Top 10 Prepper Mistakes

[@nagaviper1169]

#1. The best tool is you. Keep it in good shape. It's the only body you will ever get.

[@ilovesparky13]

J There is no next life.

[@77Infidel]

Backpack, seems simple, thank you! I quit smoking March 18th, a pack a day for the last 22 years. Single dad to a 12 year old son. Hardest thing I've ever done. I do chew Nicorette from time to time as Cravings come. God Bless!

[@Rhaspun]

@@77Infidel If you stay clear of cigarettes. After several years the body recovers to the point as if you didn't smoke. Unless you have issues showing up. My dad smoked until he was 67. He stopped smoking after having a stent put in. He had started smoking in his teens. Lived to 89.

[@nagaviper1169]

@@77Infidel That's excellent.

[@cookiemama4]

@@77Infidel Hey, I'm very proud of you, and I don't even know you! I quit after 25 years of smoking, and it was the hardest thing I ever did! But I took out the money I would spend on cigs every week, till I had several hundred dollars, then I went shopping! I spent all of it on me, for my personal reward! Good job! Watch out for that gum though.. Maybe break a piece in half. I used the patches for a few weeks, lowering the dosage a bit at a time.. All the best to you, and God bless you and your son and keep you safe! PS: The best personal reward for me was no more smoke smell on my clothes and stuff.. :)

[@bryanmower2703]

Society has the view Preppers will come-out whooping it up, guns blazing during a crisis, when in reality, the true Prepper goes dark and hides away, avoids contact, avoids attention.

[@ilovesparky13]

Bryan Mower Both definitions are grossly inaccurate.

[@cookiemama4]

@@ilovesparky13 What's grossly inaccurate about avoiding attention (gray man)??

[@geraldfrost4710]

If the power in the neighborhood is off, and your lights are on, you will attract unwanted attention. Same goes for loud music.

[@danduane1413]

@@cookiemama4 Well, smart preppers go the "Grey Man" route.

[@cookiemama4]

@@danduane1413 Absolutely! Stay safe, and go with God..

[@MrWatufaka702]

"Don't just prepare for the worst scenario. Prepare for life. Prepare to live." -Sootch00

[@sigsauergunner6063]

Key Tones prepare to “live”. Have a “bug out” but just be ready for no lights, water, heat, air, etc

[@OldNavajoTricks]

An old teacher used to say "Survival, the ancient and noble art of NOT. BLOODY. DYING. Usually accompanied by a huge grin :-)

[@carlnewman7096]

Well it's 2023 now & we are now post C19. We've all experienced some very crazy days , & this video is as relevant & valiid as it was then. Thumbs way up Scootch! 👍 God bless & keep you all safe over there, in the US & everywhere around the world. 🙏🏼✝️👍🤗

[@randycurtis3000]

This pandemic mess has been a real eye opener in a number of ways. The need for preparation has never been more obvious, at least in our lifetimes. People who survived the Great Depression learned lessons most of us have never even considered important.

[@naturalbornscorpio929]

What pandemic? Its a well planned global takeover. Wake up soon or reap whats coming. God bless :)

[@steelshrapnel9900]

After my grandfather past away when I was 11 my grandmother came live was us. Within one week one morning I was dressing go to school when I open my bedroom closet a jar of canned food fell from the back and rolled under my bed. Later that morning grandma was cooking breakfast I asked her about 20+ jars of canned food in my closet..! Turns out my brother and mother’s closet were stuffed with canned food plus basement bookshelves..! It was canned food she brought when she moved in..! She told me when she was 14 during Great Depression her neighbor and best girl friend’s father fed family of 9 children cooked red acorns because they didn’t have anything else to eat..! Well, red acorns are highly toxic and her teenage best friend died. You can actually cook and eat white acorns but not red acorns. So for the next several years growing up my grandmother taught me how to prep old school. Out of curiosity ask my grandparents on my dad’s side and Pop pop showed me under his house cellar and holy cow they had enough mason jars of canned food last them 18 months..! Pop pop said you got to have enough get you past one crop season. Few months worth isn’t nearly enough and you need to dry store natural seeds not modern hybrid seeds..!

[@steelshrapnel9900]

On political side of major issues affecting us unfortunately thanks to Clinton Administration’s trade treaty with China and NAFTA with Mexico and Canada 98% of pharmaceutical ingredients comes from China and over half our National food supply comes from Mexico and South America..! This is a tremendous National Security risk dependent on unreliable countries governed by communist and radical socialist leaders for our most important essentials..!

[@danduane1413]

@SoothingTouch WellnessCenter I agree 100%. That being said, society is going to break down. My family and friends used to think I was weird. Now, I'm getting asked questions for advice.

[@steelshrapnel9900]

Dan Duane Absolutely..! I’m probably a bit older generation than most here and I spent as much time as possible talking and learning my elders. Realized early in life every time one of our elders passes National Library burns down..! As original poster said, people now just realizing how dependent majority population is on local grocery stores for daily living..! I’m old school “survivalist” is what we called ourselves during 70-80s living in suburban America long before term prepper become a novelty, oddly pre-1960s 80% of America live on family farms and survivalists/preppers was daily routine habit without fancy terms...lol I’ve been involved in competitive shooting sports, range officer, and match director over 25 years which I’ve tremendously enjoyed. Skills obtained secondary purpose for survival against hostiles as I never had desire to cause harm or hurt another human with a firearm..! Nonetheless prepping and total gun-nut I’ve been teased, subject of jokes, ridiculed, and worst often targeted in the workplace every time news reports mass shootings regardless never caused problems for others in my neighborhood or workplace coworkers but been shunned often..! I’ve been involved owning and competing with NFA firearms and whenever I purchase new NFA item during FBI background checks they call my employer and it starts all over again consistently subject of ridicule..! I especially love it when one of “those people” normally family members call me and ask “Can I come over to your place if things gets bad” I always reply “If things gets bad seriously doubt you’ll be able to make through roadblocks and if you show up empty handed you’re a liability not an asset” Let this be a serious lesson and if all turns out well change your “Living Well Strategy” from financial unnecessary luxuries to survival prepping. Sale the Harley, Bass Boat, expensive vehicles except 4x4 truck or suv get serious about tangible Living Well Live Insurance Commodities survival supplies and hopefully you’ll never need them and eventually turn into tax deductible when you donate to food banks one year before expiration date..! Pass non-perishable items like water filter systems, camping gear, survival gear, firearms, and ammunition to your kids and hopefully grandchildren..!

[@dr33zie]

THANK YOU!!! I've always laughed at people that option 1 is to head for the hills and live in a tent. I'm holding court at my place until I absolutely have to leave. This ain't the walking dead with an RV. Hold it down at your house where your stuff is until you absolutely 100% have to leave it. When I leave my house, my house is destroyed and I cannot stay there

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

Absolutely! I completely agree, and couldn't have said it better!

[@brettjones8567]

Yup and it's in flames as i walk away!

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

@SoothingTouch WellnessCenter I went 27 years without a cellphone, and I only got one to talk to my wife, as I worked long periods, far away away. I'm sure, like most preppers, that I know more places that exist in areas no one knows about, where without a phone...I'm gone! They can bring in 20G and it's not going to do anything to help find a very healthy, evade/escape (among other things) expert. Most preppers are highly observant. But why is 5g so evil compared to 4g/LTE, 3g, 2g or 1g. I live in the middle of a large city, and I can walk to Pennsylvania from here using a compass and map, without ever leaving the cover of trees, forests etc. It would be a 189 mile trek, of course, in the forest, it becomes much further. I do however agree with you on Covid-19, 85,000 people die during flu season in the U.S alone. airports aren't closed, trains aren't closed. So either the government is lying about the severity of Covid-19, or seeing how well we can be controlled: it's not hard to see people turning into sheep! Actually, I think right now would be a great time to practice my land navigation, and take a little trip!

[@amgolfer3591]

@SoothingTouch WellnessCenter what are the three countries that aren't part of the Rothschild Central Banking System? Thanks for the stats BTW, puts into perspective.

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

@forist1 I absolutely agree! Massive amounts of dead birds have been found near 5G towers, and there is already video out there, showing how birds act miles away from 5G towers. People need to know it's time for everyone who possibly can, to throw out their phones and make a statement! Us, in the know, understand the ramifications of the government tracking us, and the many reasons why they want to, but far too many are just not aware of the dangers. I'm a few days away from getting to my real home. The time has come for me, I'm not letting things go any further!

[@NiteshKumar-tn8xt]

Number 1 mistake: Telling people that you're prepared. That "If something happens, I'll just go to your house" comment at work may sound funny now but will turn ugly real fast

[@hlfpsttomorrow93]

Nitesh Kumar the amount of coworkers of mine who have said that to me... I learned real quick to stop talking about range trips with my coworkers who also shoot.

[@armadillotoe]

Ask "Slave, or concubine?" You can follow up by "Don't make me shoot you."

[@MDR-hn2yz]

Someone asked me recently why people felt the need to buy guns and ammo during a pandemic. You can’t shoot a disease right? My answer: that toilet paper you’re hoarding does you know good when someone comes and takes it.

[@flipmode00]

Now if you do not tell them you are prepared they will think that you have everything in your basement lol

[@P5ykoOHD]

Plant seeds in their mind without telling them you're doing it yourself ... say stuff along the lines of "you think we should start stocking up on food and other things ? Might need it. Idk if I've got the budget to do it now, but I think we should seriously consider it". And when they come to you if they do, tell them, you should have listend to your gut back when the two of you talked about it, and ask if they know anyone who might be able to help you too ...

[@prairiepatriot2162]

I'm so guilty of #9. This pandemic hit and I realized that when the stuff really hits the fan, there will be no warning, what you have at that time is what you will be stuck with for an indefinite length of time. It's not enough to just start it and wait, like Sootch said, you've gotta keep building a little bit at a time.

[@s0nnyburnett]

There was a warning back in late December early January if you were paying close attention here but only a few were talking about it and no one in the MSM was. I got to hit the stores while everyone else was still going about things as normal and couldn't believe how no one else seemed to know what was coming. Follow money, markets and trade, politics and events all around the world and it might give you enough advance warning to make a real difference.

[@prairiepatriot2162]

@@ChrisP3000x I said "THERE WILL BE NO WARNING," that's future tense. I also said "WHEN THE STUFF REALLY HITS THE FAN," it isn't really hitting the fan, we can still get needed supplies and there is rule of law, for now. Unless you're predicting that there is going to be a future event where supplies will be cut off and we will have 2 months notice, that isn't what I said. : )

[@suehowie152]

As one gentleman said..Better to be prepared 10years too early than one day too late..

[@stevenschnepp576]

@@prairiepatriot2162 Yeah, maybe, but I can't think of too many disasters that didn't have at least some warning.

[@ElectricityTaster]

It's important to not underestimate just how much food you need to survive a month without being miserable.

[@stephenwilliams5201]

Not how much. But the variety. If all you had was oatmeal for breakfast. You loose hope. So I have a jar of dried Apple. Now and again. Eating too much? Diabetic lost 50 pounds. And I box up the food I don't eat right away. Bet the stack could stop a 30 calibre round. Starved as I am. I don't want any needles . Good day om.

[@Allen-eq5uf]

Electricity taster You can survive a month without food, but only 7 days or so without water.

[@rayhannum9088]

Try for at least 2 yrs

[@stephennixon6600]

@Electricity taster Most people here in the U.S. at least, consume way too much food to begin with, hence the obesity problem. For the last year and a half, after working my way to it, I have been OMAD, and if push came to shove in a shtf situation I could make that every other day and likely push it to every third day and be just fine. The vast majority of people could do with missing a meal or two.

[@deltashot5608]

train to live miserable thats what 1 million us military members do

[@madeucedancinclub2452]

THE VERY REAL NUMBER ONE MISTAKE AT THE TOP OF EVERY LIST WITHOUT EXCEPTION ,,, IS NOT TAKING PROPER CARE OF YOUR HEALTH , IF YOU ARE NOT IN SHAPE OR HEALTHY YOU CAN COUNT ON A MISERABLE EXPERIENCE ,,,, SALUTE FROM A VET , GOOD VIDEO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@sammoore9689]

Biggest mistake now? Not planting a garden.... now

[@randomasmr4045]

Got my seeds started already, lots of jars to can, new backup lids. Lots of berries in these woods to pick, lucky us.

[@jeremyowens4115]

My girlfriend started a garden. My wife thinks it's silly.

[@randomasmr4045]

@@jeremyowens4115 Good one lol

[@davidhamilton7628]

@@jeremyowens4115 divesifieing smart

[@robmillle]

Not planting a garden.... yesterday

[@josephwright5921]

Thanks for you videos. I told my wife last year that we should start preparing for hard times, even for emergencies like hurricanes. We did some things and moved away from the city just before the Coronavirus hit. Now we are going to watch your videos as a family so we can all learn things.

[@Tabasco_Cultist]

I never understood the Bug Out first mentality. My home is far better suited for defense and long term sustainability than a plot of dirt in the mountains. If I have to leave I will, but I have home field advantage here.

[@sociallystupid4852]

Its because in a city there are a lot of armed gangs people and i doubt living by yourself you got enough fire power

[@shawnr771]

Especially if that plot doesnt belong to the person going there.

[@Tabasco_Cultist]

@@sociallystupid4852 Tip #1: Make your neighbors your friends. Then you aren't alone. Tip #2: It isn't how many weapons you have, it's all about how much training and resolve you possess. I'd rather have a $500 firearm, $500 worth of classes and $250 worth of ammo than a $1250 gun...

[@shawnr771]

@JKay11235 If I bugout I have to go to the city. I am already in a fairly rural area.

[@vadamsable]

Agreed!

[@allenbanks3280]

Don't forget to have Ziploc baggies in different sizes

[@MrMorgorth]

First Rule of any situation - Do Not Overthink just keep it simple.

[@jamisonbernhardt3310]

I like bass pro shop because I can inspect the items in my hand. I haven't purchased a single survival prep off the internet.

[@Dave68254]

Here in New Zealand we normally just take tins of beans to Helms Deep. Although its getting predictable, hence why I'm here. Good info.

[@traecummings9853]

You, Canada Prepper, Full Spectrum Survival and City Prepper. Absolutely prepper Royalty. Thank you. Dont ever stop.

[@growinggringa4956]

All my fav's!!

[@traecummings9853]

@Caleb M. F Yes, She is awesome.

[@traecummings9853]

@VA Prepper That would be outstanding. All of them have different skills and knowledge. If they were to "Teach" people, take on students, it would be epic. I'd pay that premium!! Great idea.

[@MDR-hn2yz]

Prepare to live. Really great advice. Prepping doesn’t have to mean “doomsday prepping”. I was talking to a neighbor the other day about this and said that we’re riding this COVID pandemic the same way we ride out a blizzard. (I’m in the northeast so blizzards can get bad) We have what we need and stay home.

[@edschneidmuller9496]

I've lived in upstate NY for years and like you said,ice storms/blizzards can trap you at home without power for weeks so I always keep plenty of food and other necessities in the pantry. enough firewood to get thru a winter etc... it's only common sense. I had to laugh when folks were cleaning the stores out of toilet paper. I've always kept at least a years worth of it on hand because my Dad told me stories of the Great Depression and having to use newsprint or catalog pages. Ouch!

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

The quality of available food could be inconsistent. Always keep some bottles of multivitimins in your supplies.

[@snottybeaver761]

good point :)

[@CrystalBrightz]

Maxi pads ignite like no tomorrow, and they stick fairly well to many surfaces. I have some in each of my firestarter kits. Great if you're worried about wind blowing away your kindling.

[@livewiretennis]

Nothing like a pandemic to show all the holes in my preps. Things like rechargeable clippers for cutting hair was something I hadn’t thought of. I was so happy I had been prepping for last 10 years. Thank you for your videos with such character and authenticy.

[@TheDavidbjr]

Love it, also you dont confuse good gesr with expensive gear. Military surplus is a great place to start, thrift stores, goodwills, repurpose things ypu already have.

[@jaycoy59]

Yard sales too. Nothing wrong with used stuff if it's in good shape.

[@SW-ii5gg]

@@jaycoy59 yeah, you may find things that were made before the Cursed Crap Products from China became the norm.

[@shawnr771]

Most real military gear is made to last. Surplus is good even if it is from other countries. Some items are listed as Mil Spec but are not GI issue. Some Mil Spec stuff is junk, or the advertisers are lying.

[@jenniehaycock9077]

Nothing is open!

[@larrysouthern5098]

Absolutely....places like Goodwill..Salvation Army..thrift stores ..garage sales. even pawn shops...are full of (golden items).. that come in handy...and start and get used to frequenting these places a lot!!! You would be surprised what you find!!! Thank you!!!!

[@ashfaqalve1423]

When I was 15, I always wanted to bug out. But when I went through the logistics, to cary gear, food, clothing and other stuff, I needed a car, to make a car run indefinitely, I needed a Gasifier, and soon it became too much of a hassle ( thought these thought experiments made me learn a lot about mechanics and power) I thought, O well, let me use our house as a fort. From then on , I am a "camper" . And....im 18!😎😎

[@alternative.solutions3806]

Its been an eye opener to see how some people break down and turn into something ugly just over a tp shortage. Id hate to see what happens if a real disaster occurred.

[@edschneidmuller9496]

I'm afraid you're gonna see that real disaster soon. Get ready!

[@Aeterny]

If? The dollar crash is coming!

[@tawnnope7196]

People have turned into absolute AssHats the past few years.....sad,very sad.

[@rubychurch3466]

I know, here in Australia, someone was stabbed for toilet paper in a supermarket. They hadn’t stopped making it, merely a shortage. It was insane

[@lisawillis699]

The mistake about not having a backup cache is a double edged sword. In our area looters actually broke into multiple storage units. So probably a sneakier backup is advised

[@michaelwier1222]

"Procrastination is the thief of success" Not only test your equipment, but also test yourself.

[@melodybaker458]

I always thought that since I live in the city I was better off to get out of dodge....until I realized that I am a block from a trauma centre on the edge of town....so I figure there will be some authority there to protect all those assets....so I’ll be staying put.

[@inkey2]

And even if you can bug "out" to a place in the woods....a cabin etc. You will probably find strangers already there.

[@shawnr771]

Many people have a mentality they are going to bug out to the country to a place they never been and do not own and take it by force.

[@inkey2]

@@shawnr771 Yeah, even if you owned a place by the time you got there you would have to fight to get it back....maybe even kill.

[@tomcatpurr]

Everyone thinking they'll be able to shoot deer and live off the land, well with everyone doing that the deer will run out fast.

[@shawnr771]

@@tomcatpurr Bigger question I have for them is how are they going to preserve the meat. If the power is out and the refrigerator/freezer, food dehydrator is not working, preservation of fresh food is going to be a key element to a person's survival. Yes you can build a smoke house. Better to have one built and the bugs worked out before hand. In addition that requires a good source of wood. Long term. Or you can do what the pioneers did and salt pack it. But that requires you to have A LOT of salt. Which most people who think they are going to go shoot deer forgot to buy while they was buying extra magazines and tactical gear.

[@minnion2871]

@@shawnr771 Meat can be canned too.....

[@johnb9465]

Biggest mistake, leaving the barn unlocked.

[@77Infidel]

Might be a booby trap? Sure, come on in!

[@mutschel1]

Marlon Brando knew this!

[@niccatipay]

Second mistake: Master lock.

[@JeriDro]

most important thing: own land away from major cities

[@hyperhapkidodarys]

Yesss

[@JeriDro]

@@JohnDavis-im1oy have fun with that

[@demarcusshipman6537]

DreamWarrior 💯

[@Aro2220]

@Johnny Toast You don't buy good land... you MAKE good land. It takes years to work the soil and a bit of brains to adapt to your specific conditions. It's not something you just 'buy'. Even if you bought great land... you wouldn't know what to do with it.

[@lisaslay-z8342]

@Johnny Toast That's the truth, just got to know where to look.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Go through your food preparation and take out the oldest dates and take that food with you for/on your vacation ROTATE the inventory

[@kaiyan1573]

"Glorified refugee" 😂 made my day!

[@blessedandbiwithahintofmagic]

Thanks so much for this! It is my belief that every single person in the world needs to be prepared - prepping is just a part of life, like taking care of your health, or being financially literate in your actions. This is really good, and real, practical, actionable info - I hope never to have to handle any emergencies, I hope my family never has to, I hope no one has to - but if it happens, we've got this prepared, and we're ready.

[@theotheraxis9701]

Biggest Mistake: Telling everybody what you're doing it and how you're doing it.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Best Twilight Zone episode "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street."

[@hdvsmith]

Great points Sootch! Thanks for helping keep us in our toes. One thing I would add is to inventory your supplies. Especially rations, first aid supplies, and ammo. Nothing worse than thinking you have something and you don't. This pandemic has tested my system and pointed out some flaws in my planning, which I'm now correcting! Thanks again!

[@kobkfighter3203]

1. Mental toughness 2. Physical toughness Without these, all the other things are meaningless. Good video though.

[@kinpatu]

Agreed. Physical fitness should be priority 1. Majority of preppers are overweight or obese and setting themselves up for chronic disease. Penny wise pound foolish.

[@manictiger]

I'd say intelligence and creativity are good to have, too. Can't solve a problem if you're not creative enough to even realize there is one. Also, having money is kind of nice. Some problems require money to solve.

[@manictiger]

Basically, have your A-game. Be in shape, be smart, be rich in (the correct) resources, be well-trained, be well-organized and have mission-specific stations. It's all about increasing the probability of survival. There's no guarantee of survival. There is never a guarantee of anything. This universe is quantum-based. Everything is a probability.

[@mysustainabilityjourney9321]

I consider mental toughness as being imaginative and resourceful with what you have - does that count?

[@manictiger]

​@@mysustainabilityjourney9321 I think I'd consider mental toughness to be how easy it is to shatter your morale. Creativity, is mostly just inductive reasoning: you see a very loose pattern with a gap in it and you fill in the gap. It's not the same as deductive reasoning, where it requires solid concrete evidence. When you're probing the future for potential life-changing events (a.k.a. prepping), you're using inductive reasoning. Unlike deductive, it can get out of control if not managed properly. Things need to be assigned a severity level and a probability level. In this current environment, the chance of famine and violence has gone way up. Those are very severe, and also not too expensive to prepare against. Something like Yellowstone blotting out the sun is even more severe, but much less likely, and much more expensive to prepare against. Someone freaking out about that when they haven't the resources to do anything about it has let their inductive reasoning go out of control.

[@migdolmielies]

Man I like this guy. He is as humble and real as you can get! Thanks a lot.

[@coltoneaster7996]

Can you guys do another prep community meet, was super cool, and seeing what multiple other people have, gives everyone some ideas or gets the thinker going

[@henrytownshend8862]

Bad idea

[@coltoneaster7996]

Nikola Tesla how is that a bad idea? They all used code names license plate and locations weren’t told.

[@barbaraness4507]

I just want to say that I really appreciate you and your videos. I’ve worked on preparedness nearly all my life. I’ve been able to learn some new things from your videos, but more importantly watching them has been a good way to keep me focused.

[@grimreaper6042]

You are always so helpful with good advice and knowledge god bless you and your family

[@Youtube_Is_a_Ad_wh0re]

It is endearing to know Death, looks out for humanity.

[@bryanjaeck4828]

I agree, bugging IN is probably the smartest move for most of us. As a gentleman told me years ago. Everything with in 200 to 300 miles of major city will be waste zone from everyone coming from town, there will be nothing left. If you get 400 to 500 miles away from major you stand a chance. Best is small town of people similar values that is big enough to have defense, people of different skills to help you live and grow food. So most of us are screwed........

[@kelly171a]

400 to 500 miles away from a major city is really only doable out west, I don't think its possible in the east and east coast.

[@Brock871]

Neither possible in the whole of Europe

[@rcampbell4967]

My family has been prepping for years, and this is solid advice. Prepare by stocking items you'll use anyway, primary bug out location is bugging in, use your gear regularly even when you don't need to so when you do need to you're proficient. We don't need to be perfectly prepared, we just need to be adequately prepared. Don't look at preparing and think it's unattainable so why try. Prepping for what you'll need to prep for is unpredictable and I know despite the prepping that I do I'm going to fall short, but at least I'm better prepared than most and the prepping I'm doing increases the likelihood my family will live in the unlikely event we need to provision and protect ourselves. There is no perfect prepping. There is no list to buy which will gaurentee your survival. There is a mindset, common sense, and practice which will only increase your safety.

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Excellent post. Have the right mindset and make sure every family has a special skill or multiple. Garden are going to big this year. Everyone is going to need garden security now. It the only thing they will know about on most of the people’s property.

[@sandych33ks1]

Doomsday preppers was a great show. I know sometimes the people they had on were a little crazy but overall it was great to see and evaluate how prepared they were. It gave you great ideas and options for being better prepared overall.

[@outbackeddie]

I'm a pretty serious prepper but some of the people on that show put me to shame.

[@outbackeddie]

I'm a pretty serious prepper but some of the people on that show put me to shame.

[@simonm1528]

Yeah they had alot of great ideas.

[@STURDYSTANCE]

Great advice man thank you so much

[@tvojslauf]

You forgot one big thing for stay at home survival: Garden.

[@tvojslauf]

william dohn marauding hordes. 😂 one man with a a bunch of guns is also worthless against marauding hordes. 😂

[@tvojslauf]

william dohn if you can’t defend your garden then you can’t defend your home. Taking off into the woods is one of the dumbest things you can do and is only an absolute last resort. Realistically speaking most people don’t live near a national forest and even if they did what do you do when thousands of people start roaming the woods? There’s about half a dozen clusters of 20-30 acres of woods within walking distance of me. What am I supposed to do with that?

[@MrCrumb34]

@@tvojslauf I agree. People will not be living in the woods because after a week or 2 in they will realize how dumb that is. Then they will head back out of the woods way behind the survival curve with nowhere to go. That strategy will get you killed. Being a survivalist is my hobby. I take trips to the woods as often as I can for as long as I can. Sometimes with very little. Bugging out to the woods would be my last resort.

[@Aro2220]

@william dohn You can't take the garden with you, but you can take your seeds and your knowledge. Chances are wherever you end up is going to have some kind of ground with some kind of soil you can work up.

[@Aro2220]

​@@tvojslauf Just ask Robin Hood and his merry men.

[@heather5391]

I really enjoy these videos. I have extensive medical training and am in nursing school. I’ve been reading about survivalism for years and always had a “bug out” bag handy. I’ve been stocking my pantry and got my essentials early on in all this. I also know how to cook from scratch, educating myself the best I can. Thank you for the tips.

[@jhill4874]

Recently, the basic first aid courses I've had are based on temporary control until immediate help comes. Help may (or probably) not be immediate. Get an advanced first aid course. I'm lucky to have an ER nurse in the family.

[@robbydeanjett]

Thank you so much for your concern about everyone and for doing all the hard work of sharing your knowledge with the rest of us ! Thanks for caring so much! You’re a great man and I pray that God blesses you and your family!!!

[@falkharvard8722]

My entire prepping has been to strip back my kit further and further until I am happy I can survive with only what fits in my pockets. Did a comfortable 3 day camp, taking nothing but a knife, flint & steel and a water bottle. Made everything else on site. I have a rucksack full of useful resources but I've trained myself and the wife to survive with barely anything. Skills are the only preps you really need

[@XGaming1]

So cool

[@dirtydan9785]

That's OG

[@kdavis4910]

Until you're hungry

[@RJM1011]

First thing I prepped for was being out of work as I have learned the hard way. Then bad weather like snow, flooding that has shut down roads here meaning the food shops run out quick of things you need. With this Corona mess now I had plenty of everything I needed at home already so have not needed to buy much when others were going crazy panic buying everything now with work closed down for two days each week I still don't have any problems and have helped others now stuck at home because of age and other problems. Thank you for the video thumbs UP. :)

[@joeykerr5517]

I was thinking when it comes to storage, a good idea is to have it in a hidden place or disguised so if someone does break in, they won't see it or know what it is. Maybe something they don't want to touch like an electrical box. I forgot if it was you or someone else that mentioned a friend had his garage broke into recently and all of his preps were stolen.

[@ericwitt4586]

I’ve been doing prepping for a long time but in the last few years I’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars on preps and a turn key off grid cabin tucked away in an undisclosed location it has solar ,water catches, a mountain creek with trout and good water it tested good in fact all of the old people go there to get their water for coffee and sweet tea lol but I’m trying to get both places stocked up as best I can so I figured I’m a step way up for the average person and we worked so hard for this piece of mind the lord looked down on us and blessed us !

[@الهڤارالطاسيلي]

Thank you for all your videos , I follow you from Algeria . Stay safe and I hope this Covid 19 leave soon insh'Allah . God bless america , god bless Algeria and all over the world .

[@hotheadsniper]

Most honest preeper's channel.no fantasy crap just straight honest suggestion.

[@federicoprieto1229]

I really like your ideas. It's specially important for the actual times we are having. Don't panic and be prepared. Thanks for your videos.

[@lisaknight9045]

Thanks for sharing, i am now watching all your youtube videos.

[@hjgraybill]

Additional: think outside your skill/job/experience when evaluating, planning, carrying out and correcting your prepper plans and items. My only higher education and the vast majority of my work and life experience is as a hospital nurse. I find that I must constantly pull my mind out of approaching and acting with the process of a nurse mind-set. My expansion of my perspective is beneficial to my own little prepping plans.

[@growinggringa4956]

@Harry Jack Graybill. Good points! Ive worked as a firefighter, security guard, seamstress, learnt gardening, sewing, firat aid, food preservation, wild foraging, and more. As a single woman, my mechanical and electrical knowledge is very limited..we should always look to see where our weakness lies.

[@hjgraybill]

@@growinggringa4956 , you lack those skills. But given what you have said about yourself; it would seem you will learn new skills fairly easily.

[@shawnr771]

@@growinggringa4956 Look for people who compliment your skill set. As a nurse you have valuable skills to offer.

[@wannabe4668]

Totally agree with the bugging in as opposed to bugging out. My big out bags have now become get home bags. Smaller one stays with me and larger one goes with family on trips.

[@jabreck1934]

The biggest loss of property and life in California has become fire. I never hear KZbin Preppers talk about it. I think it's a mistake. Understanding fire Behavior, local wind patterns and terrain are very important

[@jabreck1934]

@MilitaryBronyforlife Fire is heat, Fuel and oxygen. The structure fires I have fought have been unaffected by a slight change in wind direction. But I guess it depends on where you live.

[@anitaharrison9836]

they were deliberate!

[@roymadison5686]

There are no preppers in those conditions. They have long left the area .

[@jabreck1934]

@@roymadison5686 no preppers live In areas or structures that are susceptible to fire?

[@KonaLife]

@@anitaharrison9836 space lasers, amirite? 🙄

[@tyleryt4033]

THANK YOU FOR All THE GREAT INFORMATION YOU HAVE GIVEN ME

[@boledle]

I'm a introvert who hates most people so the neighbors thing won't work ...

[@inkey2]

I agree with you Kelly.......I live in a condo building and my neighbors are intolerable even in the best of times.....blaring music, illegal daycare centers, unreasonably noisy, never call the management company when the building needs work (it's always ME that has to do it), throwing cigarette butts and trash around......and this is in one of the most expensive suburbs in the USA. Anytime I get involved with a neighbor in my building I end up regretting it. If I had the money I would buy a house but a small 900 sq ft house can be 700,000 in these parts.

[@SylentONE]

I just don't trust people

[@michaelb.8953]

@@inkey2 Time to move and I mean really move out!!? Many areas all across the country where the ratio between affording a decent house and the prevailing wages is very easily doable. Do your research I think you would be surprised. Then you can kick your current neighbors to the curb. Nothing worse than living next to really crappy people. Take it for what it is and that's just my two cents and even that's over inflated.

[@rneedham667]

Hate??? Sad to be you.

[@karenbrandenberger517]

It may be easier for you at this time , but for extroverts, it's enough to drive you crazy. Have a plan for that people.

[@ubermench1000]

All good points , thanks. My biggest mistake I can never take back. In my search for other preppers , I spilled out that I'm a prepper , and now if the shtf THEY'LL BE AT MY DOOR. I plan on helping my family and my friends, but feeding the neighborhood will empty the pantry too fast and now I'm starving too . Ya make good ,solid vids , Thanks dude.

[@stevenschnepp576]

Improvised explosive devices will clear that problem up real quick.

[@georgemcmillan9172]

Having a C.B. radio, and knowing how to use it is a good way of communicating, with base and mobile radios. They normaly don't reach too far, but if you're bugging in, you could keep in touch with someone getting supplies.

[@shawnr771]

Radio listening silence. Direction finders are not hard to build.

[@outbackeddie]

Yes, but a cheap scanner can listen in to those communications so you really can't discuss a lot of things due to opsec concerns.

[@outbackeddie]

Yes, but a cheap scanner can listen in to those communications so you really can't discuss a lot of things due to opsec concerns.

[@kelly171a]

I totally agree with a lot of the other comments in this section, never leave your house until you absolutely have to. All of your supplies and tools are there, more than you could ever transport. Not to mention even without electric a solid roof and 4 permanent walls make for way better shelter especially in the winter. Also, like others have said , keep your plans to yourself. When the "sheep" in the world make fun of people who are preparing you just listen, nod and give them a little smile and keep building your supplies and fortifying your position. Good video.

[@apositivechannel5221]

Great video thanks for the reminders. Blessings and Prep On

[@rseeker1]

Number 10 is absolutely critical and I am so glad you pointed that out. Even with all this nonsense going on, balance is still key.

[@Diniecita]

I would love to see a video on how to start a prepper group and what to focus on as a group

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

The Northridge Ca Earthquake was a real eye opener to me. That day forward 2 months supply of basics on hand. Grocery stores and gas stations closed for weeks, power off too. I was dating a mormon girl at the time and she was already dialed in, skated right through the disaster. 5 weeks into this and we've barely tapped into our supplies. You can make 2 months stretch out to 4 months if your think it through. So after this passes, it'll be 6 months supplies on hand.

[@prairiepatriot2162]

7:30 - Bic lighters going out when you need them most...as a former smoker that is a big ditto Sootch.

[@Aro2220]

Ah smokers always need their next cigarette 'the most'. So every time a lighter dies it's going out 'when you need them most'. Addictions are chains and they are going to be rough.

[@inkey2]

@@Aro2220 That's why if you feel the need to use tobacco chewing tobacco and tobacco nasal snuff is a good option. Many years ago chewing tobacco became more popular than smoking (with farmers) due to fears of setting their barn or fields on fire.

[@peternorthrup6274]

I've been at it for years. In the event we have to leave. We have a brand new 5.5 X 10 utility trailer stored in our garage. Fully loaded. Packed and ready to go. The deep mountains are 2 hours away. It's a great hobby. Losing power really sucks. Harbor freight has a great solar unit for $180.00. It gets the job done. Have fun.

[@isaacstiles5710]

"I'm preparing for a hurricane!" -Todd in Wyoming 🤦‍♂️

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

Its ok, I've canceled hurricane season this year 🙅

[@ElectricityTaster]

A big hurricane might be coming due to the warming from the lack of plane contrails (not chemtrails). Be prepared for a hurricane.

[@SylentONE]

Anything's possible

[@SylentONE]

I'm preparing for a volcano eruption, a twister, snow storm, sand storm, tropical storm, tsunami, earthquake, solar shower etc. All in South Florida. Can never be too prepared

[@ludwigmises]

“I’m preparing for a major flood.” - John from Death Valley.

[@danduane1413]

To add to the Communications section. Get your ham radio license. Familiarize yourself with the local club. In the 90's I was in a club that had a "Sunday Evening Net" listening [and TX'ing] to the local repeater, ensuring everyone's radios are working and to chat about the events of the week. . A prepper sub community can do that too. Everyone can also listen in and keep in touch without Big Brother eavesdropping like with cellular communications.

[@markshelby2141]

Biggest threat. Never tell your future ex wife how much money you Have!

[@tomcatpurr]

They know, they're already stashing ur money for themselves sooner than u think.

[@donnar9864]

My husband has never told me how much he has and he spends his money on himself..KNOWING I'm spending all of mine on prepping...well, I just got many thousands of dollars from a settlement and guess what..he will never know I have it and I won't be giving him any of it. That works two ways....however, if the shtf..I will make sure he's taken care of...but to just give him any of my money, is out of the question...being selfish has karma attached to it...

[@jtnoodle]

Don't get married in the first place. Liability eliminated.

[@donnar9864]

@Rusty Shackleford lmbo..no..my stupid self chose him and I'll stick it out..but basically I've handed that selfish man over to Jesus, I'm trying to honor my marriage vows...

[@coiledsteel8344]

Mark Shelby - Go MGTOW. FEMINISTS HATE MGTOW!

[@kennaoconnor4633]

The Berkey is priceless. It also saves a lot of money on worthless water filters. If I use anything from my rotating pantry, I add it to my grocery list and then buy 2 of whatever it is. I also grab something for my pantry every time I go to any store. Today I grabbed lentils at the dollar tree. They had plenty. At Home Depot I grabbed more seeds for my garden. Just a little bit adds up quick on preps.

[@smokiemtn.tarheel6515]

Don't forget the spices, salt and sugar to. Not just for use but for trade. Salt would be worth it's weight in gold. Remember, spices during the shipping trade times were highly sought after.

[@kennaoconnor4633]

@@smokiemtn.tarheel6515 I cook a lot. I've got every spice in large quantities. Growing herbs as well. I buy yeast by the pound. Taught myself how to make bread in a dutch oven with herbs. Great point!

[@LongNguyen-fp8ri]

Don’t tell anyone that you have toilet papers.

[@JohnSmith-dt7gu]

Long Nguyen lmao

[@100ssgoku]

Long Nguyen lol

[@mysustainabilityjourney9321]

Toilet paper is not a priority to survive. It may even give you away.

[@oldmech619]

No S*ht.

[@haggismacphreedom]

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[@phild8095]

So many businesses and households operate on a just in time delivery system. It has worked for years and people have gotten very comfortable with it. How much laundry detergent is in the home? How many eggs? Have you walked two miles lately? Has that bicycle gone more than ten miles lately? What does the sewing kit look like? Are those branches still hanging over the roof? Have you started the garden? Planted any perennial fruits? Got compost going? Have you started the generator lately? The chain saw? Have you read anything instructive lately?

[@markburrell2778]

House fire got me one year ago. Fire proof gun safe didnt work, lost everything in it. Had half my stuff in an out building that survived. 2 is one and 1 is none. Always have a plan, a backup plan, and a savings account.

[@willienealson3542]

What brand safe did you have?

[@markburrell2778]

@@willienealson3542 Granite, and they just happen to be out of business now. I gave $1000 for it in the mid 90's.

[@willienealson3542]

@@markburrell2778 oh, thanks for the reply. sorry for your loss.

[@edschneidmuller9496]

good advice

[@Anubis4815162342]

When you rebuild put fire sprinklers in. Most all work on standard home water pressure and they make ones that look nicer than what you typically see in a store or office. Fire is indeed a real threat, specially in a SHTF.

[@joelwuttke5673]

Your comment about ammo is so true. Here in Queensland, Australia one of the first things that happened with the "lock down" was that the State Government ordered all Gun Shops to close. I guess that is how you fight a bug.

[@3beltwesty]

After an event your neighbors will want to borrow everything you have. Tools. Food. Gasoline. Water.

[@paulsciria8921]

I think about being prepared as something that is clearly a necessity, I don’t make it my entire identity as some people like you talked about. I am not hiding alone I the middle of nowhere waiting for the “rapture”.

[@Roarmeister2]

I like your honest evaluation of your group's trial bug out exercise you had a few years back. I noted much of the same thing about the group's gear. Much of it was still in the bubble wrap and worse yet most of the equipment had not been tested or used. The group had a lot of gear and not much skill to back it up with. Just curious did you ever have a follow up to that exercise?

[@roberthicks1612]

I plan on growing a garden when the shtf. Since I had little experience in it, I started learning how to grow things inside (they cant see my garden inside) several years ago. I have likely made every mistake in the book, but I have started having success. One of the biggest things I could suggest is to learn how to grow things in the winter. It does not take a large solar panel set up to power grow lights.

[@ellej3112]

I agree being skilled and having the right quality tools is important. What would people need with a knife/weapon/firearms during a Quarantine Pandemic? I already have Food, Water, Medical Supplies... Good Idea About Storage Units... Typically New Yorkers, In High Rise Apartments, Don't Really Devolope Relationships With Their Neighbors But Nice Idea - Helping Neighbors... Maybe I Will Take Medical Training Classes...

[@none_ya001]

Yes this is the big issue I found when this pandemic broke out. People would berate me in the comment sections of others videos for "not being prepared". Well I kept saying what exactly am I supposed to be prepared for? We live in South Texas and have frequent tropical storms and hurricanes. Power outage's sometimes but what exactly do I need a month to six months supply worth of things? Alot of people don't have the room nor means to store or buy months worth of things. We don't have land or storage sheds. My husband is a veteran and my father is a veteran so like I said I get being prepared for certain things but the reality of it is alot of people just can't stock pile months worth of things like in this video or what some other videos show. Some of seems like paranoia to me. Like people watch the news to much and let the government put fear in them. But that's just my opinion. Everyone is entitled to live how they choose.

[@johnjoe4897]

Do take medical classes. It will become handy. I am planning on doing so as well. It's better to have more knowledge than having none. Downloaded an app "Survival manual" it's quite helpful.

[@none_ya001]

@Robert Haring Oh plenty of ammo and being well armed is a must in my opinion. Have to always be able to protect yourself and your family.

[@joymurphy3195]

Just found your page. Quietly prepping for many years. WWG1WGA

[@paladin1544]

This pandemic is far from over. Lets not act like it is already passed

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

2021 at the most reasonable earliest.

[@XGaming1]

It’s not over till bill gates is dead.

[@ITILII]

Yes just look who is "running" WHO cares (World "Health" disOrganization) paranoia, propaganda, politics and panic....the leftist's agenda rairfoundation.com/blinded-by-beijing-world-health-organization-chief-is-a-china-funded-marxist-revolutionary/

[@Mrhoboo]

Plan-demic

[@dontjustbeanotherbrickinthewal]

Just look up Event 201 this was planned

[@jay-rus4437]

This is a great video, with a lot of solid info and thought processes. In the past we tested our emerging go bags, and quickly learned what was important and what wasnt. In line with what is covered here, we have several lines of preparation based on various emergency conditions. Fire extinguishers in multiple locations, and have used them to teach our family (then sent out for recharge) A written evacuation plan with on property meeting spot, off property meeting spot, and extended distance meeting location. Each vehicle had a get home bag. Each person in our family has an emergency go bag. We have a secondary suitcase with more clothing etc for less severe emergencies that may still require us to evacuate our home. With all of that we have “bug in” supplies that allow us to quarantine for extended periods. Overall, a good solid and versatile family emergency plans. A lot of work, but worth the long term effort. Our current system has developed over 6 years.

[@billycarter1911]

What a thief cant see they cant steal either.

[@danduane1413]

Yeah, I'm a "security by obscurity" strategy person....

[@GunWodan]

Keister gang represent!

[@Aro2220]

@tvercetti1 Security by Obscurity works great until they find you. And then you have no security at all.

[@tomnancylifesamazingdontmi5383]

We have multiple ways to keep our electricity on in case of a hurricane. June 1st to dec 1st. Is just one of the things we prep for.. we plan on bunkering in.. to many reasons why we can’t leave due to seniors and a special needs son. Plus we have everything we need here. Looking into a bug out location. But we couldn’t get out of Florida with hurricane Irma 5 hours on I-75 and went only 50 miles went home and hunkered down.

[@PossumMedic]

"make sure you have food that you like" I tried but I already ate it all! :(

[@systemacHD]

My attempt to destill the info: 1.Evaluate risk - prepare for various situations 2. Quality tools - and skills(!) 3.Bugout only - foremost prepare to bunker-in and 4. Evac Plan, map, navigate 5. Bugout location and way to get there with Cache 6. Communication - radio etc 7. Get to know neighbors, 8. Test Equipment, learn skills, medical, fire 8. food storage - store what you eat in cool place 9. Don’t procrastinate. 10. have Balance in Life - Plan to live

[@rhudson87]

@SensiblePrepper Any prepping ideas for people that live on the road? Like truckers, vanlifers, rv living and traveling motorcyclists.

[@williamkenny1445]

something I think would help anyone in training to prep is try to go food shopping only once a week or eventually once a month. I think it would train us to have better knowledge of proportions of how long how much of something actually last. I was so use to going to store almost everyday and when it came time to bunker in I found myself having to go back out for more stuff either because I forgot to get or i ran out too quickly. I honestly think if I had nothing but emergency food while I was sick I may not have made it. who knows. but in time of crisis good fresh food is major bonus in keeping up both strength and moral. lol I looked at my guns and said to myself "I cant eat this rifle and I cant shoot the germ" haha but this aint over yet. still glad I have them. God's hand is on us and this too shall pass. I appreciate this page is here to comment on. thank you.

[@lessiansaralonde620]

It bugs me how often its assumed that everyone has money and the means to do whatever they like. Im an unemployed renter, I cant afford good quality stuff, I cant afford off site storage. I live in a small unit with another person, I have space for everyday things, and I have to work with the structures as they already exist. I also live in a country that feels the need to regulate everything we do, making it very hard to access some things. Most of the things that experts recommend are simply not an option for me and countless others in the same situation. I would love to see someone do a video like this but without the assumption of minimum personal selection criteria.

[@inkey2]

Just curious, what country are you in......and what kind of regulations are imposed on you. Hope I hear back from you. (Boston suburbs, USA)

[@lessiansaralonde620]

inkey2 , im in Australia. The bulk of the frustration on this topic revolves around the assumption of money land and vehicles. The main legal restriction i was referring to is in regards to self defence. Pretty much all weapons are either banned or heavily restricted and licensed. This includes all guns and even things like paintball and airsoft, a fair range of martial arts weapons, a fair range of knives, and even things like body armour and handcuffs.

[@inkey2]

@@lessiansaralonde620 Lessian Saronde......I believe bugging IN make sense for suburban/city people.The US State where I live is one of three of most restrictive states in the nation. Not like what you are putting up with but pretty restrictive. I do think you might be able to buy some very basic preps......some even "used" on Ebay. start with just a few small things,,,,,,,a 30 day lantern found on Ebay....might try buying these things used. A cheap "analog" battery operated radio (have seen new Kaito brand for 10 bucks, some long life foods.....canned or dry food. I have many more Ideas, things I do, but it may not be in your budget

[@lauriewilliams8221]

As usual Don you keep on keeping us on track when we think we are prepared. Love the knives, love the many different fire starting tricks, & challenging myself on different matters (food growing, harvesting etc). Just practiced making bread & it was perfect with Maple Syrup - which will last forever, (wrote the recipe down & PRINTED OFF A COPY. ((73 Y/OLD & the memory is not like it used to be))).

[@titanno7]

I will take a map and compass anyday over a GPS.

[@williamsporing1500]

Lol….hell, I know people that can’t read an analog clock let alone a map and compass!

[@temporary9217]

This is a great Channel I watched it for years he is very very wise and helpful kudos to you

[@Adam.Rushing]

Great ideas and thanks for the video. Number one for me - A good relationship with the Lord. I don't want to die, but as long as my relationship with Yah is good, he'll take care of everything. Then I rest in his hands. It is great to have all these things (and you're a moron if you don't) and know how to use them...but without a relationship with Him, you're screwed anyway. God Bless.