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- Fri Mar 06, 2020 2:06 pm
- Forum: Survival Experiences
- Topic: Buying preps in bulk may not be a good idea
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5062
Re: Buying preps in bulk may not be a good idea
At some point it stops being 'preps' and just starts being your pantry.
- Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:59 pm
- Forum: All Things Pandemic
- Topic: COVID-19 Chat Thread
- Replies: 1632
- Views: 110586
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Thread
Hrm. Might be time to put in the bidet/washlet.
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:34 pm
- Forum: Initial Firearms Prepping Q&A
- Topic: Pistols as primary
- Replies: 81
- Views: 15563
Re: Pistols as primary
Pistol primary, plus a matching pistol caliber carbine in the pack (sub2k is perfect for this) as backup? If you need to engage a threat NOW, a CCW draw is perfect. If the threat is at rifle range... finding cover and drawing the PCC is an effective solution. Really, a rifle range threat should be e...
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:28 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: WMBO: Snow biking
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2357
Re: WMBO: Snow biking
Alternative thought might be something like the Radrover.
https://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/ ... 1121017965
https://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/ ... 1121017965
- Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:53 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Alternative sleep systems for BOBs
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6351
Re: Alternative sleep systems for BOBs
Personally, I differentiate between primary hiking/have to to pack so INCH gear, and stuff in a go bag style BOB. Weight/Size is critical in a grab and go bag, whereas if I'm climbing/hiking/etc I want that extra bit of performance out of that gear, and that would include the sleeping bags. For a go...
- Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:43 pm
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: China MAY Put its Nuclear Weapons on High Alert
- Replies: 207
- Views: 24917
Re: China MAY Put its Nuclear Weapons on High Alert
That's not surprising. The Chinese gov are more than happy to tell you what you want to hear while doing the opposite.
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:54 pm
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: China MAY Put its Nuclear Weapons on High Alert
- Replies: 207
- Views: 24917
Re: China MAY Put its Nuclear Weapons on High Alert
Funny thing - there isn't just one China, nor one Chinese community.
Developing mainland is a lot different than HK, Taiwain, or us bunch of global expats.
Developing mainland is a lot different than HK, Taiwain, or us bunch of global expats.
- Thu Dec 08, 2016 11:30 pm
- Forum: Longarms - Shotguns and Rifles
- Topic: How To Build An AK47
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8008
- Mon Nov 28, 2016 1:11 am
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: Watches for long-term survival off the grid
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13694
Re: Watches for long-term survival off the grid
I have a mechanical watch (via kickstarter) and a (decade old) Citizen Eco-drive skyhawk. Truly accurate sea faring and exploration wasn't possible until we were able to keep time accurately enough to shoot accurate and repeatable lines of position on the sun and later with other bodies (stars and o...
- Mon Nov 28, 2016 1:10 am
- Forum: Eats and Drinks
- Topic: You Favorite Soup
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9798
Re: You Favorite Soup
Mmm Pho ...
Nothing wrong with a good clam chowdah either.
Nothing wrong with a good clam chowdah either.
- Mon Nov 28, 2016 1:06 am
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: Leaving a BOL/BIL to conduct Recon & Surveillance
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3500
Re: Leaving a BOL/BIL to conduct Recon & Surveillance
A small UAV is definitely able to be sustainably powered. However, in SHTF, the GPS constellation might be down, so waypoint based nav wouldn't work. Which means more time/skill at the ground station.
- Sun Nov 27, 2016 12:15 am
- Forum: Survival Experiences
- Topic: The creek has dried up
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2547
Re: The creek has dried up
http://www.offthegridnews.com/how-to-2/ ... -pvc-pipe/
If you have a shallow aquifer and the right soils...
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That said, it's a short/medium term solution at best. If your creek is dry and you are drilling wells, so are your neighbors.
If you have a shallow aquifer and the right soils...
...
That said, it's a short/medium term solution at best. If your creek is dry and you are drilling wells, so are your neighbors.
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:46 pm
- Forum: Survival Experiences
- Topic: The creek has dried up
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2547
Re: The creek has dried up
Time to think about rainwater collection / large cistern systems?
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:45 pm
- Forum: What Would You Do?
- Topic: General Prepping WWYD - When to invest and when to skimp.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3429
Re: General Prepping WWYD - When to invest and when to skimp
High use (EDC) and critical (if it fails, you're dead) items should be top notch. The first because of the amount of use amortizes the costs of better gear (fails less over time, etc). The second, because the obvious. (ie, climbing gear, cbrn gear, drivetrain components) Everything else? Deal hunt. ...
- Tue Nov 15, 2016 10:09 pm
- Forum: What Would You Do?
- Topic: Time for a newl Poll: Now with 50% more sand
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2738
Re: Time for a newl Poll: Now with 50% more sand
Goal one - find an AK.
Until then, the pistol seems reasonable.
Until then, the pistol seems reasonable.
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 1:37 pm
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: Recession proof emergency funds
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2483
Re: Recession proof emergency funds
Staying put? Beans, bullets, books.
INCH? small concealable bits of precious metals. There's a reason why our family's wedding gifts were that sort of thing. Since we had to GTFO of two different countries in two consecutive generations.
INCH? small concealable bits of precious metals. There's a reason why our family's wedding gifts were that sort of thing. Since we had to GTFO of two different countries in two consecutive generations.
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:04 am
- Forum: Disasters in Current Events
- Topic: Post Election Rioting and Protests
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4823
Re: Post Election Rioting and Protests
Stay safe, grey man, blend in, and stay away from trouble.
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:27 am
- Forum: What Would You Do?
- Topic: SHTF and you can only have one gun
- Replies: 163
- Views: 44984
Re: SHTF and you can only have one gun
When I see those words written…”grey man” I immediately ask myself, has the writer been subjected to cold fear and shock? Could he or she really have meant “ashen?” You have a valid point though, either way. Although I think the only real possible answer is “the one that I have,” and since the rule...
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 12:04 am
- Forum: What Would You Do?
- Topic: SHTF and you can only have one gun
- Replies: 163
- Views: 44984
Re: SHTF and you can only have one gun
Depends on the nature of the SHTF. Sure it does. No one was scared off by a big hunting story featuring one squirrel? LOL. But who, given the chance of 1, chooses 1? Yet, in the world of probability that is the answer. If I could have but one it would be the one I wanted at that moment. Still, the ...
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 7:49 pm
- Forum: What Would You Do?
- Topic: SHTF and you can only have one gun
- Replies: 163
- Views: 44984
Re: SHTF and you can only have one gun
Depends on the nature of the SHTF.
- Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:08 pm
- Forum: Family Prep
- Topic: Child illumination (tested on Halloween)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5346
Re: Child illumination (tested on Halloween)
We used a blinking coin cell wrist wrap and a LED wand for them to carry.
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 11:57 pm
- Forum: Zombie Training Films
- Topic: You Tube Channel: Primitive Technology
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2089
Re: You Tube Channel: Primitive Technology
What do y'all think of the shelters he's building?
- Sat Oct 15, 2016 3:02 pm
- Forum: Disasters in Current Events
- Topic: West Coast Is About To Get Pummeled!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4341
Re: West Coast Is About To Get Pummeled!
Just minor power flickers so far. We'll see what happens in a few hours when the winds start in earnest.
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:12 pm
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: Vehicle Based Patrolling, Reconnaissance and Surveillance
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7782
Re: Vehicle Based Patrolling, Reconnaissance and Surveillanc
Depending on your area, a mountain bike might be a much better option. Doesn't burn up your fuel reserves, and quiet, so that folks won't be able to hear your coming from quite so far. Also doesn't give away 'high resource prepper group' vibes that your post-mad-max-world vehicles do. Downside - a ...