luck in finding anyone that I feel I could trust, to start a like minded community with...and it all comes down to trust.

[@Pryjmaty]

I really hope I have a sound state of prepper mind. I can't ever really bug out due to taking care of my elderly, disabled mother. I certainly don't want a "Red Dawn". I'm doing all I can to stock up on food, water, blankets, silver, ammo, water filtration, dehydrating, canning, etc. Also, I'm an older female, 54. My strength isn't what it used to be. If I don't make it, I know my soul lies in Jesus and his saving grace.

[@thomasconant9051]

That is the best prep. Jesus first

[@jerseystotler3615]

I gotta say there are some of us who have no other choice than to be a Lone Wolf PREPPERS!!! I live on my little homestead out away from the cities and away from my home state!!! I got here before the Pandemic and have been adjusting to country life but I will say this, most country folks are pretty standoffish to newcomers. So I just carry on , as my family is all over the USA! Plus they think everything is still just FINE!!! So I'm on my own and will keep on doing what I'm doing!! Thanks for your informative videos!!!

[@ConfedVet]

Not just prepping supplies, but prepping your state of mind is drastically important. Good info.

[@flakathy890]

JR talked about that in his last video.

[@jodyvance4114]

Very well said!!!

[@terrymagiera1924]

I'm almost forced to be a loan preper because I can't find anyone who believes we are in for rough times I tried to talk to folks about what is coming soon and they say that will never happen or I'm crazy old man so what do I do?

[@diypreppertv]

Not sure Terry. Best I can say is just keep prepping. If you can join clubs that involve related interests (gardening, hunting, etc) that may be a good place to start.

[@heatherwise7706]

I am in the same position. I live in Toronto and I have no way to hook up with ANYONE. Everyone I try to suggest putting food away looks at me like I've lost my marbles. Scary to be alone in this madness!

[@terrymagiera1924]

@@heatherwise7706 I just keep prepping I live in the thumb of Michigan in small little community that is drug infested don't get me wrong there are some good people here but they have no idea what is coming was talking to a guy today and he had no idea that they had a raid on Trump's house in Florida

[@terrymagiera1924]

@@diypreppertv wish I could but there's nothing like that around here so I just keep prepping on the down low and keeping an eye out for trouble . God bless you brother and stay safe

[@stephencain3372]

That is the problem i face but they all say " if it does go down am coming to your house " sorry shop is shut

[@muleacrefarm1568]

Years ago I was talking to my brother-in-laws about a plan. We don't live that far apart and each have something to bring to the table. Well BIL #2 informed us that he has all the skills and doesn't need anyone. OK, good luck with that. I have the poultry, had the cattle but the good BIL got a few so I'm out of that game. I have the well, he has the skills and now both of my kids are adults and my son-in-law and his farming family are in our circle. I'm much older and not in the best of health so my main mission is to have a place they can run to. Still working on solar but I can house 4 families right now and can pick them up if gas goes bye bye. Survival isn't a solo adventure.

[@joeschmoe665]

If lack of money is hindering the progress of your food stores, hit the dollar stores. Focus on canned goods (inspect the cans for perforations) and dry goods (inspect the package). I walked out of there with 8 bags of cans and dries and spent 52$. You can also get enough cookware to make your own mess kit(s). This is coming quickly, do as much as you can (no pun intended) to get ready.

[@ruthwanner9442]

dollar store food is generally more expensive than food at major grocery stores. For example a can of corn at Dollar Tree is $1.25 while it is only .50 at wal Mart as of a few weeks ago. Comparison shop!

[@johnmanier9047]

During the Depression, when grandma was a little girl another classmate told her one day if your dog starts barking tonight don’t let your dad or brother go outside to the barn cause members of her family were coming out to steal some sheep and they were armed. The attack never happened but that family didn’t stay around long after that cause the community apparently forced them out. Lesson is if your found out to be a wolf prepper, you will will not be tolerated by others.

[@carlagarrett3244]

thank god gramma had a good friend! sounds like she saved lives

[@melodyclark4347]

From the mouths of babes.

[@vivi44]

The key is first strike. You find out they are coming over to your house tonight, you go to their house during work hours and burn it to the ground and shoot anyone who comes running out of the building. It's how it was handled during the wild west.

[@NTJedi]

Wolf preppers will have a short lifespan... because even if they are heavily armed they are entering into houses or land unfamiliar to them. This means either the wolf prepper will either need to be heavily armored which means slow and ineffective in close combat with less visual view *OR* the head of the wolf prepper will be vulnerable to bullets into the head. The wolf prepper might step onto a bear trap, pit of wooden spikes, hidden horizontal electric fence, poisonous food trap, gas trap, fire trap, etc., etc., . During dangerous survival days every house a wolf prepper approaches could be the last day they are alive.

[@arnowisp6244]

@@NTJedi Good to Know Wolf Preppers won't live long...unless they come in a Pack.

[@pauldodd2086]

During SHTF family is probably the only ones who you can trust. My family has lots of different skills.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I used to be the gun prepper. I realized I can only run one long gun or handgun at a time...I needed the gas masks, water filtration, food etc just as much...

[@Foreverlilly4749]

I love what Lilly the survivalist did. She has many points and places with stocked items. We would only be able to hold out so long before someone bigger comes along. Have a plan a, b and c. Don’t be afraid to fail. Fail and learn while you can. Live and learn. Have a bug out bag, have resources, have a plan at several locations. Think ahead. I am an avid hunter, does not mean our water and supplies will be ok. Have many plans . Your first plan may work temporarily, have two or 3 more for back up.

[@musicteacher5757]

Awesome! Please keep saying this! No matter how well anyone preps, there are going to be things you didn't plan for. Your philosophy not only gives you the greatest number of options, it also keeps your mind open. Getting mentally locked into one scenario is too risky. And spend some time testing each one if possible. PTSD or mental shock can be a big problem - you can't sleep, can't plan, and maybe not eat. If "you've been there already" doing survival things aren't so stressful.

[@nan-ban3891]

From what I hear around town, most don't believe it. My neighbor has an empty walk-in pantry, where she stores her vacuum, broom and dustpan, and cleaning supplies. No food, no extra water.

[@angelapastorius2377]

As much as I want to help others, this is why I believe leaving the city or suburbs will be necessary. For each person who prepped, there are probably hundreds who didn't.

[@johnburakowski61]

It doesn't matter how much you prep. If you don't have serious skills and a limitless supply of potable water, you're in for a rude awakening. Readers Digest published a book called Back To Basics. It's a good place to start in the skills department and a deep well hand pump would be a good investment.

[@SharonAnnMenefee]

Preppers who blab to everyone how prepared they are. Opsec, Opsec, Opsec

[@catalhuyuk7]

I’ve been binging your videos today while doing my preps, cooking, etc. Love your sense of humour. ♥️🇨🇦

[@chuck_howard]

If you have done all you can, and you can't escape the situation, at least have a plan to take out one bad guy with you, and make it better for the next person. :) Friend: Thee are twenty people going to storm through that door. No way can you win. Me: Maybe not but I feel real sorry for that first person through the door.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

Yeah it's kind of like Remember the Alamo War/Siege !!!

[@karricompton]

Heck yes. I go down fighting.

[@kathylewis1141]

I'm prepping like mad.. foods, meds, water, plus making my home safe because I'm disabled I'll have to bug in..I've got plastic sheeting rolls, tape, tarpaulins etc, so I'm hoping my family and I will be ok.. thank you for your videos, they have helped me so much, my family think I'm mad doing this, they need to take their heads out of their asses and actually believe what is happening... Stay safe and God bless you and your family 🙂

[@joanmayo3330]

Please..i hope you did not post under your real name, and i hope you realize you just broadcasted all your preps on the internet??

[@amytrumbull156]

I’m with you Kathy….get everything you can while you can and ignore the flak for it because YOU are going to be the very one that saves your family most likely. I’m in a similar situation in that I’m the only one in my household who’s buying and storing all the supplies as my two semi-grown kids who live with me are very low income. I’m putting every spare dollar I have into storing up supplies for us. God bless you and yours….I wish you all the best in strength, discernment and fortitude to withstand what’s to come.

[@gailoreilly1516]

We are of like mind and physical condition. Also, my sons recently told me that I have gone down the rabbit hole. Ok, but I am going to eat well and be toasty warm in my rabbit hole. Prep on!

[@Norwolf259]

I laughed at how we all likely stopped to look in the mirror on your "gun prepper" comment....lol. I think we have just enough 😀 . Seriously though, one of the hardest things I struggle with in prepping JR is the arguments for and against the Lone Wolf scenario (maintaining family only). There's no question that humanity will be our biggest threat in a collapse with security being the first concern (ability to maintain our safety and stores). Truly a fine line to walk.... let's hope we never have to make that decision. Loved the video and stay safe all..... Cheers!

[@GM-ln7te]

well, i get an extra gun (or 2) to hand off to others if they come to the party empty handed.

[@vonitadustylgreen2914]

I started watching you about a year ago so I was behind the times but I have really stepped up my game although so many just look at me and say oh I save back food, but go to there homes and they have minimal food in their pantries. I started buying totes, started freezing my beans for a few days, taking them out and drying them and putting them in better containers (mylar bags). Stocking up on rice, dry milk, water, can foods, meats like hams that have a good shelf life ( although I don't eat meat) sugar, coffee, creamers, flour and cornmeal mix. Putting all of that in mylar bags. I have a backpack loaded with aspirin, ibuprofen (those I rotate before expiration dates) bandages, bandaids, alcohol, triple antibiotic, hydrogen peroxide, ect., I have a list of what is in the backpack and expiration date in a Ziploc bag in side pocket. I have a small skillet, dutch oven, a small bbq grill and I have the propane stove with propane, bathroom essentials, water purifier, matches, and lighters. I watch your videos to see what I am missing. I know I have a lot to learn but I am trying thanks to you.. God Bless.

[@Nightsider-xr5lx]

You also store things like bulk corn and wheat. Just put in mylar then inside buckets. Use them to plant if able to as well as cook with if you have a hand grinder/mill.

[@carlcauch2413]

My prep plan, Jack of all trades, family farm with necessary seeds for years, cattle, family and friends to bring our numbers up plus a very tight farm community that sticks together.

[@snowypit]

Faith prepper - fill your lamp. Know the Lord's promises and exercise your spiritual muscles, so you trust Him more and more.

[@carolinaprepper6603]

thanks buddy for your info. I admit I would roll my eyes at my Mom for her warnings and she was a prepper in her own way. Advising us to keep gas tanks full and always travel with water and snacks. She survived the Great Depression and never complained about it. we go over our preps monthly. just stocked up on Ivory soap bars, detergent. need to get more batteries for Hurricane season. prep on.

[@Isabella-lq1qs]

I've been a low key prepper for a long time. As another poster stated, we don't have the same level of threats here in the 🇬🇧. However, in recent months I've become more sensitised to building tensions on the planetary scale. Realised I needed to step up my preps. Bought a lot of 'stuff' online. But being disorganised by nature a lot of the stuff just sat in boxes all over the house. Underfoot and in the way. Things came to a head and I just had to get stuck in. I've found a place/space to dedicate to preps, bought several racks and I do believe I will be sorted in a week. I'm already finding 'stuff' I'd forgotten about. 😆 I'm beginning to feel a lot calmer, less anxious. Which would be good if I hadn't experienced the same sensation in November 2019.

[@fukpreppers1959]

Excellent, my NON prepper friends will arrive at your home sooner or later....

[@Isabella-lq1qs]

@@fukpreppers1959 I know this. Hopefully the reset will wipe out most of them. 🤣🤣🤣

[@beentheredonethat5908]

Becarefuo what you post and don't leave info in your bio on here. We have attracted some fools who are stalking preppers, first rule of preparing, be ready for fools. Nothing will be more of an issue then other people. Prepare your body and your mind, above all your spirit, hope and health are two biggest preps, without them we are doing nothing but stockpiling stuff, well I don't bother, I can hunt and fish , and I have plant life all around me, so I dint need that stuff. Spend your time getting stronger, eat right, train and cardio is always first. What is going to happen , is going to happen. Hopefully it's not that bad and we all come out alright. I'm expecting some belt tightening , but hopefully that's all. If it's worse all we can do is pray and be as fit and healthy when we walk in as possible. Find people you trust and surround yourself, doing this alone isn't going to workout for most people. If you can find a water source, find food you can eat that grows wild, plant some food, learn to fish and hunt, and above all learn to evade , fighting isn't always best , learn where you can go and hide if you must. Make plans, then make more plans , the practice them over and over until you can do it in the dark or with your eyes closed.

[@Isabella-lq1qs]

@@beentheredonethat5908 😊👍Appreciated.

[@angelapastorius2377]

@@beentheredonethat5908 Took the words right outa my mouth!

[@prepsson]

I might be considered a jack-of-all-trades, learning a lot from my dad. I had honestly put bugging out pretty low on my list, but as im in sweden and the whole nuke threat and/or NPP accident (zaporizjzja) possibility in europe, i had to seriously rethink my plans. Longer periods of uneployment (or working starvation wage jobs) made me aquire alot of my preps on a less than shoestring budget but over a period of 20 years, free stuff here and there, 2nd hand store, random sale like picking up a big storm kitchen set for 1€. We did a preparedness test a few days after the "spezial operation" news hit and took notes on what we needed to improve but overall a sound pass, since the weather was wet and snowy but we managed to make a fire and cook food.

[@nagaviper1169]

A great book to read is the first book in a Trilogy called one second after. In a nutshell the US is hit with three emps, one on each Coast. Even though it's fiction, it could certainly be a documentary.

[@tinagoodman7256]

I've read 2 of the books and I've wondered if these people were peppers. They seemed to have a lot of food for meals even if it was hot dogs and beans.

[@nagaviper1169]

@tinagoodman7256 I know one of the characters are.

[@jasonparkin8416]

I have to laugh with the type of preppers who will get themselves killed. I’m a very active prepper and the only one in my family who takes it seriously. What do you do when your family comes knocking after shtf? Turn them away or do you help. My wife had already said she’ll help family. Based on that I stock more and it drives my wife crazy. You might be ready for your immediate family about what about outside your immediate circle?

[@DJTruth_1970]

I’ve put together ziplock 4 serving bags for those who just “show up”

[@lizapedersen8435]

I have a close friend who said: I will come to your place if SHTF. My answer: no your are not. She went: whaaat??? Me: and then what about your children, and others you care about? You need to prep yourself. You wouldn’t even make it to my place (15 km). I’m prepping for the three of us in my family. She always in lack of money, still gets help from parents ( she’s aware that she needs to grow up - 43 years old) and I know how she spends her money. So yes, she needs to do her prepping herself.

[@jasonparkin8416]

@@lizapedersen8435 good points. Where I struggle is do I let a parent or sibling suffer and potentially die from me turning them away or do I give them what I have and potentially run the risk of my immediate family to suffer or die. That was more my original intent with my post.

[@thomashafner2224]

@@lizapedersen8435 I get this one too from people at work mostly because they know I live on acreage and have livestock. I mostly laugh it off, though I do make a mental note of who said it and go over in my head what potential skills they could bring and if it would be worth the extra mouth to feed.

[@peggyhall5363]

Pray about it, prepare for it, the Bible talks about doing unto others as we would want done to us. It is a situation of having peace in ones soul & being able to sleep once a decision is made. Maybe mention to them the time is at hand, the time is now...you get paid the same as I do. My place is only so big; between then & now do they ever share time with you? How well do you know them? While there is time begin having the talk with them.

[@allengrant]

There are seven areas in which we need to be stocked and/or proficient in. You have mentioned ALL of these in past videos. The Proper Mindset (AND a Plan) Water Food (and a means to prepare it) Shelter (includes clothing and footwear) Camping Supplies (includes power/hand tools) Power Sources Communication Security These 7 are Must-Haves. Anything additional is a bonus. Thx, JR. Cheers 😎🦅🇺🇸

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting HozelRocket!

[@allengrant]

@@diypreppertv Thx JR. This channel is one of the few I watch regularly. I don't get out much to shop anymore, and I find your info about out-of-the-way places to find stuff invaluable. Keep doin' what you're doin'. You are helping alot of folks out there. HR

[@4411825]

Medical 🏥 Hygiene care

[@allengrant]

@@4411825 Yep. My memory fails me sometimes. It sux getting old.

[@Hail2MasterChief]

You missed one: the Grizzly Adams, a city dweller suddenly imbued with wilderness skills.

[@jeh966]

It's not about the gear u have too survive it's about the knowlege and skills u have and ur health + Fitness level

[@krishenderson970]

My husband and I are responsible for certain areas of our prepping - it ends up working great!

[@melloc7618]

In our extended family we all kind of have different interests, so it works out well. Some of us are more interested in food - gardening, preserving, cooking from scratch, etc., others are interested in first aid & medicine, herbs and stuff, a couple are into camping and backpacking, one has firearms as a hobby, one likes archery, and we have people with different occupations and knowledge sets as well as hobbies... electrician, medical person, ex-military, etc.. If you can sort of "divide & conquer" in that way, people can focus most on what they gravitate towards, while still contributing to the group effort.

[@sharonself758]

Sad to say, but I think most of my extended family fits in the category of ignorant bliss. I’ve had a bit of luck with a couple of my sisters by discussing the likelihood of an EMP. If I have to scare them to get them into being prepared then so be it. 😎

[@nagaviper1169]

Same.

[@TonyYork-KB9RAO]

I had an Old Dude ask me this, (and I am an old dude too so this has been a while back), just how many firefights do you think you will survive? There is always someone who is better, or luckier than you.

[@gailoreilly1516]

I would have replied (I am an old dudette) " what is the alternative?"

[@henrirt8991]

Very good overview of prepping and the shortcomings of those who don't yet have a comprehensive plan when things go sideways. Well done!

[@revolvertaco7493]

Another type to go? Anyone who thinks their the "main character" Thinking your special will put you on the bottom of the food chain real quick.

[@Zakanuva]

I absolutely fit in that very first example you provided, so I simply can't thank you enough for making those "First $100 to spend" videos to help lost and overwhelmed newbs like myself actually get started even on limited funds.

[@jessiemacarthy5527]

Im also a lone wolf maybe we should start a group and start to weed out where we are and match according.

[@danettecrossley7912]

I have thought about a lot of what if, then I thought about what I should do I one of those silly people who has decided I'm not going anywhere my place is where I need to be my country my home my line getting old I have land water food out in the country lots of old skills there is no place to run and hide someone has to stand God bless

[@anjarossau8362]

I think I'm pretty well rounded apart from defense. Not because I'm a pacifist, but because we are not allowed to own any kind of weapons in Denmark. I could do selv defense classes, but am focusing for now on gardening, canning and first aid so no time for defense. Hopefully I'll be all right anyway..

[@rebeccablack8112]

Something that I haven’t seen anyone mention on what to prep is condoms and pregnancy tests. The last thing you want in a survival situation is getting pregnant. But if there is even a chance that you will get pregnant, stock up on baby supplies. You don’t want to end up having a baby and be left wondering how you are going to diaper, clothe, and feed them if you can’t breastfeed. Also try to have someone with medical experience in your group. While it’s good practice anyway, you won’t want to be giving birth without anyone who knows how to help. Since I’m the only one in my group who can get pregnant, my husband and I are making a big effort to stockpile baby supplies just in case

[@NOLAgenX]

So how exactly does one go about finding a group without giving away to neighbors who aren’t prepared that you have preps? Secrecy is I would think the primary reason why you have Lone wolves.

[@diypreppertv]

Subtle statements and questions appropriate for the setting and situation. See how individuals respond. Never give away anything. If anyone starts to dig, minimize what you have as much as possible.

[@josephhoneyblue3847]

I can't find a community either

[@maniwatson5503]

I do have to admit I am new to prepping and I just started back in September to stockpile food and water. I bought some supplies like water filter pills, Berkey, lifestraw, lanterns, canning jars, and Buddy Heater. I didn't start using those tools yet and I'm planning to do it too.

[@maniwatson5503]

@@timg6176 Well I'm new and still learning. I'm mostly focusing building up food & water storage. I still live with my parents in the suburbs in a 5 bedroom house and yes it is hard because I'm alone trying to get started into prepping. I really have lots of conflicts with my parents about prepping too when it comes to space and where it should goes. It's overwhelming.

[@maniwatson5503]

@@timg6176 My father and my siblings view me as crazy too but I won't stop either they like it or not.

[@jean548]

@@maniwatson5503 get totes and put them under you bed. Get bed risers to make your bed higher. You can always put bookcases in your room and put food on them.

[@maniwatson5503]

@@jean548 Thanks for your advice.

[@lindaburrows509]

What's a buddy heater?

[@JesusSaves7810]

I am not the best advisor here but if anything If you are the prepper who says that you don't have the " funds or time" Then continue watching videos like these This channel has awesome prepping and survival advice I will still start off very cheap and small Like for instance cheap rural wooded land Seeds /long shelf life food / meds / hygiene/ tools/ generators / solar generators/ pet stuff / baby stuff/ rain water purification system etc.... Build a small cabin to fit you or your family and pets Invest maybe in some hunting, prepping, survival, first aid, farming , gardening and shooting manuals. Getting physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, fit Tuff sheds are not the best option but lets say you are running out of time a cheap good investment better than nothing at all untill you can get better .

[@cm5838]

I’ve lived in Alaska both city and rural, California rural, Washington rural and Nevada city and rural, I recently moved to the south and I have never seen a community so concerned with the wellbeing of others. I have had random people just show up and give us eggs, vegetables, venison. It is a small, very small town of good people, and I have no doubt that this community will band together in a collapse. I used to be the gung-ho guy itching for a gun fight but as I’m approaching 50 and have seen the disgusting results of gun battles I do not feel the same way but remain prepared for defense. My biggest most important preps are making sure my kids are self sufficient with a broad range of skills. My youngest is becoming quite the tracker and hunter/mechanic/ welder along with minor skills. I am not far from my golden years I understand I am not the future they are. I will continue learning skills and teaching them to my kids though

[@Believer21777]

Bags of rice are not to expensive and keep well. Guns make you feel safe and secure but dont taste very good .

[@mfar3016]

“The pool of skills is likely to be very shallow”. I’m dying! You really do have such a way with words. 😆

[@wambutu7679]

I'm a solid three month prepper. I really need to get up to a year.

[@diypreppertv]

You are doing better than a lot of people. Just keep going!

[@tinagoodman7256]

We all had to start somewhere. Just keep it up! God bless.

[@francismarcelvos9444]

I worked with survivors of the Holocaust. The people that survived were those who saw the Holocaust coming and repositioned themselves to safety away of the Nazis. Those who wound up in concentrationcamps, those who survived were those who were of use to the Nazis and didn't get themselves in trouble (those that were invisible to the Nazis but visible and present for those of good and social demeanor). Then there were those who would go underground and hide themselves in various ways. In the Netherlands it didn't help if you helped the Nazis, as these colloborators would usually also get send to the concentrationcamps after the first were send there. The strong would die first, as these would want to protect the others. Outside the concentrationcamps, it were the mothers who would survive in rural places because these had food supplies growing in the fields. Children often would die of starvation and men would die in the war. The main reasons for survival was being able to sustain yourself and not be a threat to others and not having something that would focus attention on themselves. With natural disasters, you have to be gone when the disaster comes about. Rich people cannot get moving quickly, because of having to forgo their riches and possessions. One important thing: People that have a good relationship with God and fellow man, usually survive, because they are open for correction, supporting and being supported and open for redirection. Greed, pride and evil disposition kills when the tide turns.

[@davidblanchard5252]

Thank you JR ! Your informational series is great, after serving the public twenty eight years. I've see some preppers scattered out in my area. Some people will talk about it, many won't . Security being a number one on the list , due to most people spend on other things or don't have any money to prepare. People get hungry, people get desperate.

[@ljdattilo]

Even $5 a week is a start, or training your body to eat less to save stored food

[@anneagasster9714]

You always talk about storing water, don't you have micropur water purification tablets in the US? You can buy them at the pharmacy in Norway. 100 tablets give 100 liters of water (26.5 gallons) You can collect water from all rivers and all freshwater lakes and snow. You just take a normal 1 liter water bottle and get water from nature. Insert tablets and 1 hour later you have clean water

[@customer5032]

A lot of us live in the Desert Southwest- very little outdoor water, lots of drought.

[@sweetwateragaquaponics1021]

I have a friend that's been into this for long time and turned his basement into a bunker cemented all windows up only way out is the stairs spent stupid money on guns ammo non perishable foods and lots and lots of money on razer Wire. To me yeah hey lots he did right but razor wire to get deployed and hold up in basement with only one way out is death trap and makes you a high value target

[@Tactical-hg7ov]

Ypu have to be a mix of all these preppers. Have your food and protection. Bug in when possible. Have a way to grow more food. I don't believe in bugging out. Makes you a glorified refugee. stay in your communities and defend it

[@lamarrharding4776]

You forgot the Utah Mormon pepper. Ever since the Great Johnny Carson toilet paper disaster, Mormons didn't even worry when Covid hoarders cleared out grocery stores for months because under the stairs was a years supply of toilet paper. As far as food goes, we have been storing a year's supply (sometimes 3 years) for long enough to learn to use the older first so you keep it unexpired. Even the 25 year freeze dried needs to be used before it gets to old to eat. We usually store 5 gallon water containers with distilled water rotated to keep it drinkable. YES WE ARE GOING TO DIE, that's the way the road goes!

[@GregorsOutdoors]

If you bring other preppers into your group that are less prepped than you are- no matter what their skill set might be- they use up valuable resources fast. I have a small family of 7 with grand coming each year. I guess that essentially takes away my Lone Ranger/Wolf status. My own family has not taken this as seriously as I have- thus they've made no financial sacrifices. If and when it comes- it will be a guaranteed mess.

[@BushcraftingBogan]

A few bags of flour, and salt per month are cheap. Rice is also cheap. Stocking it will be good barter and personal use. Hard tack is easy to make. Dont have money for a water purification device? A milbank bag is cheap and better than nothing. Sift and boil. A life straw or sawyer mini are inexpensive and again, better than drinking raw sewage. Those are just some ground level suggestions for beginning that won't break your bank. Then save up for better. The big thing you mentioned are skills. Barter. No man can be an island. Trade your surplus, sell your skills, network and before too long civilization will be back again. 😆

[@darthutah6649]

I think a lot of emphasis needs to be on how you probably wouldn't survive on your own if society really did break down. There's a reason why hunter gatherers lived and hunted in bands rather than by themselves.

[@krysium]

Moneybis no excuse, you are simply buying next months food this month. Don't have cable tv, don't have Starbucks or go out to eat for a few months. Buy some totes, fill them w pasta that lasts 2 years, sauces, oats, jams etc. Prep what you eat eat what you prep. 1 good flashlight, a solar lamp, and store water in washed out juice containers. Then build from there

[@Phoenix-bg1xt]

Fear is the most dangerous weapon, and some people are using it to a T. Nothing is wrong with telling people that it"s good to be safe than sorry. For years I have had my family go atleast 2 weeks every season as if things became no longer convenient,I am also a tornado chaser so I know what is needed. This type of thing can cause problems,I have seen it happen, People freak out they let their imagination run wild then crap really goes down, we don't need another ( radio version) with war of the worlds happening again.

[@wellarmedwife166]

In 2004 we had prepped for hurricane Charlie...even though it was supposed to be a cat 1 hitting Tampa, and hour north of us...it wobbled and tripled and hit us at dead center as a cat 5...then, there were three more within a month. No power no water etc etc. we did have enough..made coffee for the entire neighborhood...but realized we were far from ready for a large scale issue. Started then...never stopped. Were always weapon enthusiasts, for us date day is a day at the range...but in 2016 with the fear of the other person winning we did double down on lead. Now, its a full circle daily chore. We grow most our own food, food for our ducks and chickens..have back ups to our back ups..Can actually spend on luxery items, We use everything we stock..we have a small group..family members and one couple that we invited after they knew nothing about what we had..decided to show us what they had... Everyone will have a job...husbands last few years in the Army he taught situational awareness...check. Brother in law is a retired paramedic check..my brother can build anything from anything and fix anything..check. Mama is 86..she can sew and cheerlead...neighbor we invited is a mechanic check. I can, garden and raise the poultry...and can. Everyone is an excellent shot... There might be gaps, but I think we have a good base. we do have a bug out...and it is stocked...but it is the last resort. I fear strangers..

[@trippytrellis7033]

Guns! I have to disagree with your statement about guns being more exciting than having food because the average American would rather have a large stock of food than a large collection of guns imo. Nice video.

[@wendyrobertson3899]

If you believe in the second coming of Jesus, all the prepping will have been a waste of time, BUT it is a good thing to stock up on basic food supplies. Now if I could just get the gluttons in my house to understand that just because there is an excess of food doesn't mean it all needs to be gobbled up in a day, lol

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

Great info, as always! I'm working on my skills, and learning more every day. As far as protection, I can throw cans of beans pretty well, spray with wasp killer or bear spray, and I have a pretty mean right hook. 😁

[@lindaburrows509]

I never thought about wasps spray that's a great idea 💡

[@scoutmaster33]

A grill lighter and certain types of aerosols will create a nice flame thrower....

[@sandrataylor8966]

@@scoutmaster33 Thx. I never thought of that.

[@juliorivera6732]

This so true about people who think their are preppers and the only thing they talk is about..guns and ammunition...🤣🤣🤣

[@bobjeffrey8863]

PREP small,, Can of potatoes 85 cents,, 25lb of RICE at Costco only $ 13 bucks

[@c.jbowen2461]

I hate to disagree with some of your assessments of the different types of Preppers. The fact, is the actual situation that your going to be faced with is going to decide whether or not you live and die, and how your react to them. I wouldn't want to be in a Urban environment versus a Rural environment in a SHTF scenario. I think your overview is missing some important factors, but I do think you have some correct analogies of certain type of preppers and behaviors that go along with that. Thanks for the video!

[@floridaprepper598]

And the last one on this list the KZbin prepper no one can say for sure who will make it and who will not make it

[@TheSleepingonit]

I'm glad i bought at least 60 cans of no-expiration meat a few years ago. I do not broadcast it in real real life. I'm alone because I'm not a people person and i do not really know anyone where I am now, just moved to this area a couple months ago and and my landlord does not want me to get to know my neighbors.

[@flowermage7299]

Lets also prep for heat, there are some options for wood stoves, and the vid's for installing a wood stove in an rv get several thousand hits. With so many prepping foods needing to be cooked, if the grid goes down, so will some of your food be useless in certain circumstances.

[@lindaburrows509]

I'm trying to save for a wood stove, incase the electric goes out , but I've been canning meets all you have to do is can it , now with ground beef you have to par cook it because it's red meat, but after you can it , it will be fully cooked. You can even add your favorite spices to it oh canning potatoes is a brilliant idea 💡 they last up to 5 years , we tested it , so we chopped and canned and we added some spices, water a week then we tried it oh my the best potatoes I've ever had.

[@joanmayo3330]

If you have a small camp stove, yiu can at least have boiling water. I dont have to have cooked foid to survive. Cans are fine by me.

[@tinagoodman7256]

​@joanmayo3330 found a video the other day that showed how to do a little cooking on a Buddy heater if you have one. I have 2 but only 4 propane tanks. Wood cook stove for cooking and baking.

[@trippytrellis7033]

I love your thoughtful content but your titles are testing my anxiety.😊

[@diypreppertv]

Sorry Trippy! That’s the only way we can get people to watch! Lol

[@someoneyoudontknow7407]

When I was a kid I always fantasized how I would raid the sporting good store and how I would get all of our supply’s from there. I always had these plans but as an adult I have a much better plan.

[@leosgramma6952]

Have had the prepper life style since ‘70’s. Slowly started stocking and buying guns here and there. Very good barter item.

[@saltyreeeloader5268]

Bartering guns and ammo is a bad idea. They will most likely turn them on you and take everything you have.

[@bwana3006]

Some of us have fur babies and will not abandon them

[@customer5032]

My two dogs have their own doggy backpacks, and I packed them a small bugout kit!

[@warrenhall7060]

YOU ARE SO RIGHT MY MAN WHAT GOOD IS YOU GUNS IF YOU DONT HAVE ANY BOOTS ON YOUR FEET OR ANY BEANS IN THE CUPBOARD

[@lizapedersen8435]

I started with bug out bags, then food and water, now the focus is ‘if there will come an electricity outage’ and gardening.

[@diypreppertv]

I spent a lot of time with my grandfather when I was growing up. He was a gunsmith, so that’s why I went the direction I did for a while. Rona and the Ice Storm really changed my perspective on things.

[@lizapedersen8435]

In Denmark we can not just buy weapons without purposes like hunting, or shooting ranges for sports or if you are in the home guard

[@titanpreparedness]

Great video. Simple put if you dont have a group/community of like minded individuals with diverse skills...lifes gotta get a lot harder after shtf

[@tinagoodman7256]

I know there's my son, my daughter and one granddaughter who are prepped. More granddaughters and some steps who I'm sure will show. They've already been informed "you will work for it!" You will act as look-outs, chop wood, cook and clean, plant and care for garden(s), anything else that needs doing. Don't plan on bringing pets with you unless they are guard dogs, we can't feed them.

[@maganaco.7994]

I live in an area that has a high threat of small gangs that will try to seize power. While this is definitely an issue, I can guarantee that those individuals have little to no marksmanship other that shooting out of a car window. My space is limited and even with my resources Bunkering down may work for about two weeks before being noticed. I do have people I can count on and meet with them regularly but in any event do not be a loan wolf.

[@geraldhohl6711]

I just sit around and watch videos. I live in a 3rd world country called Honduras. So here, every day, or every week or month is survival 😅. We're already screwed enough as it is.

[@212caboose]

Guns aren't necessarily "more exciting", they're an equalizer. You have multiple looters with just bludgeoning weapons, one person can take care of the issue. Not the case if you're trying to go hand to hand. If you run away, you lose all your stuff. Having said that, being "all around" prepared, and knowing how to use what you have is FAR more important than bugging in and having a ton of ammo.

[@AngelaH2222]

...though when the looters also have guns, it just becomes a deadly shootout

[@Diana-xm1dm]

The kind of preppers that will die are the kind of preppers that fail to prep.

[@davidchester429]

I have to confess I'm guilty of procrastination. I think you have to strike a balance between getting ready but also enjoying life. I genuinely don't think it is ever going to be this good

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting David!

[@davidchester429]

@@diypreppertv wasn't expecting you to reply. Might be nice to know you have a subscriber in the UK

[@brashachilles9725]

Geirdo :). I have too many camping stoves. Alcohol stove, then camping gas cartridge stove, now an expensive multifuel stove. I do have everything else built out to 4 months now.

[@diypreppertv]

That’s better than a lot of people. I’ve gone through a knife collecting phase every couple of years since high school.

[@gregf5852]

Small groups are best as prep .group of 10-20 is best

[@johnmercer947]

I'm alone my family and my one friend live far away I have to get by until my friend and I can get together.

[@royspringer5854]

I seldom hear anyone mention you can forage from nature from your specific area, learning what is readily available, how to identify edibles and when it’s in season is a great way to extend your supplies, some plants we consider weeds are edible and have needed vitamins- there’s some great books on foraging or even better find an available course - the American Indians didn’t have Safeway- relearning old timey skills is very cost effective

[@flakathy890]

I don't see myself bugging out. I have muscular dystrophy and use a wheelchair that doesn't go over grass, dirt, gravel, etc. I live alone but it's getting more and more difficult to get things done. I mean, I take a shower and I'm so exhausted that I have to take a nap. My hands are too weak to work a lighter, so I doubt a bang bang is doable. I'm stocking up on groceries for myself and older brother, who is mentally ill. I've also gotten a Berkey, solar generator, and a few things like that. My hope is that God will protect me from others.

[@melodyclark4347]

All you have to do is ask Him, and its a done deal. God bless you.

[@flakathy890]

@@melodyclark4347 Yes, you're right. I didn't mean to make my belief sound so uncertain.

[@melodyclark4347]

@@flakathy890 💖

[@joanmayo3330]

God is your best hope. Pray always.

[@gailoreilly1516]

Kathy, you are doing so much more than most people. So what if you have to take a nap. You are on the ball, that is what counts.

[@brettrivers110]

Good information every pepper needs to be balanced with all their gear and knowledge

[@mosilver1572]

I am not expecting total chaos. The way things are already, I protect my property already, I consider it a normal precaution. I don't understand people who buy the emergency 72hr Oatmeal and Pancake Mix survival buckets. For the first 72hrs, you probably are getting your bearings to understand what is going on, or moving around. Pancakes make no sense at the start of an emergency, I would rather have a box of Pop Tarts or Granola bars.

[@patchfnpainted2911]

Individauls in small groups can also have *alot* of dogs - i thimk the city limit is like 4 dogs per person?????? So say yuo have 3 people; 1 has 2 dogs, 1 has 3 dogs amd the last has another 2 dogs - thsts 7 extra pairs of ears, eyes, and sets of sharp teeth. Now imagine 6 poeple with more thsn 1 large dog each. Imagine a pack of German Shepherds, Dobermans, Rottweilers, Graet Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, Mastiffs, ect and how absolutely terrrifying that would be to a intruder.

[@covahsmusicvault8953]

My state adores dogs. I'm in the city, but have zero clue the limit on dogs. Myself & everyone else I see in the neighborhood all have 2 dogs. Most are herding dogs which is also the norm. *The weather here gives cause for us to have a survival kit every day of the year in our vehicles.* I no longer drive, spinal cord injury......but I've lived here long enough to have met a handful of folks that said they would NOT have survived w/o their dogs warming them through 0 to -20F nights stuck in their SUVs. ~ Covah

[@joanmayo3330]

Not terrifying to an operative approaching with lots of poisoned dog meat.

[@TarsonTalon]

The major problem with the 'gun nut prepper' is that they forget they have only two hands and can only carry so much. It's pointless to collect dozens of firearms when you can only realistically use on average two or three at a time. All that happens if you have too many guns is you become a loot box for bandits, thus causing massive problems for everyone else still alive. Only collect firearms if you plan on distributing them to trusted people.

[@annlockey8552]

I understand bug outbags with important documents, medications, money change of clothing maybe a rain jacket or emergency blanket and life straw few snacks. Life happens floods bad weather fire etc but I'm sure the most of us cannot carry a huge burgen stuffed to the rim. Humans come together in times of need to survive...

[@taradukes-hh1ov]

How can I start preparing on a fixed income family of three any help will be welcomed.❤

[@customer5032]

Walmart- seriously. Cans of meat, veggies, fruit, chili, soup. Dry black beans, rice, lentils, split peas stored in washed, dried empty 2 liter soda bottles. Tap water, stored in washed, empty juice containers. Buy all store brand (Great Value, Equate) as it is cheaper. Basic camping equipment (Ozark Trails store brand.) Basic first aid supplies from the dollar store, because they are cheaper there than even Walmart. Spend an extra $10 a week and do it slowly but surely.

[@bruceforster5993]

I LIKE the idea of having food just "Sitting" there!

[@geraldmantanona6116]

You have to be well-rounded as a prepper in order to have a chance to survive for any extended period of time if you want to survive the end of days.

[@tonimartine7985]

It's great to have supplies/food , medication ,water ,ECT enough to last at least six months to a year.If the world truly went south no amount of prepping will be enough to sustain a family.The best prepping anyone can do is get your soul ready for your own end Jesus will come soon.

[@georgea5991]

Being multi-faceted in a SHTF situation is important, too. Different types of storage and preparation and utilizing certain tools will be vital. Just as important, is survival in different locations. Of course wilderness survival is good, but many of us live in urban/urban-suburban/suburban environments. Those carry a slightly different set of requirements than the rural/homestead/wilderness types will immediately need for survival.

[@dirtwhisperer658]

I think about these scenarios quite a bit. Last year I bought 3.5 acres of vacant land but it has a septic tank and water and electric on it because there was an old mobile home there at one time. The main reason I bought it was because it has a good size clear pond which I can use to water a garden etc. My best friend thinks I am crazy wasting money prepping. Just keeps saying God will either take care of us or take us out of this world. Anyway I think the BIGGEST threat would be marauders as he described. I don't know how you will get around those groups.

[@deerhaven3350]

You are absolutely, and without a doubt not crazy. I bought such a place myself and am actually now residing on it. Best decision I ever made.

[@angelapastorius2377]

I believe as your best friend does, however .... that doesn't mean we're not supposed to be vigilant, active, aware, and productive every day of our lives. God takes care of His children, but He never said to ignore the signs of the times ... Jesus actually shamed the Pharisees for being able to tell the signs of weather, but the NOT the signs of the times and respond ACCORDINGLY. That's just my take. Waiting on Jesus, but doing the work down here today that is in front of me.

[@sandrataylor8966]

God put us in this life and it's our responsibility to do all we can to remain here.