Prepping on a Budget | ft. Bear Independent

[@jamesthomas5895]

Don't have a lot of money but prep what I can ( I'm old ) You might say I'm an old privileged white man I had the privilege to work in a foundry all my adult life except for 4 years spent in the Marine Corp. Yes I'm privileged to work hard and serve my Country

[@TheComicChild]

You have a lot of skills

[@woodspirit98]

Well you're lucky..as an old white guy you can park in a handicap space now.

[@jamesthomas5895]

@@woodspirit98 My old beat up body needs a handicap parking space. lol

[@notforgotten2798]

God Bless ya Jarhead. Semper Fidelis

[@scottbunn1222]

SALUTE! You vets are the reason this county has and still stands thank you for your service sir!

[@flyoverstate6893]

Survival Dispatch and Bear Independent, another great team up video. Bear Nation! Prayers for Bear and family for Bear's father's recent death.

[@grannypuckett4404]

Good content as always. Bear I’m sorry for the loss of your Dad, prayers for you and your family 🙏 Shalom

[@briangreen256]

You start with the basics. Food,water and medical and knowledge. The knowledge part comes with doing what you have learned. Personal defense is a must👍

[@regretta1000]

How about old timers Bear? A video on that might be helpful to us older folks. Thanks

[@cheeto.1]

Recent I been going to thrift stores for books for my prepper library. I even found a SAS Survival Manual for .75 cents & I also got books on gardening for $1 has info on when to plant things. Never done it gonna try Potatoes first heard there super easy and very versatile

[@theraven5935]

A lot of good lecture is to be find on the net for free. Just put what you want in the search and add .pdf. Like: " trapping.pdf"

[@roxannedunstanharvey4898]

Try regrowing your scraps like green onions, too. Tomatoes are really easy, so is mint and strawberry.

[@amymartin7508]

Great finds cheeto!❤️

[@philwalter1655]

Yes i filloawed this 12 months ago Despite losing my son and daughter i still prepare and have amassed a good quantity of everyrhing We are eating our growing vegetables And qe owe you a BIG THANJYOU

[@gypsywoman9140]

💔 I'm sorry for your losses 💔

[@timcrum4558]

I think you are the only person puting out helpful content while most others make commercials

[@MrFlyrod7]

Some great points. Hey try Darn Tough socks. Life time warranty and great quality.

[@thomasmoon3391]

I have been living off the grid for 10 years. Solar panels and windmill. Been stockpiling seeds. Backup water. Growing seeds in a winner for spring. 24 chickens hens. One rooster . 4 eggs in reproduction more chickens

[@thebrizzy]

Bear Independents father passed away. Prayers to him and loved ones.

[@markstreven4037]

Prayers and god bless

[@jasonjanes9476]

sorry to hear that - momentum to you bear!

[@blueshadow3291]

😔

[@kavijackson868]

REST IN PEACE TO HIS FATHER!

[@lewisvillalta2492]

Great advice ,you are truly amazing person I have alot of respect for you you sir,thanks again

[@roxannedunstanharvey4898]

You can learn to save seeds, compost, learn different ways of growing food. I live in an odd area; it's a suburb that opens into a small national park. So I'm going to go around inoculating dead trees with oyster mushroom plugs. Turning my gross little pond into an aquaponic system using a cheap kiddie pool. It's all about seeing what you already have to its full potential

[@earlelzy7243]

Preach brother. I have checked most of those boxes already and I'm still going.

[@simplemoney1833]

Our family supports bear independent and appreciate the knowledge

[@OzMan9989]

I got the MSR guardian one year. Then Berkey big boy the next year. Then the Gryall bottle the next. YES, I am paranoid about water but three is two and it took me three years. Worth it IMO.

[@cashexpress7125]

SHALOM.... SO GREAT TO SEE Y'ALL'S CHANNEL TODAY FROM BLOODY HARLAN KY. BLESS U AND FAMILY. THIS IS THE GREATEST ENTERTAINMENTING SHOW ON KZbin. 🛡🇺🇸🌟📜🌟🇺🇸🛡.

[@murphmurph2124]

👍 Yup! I'm working lotsa O.T. and the preps are piling up.

[@raywells2858]

Another great video again not that I expected less. I really like that "Buy Seeds and grow now!" advice. This is definitely a skill and not something likely to give you a bumper crop on your first go. And rest assured there will be failures along the way! I would suggest using Heirloom Seeds and saving some every season for next year or if you have crop failure and need to plant again!

[@normancupit]

God bless you and yours, brother.

[@AmateurStacker1776]

You are not lying about your 6 month rule. I do have to add that just this past Saturday I was cleaning the gutters for this old lady I normally shovel snow for here in Wisconsin and turned around and purchase the little bit of silver and a little tiny bit of gold I've been wanting to buy lately and had a couple hundred left over that helped pay bills during these trying times. Get out there and get to know your community. It could just save you and your family in time if need. True words of wisdom thank you bear...

[@uk7769]

I just found your channel. Really great knowledge. Thank you for sharing. Gonna be building a homestead off grid and am studying everything I can. Used to do a lot of backpacking and can't wait to find my little piece of land and get busy building. I don't need much. I am content with what I have.

[@kratkyhomesteader9043]

You do get around. TJ!!! Glad to see you here, and happy you are giving an important message to those who may not yet know you! People, see BearIndependent's Yt channel or, better yet, his Patreon, with amazing information. There's a whole nation of us there!!! Come join us.

[@joeredemske7596]

Solid advice and a good plan. When you were going through the BOB's contents I thought you were looking in my camping backpack until you said tent (Hammocks lol). Really good advice - appreciate you!

[@boonedog1457]

So sorry for the loss of your Dad. He's in a better place.

[@austinjones9970]

i really appreciate these videos. you guys have no clue.

[@123gwilco]

Another video with practical advice I can use. “Keep on Trucking”! Love your no nonsense advice but a laugh or two now and then is good too. We ALL need to laugh. Thanks.

[@coalminersdaughter]

Great tips and advice as always Bear.

[@s.armitage3963]

In many cases knowledge is free. Google the ingredients to make lye, black powder, gasoline from plastic (it's a thing), and whatever else you can come up with. Write it all down in a notebook, and keep that in your bag. Having that might make all the difference in the world.

[@VictorGarciaR]

It is possible in theory to make gasoline from plastic, key words "in theory". It is a very energy intensive process, with low eficiency and nasty byproducts. You are better served with a wood gasifier

[@blackpistolcompany3482]

Good luck with that. Ive been through a divorce. I literally have nothing but the very basics. Makes it easy to be a minimalist thats for sure.

[@JohnSmith-sb2fp]

Divorce-rap*d?

[@lewisvillalta2492]

Divorce are never easy, but you will make it in your life time, my prayers are with you always, God bless you

[@cudan2941]

I hope things get better for you. Hang in there till then.

[@silvermanicattack8190]

Cheaper to keep her...till it's not Freedom ain't cheap in that spin

[@Garuda_IV]

for the knife if you aim a little higher the $40 bushlore from condor has been serving me extremely well

[@Blarny4u]

Great job Bear!

[@fredsmith9347]

And one other item to consider if planning to bug out from point A to point B....an actual, legitimate point B, multiple ways to get there and a solid contingency plan if you encounter issues along the way.

[@jaygraham4095]

I'm pretty good on supplies. Been working on Food production and hardening my home for defense. Planters for growing also work for cover to keep bullets out of your home.

[@asmaninmi2250]

What kind of ruck sack do you recommend?

[@MrStrollerisme]

Prepping on a budget? Hit yard sales and look for camping gear. What would cost a few thousand bucks in store will cost pennies on the dollar.

[@allenpoindexter1825]

Love the video. Thanks for sharing.

[@duanemckamey9655]

Prayers up from here Bear. Keep ‘em coming!

[@psycowilley3498]

Great info in this video. Since ammo is hard to find and expensive, for cheap pistol training, get a in-chamber laser trainer for your pistol and LaserHit app on your smart phone.

[@markstreven4037]

Thanks for the video enjoyed it and I have been prepping for a little while everyone thinks I'm nuts but I enjoy being prepared and I see unbelievable things happening around the world every day, god bless and have a great evening.

[@thesmartbudgetchannel2940]

You got yourself a new subscriber. Love the channel

[@Q-BinTom]

Good words young man.

[@bobbymalcich63]

thank you bear!!!

[@MikeJones-mf2rt]

✨*the best words tremendous”✨

[@peteward2576]

Thanks for the video. Been on the same page for a lot of years as far as prepping goes , i pick and peck on the you tube for interesting stuff. I like how you carry your videos. Sorry for you and yours for the passing of your father.

[@milododds1]

Good stuff Bear!

[@jthepickle7]

My cache was totally destroyed by bears. The only stuff that survived was what I put in glass Mason jars - not one broken. A golf ball sized piece of DRY ICE, placed in the empty jar then filled with rice, beans, masa flour, whatever - the cap LOOSELY screwed on, wait 20 minutes, screw cap tightly. And don't forget LOTS of salt.

[@wildassmerc]

This might be the best video about prepping I have ever watched. Thank you for making it.

[@knass8232]

i live in an apartment atm... been growing serano peppers, red peppers, tomatoes & strawberries for a few months (gonna get cilantro NOW). I'd recomend Sprouting seeds that produce within a couple days. You're right about starting NOW. i botched my kale plant and bean mix sprouting seeds (crushed the alfalfa tho!)

[@chancepoindexter3161]

Them wool blankets kept me warm in a cold ass jail sail a few times 🤣🤣.. Lil dark humor 🤷🤷

[@joshhenry727]

Truth

[@70washington]

At the same time , beggars cannot be choosy, you eat what is placed infront of you or simply starve. Do not complain, just eat! Be happy.

[@brokengardian]

Hit your local food pantries/churches. Most of what's provided is shelf stable goods, and produce can be canned. Also, learn some old world food preservation techniques. You don't need electricity (they didn't have it) and much is still relevant. Such as, salted meat, portable soup, ship biscuit, etc. A little bit of forethought can go a long way without a lot of money.

[@puppetville-bethobrien4139]

Your page is just so well written and so do-able. Love your saying to not do it alone. Know any groups in eastern N.C.? Im stepping up my skills and looking to move there

[@scottiecombs9162]

SHALOM... FROM KENTUCKY.... SO GOOD TO SEE Y'ALL'S CHANNEL. 👋😎-HI BEAR 🐻 GOD BLESS U & FAMILY. THIS IS THE BEST ENTERTAINMENTING SHOW ON KZbin. GOD BLESS AMERICA. GOD BLESS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. 🛡🇺🇸🌟📜🌟🇺🇸🛡

[@Eurynomea]

If you live in an apartment...get yourself some sprouting kits. They only take a few days to produce and can provide some nutrient-dense essentials. They're also portable. Don't forget your poncho liner ;-)

[@MrBwalendy]

Very entertaining and well thought through. Thanks.

[@shannindavis5016]

Not “oh Lordy” 🤣 good info

[@MikeJones-mf2rt]

Tip for people on medications which are controlled substances: If you can, request tablet form rather than capsule so that it can be broken down appropriately and then convince your doctor to up your dosage. Tell them current dose is not working anymore. Then stay at the same, already effective, lower dosage by breaking down tablets. There you have extra rations to guard for SHTF.

[@threeredstars]

My wife and I took it a step further and decided to work 7 days a week for 1 year. The end result was a whole lota money in the bank. Working 5 days a week pays the bills but those other two days are all yours!!! Nothing but gravy.

[@meganginger3791]

I love buckwheat 🥰🤟

[@paulc1173]

Great list

[@wolfmule9914]

Hi Just odd comment. I grew up in a poor family , never any money. Mom always was able to get the extra can or peace of this or that. We did not eat this we always put it aside for when we had no money for food at all. This would happen often enough. I know times have changed a little, but being poor is not being able to prep . It is the reason to prep. Take care folks

[@cindypatterson4429]

Great ideas!

[@timyates807]

How'd you get so smart bear ? Lol seriously another great video, thanks man. Loved it , take care.

[@weslar7]

Appreciate the wisdom

[@durrty8]

I am doing everything you have said to do now I'm working on getting medical stuff

[@bjarg1818]

just found youre channel..thanks for the tips just got my first bug out bag complete now looking towards the rest..keep giving tips please i live in The netherlands what are youre idea''s for defense and attack in stead of guns because they are not allowed here?

[@karlihill4161]

Yes, AND! You wouldn’t touch a pea seed in six months! Plus…. Remember the “Don’t be there!” thing! Do not live in the suburbs. Just saying. 5k won’t get you out of the suburbs. I really believe in what you are saying, in many ways! I have been prepping for over 10 years! Alone. 5k is out of the question for me. Still… I love your channel!

[@redfishsurvival1413]

Any knife steel will strike a ferro rod as long as it has a sharp 90 degree spine (so you don't use your edge, but use it if you must). Carbon steel will allow you to strke sparks off the blade with flint or chert like the historic flint and steel sets. Usually throwing a spark into char cloth or natural char. You can use an old file to make a flint striker. Ferro rods are soft. You can strike them with flint or other rocks, stainless, broken glass or ceramics etc. Just has to have a sharp 90 degree angle to scrape it with..

[@stuartclark8910]

Definitely on a budget in the UK currently 🇬🇧

[@robertfoster3114]

great vid.

[@bradjones7943]

Thanks for sharing

[@philburke6798]

Good shareable advice.

[@sixshooter4570]

Grayl is another great water filtration system.

[@itzybitzyspyder]

Powdered peanut butter...25 years.

[@kratkyhomesteader9043]

It's even available with powdered chocolate in it! Oh, yum - did I say that out loud?

[@charlesnelson2649]

Have the medical as a EMT. Fire fighter was raised farming and have the security

[@sarahburnett6030]

I am trying to do more of what you’re talking about but I have medical training as well as learning how to make homemade penicillin and such because medication‘s aren’t going to be available forever

[@Pete-sn7fp]

A great cheap prep is get old car batteries that don't work anymore.Dump them out spray them out with a water hose then make a Epsom salt (One Quart) and 4 Quarts of Distilled water mix it in a large pot on your stove on low heat and mix until salt is dissolved.Dump Solution Into cleaned out battery put on battery charger.Trickle charge is best for deep charging.Charge outside with the battery caps still out of the battery.You Might have to jump the battery to start charging cause some newer chargers don't charge completely dead batteries but once there is a little charge in battery it should charge normally.Regular car battery Lead Acid.Epsom salt $5 and Distilled Water $2 = new battery....Can be done 4 to 6 times per battery if your using in a budget solar system.

[@titanpreparedness]

Dont buy the premade kits. Best advice i could give. Save up but make sure its good gear and gear you actually need

[@kratkyhomesteader9043]

Have a close look at Bear's kits - and see what military and LE have to say about them.

[@titanpreparedness]

@@kratkyhomesteader9043 bears the one that said don't buy premade kits. So hopefully hes not selling something he wouldnt buy

[@kratkyhomesteader9043]

@@titanpreparedness I misread your post and thought you were saying not to buy Bear's premade kits - obviously I was incorrect. My apologies.

[@leswilliamson3587]

peanut butter is a super good for survival. a box of saltine crackers and a jar will.get you far along

[@nathanielsauerwin1685]

Aint a berkey but what if you added some sawyer filters to buckets

[@CrazyChickenBre]

Perfect timing - they just passed another stimulus bill

[@Hawky1]

@Axton Aarav shut up.

[@bonnieswenson9925]

@@Hawky1 They are the same person on multiple accts.

[@Hawky1]

@@bonnieswenson9925 i know.

[@scottiecombs9162]

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[@sandieowens6125]

Also whats your take on feild aquistion?

[@mrblack9791]

thats why regulte the in flow right

[@theraven5935]

Forget all the gear hype! The only thing you should invest in is good cloth,specially shoes. All the rest can be made by yourself or find cheap on some yard sales.

[@badger_statemilitant_farme331]

bought $45 dollars worth of assorted seeds today from my area seed company of all types of veggies :) later tonight I bought like $26 dollars worth of Winter Red Wheat Berries and White Wheat Berries ( each 3 LBs. ) so I shall start my Cancer survivor [ currently in Remission here ] Victory garden this year :) it is a start and added to my dry beans stored already and my rice strores. looking to find an IBC 200 + Gallon tote eventually here to store outdoor water as well. I feel grabbing a 40 Round Drum Mag for my High Point .45 carbine should be an investment here to have some sort of higher capacity type protection [ I know... how many may have just thrown up a lil bit hearing High Point but, hey it is what I have so far and a matching .45 acp High Point pistol too so the ammo is a universal buy for me here and they are inexpensive but, very durable weapons.

[@Dadlife911]

I think a wood stove and tools to process wood would be a big deal as well. Staying warm in the winter, especially with young children

[@simplysusan87]

I work at the library then clean houses on the weekend

[@Lou.B]

Good video.

[@davegrizzly6301]

Love the vids such wisdom 👍

[@anthonyrespass3090]

You have to live what you want to be

[@anthonybarbuto6012]

Great practical info......I am so pissed off at survival publications who try to recommend hi priced survival items......they reccomndc$200 knives instead of $20 mora......$90 axexwhen a $12 harbor freight ax that as is a great short ax.......thanks for your practical tips.

[@nickmartino2839]

Another awesome video brother!!! But how about saving 50 bucks a week or spending 50 bucks a week on essentials freeze dried food rice beans anything..... that's what I do and it seems to work great and when there's something more expensive I'll save for it and then buy it when I'm ready I just invested into titanium cook ware its wonderful

[@kratkyhomesteader9043]

We generally recommend cast iron cookware as we are likely to be cooking on open flames.

[@christophermark1728]

Moisture in the Sawyer filter will freeze in the WINTER if not insulated and some parts will bust and no longer filter, keep in pocket.

[@sandieowens6125]

Okay so what is the best ham radio

[@Johnlindseysr]

I see people buying a lot of these high dollar fancy shotguns. A good old remington 870 or a mossberg 500 are very hard to beat.

[@murphmurph2124]

Oh my is food going up and availability going down START NOW!!!! Before it's to late, having something is better than nothing

[@blackpistolcompany3482]

Unfortunately meds are up to insurance companies not docs.

[@_DivineTruth_is_Home_]

great* thank you :)