I'm not naive about it. Say a meteorite makes most infrastructure and thus food obsolete for a year. Very quickly people will begin to scavenge, and I suspect there will be a big wave of chaos until it calms down after there are survivors.
Have been looking at multiple online sites for a specific size 3 shelf unit to store all my filled jars under a laundry counter. Max height 25 inches. I have about 150 jars so need much weight.
Uline, Global, Webrestaurant, etc. WHERE CAN I FIND this elusive unit?? haha
My dad has COPD and my biggest fear when it comes to SHTF or even just the disruptions we see in our supply chains, is him not being able to get his inhalers. I've had great success getting a stockpile of albuterol inhalers through online pharmacies. The problem is... those don't do that much for his lungs in terms of relief. Especially if he was to get sick. His everyday inhaler is Breztri and Airsupra. I've searched high and low for emergency wellness companies that would supply these and I cannot for the life of me find anyone. Does anyone know of any companies I could go through to order extras? Or if there's an alternative I maybe haven't thought of? I've got to imagine there are other preppers with lung conditions that worry about availability of their inhalers.
So I’m looking to add a radio to my kit. I’m thinking of the Baofeng 5 mini. Maybe two in the event my group and I have to separate at any time. I dont have a HAM radio license but I do plan on getting it. If shtf I’m using it regardless.
What Baofeng would you recommend for good distance and mobility? I’m asking because there are a few good prices on Prime Deals.
Hello everyone! I want to share something with you guys that might be helpful for some people. I’ve been a prepper for five years now. Ofc, one of the first things, if not the very first thing, you start with as a prepper is a Bug Out Bag. People always talk about BOB’s, and I have one too. It’s got everything you could possibly need to survive out there, or at least get a good chance to. But I have another bag as well, which I call my “EVAC-bag”.
It’s essentially a Berghaus that I’ve specifically designed and put together for disaster evacuation and getting out of a catastrophic situation. Or like, any kind of extreme survival situation where you’d need gear.
I thought I’d share the list of what I keep in there.
It’s got:
- Petzl AVAO Fast full-body harness
- Small set of Petzl climbing gear (rope, two carabiners, lifeline, descender, grappling hook)
- Dräger Panorama Nova gas mask
- 3x Dräger ABEK P3 filters
- Dräger CBRN/NBC hazmat suit
- 3x SOLAS marine flares
- 275N inflatable life jacket
- Iridium 9505A satellite phone
- Reflective vest
- Peli ATEX Zone 0 flashlight
- Extra lithium AA batteries (for flashlight)
- Standard IFAK (2x CAT tourniquet, packing gauze, 2x Israeli bandages, etc.)
- Hultafors fixed blade knife
- Nautical flare gun with flares
- Signal mirror
- Sawyer Mini filter
- Petzl Pixa headlamp
- Emergency foil sleeping bag
- Small crowbar
- Foldable pocket saw
I’m still working on it a bit, adding some additional things, but this is the general idea.
It also has an enclosed capsule with my personal information and identification with a lanyard, some other things like duct tape, waterproof lighters, etc.
Hello my name is Austin Fox, I am a mechanical research and development engineer living in Michigan. I am posting to inquire about an idea that I have. I am looking for basic conceptual guidance from a technical expert about an "in-line water storage device" that I am designing, but with no implication of engineering help or design approval. More a basic overview so that someone who knows about these things better than I do, can say "yeah this has some merit and you should dive into more detail", or "no this is silly, or illegal, or dangerous".
The idea came about from a recent planned water outage we had in my neighborhood. We were informed that we would be without municipal water for a day. Looking online many people discussed filling bathtubs beforehand to have some stored water for filling toilets or other non-drinking needs. I did not like the idea of having to use my tub for water storage, and it reminded me of other times around America where water has been absent for one reason or another, and people suffered because of it. I wanted a solution for having enough safe water for my family for a few days, without having to think about it much, and with it being guaranteed that it was always available.
The concept I have can best be described as an extension of my existing water plumbing that increases the volume of the water in the pipes, and a valve system that allows this increased volume to be isolated and used is the mains are out of service. It must also do this without disrupting or modifying the existing plumbing much, and keep itself clean and low-maintenance for long time spans, while staying safe and immediately useful when needed. I basically wanted my own water tower, without ever having to think about it until I needed it, at which point it would be ready to go easily.
The system taps into the main incoming water line and diverts it through a desired number of modules that are made up of 4-6 inch PVC pipes that are looped down a basement wall or other out-of-the way space. These larger pipes make up the additional storage volume. During normal daily use, these storage pipes are continuously flushed and refreshed with clean drinking water. During an emergency, the mains and home plumbing can be isolated from these larger pipes and the clean water inside of them acts as a reservoir for a few days until the issue is fixed. The outlet is gravity fed from the larger pipes, or a small hand pump can be attached. Each module holds about 20 gallons, and multiple can be assembled in series. This modular design makes isolation, maintenance, and scaling easier.
Aside from the overall concept I also wanted guidance about how necessary a Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer is? I understand that most municipalities err on the side of requiring them for unknown devices, but since this device is primarily just a pipe extension, I am hoping it is not required, as it is costly and requires inspection.
please let me know what you guys think, and see attached drawings for a very loose initial idea sketch.
I can get rice packs where I am for under a dollar. Individually portioned in mylar bags(not the best mylar), dehydrated parboiled rice which should have a long shelf life, can cook in a decent amount of time just covered in boiled water, small and light enough to pack anywhere. Each bag is about 500 calories.
Am I missing something or are these pretty ideal and cost effective for prepping?
As an edit, these won't be the only meals I have. Just curious if others see a downside to including them as a cheap and quick addition