Prepping 101 : Top 5 Preps for Beginners!

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Top 5 Priorities:
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2. Water
3. Medical
4. Defense
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[@ethan5.56]

Thankfully here in Arkansas there's water everywhere. I live within walking distance of a lake and river. I've been debating getting a big Berkey water filter system

[@jackjohnson291]

That works until it doesn’t. If there’s civil unrest, going to and from can be precarious and lead people back to your home/stronghold. It can also be contaminated and takes lots of resources, hands, and time to move and process. If you have enough people for security, it might not be as much of an issue, but if not, that could be problematic. At the very least, I’d recommend having a few weeks supply for everyone (and your pets/animals) on hand to give you some buffer.

[@but24God]

Get two. We did. And we keep filters in storage.

[@troybuchanan8676]

I suggest putting some activated charcoal away in case you have to make your own diy filter.

[@but24God]

Yes. Easy to store. Good recommendation. @@troybuchanan8676

[@jeffstewart1360]

The best way to prep is learn how to budget. Stop eating fast food, cut back on any nonessential bill, unplug any appliances that aren't used regularly. Will cut back on electricity bill. Anyway to save money will help buy extra prep items. Pretty much a no brainer

[@RichardCooper-p7b]

I save alot doing same., Helps big time.

[@troybuchanan8676]

I am a manager in a fast food restaurant. Don’t get me wrong, the customer keeps us in business, and I do appreciate them. That being said, people frequent our establishment daily. The same people every day, sometimes multiple times a day. I don’t understand how they justify spending so much money. I would rather eat a cold bologna sandwich under an overpass to save money.

[@CynthiaRockroth]

Public housing, no car, walk unless nasty weather then use city bus. Go to every store weekly and ONLY BUY WHAT IS ON SALE, plus it gets what is on your list. Not on your list, stays on shelf. Not on sale, stays on your list. ( unless you are completely out) In 90 days you should have some extra of most of your basic needs. Also DONT BUY JUNK FOOD or poor nutrition. And everything is shelf stable.

[@nmr6988]

I always enjoy your Tuesday live chats so much. I turn right around and listen to them again. Although I've been prepping for years, I still feel like a beginner in many ways. Mainly because I lack two things, water catchment system and garden. Currently there's nothing I can do about either.

[@justnana2256]

Buy a storage ottoman. Mine holds over 30 64 oz repurposed juice containers and I use it and can still slide it anywhere on my hardwood floors. It's better than nothing.

[@jackjohnson291]

All of that is, of course, said based on the assumption (sorry if I assumed wrong) that the issue is space rather than time, willingness, and ability to actually garden.

[@houseoflamarr3674]

Buy land

[@jackjohnson291]

Well, it looks like my first comment got deleted… boo KZbin.

[@justnana2256]

@@jackjohnson291 KZbin deletes my comments all the time for using blunt speech. As opposed to using pansyass, politically correct speech.

[@loueckert4970]

On my water bottles, can food, cat food, coffee, etc. I use a magic marker to label month/year so I can use the oldest date first as I cycle through my stores.

[@mikenstien1861]

Iodine in an ointment is a good alternative to antibiotics for cuts and scrapes, and will prevent building a resistance to antibiotics.

[@jackjohnson291]

Iodine is such an amazing substance. So many uses and applications.

[@VETERANPREPPER1]

Another great conversation bud. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and gift of clear communication. I’ve been following your channel for many years and you’re like a good friend!

[@TheHighAngler]

Don’t forget to stock up on pet food too.

[@mikenstien1861]

There are watches that are solar powered. The dial face is the interface. I bought one for my wife, because she is a nurse and needed a reliable watch without the hassle of batteries etc. The first one lasted just over 10 years, I bought her another! It can be recharged with any kind of light 🕯️

[@jackjohnson291]

They work, as do automatic watches that simply rely on movement to keep them wound. Just wear them every day and they’ll run forever (shy of parts failure). 🤷‍♂️

[@tklube308]

In '80 when I went to boot camp, we were given WWII /Korean war time frame C-rats. I thought they were pretty good, or I was just so hungry I didn't care😂.

[@rdaugherty52]

Ramen noodles with hot sauce, slice of cheese, half of tomato chopped into chunks and crackers crumbled on top I get the ones that’s in a bowl where I just add water these things are great I know not much nutritional value but I supplement with multivitamins I don’t know what happens with this but it grows and I find I can only eat one of these before I am full .

[@jwgbmp40]

Sootch, I been watchin you since 2011. I got about 10yrs of everyday lunch box carry on my mongo versipak. Only had to replace the male side buckle 3 times, but its flexed several times, everyday... but I just want to say, in teotwawki, its gonna be great when half the east coast shows up at you and sp1's house, and you have enough brand new bags to outfit everyone! I love these vids man!

[@jefflarson4982]

Storage Chef food is less expensive than the others and tastes good! They have subscriptions too if wanted for monthly supply. Check it out maybe a video review for it?

[@jaredspitzer3382]

No way I trust manufacturing these days to guess on can food!?

[@jordaneggerman4734]

Tbh, I don't think anyone really argues about the level of American prosperity...I think everyone's been arguing about what we do with it...

[@venetiakelley]

Everybody always wants us to buy this and buy that: where is all this stuff going to go, and how are you going to carry it?? How do you store canned foods in a small apartment? Does anybody have any type of cart for transporting stuff?? That stuff can get pretty heavy.

[@jackjohnson291]

In most cases, leaving home is the worst and last option, and you’re obviously limited on what all you can bring with you. In such a scenario, it pays to plan ahead. If you have nowhere to go, what’s the point in leaving? You certainly don’t want to head off on foot into the woods, you won’t make it. If you don’t have a close friend or relative living in a better area for whatever the problem might be, then you’re making yourself a vagrant at the mercy of the world/nature. Even well seasoned and physically fit survivalists are gambling by walking off into the wilderness. If you have a means of transportation and a place planned out to be, you can either cache away some preps by burying/hiding them somewhere near that location or even by renting a small storage unit nearby. As far as apartments go, you just have to get creative with the space available. You can stack all the food you need for months under your bed, especially with canned and dried goods. Overhead shelving is another option, as is behind couches, etc.. Ideally, when people talk about “bugging out” they already have a provisioned and secure location to get to. What is carried is minimal, aside from enough substance to make it there (with some wiggle room) and any equipment too expensive for some to buy duplicates of.

[@troybuchanan8676]

A lot of people suggest storing supplies under beds.

[@Bob-bb3ur]

Have you ever watched a video on here called freedom to chains by Paul Harvey?

[@emmanuelmartinez624]

I would say practice fasting and doing workouts when you’re on that fast

[@donnywilkes6417]

Fish antibiotics takes prescription from a vet now.

[@christysantos3852]

I cannot find life boat bars please help

[@evilmonkeyspeaks7801]

Prices going up ? That tends to happen when too many people vote Democrat........

[@VETERANPREPPER1]

Doesn’t matter if it’s left wing or right wing, they’re the same bird of prey.

[@unprofor9394]

Be SHURE, to help Ukraine. If the Western World want to Surwive, never forget about the Ukrainians. Republicans, please vote for the help, to Ukraine!

[@VETERANPREPPER1]

It’s simply a bankers war

[@mikenstien1861]

In addition canned food comes with it's own water supply. Dehydrated food can take a toll on your water supply 😉

[@Preppergirl10]

As can MRE supplies

[@ThinBluLne]

Dehydrated food is good for 20 to 30 years. Shelve life on canned goods is a few years…5 at best without worry of mold and or nutrient deterioration. Get some 5 gal. Buckets and use rain water to cook. Just make sure you boil it

[@bcase5328]

(A idea from elsewhere) A canner's grandmother would can water in her empty jars; just have extra caning lids.

[@DamienPainter]

I pressure can my own beef stew. Its honestly cheap and easy to do.

[@sandrastephenson9467]

I can meat , veggies fruit, beans, soups, stews, preserves. They taste good too

[@khallam1610]

Could you share how? Water bath canning?

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

Thank you very much making me realize that Prepping & Survival is much more that just owning guns ! ✅

[@pinefilms3141]

indeed, owning guns/firearms is just a part of the process, not the whole 🎯

[@theapocalex]

Why did u think that anyway it doesnt make sense, like im not sure how you held that belief for years without questioning it, just astounding.

[@glenngriffon8203]

He admits to gaining knowledge Don’t jump on him. Glad you are onboard Mate Now Educate One other person. That is how “Know How” is spread. Don’t hold back on asking questions, none of us woke up one morning and knew all of the answers

[@theapocalex]

@@glenngriffon8203well its kind of a bad thing the more people that survive the more we gotta contend with in the rubble

[@yankeeastronomer1927]

Yes, on Dinty Moore beef stew! Add a little Texas Pete Hot Sauce, and the flavor is on a new level.

[@jackjohnson291]

Having the basics to take care of yourself and loved ones is vital, but I couldn’t stress building a COMMUNITY (however small it may be) any more! Hands, eyes, and legs are an invaluable resource. And never underestimate the social impact. I’m not extremely social myself, but most people seem to go crazy when they are lacking social interaction. Even if it’s just a neighbor or two, the cooperation and additional security really makes all the difference.

[@mohr4less]

Guns should absolutely not be on the list. It’s way down the cost/benefit matrix. They’re only useful in specific, incredibly unlikely acute violent risks, and only with at least several hours of training and thousands of dollars of investment. Most preps are simple tools, inventory of consumables, and making sure they’re placed in organized, useful formats on one’s person, vehicle and in one’s home. Great list otherwise. People need to prep.

[@warriorpoet8119]

I disagree, Guns and ammo are expensive however a gun would be at the top of my list and you can buy a usable firearm for $200.00 second hand and “If” you have a situation I think defending your life and property should be number 1 on your list.

[@mohr4less]

@@warriorpoet8119 you still need training, ammo and a holster. That puts the total to several hundred dollars and hours of training for one very specific acute risk.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

If you can’t appropriately protect yourself and whatever preps you have, you could lose both.

[@warriorpoet8119]

@@mohr4less A couple of KZbin videos and a few hours of practice should be adequate, Hell the only training you need in an extreme survival situation is knowing how to load your weapon, point your weapon and learn adjust to keeping a round chambered 100% of the time. Many spend more time and money on a first aid kit which is not nearly as important as being able to protect yourself and your family. I have spent 23 years in the Armed forces and one thing that I do know is you can learn just as much training on your own as you can learn from a $500.00 training session.

[@mohr4less]

@@warriorpoet8119 an IFAK is abundantly more useful to protect and help your family and community than carrying a gun. The number and types of incidents where an IFAK will save your ass in a lifetime have far higher “expected value” than a gun.

[@DeathStar316]

your gonna need it since our gvnmt just passed sending 95.3 billion to ukaraine,israel,and tawaiian…not 1 penny for any usa program or its people

[@Bob-bb3ur]

That is a drop in the bucket to the illegals coming in ,10 million at least, who do you think is paying for their food,rent, health care,

[@michaelschweimler7292]

Though not as tasty as fresh ground coffee instant coffee has a way better shelf life.. unopend and sealed 2 years should not be a problem.

[@wango556]

The best shelf life for coffee is to store it in the beans. Purchase a hand powered grinder and you are in business

[@juneallen4926]

By instant coffee freeze-dried, it'll last for 30 years. If you keep it covered right. I drank a 30-year-old Maxwell house. Cup of coffee the other day. And there was nothing wrong with it.

[@videodistro]

Don't be afraid of expiration dates on bottled water. If the seal is still good and they haven't evaporated, they will be fine years from now. One of the biggest problems is that the lid seals are poor and they actually evaporate out of the bottles!

[@videodistro]

Yes, you mainly want bulk water, but it can be helpful to have bottles for portability when on the go.

[@jackjohnson291]

I agree. Having both is definitely a good idea. I focus primarily on bulk storage and 1gal jugs, but I also keep cases of ~16oz bottles handy. We use all of the above regularly, so I just rotate them when I feel the need. Realistically, they’ll last just about forever if stored properly.

[@vikingzombie2487]

The first ever prepper channel i subscribe to almost 10 years ago! Great info as always.

[@StirlingQShagnasty]

One other issue with the freeze dried stuff is that they add milk, or whey to increase the protein. There are those of us who can't do milk products. You have to read the label.

[@jeffreyjacobson1185]

Sootch is right buy a can of chili a can of spam some corned beef hash next week get some tuna and some canned chicken and maybe even a canned ham along with the beans and rice and it's okay to buy some comfort Foods like some of the Chef Boyardee why the hell not

[@juneallen4926]

If you want to look for a filtered picture, I suggest look for the company is called clearly filtered. They're expensive, but they take a lot of stuff out. So that would be good to have 2 other than a zero pitcher and a Burkey. If you can afford it.

[@HamRadio2]

I missed this live so I will rewatch it tonight. Thanks for the video.

[@lindah6954]

You need multiple ways to start a fire. Matches and Bic lighters are great for short term. Think if they run out. Next fire making tools. Having dry wood or another source of fuel.

[@davidwright5580]

In BC Canada we now have a sugar taxes to and the wef is trying to stop people from growing gardens now to

[@jackjohnson291]

I’m convinced, now more than ever, that the WEF is being quietly lead by the CCP & Russia. Everything they do greatly disadvantages those who participate. Who does it advantage? Our adversaries, that’s it.

[@cynthiataylor2092]

I don't remember where I saw this, but if you need to start a fire, use steel wool with a battery because it is to spark.

[@TinyTitan50]

A 9 volt works best

[@jackjohnson291]

It’ll do more than just spark. 😊 Steel wool is an awesome firestarter.

[@femvetusa5263]

Make sure the battery is new! Tried this with some older ones, didn’t work.

[@davidsolomon9087]

dont be ashamed or too proud to do some dumspter divin/trash pickin. the 2 main objects you'll want to look for is the water cooler bottles and the 20lb propane tanks. not for use, but to exchange. initial purchase of propane tanks at exchanges are in the 50-60 dollar range. an exchange is half that. dont worry about the tanks being in their usefull date range. that's a problem for the exchange company. same with water cooler bottles. exchange the ones you find. change the water out every few years so the water doesnt gain a plastic taste. i tried a 12yo bottle of water i had and it was very 'plastic-y' in taste. look for a hand pump or a dispenser. i have found water cooler bottles at thrift stores for not more than a couple dollars. same rule....exchange only. think about heat sources. if you have a fireplace, woodstove or firepit, check your industrial parks for pallets. stamping companies get some of their coils on hardwood pallets. the runners and slats are usually double the size of the standard freight pallets. pallets are dry wood so there's no need to season it. outside of the labor to break them down and cut them. you're not too heavily invested in them and that money can be used for other gear/supplies. discount grocers like Aldi and Walmart are great places for the budget canned goods. Milk....specificly powdered milk. you'll need it to drink, to cook with and have with cereal. read the labels. some are non fat like the Walmart brand. others like Nido are whole milk powder.

[@ericwitt4586]

Hey y’all I’ve got an off grid cabin that I’ve been blessed with and wanted for years I’m 58 years old in pretty ok shape the cabin was pretty much a turn key buy it has a solar system and water catches with a flush toilet and walk in shower with a septic system and an outhouse and shower outside if needed it’s about 70 miles away I’ve got supplies there too like here at home it’s about 1800 ft up to the top of our mtn . There’s a lake on my property full of fish too plus several creeks that flow year round I was so blessed by GOD to find this all came together when I thought I wouldn’t get it we named her the lazy bear cabin there’s black bears wild hogs and deer on the wma the my land joins too so I’m set my family knows where to go and the code word when it’s time to load up and haul ass up there I was a firefighter and emt and a ase master automotive tech I’m currently a millwright

[@Sara45499]

❤❤❤

[@DerekCarrillo7541]

I remember how cheap those water containers and gasoline containers used to be . Went up about 50%

[@justnana2256]

The gasoline containers in my Walmart went up 200% in the last 10 years.

[@jackjohnson291]

Yeah, I went to go buy a handful more some years back and walked away from the shelf laughing. I’d rather just buy fridge packs of jug water for the cost. I have enough already, so I don’t need more for dispensing. If you’re in need of sturdy jugs, I’d recommend checking out the heavy HDPE OD green and FDE military style ones they sell at Lowe’s or Home Depot. They seem to go on sale in the winter time, and I picked up a dozen or so at about $15/pc. The lids have threaded caps that can be used for filtering adapters or dispensers. They also take up much less floor space in storage.

[@troybuchanan8676]

I had been monitoring gas jugs go up in price the last couple of years. Went from around $18 to over $23 for a five gallon jug in my area.

[@woody5563]

Definitely an exaggeration

[@justnana2256]

@@woody5563 Not an exaggeration. I remember prices back to the mid 60's. I have receipts back almost 15 years. It's what I do. 4 years ago I bought a 5 gallon one for less than $12. When I went in a couple of weeks ago it was over $24. That's a 100% increase. It had the stupid safety thing on it but was still a 5 gallon gas can and the other one is no longer available. I went to the farm ranch store and got one for $14.87.

[@58MrMike]

I love this channel. I have learned so much. Thank you!

[@buckguy7684]

How about a video for what to teach kids. My son is about to turn 8 and would like to get him prepared

[@Sara45499]

my youngest daughter is 10 and she already knows a lot - watching and listening to her slightly crazy mother 😊 so, get tired of talking to your child and telling examples from life - yours and yours! I have a trap for children when we are in the car and they have nowhere to escape😂 little by little...

[@LynnLamont]

I practiced prepping with kids to make it fun. We pretended to be heading into the wilderness with no stores around so that their survival depended on the resources they take with them. Of course, the wagon is just so big so they had to be smart about their choices. Food, water, clothing, self defense were the basics. But we don't want to just survive, we want to prosper. There are a lot of bases to cover. I suggested seeds, plants, chickens, a few head of cattle, tools, material & sewing supplies, cooking supplies, plows, books, etc. A lot to think about.😊

[@BattleLev]

Great video. I live in Belgium and the farmers are demonstrating like hell here. Goverment making it impossible to be a bit profitable because of loads of stupid rules and so on. Prices going up every quarter. People starting to grow their own food now.

[@justnana2256]

As long as your food cans are intact, no dents, no leaking , seams are good, it "hisses" when pierced, looks ok, smells ok, IT IS GOOD! It might look funny, it might taste off or tinny, it might be absolute mush but it won't hurt you. All bacteria and organisms were killed in the canning process. ❤️👍🇺🇲

[@troybuchanan8676]

I imagine moving them around a lot could mush the food up inside.

[@khallam1610]

Scouting groups often have wilderness first aid classes. Learn about how to handle shock; shock is VERY dangerous. Some tips: feminine napkins make great non-stick bandages. ZipFizz is great to handle shock.

[@bethpruett8404]

Thanks!

[@CynthiaRockroth]

Vaseline and cotton balls or twine make an VANTASTIC fire starter. Keep a BIG jar in your medical kit. Keep a roll of twine in your possiple sack.

[@puppiesarepower3682]

My man, SensiblePrepper, dont be afraid to mention Steve1989 MRE by name ...the king of eating old - real old food. 😂 ✌️

[@JSXlijbeubl]

I agree with pretty much everything except for giving 10% of my stuff to people I have a large family that will need every piece of my preps that I make why would I help out strangers weed out the weak and they could go tell other people you have enough to give away and then next thing you know you have 50 people standing outside your house

[@Alex-ib6tm]

@sootch00 is the size and amount of first aid supplies dependent on number of family members?

[@Sara45499]

I think so. It is never possible to know whether one family member will need help or all at once💯

[@Mike-zs9mr]

Any good suggestions for a get home bag for truck drivers that drive an average of 500 miles a day and return home the same day? If I had to walk home I have been thinking of different ways to get home like float down the Columbia River or have some sort of rollerblade rail system to skate down the tracks to make better time to try to minimize the time it will take for me to get back to the Portland area from eastern Washington

[@luckyjohnson6988]

Veterinarian are awesome for stitching someone up also. I had a very bad cat bite my ver wanted to stich it immediately but I told her that we get cat checked out first which we did then she cleaned it put numbness stuff on it and stitched me up. She didn't even charge me for that

[@Sniperfox1]

What did you find out on using your shingled roof with your rain catchment system? Will chemicals seep from the shingles? How about the galvanized metal roofing?

[@troybuchanan8676]

They say that the asphalt shingles release acetone. Metal roofs should be safe.

[@Sniperfox1]

@@troybuchanan8676 that’s what Don said on one of his videos. I was curious about how he solved the issue.

[@jefflarson4982]

Mayday water pouches are a good addition too

[@kenfox22]

Too much talking in the intro. Falling asleep. Please get to the point. Just saying. I'm gone

[@readyornot316]

Wait, the 3M film goes on the outside of the windows? My package states interior. Do you recommend an exterior film instead? Is this weather safe? What’s to prevent someone from peeling it off?

[@jerseystotler3615]

I put mine on the inside of my windows because I thought it could be peeled off too!! Just go with that!!!

[@argentgrove]

Please adjust your ad frequency on these post-lives. I enjoy your videos and content but I just can't do ad interruptions every 3-4 minutes. A more reasonable ad frequency means I can still watch in a supportive mode instead of resorting to total ad blocking.

[@HotLZdk]

Homemade hardtack will last longer than you live

[@daviddenson3324]

Ive eaten those sos or lifeboat bars way past the due date without an issue at all.

[@tishawilliams3332]

What is the name of the bars please.

[@sootch00]

They are the S.O.S. Food Labs Emergency Food Ration Bars 3600 calories. Great to have for emergencies. Thanks Tisha

[@jackjohnson291]

@@sootch00Love those things. People saying they don’t taste good don’t know what they’re talking about. I was feeding them to my dad when he was in the hospital. He had little appetite so I wanted to make the most out of any supplemental nutrition we could get. They definitely helped, and they gave me something to munch on too, since there’s so many in a pack. 😂 The regular ones taste like butter cookies.

[@prepperdan]

i got my aquatainers at dicks sporting goods for 10 dollars each i got 8 of them

[@jackjohnson291]

That’s pretty good, but I wouldn’t shop at a store that actively fights against my freedoms with the funds from my patronage.

[@troybuchanan8676]

With the economy being what it is, I wouldn’t mind finding that deal.

[@vaughnsnyder5902]

I have a citizen eco drive that is solar powered. It has served me well for ten years

[@venetiakelley]

Where are some of the best states to live in right now?

[@troybuchanan8676]

I live in Kentucky. We have a lower cost of living. We are an open carry state and a constitutional carry state. We also have zero nuclear power plants. The only downside is that we currently have a democratic governor. I also recommend Tennessee as my mother lives there.

[@Randel2024]

Our military does not use the AR 15.

[@jackjohnson291]

An M4 or M16 is of the same lineage. The only difference is an extra hole in the receiver, an auto-sear, and a different trigger pack, when applicable. Some other internals can be different, depending on the manufacturer, but other than select fire capabilities (which not all military rifles have), they’re pretty much the same. In many cases, civilian ARs can actually be far superior to military issued rifles.

[@charlottereinecke1752]

If you d ont plan, then plan to fail

[@BRTowe]

Food is far more important (short term) for people who are in excellent condition. The guy who is 100 pounds overweight can go 2 or 3 months on nothing or next to nothing and be fine. Yeah, the guy who weighs 150 will be in better shape on day one. On day 90, he'll be dead or on his death bed without food.

[@stevescott8060]

Piece by piece,putting the proper gear together takes a while and is much more expensive. Just putting together the proper med-pack for the survival pack costs over $150.00 and most places are out of stock on important items. Prices should be mentioned because the stuff is not cheap anymore, if you can find it.

[@bcase5328]

A bugout bag can be started in subunits; example, your first aid kit is one unit. Everyone should be able to pack a motel bag without purchasing anything. A motel bag is first start to being ready for a family emergency trip. It is a start on thinking about what personal items which you would need to pack in your bugout bag.

[@unprofor9394]

90% of the Money, will still remain in the US? And You’re still don’t to want to having Work?

[@nannyrx54]

Bleach expires in 6 months so don’t overstock. Also have you tested rain barrel water from shingle roof? Would love to know

[@scuzzytwo7556]

Do what you can.

[@MichaelStewart-y3u]

3 month supply a minimum. Acquiring items at a financially feasible pace and you'll get there sooner than you think.

[@zigzagfly1635]

This is SPOT ON.

[@carltoncarroll4821]

P r o m o s m

[@rcrighter4319]

The only way to store 'fresh' is to vacuum seal fresh coffee beans. You would then need to roast and grind them when needed. Even roasted beans will go rancid over time. For long term storage, you need to store freeze dried instant coffee.

[@troybuchanan8676]

How much ballistic protection do you think a brick house would offer?

[@chrissewell1608]

WW1 rations? Maybe not for me! 🤢😖🥴🤮😵‍💫🤪🤮🥵🥶😵

[@nickhayburn1919]

Well I tent camped at low 40 to high 30 degrees and used a mylare blanket and was sweating.

[@bcase5328]

Remember to review and check dates on things you have. Set a routine to check.

[@NorthernNevadaGardener]

Baking soda for an upset stomach and maxi pads for wounds

[@Preppergirl10]

You forgot 3 seconds without hope

[@DahinaTru]

Very informative first timer and beginner.

[@bdflavors1347]

Can food will last longer than all of us. eat away....

[@Seanonyoutube]

28:06 haha you knew it was the wrong word but said it anyway 🤣

[@DanielGonzalez-le3ww]

Where can I get that bag? I don know the brand

[@robert4027]

meh

[@bethpruett8404]

Thanks!

[@JohnSmith-hm9hn]

clay cat litter should stop bullets

[@richardelliott9511]

Kitty litter is very light by volume compared to sand. You should test it before staking your life on it....

[@anthonygizzo3234]

Have you heard of 4 Patriots? And did you ever try the food. If so what do you think of it

[@nmr6988]

4 Patriots is good, but if you have a family of four or more that's when you will get the most out of it. It's not meant for a single person. The food isn't packaged that way. Plus there's some filler stuff like fruit Punch drink mix for kids which has a lot of sugar in it and which I will never eat. But that's the 3-month family supply and it comes in two big and heavy totes. I would have been better off buying cans of freeze-dried meats, vegetables, freeze-dried milk, butter, cheese. They sell those as well.

[@fragoout2775]

SOS bars are nasty! Better than starving but try some now before you have to live on them short term. Power Bars/Clif Bars are better taste but no five year shelf life. Thanks Sootch!

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

I don't like the taste of starvation !

[@jackjohnson291]

Are you kidding? I think they’re delicious, especially the regular ones. They’re like butter cookies. 😊

[@fragoout2775]

If you like butter cookies then good for you! Point being try your goods before balloon goes up. Good luck!

[@jackjohnson291]

@@fragoout2775Haha, fair enough. Taste does vary. I’m not big on sweets but could eat a dozen of the little bars. I agree completely with your point though, 100%. Try everything before investing too heavily into it. As something you can just throw in your truck, boat, or whatever, they’re definitely palatable enough to save your life (if necessary). I’m just flabbergasted to hear people don’t like them. I’ve shared them with at least a dozen people, and everyone really liked them. You do mean SOS brand, like he has in the video right, not the hard orange bricks from Walmart?

[@fragoout2775]

Yes, I have the SOS brand. I think having peanut butter or jelly packet with them would help. But a jar of peanut butter alone is a lot of value. Keep after it everyone.

[@TheWolf1203]

number 1 is definitely water in the desert. we live in the Phoenix area. you should do a video about prepping in the desert.

[@jackjohnson291]

Step 1: move out of desert. 😂 Just kidding. That’s seriously gotta be a tough situation to be fully prepped for. If you have a place outside of the main city, you do have the advantage of not likely having people just walking around and traveling through. The desert itself is a natural buffer to the outside world. That door does swing both ways, unfortunately, making any movement of resources in much slower and less likely. Plan wisely. Best bang for the buck is food grade IBC totes. Cover them, if they’re gonna be outside to prevent algae/mold growth. They’re more difficult to clean out, but a little bit of syrup or some similar flavor to your water isn’t the end of the world. If you have the resources, above and below grade water tanks can be found from a wide variety of suppliers. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

[@rfjohns1]

​@@jackjohnson291I would think you could catch a lot of rainwater during the monsoon season.

[@jackjohnson291]

@@rfjohns1 Maybe so, I honestly know very little about that specific region outside of the obvious. Deserts freak me out, mostly due to my ignorance, so I tend to stay clear of them.

[@troybuchanan8676]

City prepper fills 50 gallon drums with water in his garage.