Top 15 Bunkering In Mistakes During SHTF!

[@snapdragon2441]

Years ago I had a very small dog who alerted us to a break in during the early hours. I now have a different one on my lap and another on the floor by my side. Don’t forget to stock up on food and other supplies for your pets too!

[@InaEsin]

And tell nobody. They get hungry enough, they WILL go after pets. I have family that lived thru starvation in the Wolyn area of Poland/Ukraine. Some of the things they've lived thru...

[@jamesnelson8715]

Feed the “pets” the people that where trying to break in ,problem solved

[@davidwilliams5567]

Consider lawn solar lights that are recharged during daylight and can then be brought into the house for light source. Easy and cheap.

[@nmr3352]

This is an excellent idea. However, the best solar lights are Luci Lights. They weigh almost nothing, have three levels of brightness, will float, and I keep them sitting in a sunny windowsill all the time so that they are always ready to go. I have enough to rotate them while the ones I've used are recharging. Look them up!

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

@@nmr3352 Thanks. I will look into those lights

[@jimmyblair2716]

I thought the same thing, but need extra batteries because they don't seem to last very long and they are not the same voltage as double a

[@sandiepetersonsellsraleigh]

Great idea

[@bramez5464]

​@@jimmyblair2716nowadays solar is very important because in a end of the world scenario batteries are going to get scarce and also thru solar you can still charge the rechargeable batteries thru a power station

[@billlaird7332]

Black out curtains. Harbor Freight furniture moving blankets. Thick, will blackout light. Various sizes. Inexpensive, prices range from less than $ 5 to about $ 20 depending on size. These are multi use items. Can be used as blankets or insulating material.

[@Shadowcat1954]

Great tip! I've also used those pads you can buy at U-haul to wrap furniture in for the same thing. I almost threw them out after a move a few years ago, and something said, "Keep them." They came in handy during a really bad winter. They are thick and provide good innsulation.

[@robertgrey6101]

The most warmest blanket is canvas. Laid over a thin blanket it will keep your body heat in. Another tip is hessian laid over your blanket. Hessian bags filled with grass and / or leaf litter under you or over your blanket. You will be warm all night.

[@peggysanderson8439]

Also great for cold weather. Very thick.

[@garychandler4296]

Black trash bags and painters tape. Keep handy and untouched.

[@pelle7771]

But be aware: If the House/flat seems to be empty/abondened, the risk the somebody breaks in and tries to loot it, raises significantly. In a crisis, people hardly ever loot inhabited apartments or houses. But they loot abondened places. And that is reasonable because in a real crisis, unused ressources should be used.

[@greyscout01]

It's an amazing thing that people who, for years, spent their money on toys, will just assume that you're somehow obligated to share your carefully planned supplies with them.

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

Recent event: someone I thought could be trusted, announced he was coming to TAKE from me. My response was, I will take something far less replaceable and broke off the relationship.

[@icanseenowherefromhere8995]

Every time I here someone use being paranoid as a "bad" thing I think of the saying, "just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you". A little paranoia, in my mind, is a good thing. It's only when it keeps you from trusting anyone that it becomes a bad thing.

[@Liberty-Freedom-Outdoors]

You trust people ?

[@JamesOxford98]

"Paranoid is what they call people who imagine threats against their life. I have threats against my life." - Garrak , star trek DS9

[@relicpathfinder2800]

​@@Liberty-Freedom-Outdoors Do you? And if you say yes, put your address, phone number and banking information here for me please.

[@chrissewell1608]

I have always told people, There is a difference between being paranoid and being prepared. Paranoia is an irrational fear of danger. Prepared is a logical & rational fear of danger! Ignorance is unaware of any danger. Carelessness is No fear of any danger!

[@littlehouseontheprairielak7144]

Only the paranoid survive!

[@larryh3267]

Prayers go out for Robbie I understand I lost my wife 30 days ago

[@supergg07]

I am so sorry for your loss sending lots and lots of prayers🙏❤️

[@Montross4440]

Sorry to hear that Larry, Godbless ❤

[@kevinbrown9831]

Prayers to you as well 🙏

[@GrandmasBeans1]

I’m so sorry, Larry. May God bless you and give you comfort. 🙏🏼

[@mariaagelonitis465]

🙏🙏🙏

[@SteveHartman-my9rg]

Few yrs ago i gave my brother who lived 1/3 mile from Rail Road i gave him a state of art gas mask. He smirked but put it under car seat. couple months later train jumped tracke n evacuation ordered so he grabbed the Bug out bag i made for him n put on gas mask. He was able to take more time to go because of these 2 preps n the 7 day food supply i gave him. Thats what i give for gifts without bringing attention. Like a hatchet or knife or 3 to 7 day food supply from Walmart i kind of spread such gifts riund the family but they dont know i prep the knife is for hunting n fishing the

[@MikeSanders-u3u]

That is a great approach

[@katewhitehouse4836]

During ww2, my grampa made black out wooden frames that fit into the window casings that he covered with tar paper. During the day, they could be taken out for sunlight, and put back in place before dark. He screwed simple furniture handles to them to make them easy to handle. The frames were light enough so that my grandmother could handle them herself just in case he was away from the farm.

[@MikeSanders-u3u]

A very resourceful grandpa 👏🏻

[@richardocain8299]

Great Video.. thanks. We are a couple in our late 60's and we stay active. We live in a covenant protecive community in ColoradoSprings. We ride bikes and hike. We practice our fire arms and are decent shots. We have about 8 months of food we rotate in our everyday lives. Last week we had 2 transformers went out. People immediately went outside asking all kind of questions. No power for 12 hours. Then one lady came out and said my mom has 2 hours left on a medical aid that required electricity. She was really worried then I open my big mouth and said I have a generator . She was appreciative. That opened a PADORA BOX with questions from neighbor's what else does he have in his garage. Bottem line just in the first 3 hours people were panicked. It was a real Eye opening.

[@lgpalumbo52]

We’re right there with ya.

[@grantquinones]

I know what you mean it's hard to keep my mouth shut also because I assume everyone is preparing 😅. But you are a hero and saved her mom's life maybe next time they will help your family 👍

[@WOLVERINE95899]

Better help your neighbors get ready. You don't want everybody at your house.

[@DoubleDogDare54]

If it is a portable generator, just tell everyone your brother picked it up at an estate sale and you are holding on to it for him until he moves to Alaska. If it is one of those huge whole house models they are going to know anyway because you will be the only house in the neighborhood with power.

[@kingscairn]

1980 was the 1st computer added to autos - EGR for vehicle emitions control

[@suebrittain9563]

One other advantage to 'black out' shades and curtains is that it helps save on AC and heat. We had a house where the sun would beat in through the windows and the air conditioner could not keep up. After putting them up the problem was solved.

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Thoughts and prayers for Robbie and family. Lost my mom a year ago to COVID. And yes, it really was COVID. She was in rehab for a couple months, but had dementia, diagnosed, for seven years and fell, breaking a hip. She was a believer so we're happy for her, but still hurts, even a year later.

[@mariaagelonitis465]

🙏🙏🙏

[@fireofevender5515]

God bless, I'm sure she's resting happily in paradise. 🕊️

[@BonnieBlue2A]

Amein on 🙏 for Robbie and his family. May YHWH give them His strength and peace (shalom) throughout their grieving process. I still miss my mother. Cancer took her almost 30 years ago.

[@questionasker1749]

🙏🙏🙏💜🪻💜🙏🙏🙏

[@PeterLehman-il5ru]

I lost my father over twenty years ago, and it still hurts some. He didn't get to see any of his grandchildren grow up. My step son was the only one who had a couple years to get to spend some time with him. People will tell you that it will get better and believe it or not it actually does . Ofcourse you will still have days of your life where you will be down and sad . Naturally so,what helps me is to remember something he did or said that always made me laugh and then go help someone else who is having a bad day. That's my Dad in a nutshell. I am praying for Robbie and his family, but I also helps.

[@Coloradodogmama]

The best security system you can have is a good dog & a good aim. 💯

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

Some people have a great fear of dogs. Great deterrent.

[@deliajones9541]

They will quickly kill your Dog. That eliminates that threat and also can be used for food and fur. Remember everything can be used as an asset in that situation. People will be hunting pets and birds squirrels anything that moves for food.

[@rodneymoore7270]

#4 buckshot is a four am corrector.

[@Bizzy-Bumble1131]

Thank you for talking about the green initiatives! People don't realize that some of these initiatives will take rights away to grow essential foods.

[@silversleuth007]

If anyone hasn't mentioned it yet, make your residence LOOK like it's been looted already. As for neighbors, take them a freshly harvested feral chicken. Teach them how to dress it and cook it. Even if you have a years' worth of food stashed, if there are community breadlines or soup kitchens, show up and get yours. Try not to smell like food or detergent. GreyMan for the win.

[@curtisgilford9867]

Fantastic point brother. Stay safe and God bless

[@cookingsherry8784]

I understand OPSEC; however, also think of the opposite side -- intel. If the neighbor knows you have supplies, find out what they have to offer in trade. They're probably not preppers, but do they collect coins or other valuables? What skills do they have? You can find out these things through casual conversation. No one in our neighborhood comes out and says they are preppers, but those who are preppers recognize one another. We know who to work with when SHTF. One of ours has a manual mower, which could come in handy with no power.

[@fireofevender5515]

Let the dandelions grow so you can eat them and make tea. 😊

[@MikeSanders-u3u]

Good food for thought !

[@stevelyons2744]

Resupply: Keep a tote, or cooler, in the vehicle. Use them to haul in perishables quickly. Nonperishable items can stay put and taken in little by little. Can you drive to the back? Garage access?

[@pelle7771]

I think it is one of the best videos on your channel I have watched until now. You not only focus on the "lone wolf prepper" or "lone family prepper" but also think about the community. Neighbors especially these you care for, work sharing, alarming,... One additional food of thought: EVERY crisis ends! And your neighborhood will be there afterwards, when all comes back to normal or a new normal. And they won't forget, if they don't all die - and probably they won't. And there will be a big difference if you helped to get the newborn or the old mother through the crisis or if the newborn or the old mother died. If the neighbors later find out that you could have helped - you have a problem. You will lose most friends in the neighborhood and even gain some lifetime enemies that could make your life a hell. Don't wonder why your house is set on fire five years later. You deserve it!

[@robb4cubs]

Good point. And we need to try hard to be good neighbors before SHTF. Better than $ in the bank.

[@soniajohnsen3336]

I heard a good tip recently, after you’re done with your spigot style laundry soap container, fill it with water and store it for hand washing during an outage or even in your garden!

[@MikeSanders-u3u]

Excellent!

[@SandwichKing-lj4ej]

We need to be gardening our own food supply, both perennials fruit and nut trees and berry bushes and annuals garden. Eat healthier, save on groceries, fitness and health from the work on it.

[@carierobertson7019]

👏👏👏👏 100%!!!!!!

[@nmr3352]

I am limited to container gardening. It's just about impossible to grow enough to feed more than one person, and that's for a limited amount of time.

[@PeterLehman-il5ru]

If container gardening is what you can do for yourself,there is no problem with that. You do what you need to do for yourself, and that's that. If your family and friends don't understand that, that's not your problem, they're being selfish, expecting you to provide for them, when they should be living by your example and putting up/away. Two of our Adult children are still in and out of our home and won't help us with the canning process or stocking up the pantry shelves,so we are considering charging rent and using the money for supplies

[@nmr3352]

@@PeterLehman-il5ru charging rent to your adult children sounds more than fair to me. Thank you for your encouragement regarding container gardening.

[@jamiehamrick3132]

Just know that if it's visible...it's take- able..

[@joannc147]

Fascinating topic! I live alone & plan on keeping my old butt in place. I built up a nice “natural defense” around my house with trees, ditch, & metal raised beds acting as a good deterrent. I’m keeping too-big clothes and an old car to complete the “poor me” picture. Realistically, there’s no way one person can defend 24 hours a day. Working on building community bonds with good results (eggs and veg seedlings go a long way). Too bad my Army neighbors moved away tho! Thanks for the video…..stay safe everyone.

[@q-man762]

Put your propane camp stove in front of a fireplace or wood stove and make a hood of something to vent the cooking smells up and out at the highest point to enhance the odds of avoiding detection. Even cook for the day at 3am when most scavenger types won't be out and about.

[@nmr3352]

This is a very good idea! You could also set your butane or propane camp stove in your fireplace and let the smells go out the top of the chimney. There would be very little or no smoke, and no one would be able to find where the delicious aromas were coming from.

[@PeterLehman-il5ru]

Not necessarily true about the scavenger types not out at night,must consider that'll be armed and won't care about you or your family when they are looking for supplies. As for the other thing, you could use some sheet metal to make a hood, left over plywood and paint the underside of it with paint that's used for wood stoves and grills. Cooking in a fireplace, why not try using a few scented candles on either side of the camp stove.

[@mitchcoleman1238]

Good thought about the bell!! I would also add that a whistle would serve a similar purpose. It has the ability to reach a party, but it too requires some discipline as to when and where to use it!!

[@johnpatterson9829]

In a power outage pumped water distribution will be intermittent at best. If you have a bath, fill it up with potable water whenever supply is available. Check now that bathplug is efficient and you can seal off overflow to get a bit more in. Also good for quick firefighting.

[@hedge313]

Living through several hurricanes in Charleston, I have learned that staying ready means you never have to get ready.

[@smartcaliforniagal]

As far as security goes ...it seems it would be prudent to have some pre-cut-to-size plywood to cover windows. This would help with light and it would also fortify your structure especially if you have a lot of windows at ground level....

[@escapedfromnewyork]

That’s what I’ve started doing. I pre-cut some 1/2” OSB to match the windows in the house. I’ve got a bunch of 3” screws. I can take my DeWalt cordless drill and hang them all in an hour

[@jameskelly9243]

I have metal powered/rope roĺler shutters

[@PizzaDawwg]

When I stocked up on food during the pandemic I parked my suv in the backyard when unloading groceries.

[@justinb.5822]

Great point about the cooking smoke inhalation! It will become a health problem over the long-term.

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

Talking about dog security, I have one German Shepherd and one Shepherd/Malinois mix. They let me know if someone pulls in off the road over 400yds away, not to mention they are very intimidating. I am rural and have a small homestead and have 99% of your suggestions already in practice.

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

I have two shepherds also and when my old one goes down ,I will get a new one . I get them at German Shepherd rescue of Orange County California. These dogs are spoiled, but they’re the best.😊 I love them so much they are my protection. I’m almost 70 so I need the protection….❤

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

@@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11 I'm 67 but my dogs aren't too spoiled. I inherited one from my son (full blooded shepherd) who produced the other (malinouse mix). They live outside and do a wonderful job. It did take a lot of effort training them to leave the chickens, ducks and rabbits alone.😁

[@Nofretari]

Out in the boondocks I am not concerned about my neighbors. Especially since in my area we tend to be pretty prepared. Right now my neighborhood is trying to work together to support each other.

[@Nofretari]

In my neighborhood we have people raising goats, cows and chickens. We also have greenhouses, solar and wood stoves. We even have an electrician and solar expert.

[@sillylilysallykaye4917]

The same on my county road. We all have differing skills & work well together.

[@JamesCat-qx6sb]

Me too. I'm a retired Ranger and have befriended a homesteading couple on the land next to me. Mutual defense and a good trade agreement 😊

[@DoubleDogDare54]

Problem is, if the SHTF, all the city predators will flood out of the cities by the millions and they will head out into the boondocks looking for whatever they can take - including you and your life. Your objecting to that won't matter. And if you are isolated, to them that is so much the better.

[@user-yh7fc7wt6v]

​@DoubleDogDare54 by that time there would be carcass in the grill out front they would need to pass They will fit too

[@EvilvonScary]

Re: Truck. Especially older truck take the ignition solenoid with you when you park it. Works for military vehicles, its the only "keys" you have for push button start vehicles. Another good book is One Second After

[@dessebasey2750]

We just updated our close friends list. A couple of them have drifted and no longer trusted. My little town near Indianapolis has become an immigrant relocation area. Cashiers at walmart using translator on their phones. Different cultures can be a huge issue soon. Regular Americans can be an issue. Saying a prayer

[@jimbomorrison7133]

Sounds like you’re up the creek. We live in the bayous. Nobody will come here. We have 12-13’ alligators that we keep as friends. They will be fed well.

[@BlkFireHawk427]

​@jimbomorrison7133 😂🤣. That's what I call a natural Mote!

[@jimbomorrison7133]

@@BlkFireHawk427 dam straight.

[@countrysister700]

​​@@jimbomorrison7133 Texans are horribly vulnerable from the south. We trust y'all tho to keep us covered from the east 😂 🐊 #GodBlesstheCajunNavy #neverenufcayenne

[@waynebruening794]

Mr Sootch Miss Sara Mac & Y’ALL,,,,da’ wife & I look forward to your Tues podcasts on prepping & general stuff. Our sympathies & Hugs to Robbie & family on his moms passing,,,Many “Thanks” for the support, suggestions & lifelines you share with us all every week. GOD BLESS & wishing y’all good health & safety 😇🫂💪🇺🇸

[@kerrysumners1333]

Over a million people without power in Texas after hurricane Beryl. Temps expected to be over 100 the next few days. I would bet that most do not have a backup power source.

[@rshannonwest]

Thank you! God bless you and yours. I’m rural @5000.ft a prep minded widow and alone. my neighbors are cattle primary. I will be cautious, been practicing decades. 😂

[@billlaird7332]

Concerning vehicles resistant to an EMP. If it has a carburetor and doesn't have a computer, it will probably run after an EMP. In addition to older automotive vehicles, think older (pre 2015) ATV's, Utility Vehicles like the John Deere Gator, and riding lawn mowers.

[@JW-ly2eo]

prepping is expensive right now but it has to be done

[@kelkel3883]

I agree with both statements. I think that if you live with a few people that have the same mindset, everyone can chip in a bit to make things easier so that one person isn't flipping the bill.

[@tennesseeterri]

There are many different types of prepping you can do. You can prep on the shoestring cheap or you can prep on the more expensive. As long as you do it either one works.

[@chrissewell1608]

A warning bell, dinner bell, is a great idea! No batteries and always works.

[@shirleyrassman8871]

Whistles too I trained my dog with one.lol

[@GooberMcSnuffles]

It is important to know your environment. Water quality and air quality meters could help you stay healthy. EMF meters, barometers and Radiation meters should also be considered. Of coarse a multi band radio receiver should be in everyone's preps, but we cannot rely on broadcasts to provide real-time information. Therefore, we need our own instrumentation. Edited to add: The air quality meter is essential if using a wood stove, or cooking in your fire place.

[@crazychick]

For water we have a large deep pool and try use very minimal clorine in it. We would rather swim in cloudy water than to add chemicals that can be bad for the water. We keep a daily eye on our pool and make sure that the water stays very clean. We also live very rural and on 47 acres so it is easier for us to have things here

[@fireofevender5515]

My neighbors converted their pool to a salt pool. Said getting rid of chlorine was the best decision they've made.

[@luella2897]

LOL !! Oh yes, we have two terriers! Great alarm and "protection" system for those "bad" delivery people!!! The West Highland is the watch dog and the Scottish Terrier is the "attack" dog! I did put signs up to warn the delivery people, cause two different Fed Ex guys have reached over the fence to pet the cute, adorable, very loud. barking dog with BIG teeth ! I had to administer first aid to one of them. Between the two of them, they are quite a great security system.

[@iamallright9957]

Thank you - appreciate listening each week!

[@cousin_JACK]

Dogs really are man’s best friend. They’re awesome and if possible, someone should always be home. You would be surprised how many neighbors are not neighborly. Also if you have a car out front, go ahead and pop the hood on it randomly. People will think someone is around working on the car ( think tools in hand ) Also I recently outfitted our home with perimeter lighting along with more porch pick lights. We used to only have a single porch light for a long time. And I found my self leaving the lights on all through out the night, after the refresh. Now I keep them off unless I’m outside and need light or I just want to see out or glass door while I’m still up . But yes I have found keeping it dark keep curious eyes away. I will flip the lights on around 2 or 3 am sometimes to mix it up. Be aware. I saw this news clip from last year where a kid was inside playing video games while his parents were out of town and a tree crew came in broad daylight and cut down their huge pecan tree and took all the wood. Just think if an adult would’ve came out. Those people cut a tree down but stole that families peace of mind too

[@bradschmitt1990]

TOP bunkering Mistakes: 1- Talking about it- DON'T. could create bad neighbors. 2- Don't have all Preps done simultaneously, because that raises flags. people ask questions. 3- Have a dog- it's an alarm to action around the premises. 4- If you live in a highly dense area, plan where to go and how to get out. 5- SECURITY is important. stay watchful. dogs can help. Proximity Alarms, sensors. Don't leave your home without someone guarding your possessions. (#Squatters) 6- Have a water source (Find local water sources and put them on a map) (rain catchment systems, wells with hand pumps, etc), transport for water, and ways to treat the water. Questions: use a thick cable to secure guns in cars Security- when renting, etc (Ring Camera system (hackable), and other units. best best is closed loop is better. A light for those who need something easy. Warrior Mini- light and defensive weapon) A good prybar is needed for wrecks and SHTF situations - rally point for SHTF outside of your home. - ON hand cash (EMP will knock banks out), $ will be used as barter tools. Gold/Silver and precious metals are God's currency. 7- Rationing water- make it stretch. 8- Well Kept appearance- but not enough to draw attention to yourself. Green Initiatives could try and regulate your personal gardens. Buy from local farmers. 9- cooking indoors- what place has ventilation. rotate those who cook in and out. Cooking smells. it will attract attention. 10- Light Disipline. light travels. blackout curtains, don't attract attention. (sheets, heavy plastic sheets. 11- Emergency Radio- solar and hand crank combo. 12- Driving- after about 3 days people will panic and move. Don't just drive around in your old truck. 13-Keep heating in a limited area- minimize your fuel usage. rationing firewood. Solar generators can help. 14- NOT helping your neighbors. relationships create allies. Lone Wolf Mentality gets you killed. 15- Communications- At least have an emergency radio with solar and crank. two-way radios (encrypted if possible). Basic level of ringing a Bell. 16- Have a Bug out Plan. Where are you going? who is coming? But you are a glorified refugee.

[@q-man762]

You're not going to pry open a car door with a little "power bar" pry tool or whatever they are called

[@Flash1857]

Thank you

[@aaronholmstrom390]

SHTF gold and silver is worthless and horrible advice. Only precious metal will be lead and brass.

[@williamcarr3976]

Yes, precious metals are for after civilization is restored

[@TrialAndError8713]

@aaronholmstrom390 I totally understand lead and brass, but gold and silver will also (always) be valuable. It's amazing how eager people are to get a precious or semi-precious metal coin for a couple cans of food and a gallon of potable water. Silver is more feasible to barter with, and maybe ounce copper rounds, but if a person can afford to get a couple gold rounds, those could eventually come in handy, too. Don't completely scoff at physical metals.

[@joemommam141]

Many prayers to Robbie, his family and friends 🙏 Thank you for all you guys do for the community Please keep up the great work 🇺🇲

[@MikeSanders-u3u]

Always level headed advice and non alarmist. Love your content sir

[@Tenforward1]

Dehumidifiers can be used for water, and it would be very clean as well.

[@jefflarson4982]

Black plastic sheeting and thick mil garbage bags taped to windows sills can work for light discipline

[@ndecouple]

As do moving blankets too

[@relicpathfinder2800]

Card board, save up boxes and use duct tape. They can easily be cut to fit inside the frame and taped to seal off the edges, creative people can even make openable light tight shutters. Can even be held up with pushpins in some cases.

[@kristanichols6215]

Thank you so much.

[@troybuchanan8676]

I saw a meth head trifling through a suitcase full of clothes on the side of a Kentucky State Highway in pitch black, with no flashlight at 4 in the morning. They don’t sleep, and they can see in the dark. Be very wary of the local meth heads.

[@jozilee2098]

Truth!!! Addicts seem to have heightened senses and immunity to basic illnesses 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@florida9710]

Yes they do. In a SHTF scenario they will turn rabid.

[@MikeSmith-nu9wt]

Pulsar trail lrf xp50 , i can see at night also ????

[@jesssmalls6623]

Zombie like

[@user-yh7fc7wt6v]

​@@MikeSmith-nu9wtpvs4 Old but definitely can see

[@angelaslatzer9263]

When I was stationed on a cost guard cutter we would “darken ship” at night and use red lights. I think investing in a headlamp that has a red light option is a good idea. Also, there were times that we weren’t aloud to smoke outside at night for the very reason you mentioned…. Cigarettes can be seen burning from quite a ways.

[@frannypalmer2726]

And you can smell them for quite a distance.

[@DrSchor]

you can see a cigarette flame a ways off, but they are not loud. i don't understand the problem.

[@ClubhouseGardens]

I think the biggest thing that's being overlooked is that the government wants us to prep without our neighbors in mind. Getting to know your neighbors and community is the most overlooked thing in Prepping because we are social beings. Obviously don't show all your cards so to speak but you Must get to know other people. Isolation is the biggest mistake.

[@MikeSanders-u3u]

Absolutely. There is truth to the old saying "divide and conquer ". That's why the powers that be banned us from congregating anywhere during the pandemic. Keep us all separate. Much easier to control us.

[@thomassmith3310]

I have driveway alerts from harbor freight that are battery operated. I had one at my old house that was about 100 ft from the house and it worked good.

[@lmr45241]

I'm so envious of your cul-de-sac compound! 🙂 That's a great situation. In an outlying area of my suburb, a group of the local sherrif deputies and municipal police built houses around a standalone cul de sac and park their service cars in the driveways. Ain't nobody (smart) messing with that street.

[@dessebasey2750]

It's Sept 2024. Things are heating up. We are reloading all of our bug out bags, first aid, charging our walkies and checking all of that twice. Making new totes for secondary location. Amazon has been visiting all darn weekend. I woke up a week ago with the feeling of urgency. God bless

[@DoubleDogDare54]

If you want a small dog with an absolutely HUGE bark, get a "standard" (BIG SIZE) Dachshund. They are light on the trigger about anything strange going on and have a bark that is all out of proportion with their size, And they bark like machine guns. They don't shut up when they are on alert. They make it sound like you have a very large, angry dog ready to maul someone to pieces.

[@DrSchor]

i am confused. standard or big size? no doubt your attacker will be disabled by laughter when he sees the dog that barked.

[@DoubleDogDare54]

@@DrSchor There are two official sizes in Dachshunds - Standard and Miniature. Miniatures are those weighing less than 11lbs. Standards weigh over 11lbs, usually between 15 to 30lbs. They have a bark on them that is extremely loud and deep - sounds like a much larger dog than what it is - and they LOVE to bark. Dachshunds can act more as a burglar alarm, not a guard dog. But if you are just looking for a dog that can alert you and let a criminal know they have been detected, it's tough to beat a Dachshund on that score.

[@q-man762]

Even the largest pry bar is probably going to be very difficult to get a car door open on an accident scene. perhaps a harbor freight porta power mini hydraulic tool will be helpful. A good cordless sawsall can take a roof off at the posts.

[@reneenewfrock5743]

Be sure to have PHYSICAL, PRINTED, city, county, state and US. maps as well as gazetteers of your staye and adjacent states. Hiking trail maps too! Oh, and printed phone books have both maps and emergency numbers.

[@KittyGonzalez-bc8ee]

Benadryl..diphenhydramine HCl...allergic reactions and.... sedation. Even poison oak , ivy or sumac ....bee stings and snake bites. Extremely important with sedating kids during stitching and primary wound debriding!

[@13kingofbattle47]

My chiwawa is the alarm my pit bull is the enforcement

[@Liberty-Freedom-Outdoors]

My Shepard is the alarm and my home field advantage (mags stashed rifles pistols smokes etc) and barriers is my enforcement

[@scalenefiend38]

…until tyranny outlaws your guard dogs

[@cookingsherry8784]

Unfortunately, my Siberian husky is neither the alarm nor the enforcement. She's the welcoming committee! 😂 Snake killer for my enforcement!

[@nunyabznz3029]

You definitely don't want them to get poisoned water!

[@doglvr7264]

I have a boxer/pitbull mix and a shih zhu. Both dogs will bark and lick anyone to death. My shih zhu will bite if you try to groom her grumpy in her old age but is missing some teeth so no protection there!

[@dontknowbrian]

Being prepared is a great thing to be! This should be taught in schools simply because the more persons that are prepared, the stronger we all become. For most of us, short term SHTF is obtainable but for long term grid down for years type event, your preps will only Cary you to your last spoonful of food then you will die.homesteaders have the highest livable story to write but they are only a quarter of a percent of our country. For me, I’ll save the last bullet for myself. SHTF scenarios means Mad Max type living. That’s not living. That’s hell in a handbag.

[@Dave-sg6br]

Trying and do away with plastic bottles. The plastic breaks down into your water ! Use class bottles or at least BPA free plastic containers

[@GypsyBrokenwings]

Consider canning all of your meats. This way you don't have much smell leaving and sleeping people to your food. Also, canning most things requires water, another source when needed.

[@betty8173]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for stopping by Betty!

[@imbonnie-hl3xk]

for cooking use a portable induction cooktop plugged into a solar battery.

[@johnbiernacki121]

If you're just now starting to prepare after so many of us have been warning everyone for the last 8+ years. Good luck and don't waste money on food that won't keep well. Think about barter items like booze n tabaco Never trade anything that can be used against you.

[@williamcarr3976]

Trade lead but only in return fire

[@DRAGONSLAYER1220]

Dogs. Got 3 chihuahuas that think they're pit bulls, a pit bull that thinks she's a chihuahua, and a cat that's just a jerk.

[@WOLVERINE95899]

Cats are extremely valuable at keeping rats out of your food preps and keep them from spreading disease.

[@DRAGONSLAYER1220]

@@WOLVERINE95899 And they bring them to you as a gift!

[@laurastewart9877]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@conniehovermale83]

Think inside and out of box, Indoor regrow, pots , buckets , sprouts and microwgreens, sun porch,as well as edibles, herbs, edibles flowers, catus and other wild edibles, as well as dumpster dive, isn't out of ?

[@Dave-sg6br]

It’s not legal in some states to leave a handgun unintended in a vehicle. If the vehicle gets stolen, they don’t want a gun stolen also .

[@relicpathfinder2800]

Most firearms stolen from vehicles are from police vehicles. Ironic.

[@kiddlesnmore2]

We have a gun safe bolted under the truck seat.

[@nicholas389]

No Stickers on your vehicle. No 2nd Ammendment Stickers, No Trump Stickers, No Stickers of children, No Stickers at all is best. A 2nd Ammendment Sticker on a truck, that'd be the first place to look for a truck gun if you were a criminal.

[@wannabe4668]

Sorry man. Lost my mom in 1997 when I was 27. Now I am 52. Pray you are well.

[@dadofjack1]

I don't live near a body of water but every morning I wake up there's a "creak"!

[@OldCelticWarrior]

The Pug "watching" is hilarious as we know those eyes 😂. Awesome video, thank you.

[@ScottMurphy-x3t]

Water source. Dig a well. We had great well water at my parents home before the county forced everyone to transition to county water & sewage.

[@TrialAndError8713]

@ScottMurphy-x3t my parents went back to well water a couple years ago. It's not the best water, and they have to filter it, but they can attach a hand pump if they need to. The house is old enough that it's in the basement.

[@thereisnoneRighteous-but-GOD]

Thank you very much for your videos sir!

[@peteric100]

Buy some solar powered yard lights. Bring them in at night.

[@chanchan5349]

And keep those in the box, in the house, for use during power outages only. I have some in the yard but they tend not to last but a couple of years.

[@susanwright1999]

Even they won't be viable they way there blocking out the sun.

[@mantarayasurf]

We have a german Shepard mix half the size of a reg g shep and a pitbull mix and both can sense people near the house since we live in a large community in the suburbs almost rural area! They both bark fiercely!

[@pelle7771]

The story about the blocks that "defended" themselves, you can think about where you are mote secure: 1. Alone in the forest or in a rural environment with a ranch or 2. in a city in a big house with 50 apartments? If you organize the big house efficiently, you can be much more secure, I think. 24/7 security at all entrances and surveillance ftom the upper floors. Alarming 70 people with weapons from rifle over pistol, machete and kitchen knife up to baseball bats. Additional possiblity to throw Molotov cocktail from the upper floors on attackers. In addition you can organize medical care in the house (the chances are not bad that one of the inhabitants is a doctor, a nurse or a paramedic. You can form secured "convoys" to fetch water or food. In case of a fire, you have about 100 people for a bucket chain and maybe 50 fire extinguishers... But you have to organize the people!

[@Pfasma5]

Great list and great info

[@martyp5976]

Si, great content as always!

[@jongilbertson4197]

Life Straw. 26000 gallons.

[@relicpathfinder2800]

I've never seen anyone test them. Pre filtering to keep a good flow, once used keeping them from growing mold or feeding testing etc. I have a couple, but never seen a test results by anyone.

[@silversleuth007]

@@relicpathfinder2800 ... around 2014 i tested a lifestraw, on a dare, and drank from the ohio river.

[@maryfrederickson9400]

What I worry about is the possibility of the lack of needed prescribed medications.

[@TrialAndError8713]

@maryfrederickson9400 all medications have been derived from some plant origins, and then manufactured to mimic the natural compounds in them. I have some friends who are researching the compounds in her thyroid replacement medications and learning how to grow plants that will contain the compounds in the medications. If they can grow enough ingredients for her meds, she may be able to stay alive with them, although in reality, it might not be as effective as modern pharmaceutical medications. They also were able to stock up a little bit when her meds had to be adjusted, and when she had to change doctors. She's also experimented a little with holding back a dose a week. Not ideal, but all of these are options.

[@michaelkaer]

I have a sacrificial garden in my front lawn. I have given pumpkins and squash and garlic seed to anyone who wanted it. I now sell my garlic seed balls for a dollar on marketplace and may sell other items in the future. if a person is starving I would hand them a shovel and say dig up some garlic and I will grab a potato to make up some potato soup. I would teach them to grow more. Give a man a bowl of soup , they eat for a day. Teach a man to grow their own and they have food for life and a means of trade as well as an opportunity to help a new fellow.

[@kelkel3883]

Sometimes we have to ask ourselves, what is normal? I'm trying to get my mom, myself and my GF ready for a crazy time ahead. I have a feeling that if Trump doesn't get back into office, he is going to have a fit, and something might just happen. I hope not, but we shall see. Personally, I'd rather someone else than either candidate win, but that may be highly unlikely to happen. May God help us all. I don't really consider myself conservative or liberal, but somewhere in-between. I may not agree with everything that is being said on Prepper channels, but I agree that we need to be prepared for any kind of situation. Be it natural disaster or a man made disaster, we do need to be prepared for any eventuality.

[@AngelaH2222]

Be prepared for the panic buying if Trump gives the nod for Putin that he'll accept use of battlefield nukes in Ukraine...

[@jenniferjitta2641]

Preppers have to stop telling ppl that they are prepping, you will be the first house they will come to

[@sandych33ks1]

So don't answer when people ask you if you prep. I'm a retired cop from Ny. It's called shut the F up and don't tell people anything, much less about your preps.

[@kathyputman5160]

Give the kids glow sticks, not too bright but, comforting to kids.

[@lyfandeth]

That's one problem with solar. There's no way to deploy it while hiding it. And the panels aren't bolted to the roof, they're still easy to steal. And generators of any kind will be heard for quite a distance. Sometimes you just have to hedge your bets.

[@nicholas389]

After a bad hurricane 2022 Ian. Every neighborhood was black. With very few houses having generators and you could hear those generators from a block away. When the neighborhood is dark, it seems quite, and the sounds travel. They were in the dark for weeks.

[@TLKletz]

I put mine up in my greenhouse. It works perfect.

[@Shadowcat1954]

What about the portable, solar powered ones that you can use indoors?

[@Karen-up8xo]

​@@TLKletz Great idea!!! Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@williamcarr3976]

Surplus military generators are enclosed and pretty darn quiet, they are diesel and very reliable. Cost a few bucks to get one but diesel has a long shelf life and you just need to add algae preventer every 5 years.

[@dugger5302]

Great info!

[@dhpat805]

Prayers to Robbie losing his Mom. God Bless her and her family.

[@ynot552]

Good information, thanks

[@cats14600]

Keeping our dogs fed in a SHTF situation is something I’ve been really worried about.

[@nicholas389]

Feed them the cats?!

[@cats14600]

@@nicholas389 if only we had cats 😅

[@JanaLemons-dl7tk]

Pinto beans and watermelon - if they are hunters they will catch a squirrel or rabbit or other. The pinto beans are PACKED with minerals and watermelon is packed with nutrients! Potato's- Ireland survived on potatoes! Also, canned sardines, tuna, chicken breast - in a pot of rice or potatoes, goes a long way , fills the belly and still gives them a little meat - way cheaper than dog food and a lot more nutrition. By the way - I was feeding my dog an expensive dog food and doing research(which I have done hrs and hrs and hrs of) I found that Ol Roy is the only dog food that has never had a recall! It may not be as nutrient dense but you can supplement their feed with the aforementioned items or with other foods or supplements. Also, eggs are great - cooked lightly or raw. Some folks give them the shell and all for the calcium. I'm feeding 6 -10 wk old pups and momma for a lot less than buying dog food and they are wow looking, bright, energetic and alert! Dr. Andrew Jones is a great holistic veterinarian that I like to watch on my utube channel! Also, if you have the time a lot of folks are returning to growing and preparing their own foods and preparing foods for their pets - hope this helps. One more thing meyenberg powdered milk replacement and organic ground flax seed and also chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds can be thrown into their food once every other day or two or three - 2-4 tbspns - great for you - great for your dogs!

[@VernaFerguson]

Growing up hungry we didn't buy dog food but would make a 12 inch round pan of cornbread half of that went to 2 dogs and food scraps we had leftover. Oh corse no onions or chocolate etc

[@johenderson3742]

Me too... I'm going to have just one dog when my old boy goes. I'm hoping we have 10 more years before shtf. Currently I keep acouple of sacks of kibble and plenty meat in the freezer. If grid goes down will have to use tinned dog food so will start stocking up. If weather and sun, earthquakes become frequent, will invest in freeze dried meat for dog.

[@nicholas389]

Ive commented like 4 times on this one video. Just so many thought prevoking things to comment on. Im a chef. I create fine interesting dishes(think Michelin Star type food) Well anyways. I can always be useful for cooking, butchery, fish mongering. I can cut up and cook just about any creature. But, the point I wanted to make, Is dealing with different peo l le and different personality types. As a chef I have worked with and met thousands of guests, staff, etc. Learning how to deal with people is paramount in these situations. Dealing with aggressive people, passive aggressive, sneaky people, evil people, kind people, smart people, the list goes on. Dealing with people is an important skill. If tou cant get along with a stranger or a neighbor or whatever, then you may not make it very far. Knowing when someone is lying to you or hiding something. When someone is truly genuine or generous or whatever. Learn how to deal with people. Keep your temper under control. Keep your mouth shut. You do not need to be a mouse. Be a lion when you need to be a lion. Be a golden retriever when needed. Never be a snake. But analysis of people is important. Dont take people at face value. Your first feeling is usually correct. Learn how to deal with different personalities and people. This may help you survive in a communal situation.

[@deniselogan2733]

Yup, I’m a therapist and think I’ll be useful to help with managing conflict & trauma when shtf happens.

[@dadcochran852]

There is a path between my fence and next door nieghbors fence. It is used by utility company workers to access some of their stuff (used once a month usually around the 7th of every month) but i do have a sensor on that pathway

[@donaldlittlepage8424]

I like my neighbor hood, the closest neighbor is 3 miles away, the only vehicle that goes by my house is an oil well woker who checks the well's twice a day. My pitbull stands on the porch and wathes him go by

[@rshannonwest]

I still carry a tire iron from when I was a teen, first car. I’m 68 now, same tire iron. Water water water as needed in a situation.

[@hetheringtonfamily8798]

I am called a horder. My shelves are "full of stuff" I am glad they don't look too closely. If they just looked how the rest of the house and realised it was clean then something might seem wierd

[@tombarnes3240]

We have two female mini dachshunds. Super sweet but bark like big dogs and very protective and fearless. Their hearing is amazing.

[@davidwilliams5567]

If someone comes to your door (neighbor), wants foos and water and then forces his way into your house, in most states you cannot use force to force that person out. You can't use deadly force unless you are in imminent danger. People need understand legal use of force and its limitations. Get smart on this or possibly end up in jail.

[@aprilmathews7195]

I have questions.1.If you've prepped with a camp stove and propane, how do you store your propane? 2. In grid down, how do you keep prepared food cold? 3. Bleach to water ratio for a 55 gal barrel? A way to get the water out of the barrel...a spout, for water, not oil? In the early stages before people realize that we need community.....You don't want to let anyone smell your cooking, they should also know that you're armed to defend it. 4. I need help getting bullets for my 38 hand gun. The help I need is knowledge. I was going to order them...or try but it involved more than just ordering 38 bullets.( Cabela's) They needed to know the grain and size. I have no idea. The web site needs more knowledge than I have on the subject of bullets. I want to load my gun and shoot if needed...I don't know all the technicalities of the bullets. It's just me and my bedbound mamma here and I've prepped but there are some things I just don't know. A hole in my preps....I need more bullets for my 38....that's all defense I have but I want to do the best I can do.

[@tortiecat6459]

There are plentiful KZbin videos that can address all of your questions.

[@peteric100]

I suggest a Hornady critical defense hollow point ammunition. I would also buy some round nose bullets for practice. Get a good holster that is not soft nylon and wear the gun in your house unloaded at first. This will get you used to it and you can also safely practice drawing and aiming. The best option is to take some training classes. I would also get a set of electronic earmuffs that you keep close. They will protect your hearing and they have a microphone that you can turn up and hear much better than normal, which is a force multiplier.

[@Jalex92]

Diesel engines don’t require computers since they don’t need spark plug controls, they ignite using pressure. The wiring in your cars priority electrical system (the battery alternator and so on) use thick wire that isn’t likely to fry in an EMP, especially considering there have been cars struck by lightning and survived (and lightning is like a focused EMP) Your car may not have full functionality but it may still run. EVs like Tesla’s also have safety features that would keep your car running even though the main computer (self driving) will be fried. Tesla owners can actually restart the major computer while driving with a button on the steering wheel (a hard reset if something freezes) you lose your speedometer and all info on the screen but it runs.

[@williamcarr3976]

Edit: “old” diesel engines don’t require electricity. All the newer diesels have electrically fired injectors and some have electric injection pumps. I know, I just replaced the injection computer on my 20 year old Duramax. And GM no longer makes these computers for my 2004 Duramax, I had to find a repaired one through a 3rd party and they cost $1500.

[@Michelle-n7f]

​@williamcarr3976 😡 Thank God. Thank you for sharing this example of obstacles and of the possibility of overcoming these obstacles for the sake of you and your family and loved ones.

[@markbean1623]

How much non scented chlorine bleach should you put in in a 5 gallon water container

[@rcampbell4967]

FEMA actually publishes some pretty good guides including preparing water and containers for storage.

[@tortiecat6459]

Use 1/4 cup of unscented Clorox bleach and fill the 5 gallon container about a fourth of the way full, then swish the contents around very well, pour it out, then fill with water, label, date it, and seal.

[@silversleuth007]

8 drops per gallon.

[@rcampbell4967]

@silversleuth007 FEMA actually recommends thoroughly cleaning the storage container, then sanitize with bleach, a thorough rinse, and fill with water with no added bleach.

[@proudamerican6268]

Get yourself chlorine dioxide tablets, much better than bleach, search for them, so many uses, will save your life and the lives of your animals. Look for other forms of it, like CDS .

[@dagneytaggart7707]

During lockdowns and a few other times, ive helped non family. I never go overboard in giving. I always take it to them. They never know where i live. I always apolythat i cant do more, that I'm not well off either.