Still Behind on Prepping Before the Election? 5 Prepper Tips to Help

[@MagicPrepper]

Most of us aren't where we want to be when it comes to preparedness. But anything you've done to be ready is still extremely beneficial. What other tips do you have for others who didn't get to their prepping goals before the election? The Discord server as well as other resources can be found here: magicprepper.com/

[@wegmandan]

Prep. But don't let others know. Because if the bad happens people will be coming in your home uninvited. It will be when your neighbors and your family are not friendly.

[@sharonl4872]

Let others know who are prepping too. They have some skills & items to barter.

[@1-God1-Truth1-Life1-Forever]

It taught me that we can be prepared to the hilt and all of it can become a wast of money/ time in minutes, as well. Life is never certain. Went to High Point and Boone yesterday. Broke my heart, again. 😢 Love & Prayers from a fellow Carolinian.

[@bethteer1509]

🤔😥😇🙏💕 Been wondering about the lil burg of Crossnore, any damages from Helene there?​@@1-God1-Truth1-Life1-Forever

[@Mike-ld4ou]

The apps is a good idea for me. I have just gotten rid of my cable phone line and use just my iPhone. However my laptop is a second way I hadn’t really much thought of. Thanks

[@assurancearms6271]

Having lived through Helene near Asheville NC I can tell you for a fact that you might think you have enough water but you don’t. 3 weeks without water and almost 2 months without potable water taught me that.

[@MagicPrepper]

There's never enough water indeed.

[@barbarad.517]

I agree! I’m in western NC as well. No power for 16 days. I had a small generator after the first week to power the freezer and my star link but it was not hooked to my well pump, so no water other than what I’d stored. I also thought we had enough. We used creek water to flush toilets. I had 50 gallons of water stored for 2 people. Since then I’ve bought containers for 25 more gallons. We have a propane stove so we were able to cook. I learned a lot by going through this!

[@assurancearms6271]

@ us too. Just snagged a starlink. Working on a rain catchment system now.

[@joelmarin5890]

Not to be that guy but if I were you I would’ve booked it to the next state over no matter how. Like that just sounds like you’re waiting for someone to come save you. Given what’s been happening with fema, we now know ain’t nobody gunna come save you not even the gov. Idk then again I’m not in that situation but again three weeks? I would’ve booked it and looted if I needed to, to satiate my family. Tf

[@barbarad.517]

@@joelmarin5890 The swath of destruction made leaving the state impossible and would be placed in more danger than staying home. IN any case, the destruction was hundreds of miles wide. In my case, as most in this area, the roads were impassable due to downed power lines and trees, flood waters, washed out bridges, and standing water. This is the mountains, we are not suppose to have to deal with hurricanes. Our forecast was for 10 inches of rain and 30 MPH wind gusts. We had 30 inches and 80 mph sustained winds. I'm sure all of us learned a lot about our level of preparedness but fortunately, instead of looting to care for our family, we came together as community to help. Our road was impassable for 4 days except by ATV. Neighbors and rescue workers came immediately to check for injuries, deaths and other needs. Our house was not on the creekside and we sustained no damage except downed limbs and one lane of my road was washed into the raging creek. I have never experienced the level of connectivity and compassion in my life and am so thankful for my neighbors, the rescuers (who were there the first day with swift water rescue boats) and the thousands of volunteers who came from everywhere! It's easy to sit back and say what you would have/could have done, but until you are facing what we faced, you can never truly know. The only ones who sat at home waiting to be rescued were those who were trapped by the now raging river with washed away bridges, or their homes washed down the river and those trapped by fallen trees on their car or house. So, you go loot and pillage your neighbors if you see fit, but don't try that in a small town in Appalachia.

[@TheRange7]

My biggest hope is that we don't see anything more than some small protests after Tuesday. I know that sounds silly, but I'm an optimist. We're good to go on food, water, back up power, extra lights, warm clothing, etc. As for the firearms and ammo, if I'm being hinest, if it comes down to that, I'm old and slow, I'm likely a goner. Praying for peace after the election. Good stuff Magic...thanks bud

[@pops5871]

I agree with you I am prepared but pray I don’t have to use them.

[@SirWhiteRabbit-gr5so]

I'm prepared, but I don't have backup electricity this Winter.

[@mikekares-b8q]

I have a woodburner in my shop and plenty of wood on my rural property ,Worst case scenario we can live in The Shop for a bit.

[@MagicPrepper]

Optimism is a virtue.

[@TheRange7]

@@MagicPrepper Cheers my friend, thanks for all the great tips. You've been very helpful.

[@Darthdoodoo]

I aint as ready as i once was......but i was ready once, as i ever was!

[@Oakleylaurie]

Toby Keith vibes.😄

[@kingscairn]

Toby rides again

[@toddhurd6491]

Save plastic soda bottles and fill with water. Store them in your freezers. It will help keep your food colder longer, and can be used after the thaw.

[@GenXeroFilms]

How the fuck have I never thought of this?!

[@HolemyBeere]

I repurpose cooking oil bottles and the big juice bottles for ice in the freezer. Empty vinegar jugs for my filtered water.

[@kingscairn]

I've got a lot of 1/2 gal milk jugs to fill with overflow from rain catchment tank when time comes

[@30DayChallengers]

You must live in a hurricane state 😂 I’m a Floridian and this is common practice for hurricanes. Always prepared 💪

[@robgrey6183]

I lived for some years without power, on an island in northern Canada, in a house I built myself. Now, I live out at the end of the line in the mountains of Wyoming. I've got a dual fuel generator that will run off my buried propane tanks. But, I'll be happy enough to live quietly without any power again.

[@isatq2133]

How would i wash in the winter without a shower or bathtub? Ive tried and love the cloth/pitcher/basin but im curious if theres a better way. Thank you.

[@robgrey6183]

@@isatq2133 You can set up a shower with a small nozzle, some tubing, and a bucket. Warm water in the bucket. I've used setups like that, some commercially made (Sunshower?) on many mountaineering expeditions and river trips. They come with a black plastic reservoir that you can set in the sun and heat up. I've got one of those with my river gear.

[@Skidderoperator]

2 gallon jugs fulla hot water & you can shower in a snowstorm. Just be quick.

[@jeramys1459]

I envy you! I'm in a big city.

[@trajan6927]

​@isatq2133 get a garden hand pump sprayer. Bend over spread them, and have your partner splash the brown star.

[@Utah_Mike]

Make preparedness a lifestyle

[@kingscairn]

It's just a matter of what you want as ' habits ' - everyone has habits

[@jasoncoughran5360]

Election day is nothing to really worry about, The 6th we all should be looking at.

[@GenXeroFilms]

Nah. January 20th.

[@SteveAustin-jp3ev]

​@@GenXeroFilms No , March of 2025. A black swan event

[@jwinthepro]

@@SteveAustin-jp3evwhy?

[@Querencia7779]

What I’ve been saying too.

[@wellarmedwife166]

Im not overly concerned with the 5th of November...(we have prepped for 20 years) ..6 November..a bit leery. My biggest concern...if my guy wins, the other side has 60 plus days to wreak havoc on this nation.

[@litsci4690]

You have more and better than the troops had at Valley Forge in 1777-78.

[@anthonygarneau2368]

🤔 ??

[@litsci4690]

@@anthonygarneau2368 Google it.

[@capella95]

So does the government ​@@anthonygarneau2368

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

​@@anthonygarneau2368The troops at Valley Forge during the American Revolution survived-even though they had virtually nothing and it was a brutal winter.

[@2XK_]

Ready as I'm gonna be, I guess.

[@sherylreed3558]

Water water water more water!!

[@30DayChallengers]

People make health and wellness a lifestyle; prepping should be a top priority lifestyle 💪

[@MrMech-oj7iy]

Everybody watching this channel is ready.

[@MagicPrepper]

At the very least they are aware of its importance.

[@chief5981]

Kind of ready. More ready than most

[@melissascott8132]

Ahead of many, but still feel behind.

[@positiveanion4085]

God no I’m not I’m fucking broke as hell

[@edwardzarnowski5558]

Make sure your winter coats, coveralls etc are clean and ready. Its hard to wash big things by hand . Make sure everyone has hats , gloves, boots and easy to find. Everyone should also have a flashlight or headlamp and a pocketknife of some kind.

[@sgteduardo2146]

@@edwardzarnowski5558 cheap thermal blankets , and a poncho

[@kingscairn]

The longer you stay alive - the more ' resourcefull ' you are

[@princessl0llie421]

Winters coming soon..i HIGHLY recommend those with cold winters to make sure they got warm thick coats ,winter boots,gloves n hats, shovels, snow tires, etc ready before the snow hits!

[@donnaleveron5711]

Rationing is a good idea in all circumstances, especially if you don't know how long it needs to last.

[@buckeyeblaster]

Your point about inventorying what you currently have is very important. Thanks for the video MP

[@jrbarilla]

Let’s hope for peace Yet prepare for unrest while not reveling in this thought and giving it life ✌️🇺🇸

[@natemcgrew2465]

they already said what they’re gonna do, Trumps gonna take it numbers wise but congress is gonna disqualify him from Inauguration.

[@blondhairblackstrat]

A tip for water: I had a WaterBob, but gave it to family. My backup is a clean, unused, large shower curtain to put down as a bathtub liner, leaving enough to fold over the top to keep dust from settling. Any clean, plastic sheeting would work.

[@debrapilchard7020]

Great idea!

[@FL_2000O]

1. For power, look into windup radios. I have a cheap one, it's $20 at ACE Hardware. It has a radio, a flashlight and a power bank I can connect my phone too. 2. For weapons, get a variety. I have a $300 revolver, 2 small cans of pepper spray, a taser, a couple pocket knives and a baton. Also double locking handcuffs. All together it's worth about $500, including the 100 rounds of ammunition I have. I am not prepping to go out, Im prepping to stay in. 3. Food. Go to food banks. I have about a months worth of food for me and my household (in total about 5 people) because I go to the food bank every few weeks. And we rotate through some of it before I go back. 4. We have a separate filter for water and live near a lake in the city. We also have bleach to treat it. We all live paycheck to paycheck, but we've managed to prep. We are prepping to stay here because between all of us we only have one working car. It just takes alternative means than just going to the store.

[@missgutierrez8361]

Yes food banks! People say they can't afford to prep. When I was a single mom, kids are 20s now. I always was a prepper and would use food stamps and food banks. I live alone now and get paid good. Now prepping for grandbabies. But anyways no excuses!

[@jwinthepro]

How do you get food from food banks if you’re not homeless or impoverished?

[@FL_2000O]

@jwinthepro we live paycheck to paycheck. I personally just show up and get some food, not all of them check stuff, I go to private ones, not the gov. ones. I never take more than a box, that's plenty to help keep us going and there's always a few cans of stuff we don't like to eat which is what we save up on.

[@jwinthepro]

@@FL_2000O thanks for your reply. I also live paycheck to paycheck and I’d really appreciate doing something like this. I just can’t afford the MRE stuff.

[@FL_2000O]

@jwinthepro no problem. Private food banks are great, and so is Walmart. A gallon of water is about $1.50 here in Florida. A can of vegetables or fruit is just under $1. A loaf of bread is about $2. This is all Great Value brand. It is by no means healthy for you, it is filled with chemicals and sodium, but it's better than starvation. Granted I can't afford much of anything right now and have lost 30 pounds from malnutrition in the last 8 months. I could use our preps but I fully expect something to happen after tomorrow.

[@mikeymikeymikey8923]

Love ya MP. Your videos always give me motivation and but also comfort. Thanks man

[@mysustainabilityjourney9321]

Excellent suggestions, thank you

[@devlinoshay9520]

A $25 Baofeng radio would be a really good last minute prep. A kerosene heater. A winter sleeping bag. Bottle of rum. Cash from the ATM. A survival manual.

[@consco3667]

All excellent ideas

[@chupacabra304]

I got a pair in my online mega corporation shopping cart rn Make sure if you buy one ☝🏽 that you have another ✌🏽 because while one is better than none… ah, really walkie talkies work way better when you have someone in your family or MAG who can talk with you hah 😅 Editing to add that listening in on unencrypted transmissions is kinda useful, but it’s far more useful to be able to communicate information with that partner with the other walkie talkie

[@-SonZetta-]

I bought a 6-pack of Baofeng GT-5R radios on Amazon for about $125. Not a bad investment at all for six people to maintain communication in a pinch 👍

[@consco3667]

@ we did the same. Works well for the families in our group. We have a code sheet that the MAG group all has so we don’t have to speak in the clear. And yes I am a HAM. I know the restrictions but in a time of real emergency it’s more important to get everyone here than to follow the rules…

[@devlinoshay9520]

@@consco3667 I have given out several BF-888s and I have several more that I can give out in an emergency. You're lucky to have a group. I've been on rucks and to IRL events trying to find a MAG but haven't had any luck.

[@EssentialTam33]

I really liked this approach MP! Just reminding people to take a deep breath and do at least something is so helpful.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Never stop preparing. But also be prepared to live without any power like before electricity was discovered.

[@troybuchanan8676]

Like how they have cop ride alongs, maybe you can go on an Amish ride along to learn their ways. 😂

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

@troybuchanan8676 funny the Amish are OG preppers. They grow the best food. They have the best-looking cattle. They lived off the land for 264 years. How long can you live off the grid without any electricity and the land?? So don't make fun of people who will be around when you're eat your neighbors.

[@troybuchanan8676]

@ and some are actually out voting in this election.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

@@troybuchanan8676 I would hope so it's their right as American citizens

[@chupacabra304]

@@Bigdaddyslasheri don’t think he was poking fun at them, if anything he was applauding them

[@1RCPILOT]

I have an alternator hooked to my hamster’s hamster wheel. That’s my backup power source. Wish me luck! 😂

[@MagicPrepper]

Those guys can get moving!

[@kevinbrown9831]

Aw nuts! 😆

[@johnwilliams-ec1kw]

The wheel keeps on a turning.🙂

[@consco3667]

@@MagicPrepperalways amazed to see you reply. So many channels that I stopped following do not. It does not feel like a conversation but like someone talking at you. Please keep it up

[@MagicPrepper]

@@consco3667 i do what I can!

[@consco3667]

We are off grid so we are on solar and have propane backup gens. We have a Simple Pump on the well. We have 15 cord of firewood. We are at 3K feet. With our terrain if we get flooded out, millions are dead. Firearms and ammo are both good. Food is good and heading to excellent. 16 chickens, a rooster and 40 fruit trees. We are taking MPs advice and cleaning our main firearms this weekend.

[@mithril1584]

I live in a rural village, the village has a water tower, but I looked up the water shelf depth for our area and ran an old style hand pump well, just in case.

[@1dutchess68]

Thanks, MP

[@brettspencer892]

Very good vid. This is a great start to help others not worry about something they can control anymore. If you missed the boat don't keep wasting time being frustrated about missing the boat...

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

My prep today was 8 hrs of OT to apply toward preps. Stopping at Aldi's and picking up 2 cases of sliced carrots, 1 case of b beans. I try to do some prepping every day. No matter how tiny. Like organizing small engine parts I have already into a small tote labeled for the equipment it is for.

[@erinmuetz8771]

God bless!

[@josephliptak]

How did preppers do it 150-200 years ago? They did just fine without modern technology, which has made people soft in the first place. My point is people are soft today in that they freak out over the lost TV remote, can't find their cell phone, local store out of toilet paper, etc.

[@AJohnSmith]

Why are you commenting, then? You’re weak because you have a cell phone and watch KZbin videos that you don’t need to survive. Weak. Sad.

[@Utah_Mike]

200 years ago they where not preppers, they where just living. Life expectancy in 1825 was 39.

[@consco3667]

@@Utah_Mikedue to childhood illnesses.

[@sstrongman1667]

Their infrastructure, houses, and lifestyle were all built for the times. Instead of time let’s change the place, how do I in Alaska live day to day when Texas shuts down with 2” of snow and temps in the single digits?

[@vangeneche]

@@sstrongman1667 We're in northern Sweden. It snowed Oct 31st. Temps are already in the minus celsius and last winter, reached minus forty plus celsius. We had a period of economic hardship where we couldn't use electric heating and had no wood left for the fire. We survived using clothing (wool. Leave cotton and polyster/plastics alone), blankets and two small kerosene heaters. Not going to lie, it was bloody awful and I am already dreading this winter given Swedgov recently informed us our electric bills would be tripled this winter.... Plus points are, homes here tend to be built well insulated and with the severe cold in mind. Almost all have some kind of wood fireplace or stove. They do manage to keep roads remarkably clear. Because Swedes pay such high taxes they may be lynched if they don't.... Wherever folks are, stay safe and warm. Just listening to "it's hard to put food away" and if it hadn't been for my well stocked pantry last winter we'd be dead. No exaggeration. We *still* haven't caught up with that useage, but we keep trying. We have the highest food prices in the Nordics. And not that much choice when it comes to food that is actually healthy to eat. Imo, none of this will change until people rally and decide the current system is irretrievably fubared and needs restructuring. Or better still,, that we are left alone to govern our own selves. Please don't forget what is happening is happening across all the western world. Re water, in these temps, bring a rainbarrel indoors if you can or it will freeze solid and may burst on thawing. If need be you can melt snow and filter/boil it and store in the barrel. This is what we did last year and what we expect to do again.

[@robgrey6183]

Tip #6: After the EMP, horses still work.

[@terryoliver1410]

Camels horses donkeys forget about it. In the event of an EMP most of us are qualified as a dumb…ass’s. And I guarantee your ass is going to be written by your wife and your mother-in-law

[@terryoliver1410]

Camels horses donkeys forget it. Only free riders will be your wife and your mother-in-law. They’ll be riding your dumbass For not having done enough for them

[@sgteduardo2146]

Pedal bicycles

[@robgrey6183]

@@sgteduardo2146 Horses are better company.

[@russellweber3466]

Good heavy horses.

[@SparksMakesFire]

My area was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. Who ever thought an actual hurricane would hit us ~400 miles from the ocean. This event definitely taught me where my weaknesses were. Water of course being #1. I was ok with food and thankfully it wasn’t winter. Many power lines/telephone poles were taken down, house smashed or flooded. The water system was destroyed and had to be rebuilt. Tap water is still not really safe to drink due to possible bacteria or chemicals. The preps I used most was water that I had on hand or gotten from donations off churches, businesses, FEMA.. Food I had prepped or received through donations.. My Jackery 1000 Explorer Solar generator which I used to maintain my freezer.. camping equipment like my Coleman stove, flashlights, weather radio etc. Cell phones stopped working due to no electricity to power the towers or they were destroyed in landslides or trees falling on them. They have backup generators, but ran out of fuel shortly after. I used my HAM radio and weather radio to find out important news. I had just bought that weather radio a week or so prior. I’m so glad I did. It has a crank and solar panel to provide the electricity for it to work. The battery lasted a long time and can recharge the cell phone if needed as well as use as a flashlight. However, water is what you want to have for sure. We’ll be drinking bottled water for sometime in the future. Thanks Magic Pepper for the good info.

[@br2080]

Here in New York City a school is giving school children off when the election results come in if they are too stressed about the results and don’t feel they can concentrate on their school work. Can you believe it? What’s next?

[@Nottazippo]

Perpetual victimhood

[@br2080]

@@Jean.A.squirrelthis is for when the election results come out!

[@PikeBishop1]

Ripe for conquest

[@bradcement3068]

Great video. Always enjoy your content. Hope everyone has a blessed day.

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

Basic Vehicle Maintenance. Oil change, Fluids topped off, fresh wiper blades, rotate Tires, replace if necessary, First Aid kit and Flashlights in the Car, never go below half a tank before refilling, spare fuel with Preservative installed. Besides, Winter will be here soon.

[@edwardzarnowski5558]

Blanket in the car too and gloves

[@South.Ern.Comfort]

FL resident here , formerly in the path of Milton , Harley Davidson makes an adapter that plugs into your trickle charger end , also connects to any battery that has the trickle charger end connected , have an Optima battery and all the parts , had fully charged tablet and 2 phones and all my power banks charged when my power was out

[@michaelfields3322]

I have a good amount of gasoline and propane put back… ammo and arms as well… people make sure to stock up on OTC meds. Very important.

[@mykindpharm]

Dollar tree is a great place to get OTC affordably

[@gonefishing3644]

If you are rightfully worried about getting caught up in random, post-election violence in the U.S. that could occur any time between election day and mid-January, do have the basic supplies at home that you will need so you and your household members can just shelter in place. And also have an evacuation plan, a change of clothing for each family member packed and ready to go and keep your vehicle's fuel tank at least half full at all times in case there is a sudden reason to evacuate to a safer location. And make sure, if you have pets, that they have enough food to shelter in place with you and pet carriers so they can go with you if you must evacuate. If, like many of us, you must leave home each workday to go to work or school, do plan on minimizing the time it takes to get between home and work/school and have alternative routes just in case. And avoid unnecessary errands. Do not get stuck in the drive-thru line at Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts and be a sitting duck for a crazed shooter. Simply put, greatly reduce the time you spend away from home and are potentially in the wrong place at the wrong time if a riot breaks out or a domestic terrorist decides to go on a shooting spree or detonates a homemade truck bomb. If no random violence happens in your community during this time, consider yourself fortunate and think of the time you spent sheltering in place as a test of your preparedness training. Remind yourself that the U.S. is a very large country and if you avoid crowded places and government buildings and limit your time away from home, the odds of getting caught up in a domestic terror event greatly lessen. In November through January, we have Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day holidays. Which means a lot of people will be going through crowded airports, will be out more than usual shopping for gifts, will going to busy restaurants and bars and will attending special religious services. And terrorists consider crowds of unarmed civilians to be juicy targets. So, it will probably be safer this year and early next year to just avoid being part of these crowds. You can do your gift shopping over the internet. You can listen to a special religious service over the radio or watch one on TV. You can have holiday meals and other holiday social gatherings in private homes instead of in restaurants and bars. Just make yourself a less available target to a domestic terrorist. Worried about having enough pantry food for sheltering in place for as long as six weeks if your budget is tight and violence does break out in your community? Have you done an inventory of the food you have at home and are certain that you do not have enough food at home to provide 2000 calories per day for each teen or adult in your household for about six weeks? You could stock up on some big canisters of plain rolled oats and some multi-pack boxes of dried Ramen noodle packages. These two bland foods provide a lot of easily prepared calories at low cost. You can stretch the breakfast foods you already have by also giving each person a bowl of oatmeal. You can stretch the canned soup, canned beef stew, canned chili, canned Spam, frozen fish sticks, frozen burritos, etc. you use for lunch or dinner by serving these foods beside or as a topping over a bowl of prepared Ramen noodles. No, this will not be gourmet fare, but both oatmeal and Ramen will add a lot of calories to each meal at low cost and let you stretch your other more expensive foods for a lot more meals.

[@mykindpharm]

I would Add a quality multi vitamin to the rations with these foods…

[@gonefishing3644]

@@mykindpharm Yes, but if you really had to limit the supplies to just 4 foods and no other supplements, just sprout the wheat as a source of extra vitmains.

[@Klaus293]

Sensible advice 👍

[@shibui99]

Mindful tips MP! Again, thank you from CA.

[@borowland5744]

I think I may start prepping.

[@Buckshothill]

Great job prepper!!

[@williamtinlin9789]

We live in central Ohio. Did our monthly grocery shopping today at two different grocery stores. Places were a zoo ! Lots of empty holes on the shelves. People stocking up ? First of the month ? (Never seen it so busy on the first of the month before). Thanks MP for another great video!🇺🇸

[@tacticalmattfoley]

People are preparing to hunker down.........I'm making sure to move any appointments away from cities and toward the end of the month.

[@edwardzarnowski5558]

Same at Wal Mart here

[@Ravespillo]

Best free prep is Intel. Learn everything about everything in your area. Figuring out who is where and what is what could be one of the most valuable things you ever do.

[@helenkessler6012]

I did my whole county I got all kinds of info and maps at the assessors office. Topo, gas and electric lines pipelines and roads . Lists of officials. One stop shop

[@Ravespillo]

@ Nice, thanks for sharing. That’s some good info.

[@speedyconcretepumper]

I thought you did a great job on the information!

[@clivedunning4317]

Can I just "plus up" your excellent reminders. So few folk smoke nowadays that few people have matches or lighters readily to hand. Can I just suggest folk make sure they have a big supply of matches and/or lighters. These items are "as cheap as chips" to obtain. Put them in a waterproof container along with some candles and a manual can-opener or Swiss army type knife. It's amazing how many matches you go through when you are lighting stoves to cook food or lighting candles. If you have enough you might be able to help out friends/relations/neighbours.

[@kpheathen9370]

Greetings from Louisiana

[@diyguy2383]

What part? Im from northeast LA between ruston and west monroe

[@markzuckerberg3128]

@@diyguy2383 Bossier City.

[@DangerClose13E]

greetings from Alexandria

[@bonnieswenson9925]

Are you getting a storm?

[@DangerClose13E]

@@bonnieswenson9925 We needed that rain so bad, I wouldn't call it a storm.

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

Famous last words for non preppers oh nothing's going to happen and then when it happens they're not prepared and they want to make a big deal out of it.. get enough food water and medical supplies in tools to keep your family alive for at least a couple months till you can figure out something

[@skynet8574]

1. Inverters 200w hook em up to a battery 2.choose 1 weaopn get ammo for that 3. Go get beans and rice in bulk its chrsp 4. Water bob is great and get some water straws 5. Get a cb desk set up take to the hoghedt point of your house or a short wave reciever so you csn at least listen to people 6. Book get your self a sas survival msnuel. Maps of th area. Download offline gsmes and apps on a old ipad 🎉

[@kanejakejimmy]

Great video. It's crunch time. Maybe everything works out. Maybe the world explodes. I knew these times would come. I was hoping I'd be dead... Ooops.

[@milehighgimpster]

Always great information Magic. I'm in a blue state so I'll have to wait and see what transpires. I'm disabled and use an electric wheelchair and backup generators are just too expensive. We do have food though and some water storage. I pray we have a peaceful transfer of power.

[@AmericaFirstLastGlimmerOfLight]

I really appreciate your input on the preps brother. I like comparing ideas 👍🏼 As always I appreciate your time, thank you brother! God bless you and the family 🙏🏼

[@curtislong1987]

Running our freeze dryer almost 24/7

[@damiensanguinaire]

Even if shtf doesn't happen, the power goes out, weather disasters happen, as do fires, even chemical spills, etc., so you likely to use some of your preps a few times at least, I have!

[@Cyberhacker3]

If you go to a hardware store , you can buy those big 5 gallon bottles of water meant for water coolers ,,, it makes it pretty easy to stick 20 gallons of water in the backseat of your car.

[@MagicPrepper]

100%

[@markmalone7091]

yep, great idea, I did learn a lesson a couple years ago to not leave any water in my vehicle overnight as it freezes and causes a big wet mess in the middle of winter inside my car- yuk, extension cords and heaters and towels- i would store all water jugs inside house at night or when at home- i say take one with as edc if i have to travel out to somewhere in case i get stranded or a couple times i got stuck in the snow and i now have a tow rope and even snow chains now as i have learned the hard way :))

[@graywind4326]

@@markmalone7091I have frozen smaller individual water bottles many times. No leaks.

[@Watchdog78]

What is need is money, which i live pay check to pay check. That's the trick to prepping having money.

[@medic58]

Reading my mind again are you ? lol. Thank you for the information God bless!

[@ouachita_okie]

Good stuff magic

[@elbyramirez5865]

Thanks for providing the info & support!

[@AJohnSmith]

Topped up gas cans. Grabbed some milk & eggs.

[@thegungooch639]

Im super bummed about all of this. Im 34, tore my meniscus earlier this fall so if something happens, im still pretty gimped up. Hoping things go smooth. Im as ready as i can be

[@healthy85]

I stocked up on hygiene products, cleaning products, batteries, lighters, lanterns, flashlights, candles, socks, blankets, sweaters, camping stuff, fishing stuff, plastic bags, first aid, medicine, and food. I don't have enough maxi pads but I bought a diva cup. Which can be used indefinitely. My bf hunts so we're good on guns and ammo. He also knows how to work on cars and has plenty of tools. I have silver coins and jewelry. Small amount of cash in coins and ones. Water is what I'm worried about. I only have a 5 gallon bottle, a one gallon a half gallon, and two 24 packs of little water bottles along with soda juice and powdered tea, canned milk. For 2 people. I have no room to stock up on more water since we live in a very small apartment. We do have water filters.

[@electromech7335]

Water is very important. Make a water prefilter with activated carbon. Then filter. We had a water main break and had a boil order i had a gravity filter which I believe is better than the pump kind. You pour it in and walk away come back after it's done. Saves alot of calories.

[@angelaslatzer9263]

You can get 5 gallon buckets and store them stacked in a closet… fill and store in your tub as soon as SHTF. Or get a water BOB for your tub.

[@markmalone7091]

@@angelaslatzer9263 DONT mess with those flimsy water bottles by the case- I buy the military 5-gallon water "jugs" heavy duty plastic with good screw on lid- you can put insulation in and around the jugs I put in the garage to keep from freezing-when i had an apartment i used to put 2 together with a small piece of lumber as a "table top" with couple holes and long zip ties to hold the wood to the water container tops-at handles- perfect size for a small dresser and throw a small hand towel, cardboard, table cloth over it and it conceals your water and at the right height- i put a puppy pad underneath so if by 1 in a million chance it leaks or gets a bullet hole in it- the floor is protected small leaks- they have the 2.5 gallon military jugs out now, same container- just not dresser worthy but much more easier to store and carry in a vehicle- take inside at night so they dont freeze- water must be a top priority even before food, radios, etc

[@robgrey6183]

If you've got a septic tank, just use it like an outhouse. Pull the near riser, pitch a tent over it, and build a little bench, with a hole, inside it.

[@jrwood625]

What a great idea! I’ve lived with a septic system for over 30years and never even thought of this Thanks for the info

[@trajan6927]

Just use rain barrels to catch the water and flush the toilet.

[@Dirtywhtboy87930]

@@jrwood625just sneak over to the neiborhood azzholio and pinch a biscuit by the main vehicle door in the middle of the night!😂

[@markmalone7091]

@@Dirtywhtboy87930 lol,,, it sure looks like SHTF or was that the dogs again???LMAO :)))))))

[@markmalone7091]

THERE ARE A LOT OF GASES THAT COME FROM SEPTIC- KEEP IT SEALED AND perhaps find another alternative than squatting over and inhaling waste fumes- I have spare trash bags for my toilette as im not going to use any water for flushing if no water is coming into the house- i also have a 5 gallon bucket with a seat from amazon-plan to put some cat litter in there- you probably wont have sanitation )(democrat) i mean garbage pickup either- literally burn all that shit every day or 2 to include garbage until services are back on-thats my plan anyway as I have a couple acres and a fire pit i can use----some will tell you to bury everything but I dont like that plan as much as burning the shit like we did in iraq-we used diesel fuel burn pits

[@rebelhomesteader]

I may have missed it, but under communication there is GMRS radio. Does require a license. License is cheap and does not require a class.

[@marianneb.7112]

Thanks. This was very helpful. 🎉

[@bentrider]

Although I really do appreciate your tips and your encouragement for people to be prepared, I do not fear the shtf scenarios. You may be asking yourself why. Well, part of it is probably because I am 70 years old and I have lived a very good life and if it ended today I would not be disappointed one bit. But mostly it's because I have always believed that people are either slaves or prisoners or both because no one was consulted before being thrown into this thing called life on earth. So therefore, we have no allegiance to anyone or anything and it is a cruel joke that people have this driving urge to stay alive when we have very little control over most of life anyway. A wise man once said that a good way to live this life is to "do the best you can and don't take life too serious." That is exactly what I do. Have a nice day.😊

[@sweseysworld]

Spot on info!

[@skepticalhippo6376]

If you have a conventional hot water heater. You could have anywhere from 40-60 gallons for emergency reserves. Definitely filter and boil it as you normally would because there may be sediment etc, especially the first few gallons.

[@ON3IRONAUT27]

same with your toilet tank water.

[@DaveWebb-ec8sk]

I dont think a Ham radio license will matter much after the collapse.. but the radio would be priceless

[@stevenbrown5210]

Licensed Ham radio operators will recreate the government just to rat you out. I promise

[@bekind4018]

We need to live in hope not fear. Pray for peace but remember God helps those who help themselves. Use good common sense and always have a little set aside just in case.

[@narref04]

I'm here the day before.... not cause I need to prep... bur cause I hadn't warch this video. MP Crew 4 Life! 😅

[@kingscairn]

If I live through the ammo I have - as a result - I'll also have a collection of other liberated nugs & omma

[@durgan5668]

Seriously, if your back is against the wall to the point you 'can't' afford much of anything, then get a part time job. Doesn't matter if it doesn't pay much, some is better than none. Most of us spend a lot of time online, drop that habit and invest in yourself, instead. Get your priorities in order. Do you really need netflix? There's a huge difference between 'want' and need. If you truly can't afford to buy food, then your priorities are out of whack. Being a guy, sure, I've gotten into a hole a time or two over the years. Dug myself out with a draconian budget, and sticking to it. It works. It's to fun, it sucked, actually. But it worked. If you don't have $400.00 in savings to turn a flat tire from a crisis to merely an event, you need to realize that 'hope' is not a plan. You need to be able to cash a reality check, not bounce it.

[@darlenecarter7859]

Ty

[@zodaguado6655]

Thanks mp,

[@ninnymuggins5159]

First time seeing your channel. If I didn't see you, I would swear that your voice was Canadian Prepper. You really sound alike!

[@LKaramazov]

Nov 5 is just the open. The chaos is when trump isn’t certified by congress, or when Kamala is, mixed in of course with a collapse on wall st. or a carington event.

[@perpetualplacidpoet]

Wise words MP! Do what you can with what you already have. As for communications, even just a AM, FM, SSB (singleside band), SW (short wave), weather, multi-band radio and a scanner would be good for at least information gathering. Erik of Farpoint Farms, in NC, talked about his old analog scanner picking up all the activities because even law enforcement and fire rescue had to switch to analog radios to be able to coordinate with the non-profit, disaster recovery teams such as Samaritan's Purse in Western NC. Even a cheap boafeng can be used to scan the 2 meter and 70 Centimeter bands for any activity around you, which may alert you to possible bad actors using the same bands close by. Also, a cheap $60 CB and good antenna, set up 10 feet or more above the ground can give a good range of two-way comms of possibly 10 or more miles.

[@SirWhiteRabbit-gr5so]

Major shopping this weekend. The danger won't pass until the 9th or the 10th, or not for amateur reaction.... The SHTF crisis won't pass until the end if January in regards to State Oppression. The door to my gun safe will be open November 9th.

[@dapperdingo]

If you can't afford one of those fancy solar generator contraptions, you could buy (2 each) 12 volt deep cycle batteries at Wally World for about $220 to create a 12 volt or 24 volt power supply. About 4oo watts or more worth of solar panels, possibly even used ones for much better affordability could be sufficient. A voltage regulator between the solar panels to batteries to prevent the batteries from over charging, and a decent quality 2000-watt sine wave inverter without all the bells and whistles. A cheap voltage meter of some sort to let you know your available power level in the batteries is also helpful. A timer on the freezer/refrigerator, if you are running one of those, to shut off the fridge beginning around sun set to sun rise the next day is a big power saver. That is the time during which the fridge is less likely to be more frequently opened for access and the inside temperature only rises a few degrees during that long period of time, depending on the efficiency of the freezer/ fridge insulation and outside temperature. During the winter, a freezer/fridge may not have to run very much at all, depending on your winter location. Keeping your fridge in an unheated food storage room also prevents it from having to run as often as it would inside of the heated living (kitchen) area. That's how I do things here with the somewhat colder and very long winters here at 8000 feet above sea level of the Rocky Mountains. I am running off of a house sized solar power supply and this fridge timer method saves me a lot of energy to run other things, if need be, or an extra fridge/freezer even.

[@justnana2256]

You give such common sense tips, which is great because too many people have never learned common sense. They'll need to learn some, especially in the next year. ❤️👍🇺🇲

[@brad6054]

Well done

[@strat1960s]

My wife's into canning. She took her empty canning jars filled them with RODI water and sealed them. I've got 20 to 30 gallons of "canned" water.

[@mrjinglesdice2368]

like how the channel has come along

[@bjorntorsten8241]

Great video to get back to small and regroup in a capacity you can afford

[@Mike-ld4ou]

A few things. If you are worried about water. Fill your pots and buckets as well as your tubs. Also if your food situation is not great hit the Dollar Tree. The quantity is a tad smaller, but the price is really good, especially with canned goods, dried beans, pastas and prepared food. There is a lot you can get for a few bucks there.

[@survivalscott153]

do not use precious potable water to flush! use 55 gal. cheap plastic drums to collect rainwater, and gather pond/swamp water too, easy, unless you are in the desert.

[@robertstitt9493]

Just buy a small above pool to store some water for a time. We bought a 8x8x4 for about $100 after summer sale.

[@markmalone7091]

it seems ok but i would have concerns with bugs and algae in the summer and freezing and expansion in the winter- those plastic pools would brake and leak- maybe a metal type could give you a huge ice cube in the winter and maybe cover it in the summer- boil it before drinking is better than mud puddles or melting snow- :))

[@DarknessNation]

for backup power... invest in a small hiking solar panel and three small power banks. It will power small laptops, phones, and rechargable battery systems. as far as firearms.... try to keep the same type of weapon systems.... extra parts can be interchanged if necessary and less to train on.

[@TheBassking86]

Also make sure if your not stocked enough for food that you have a firearm or batter yet 2 firearms such as a shotgun and a 22 for harvesting wild game! Or even a small fishing pole and lures. On the case of water remember the world is over 75% water give or take so get done iodine or water purification tablets or a survival water straw at the very least. Just a couple things I would have added to the video

[@michaelphipps4835]

I’m prepared as prepared as a person can get. I am betting on nothing happening. At worst case scenario, “pockets” of ignorance happening but Nothing of any real scale. It seems like everyone is waiting and prepping for a “walking dead” situation, including myself. I think most people are tired and want normal back more so than anything.

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !

[@donh4750]

When we moved to our new location I chose it for many reasons, one was the year around river that flowes thru town. I can drop buckets down and pull up water and filter it. In addition to that storred water is the groundwork of my water security. About a year ago when I got up and walked into the bathroom to take my shower nothing came out of the shower head. Hmm. I started asking what's going on. I found out there was a broken water pipe and they were working on it. A couple hours later the water started flowing. My mind started going wild with what to do next.

[@markmalone7091]

take the shower ? lol

[@johncofm52]

My job this year was to research comms I have 7 gmrs radios and I’ve been researching buying a repeater It would allow me to talk to wife at work and kids at school from my job 20 miles away if the repeater was at our house w an antenna at the barn

[@lazenblaze9896]

Food: fill a canteen with BB's or Pellets...have the pewpew to use them to hunt small game easy... thats 10k meals.

[@dreb222]

Agreed, there’s still a lot someone can do with a bb or pellet gun. I also got a big bore blow gun with razor darts.

[@markmalone7091]

dont count on any wild animals or hunting- during the depression, many animals (squirrels, birds, turtles, fish, dear, rabbits were almost hunted to extinction- there will be too many idiots out there (with guns) desperately looking for food to eat or feed their families cuz they failed to listen to other people smarter than these inbreeds who are now in a crisis to take your shit and hunt out of season- the best we can do to keep all animals out of our gardens and off our property as usual-thanks democrats

[@Coppersaguaro]

Pretty sad I had to tell my mom last night to get some extra canned food and water and fill her tank before the election. She laughed. Im the only serious prepper in my family and they are in the big city. I worry about them.