12160 Social Network2024-03-29T21:50:08ZDTOMhttps://12160.info/profile/DTOMhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798375711?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://12160.info/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=solutions-not-complaining-about-the-problem&user=zrzl8ltaywnd&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMake a Parabolic Double Biquad 2.4ghz WiFi Antennatag:12160.info,2018-05-30:2649739:Topic:17833172018-05-30T10:31:34.141ZDTOMhttps://12160.info/profile/DTOM
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<p>HHHmmm... Well ok, let's try this.... ;)…</p>
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<p>HHHmmm... Well ok, let's try this.... ;)</p>
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<p>well damn, that was easy...and works too...</p>
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<p>For the ones wondering, the AP I'm hitting is roughly 2, almost 3 blocks up, and before this antenna, I was getting about a 12% sig(no good), now it varys between 85% & 95%...better than if I was in THAT house upstairs, (been there, their laptop upstairs hits it at about 73%)</p>
<p>....and yes they know, I am their 24/7 IT guy when they have connect issues... and they don't care ;)</p> Gerad Morin's "Hyper Drive" stand-by generatortag:12160.info,2018-05-29:2649739:Topic:17827832018-05-29T18:20:36.105ZDTOMhttps://12160.info/profile/DTOM
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<p>I like this guy, quit school in 5th grade because they weren't teaching him shit, hates the establishment, believes you'll always be a peasant if you follow this Gov't. Pay attention to what he says @ 18 minutes in....luv it</p>
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<p>I like this guy, quit school in 5th grade because they weren't teaching him shit, hates the establishment, believes you'll always be a peasant if you follow this Gov't. Pay attention to what he says @ 18 minutes in....luv it</p> Hooktube.com - Bypass Youtube Country Blocks, Age Restrictions & View Quarantined Videos.tag:12160.info,2017-11-15:2649739:Topic:17307132017-11-15T10:53:52.363ZDTOMhttps://12160.info/profile/DTOM
<p><span class="font-size-7"><strong><a href="https://hooktube.com/">https://hooktube.com/</a></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Share YouTube videos without giving them views.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Bypass country blocks and age restrictions.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Download YouTube videos and music.</strong></p>
<p><strong>View quarantined videos as they appeared before YouTube Heroes got to them.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Keep your data private from the…</strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-7"><strong><a href="https://hooktube.com/">https://hooktube.com/</a></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Share YouTube videos without giving them views.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Bypass country blocks and age restrictions.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Download YouTube videos and music.</strong></p>
<p><strong>View quarantined videos as they appeared before YouTube Heroes got to them.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Keep your data private from the Govt.</strong></p>
<p><strong>HOW:</strong> Just replace the domain in any YT link with hooktube.com and you get a light-weight page that loads YouTube's media files (mp4, webm, etc) directly into your browser's native media player. <a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=S6bOkFLrsAc">https://youtube.com/watch?v=S6bOkFLrsAc</a> becomes <a href="https://hooktube.com/watch?v=S6bOkFLrsAc">https://hooktube.com/watch?v=S6bOkFLrsAc</a>, etc. Supported parameters: start, end, loop (1 for on), speed (range: 0.01 to 4), autoplay (0 for off, default is 1).</p>
<div class="col col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-6"><h4>Mods</h4>
<p>Addons, userscripts, themes for HookTube written by its users.</p>
<p><a href="http://mycroftproject.com/search-engines.html?name=hooktube.com">Add HookTube to FireFox, Chrome, IE search providers</a> by DrWalterSobchak (<a href="http://mycroftproject.com/installos.php/83061/hooktube.xml">just an xml file with info; clean</a>)</p>
<p><a href="https://github.com/Hyleus/HooktubeScripts/blob/master/redirect.user.js">YouTube->HookTube redirect userscript</a> by Hyleus</p>
<p><a href="https://pastebin.com/s4wAmZsb">Another YouTube->HookTube redirect userscript</a> by anon</p>
<p><a href="https://gist.github.com/Tazeki/4474bc972710872c429e660a6b08681d">Super simple YouTube->HookTube userscript</a> by Tazeki</p>
<p><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/android/addon/hooktube/?src=userprofile">Same as above but addon</a> by "Tube" (<a href="https://imgoat.com/v/45895" target="_blank">checked source 25 sep; clean</a>)</p>
<p><a href="https://github.com/alixr/hooktube-safari">YouTube->HookTube redirect addon for Safari</a> by Ali</p>
<p><a href="https://userstyles.org/styles/147878/hooktube-dark-theme">HookTube Dark Theme</a> by Epenex</p>
<p><a href="https://ghostbin.com/paste/5ayz3">HookTube Blacked</a> by anon</p>
</div> This Is Your Wake-Up Call: How to Start Preppingtag:12160.info,2017-11-02:2649739:Topic:17280822017-11-02T08:57:27.681ZDTOMhttps://12160.info/profile/DTOM
<div class="awr f-im"><h1 class="entry-title"><span class="font-size-7">This Is Your Wake-Up Call: How to Start Prepping</span></h1>
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<p>Out of all the years that I’ve been writing about prepping, this has been the year of the wake-up call. If one good thing has come from all the disasters, it’s the fact that many people have seen the light and learned a hard, firsthand lessons and want to start prepping.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/survival-saturday-sept-2-2017-09022017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hurricane Harvey</a> taught people that places which didn’t normally flood were still not exempt from Mother Nature and that the aftermath was rife with danger.</li>
<li>The <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/california-wildfires-10162017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wildfires in California</a> taught people that they needed a rapid evacuation plan for themselves and their pets.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/puerto-rico-what-its-really-like-after-the-shtf-09282017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hurricane Maria</a> taught us that life could completely and utterly change for millions of people whose homes were destroyed and who may not have the grid back anytime in the near future.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/videos-florida-hurricane-irma-09112017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hurricane Irma</a> was one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the state in many years. Millions of people were warned to evacuate. Residents <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/many-florida-residents-without-power-week-theres-no-end-sight-09182017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">faced destruction and lengthy interruptions</a> in power and the availability of supplies.</li>
<li>Throughout all these disasters, we got confirmation that all hell DOES indeed break loose and that we won’t be able to rely on 911, no matter how stringently <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/disaster-myth-narrative-10102017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the “everything is okay” myth</a> is reinforced by the media.</li>
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<p>Now there’s an epic storm in the Northeastern US that was sudden and brutal. A friend called me yesterday and told me she and her family could be without power for more than a week. She wasn’t ready for it. “This really drove home what you do,” she said.</p>
<p>All of these horrible things have one silver lining…more people than ever realize that the government won’t be rushing to save them anytime soon and that they must be prepared to be completely on their own.</p>
<p>So if this is you, welcome to the prepped side. I have put together a little primer for you. It isn’t over the top. You don’t need a bunker and an AK47 for each family member. You just need food, water, shelter, and an evacuation plan. No tinfoil required.</p>
<p>There are links in each section where you can go to learn more about that topic. At the end is a resource list with some shortcuts and some useful books. You don’t have to do every single thing RIGHT NOW. This is just a preparedness overview and if you have recently been through an emergency, you will probably recognize what your priorities should be.</p>
<h3>Water preparedness</h3>
<p>If you never buy a single canned good or bag of pasta for long-term food storage, please store water. Every time there’s a pending emergency, the shelves at stores are completely cleared of water within a matter of hours (if not sooner.)</p>
<p>If you went out and bought it, a full month’s supply of drinking water for a family of 4 would cost approximately $150, depending on the prices in your area. I recommend the refillable 5-gallon water jugs for this. This is a small investment to make for your family’s security and well-being in the event of an emergency.</p>
<p>As well, fill empty containers with tap water. Every container that comes into your house can be used for these purposes. When you empty a jar or bottle, wash it, fill it up, and stash it somewhere. Even if these containers aren’t food safe, you can use them for flushing, cleaning, and hygiene.</p>
<p>Once you have water stored, consider adding filtration devices, secondary water sources, and water harvesting to your preparedness endeavors. You can learn more about water preparedness in <a href="http://amzn.to/2h1aRMK" target="_blank" rel="noopener">my book on the topic</a>, and <a href="https://www.theorganicprepper.ca/infographic-the-lowdown-on-water-storage-01042014" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>, <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/are-you-prepared-for-a-water-emergency-deadly-chemical-in-the-west-virginia-water-supply-creates-immediate-shortage-01102014" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>, and <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/8-prepper-hacks-for-cleaning-without-running-water-10282015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE.</a></p>
<h3>Build a pantry</h3>
<p>Lots of preppers like to keep a <a href="http://amzn.to/2zWQJis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">year’s supply of food</a> on hand. If you’re just getting started out, that can bein incredibly overwhelming. Start out smaller than that – focus first on an extra two weeks, then on a month’s supply. You can always build from there.</p>
<p>Keep in mind when building your emergency food supply that you might not have electricity during some disasters. In that case, you’ll want to have food that doesn’t require lengthy (or any) cooking times. Look for just-add-water dehydrated foods, or better yet, foods that don’t need to be cooked at all. Search for an off-grid cooking method that will work for your home.</p>
<p>Do not make the mistake of loading your pantry with nutritionless processed foods. In a crisis event, you want your body to work optimally, and junk in means junk out. Focus on nutrient-dense foods for good health and energy no matter what’s going on in the world around you.</p>
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<li>Learn how to build a pantry <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1495933415/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1495933415&linkCode=as2&tag=prepping0a-20&linkId=FZQZKS3BTXPPKBJF" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.</li>
<li>Learn to build a food supply fast with emergency buckets <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/build-a-30-day-emergency-food-supply-fast-08142017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.</li>
<li>Find a list of foods that don’t require cooking <a href="https://www.theorganicprepper.ca/power-outage-picnic-02132014" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.</li>
<li>Shop for emergency food <a href="https://preppersmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.</li>
<li>Get an emergency stove that can be used indoors <a href="https://preppersmarket.com/collections/featured-items/products/bobcat-emergency-stove-and-16-48-or-96-hour-survival-fuel-source" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.</li>
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<h3>Power outage survival</h3>
<p>A great starting point for someone who is just getting started on a preparedness journey is <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/getting-started-prepping-for-a-two-week-power-outage-06292013-09282014" target="_blank" rel="noopener">prepping specifically for a two-week power outage</a>. If you can comfortably survive for two weeks without electricity, you will be in a far better position than most of the people in North America.</p>
<p>Lighting is absolutely vital, especially if there are children in the house. Nothing is more frightening than being completely in the dark during a stressful situation. Fortunately, it’s one of the easiest things to plan for, as well as one of the least expensive.</p>
<p>Some lighting solutions are:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002X8X8UG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002X8X8UG&linkCode=as2&tag=archive0d-20&linkId=AVE4HID7E4T7N5GH">Garden stake solar lights</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M8P5NWU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00M8P5NWU&linkCode=as2&tag=archive0d-20&linkId=CWS7C5JGHI6T2Z4B">Long-burning candles</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YHPVWO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002YHPVWO&linkCode=as2&tag=archive0d-20&linkId=BMKG64E2XZF3MJFX">Kerosene lamp</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CBWIMK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005CBWIMK&linkCode=as2&tag=archive0d-20&linkId=JYIGVY5H2U5KP2PT">fuel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039PV1QK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0039PV1QK&linkCode=as2&tag=archive0d-20&linkId=3KYVZGCZVXKTTIQD">Flashlights</a> (don’t forget batteries)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007C5LDV6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007C5LDV6&linkCode=as2&tag=archive0d-20&linkId=ALEIFXHUAPA34CK5">Hand crank/solar lantern</a></li>
<li>Don’t forget matches or lighters</li>
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<p>Learn about prepping for a two-week power outage in more detail <a href="https://www.theorganicprepper.ca/getting-started-prepping-for-a-two-week-power-outage-06292013-09282014" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.</p>
<h3>Have a plan for sanitation preparedness</h3>
<p>A common cause of illness, and even death, during a down-grid situation is lack of sanitation. We’ve discussed the importance of clean drinking water, but you won’t want to use your drinking water to keep things clean or to flush the toilet.</p>
<p>For cleaning, reduce your need to wash things.</p>
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<li>Stock up on paper plates, paper towels, and disposable cups and flatware.</li>
<li>Keep some disinfecting cleaning wipes and sprays (I don’t recommend using antibacterial products on a regular basis, however, in the event of an emergency they can help to keep you healthy.)</li>
<li>Use hand sanitizer after using the bathroom and before handling food or beverages – there may be a lot more germs afoot in a disaster.</li>
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<p>Look at your options for sanitation. Does your toilet still flush when the electricity is out? Many people discovered the hard way that the toilets didn’t work when the sewage backed up in the highrises in New York City in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. At our cabin, the toilet won’t flush without power because the pump is electric.</p>
<p>If you are on a septic system, with no risk of the toilet backing up into the house, simply store some water for flushing in the bathroom. (At the first sign of a storm, we always filled the bathtub for this purpose when we had a home on septic.) Add the water to the tank so that you can flush.</p>
<p>If this is not an option, another solution is to stock up on extremely heavy duty garbage bags (like the kind that contractors use at construction sites) and kitty litter. Place a bag either in your drained toilet or in a bucket. Sprinkle some kitty litter in the bottom of the bag. Each time someone uses the bathroom, add another handful of litter. Be very careful that the bag doesn’t get too heavy for you to handle it. Tie it up very securely and store it outside until services are restored. Learn how to make a kitty litter toilet in more detail <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/sanitation-in-the-city-what-to-do-when-the-toilet-wont-flush-05262015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.</p>
<h3>Heat (depending on your climate)</h3>
<p>If your power outage takes place in the winter and you live in a colder climate, heat is another necessity. During the first 24 hours after a power outage, you can stay fairly warm if you block off one room of the house for everyone to group together in. Keep the door closed and keep a towel or blanket folded along the bottom of the door to conserve warmth. You can safely burn a couple of candles also, and in the enclosed space, your body heat will keep it relatively warm. As well, dress in layers and keep everything covered – wear a hat, gloves (fingerless ones allow you to still function), and a scarf.</p>
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<li>Click <a href="https://www.theorganicprepper.ca/how-to-stay-warm-with-less-heat-2-12042012" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a> to learn how to stay warm with less heat.</li>
<li>Click <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/25-cozy-ways-to-prep-your-home-for-winter-09222016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a> for some cozy options to get your home ready for winter.</li>
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<p>However, after about 48 hours, that’s not going to be enough in very cold weather. You will require backup heat at this point in certain climates. If you are lucky enough to have a source of heat like a fireplace or woodstove, you’ll be just fine as long as you have a supply of wood.</p>
<p>Consider a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G51BZU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002G51BZU&linkCode=as2&tag=archive0d-20&linkId=RKBCSRTSLQIZSXZ5">portable propane heater</a> (and propane) or an oil heater. You have to be very careful what type of backup heat you plan on using, as many of them can cause carbon monoxide poisoning if used in a poorly ventilated area. Also, invest in a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y6V5CI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004Y6V5CI&linkCode=as2&tag=archive0d-20&linkId=6Y2LU5PBWHBSZWNS">Carbon Monoxide alarm that is not grid-dependent</a>.</p>
<p>Learn more about off-grid heat options <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/pure-arctic-outbreak-staying-warm-during-the-polar-vortex-11132014" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.</p>
<h3>First Aid kit</h3>
<p>It’s important to have a basic first aid kit on hand at all times, but particularly in the event of an emergency. Your kit should include basic wound care items like bandages, antibiotic ointments, and sprays. As well, if you use them, keep on hand a supply of basic over-the-counter medications, like pain relief capsules, cold medicine, cough syrup, anti-nausea pills, and allergy medication.</p>
<p>If you want to put together a more advanced medical kit, you can find a list <a href="http://readynutrition.com/resources/emergency-medical-supply-list-2_01072011/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.</p>
<h3>Special needs</h3>
<p>This is something that will be unique to every family. Consider the things that are needed on a daily basis in your household. It might be prescription medications, diapers, or special foods. If you have pets, you’ll need supplies for them too. The best way to figure out what you need is to jot things down as you use them over the course of a week or so.</p>
<h3>Plan ahead for home defense</h3>
<p>It’s an unfortunate fact that disaster situations bring out the worst in many people. Because of this, even if you stay safely at home, you could be called upon to defend your property or family. Some people loot for the sheer “fun” of it, others consider chaos a free pass to commit crimes, and still others are frightened and desperate. You can have a 10 year supply of food, water, and medicine, but if you can’t defend it, you don’t own it. The article <a href="http://readynutrition.com/resources/the-anatomy-of-a-breakdown_12112012/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Anatomy of a Breakdown</a> explains the predictable patterns of social unrest.</p>
<p>The best way to win a fight is to avoid getting into that fight in the first place. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1612431151/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1612431151&linkCode=as2&tag=prepping0a-20&linkId=5HL2OFB72PQXPJZS">Secure your home</a> and lay low, but <a href="http://readynutrition.com/resources/week-51-of-52-personal-protection_14092012/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">be prepared if trouble comes to visit</a>.</p>
<p>Here are some tips to make your home less of a target:</p>
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<li><strong>Keep all the doors and windows locked</strong>. Secure sliding doors with a metal bar. Consider installing decorative grid-work over a door with a large window so that it becomes difficult for someone to smash the glass and reach in to unlock the door.</li>
<li><strong>Keep the curtains closed</strong>. There’s no need for people walking past to be able to see what you have or to do reconnaissance on how many people are present.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t answer the door</strong>. Many home invasions start with an innocent-seeming knock at the door to gain access to your house.</li>
<li><strong>Keep pets indoors</strong>. Sometimes criminals use an animal in distress to get a homeowner to open the door for them. Sometimes people are just mean and hurt animals for “fun”. Either way, it’s safer for your furry friends to be inside with you.</li>
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<p>If, despite your best efforts, your property draws the attention of people with ill intent, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1478106697/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1478106697&linkCode=as2&tag=prepping0a-20&linkId=W6FNJTOCGNZVJTHX">you must be ready to defend your family and your home</a>. If the odds are against you, devise a way to get your family to safety. Your property is not worth your life.</p>
<p>It’s very important to <a href="http://graywolfsurvival.com/3342/defending-bug-location-preparation-battlespace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">make a defense plan </a>well before you need one. <a href="http://amzn.to/2h2InSC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This book</a> can also help. You want to act, no react.</p>
<p>Have an evacuation plan</p>
<p>Not every emergency can be weathered at home. Sometimes there is no option but to evacuate. Some examples of this are the pending collapse of a dam, a volcano, a massive storm, flooding, wildfire, or a chemical spill. In some cases, you’ll have an hour or two to get ready before you have to leave. In other situations, there may barely be enough time to put on your shoes.</p>
<p>Have things set up ahead of time so your evacuation can be quick. Even if you have more time, getting on the road before everyone else gives you the advantage of being less likely to be stuck in a traffic jam while disaster bears down on you. Keep important documents in the cloud so you can access them if your home is destroyed.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/the-oroville-spillway-disaster-why-you-should-never-wait-for-the-official-evacuation-order-02132017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Don’t wait for the evacuation orde</a>r. When officials are trying to cover mismanagement or when an event occurs suddenly, you may not be warned in time.</p>
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<li>Here’s an <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/emergency-evacuation-checklist-are-you-prepared-to-bug-out-fast-06302016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">evacuation checklist</a>. Read over it and organize things well before you need to go.</li>
<li>Here’s <a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-05102015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">an article about making the decision</a> whether you should stay or go.</li>
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<h3>Survival Supply Checklist</h3>
<p>Here is a general list of supplies to have on hand. Remember that sometimes power supplies are lost during a variety of situations, so keep the potential for a down-grid situation in mind when preparing. You don’t have to get everything all at once. Just get started and build your supplies as you can. After a quick inventory and re-organization, you may be pleasantly surprised at how many supplies you actually have on hand.</p>
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<li>Water: 1 gallon per person per day (We use 5-gallon jugs and a gravity <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HF67YAG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00HF67YAG&linkCode=as2&tag=prepping0a-20&linkId=FVVAELH4KJVZITD7">water dispenser</a></li>
<li>Water filter (We have a <a href="http://www.directive21.com/products/big-berkey-water-filters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Berkey</a>)</li>
<li>Necessary prescription medications</li>
<li>A <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1495933415/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1495933415&linkCode=as2&tag=prepping0a-20&linkId=FZQZKS3BTXPPKBJF">well-stocked pantry</a> – you need at least a one-month supply of food for the entire family, including pets</li>
<li>This is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005A15YUU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005A15YUU&linkCode=as2&tag=prepping0a-20&linkId=ZVZ3QEOC4NXX7P2O">a one-month food supply</a> for one person – it’s not the highest quality food in the world, but it is one way to jumpstart your food storage</li>
<li>An off-grid cooking method (We use <a href="https://preppersmarket.com/collections/survival-gear/products/bobcat-emergency-stove-and-16-48-or-96-hour-survival-fuel-source" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this one</a> for inside and <a href="http://amzn.to/2iRhcem" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this one</a> for outside, plus our barbecue)</li>
<li><em>Or</em> food that <a href="https://www.theorganicprepper.ca/power-outage-picnic-02062013" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="broken_link">requires no cooking</a></li>
<li>First aid supplies: <a href="http://amzn.to/2h1GZ31" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This one</a> is good for basics and <a href="http://amzn.to/2iPgA8O" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this one</a> is good for traumatic injuries</li>
<li>Lighting in the event of a power outage</li>
<li>Sanitation supplies (in the event that the municipal water system is unusable, this would include cleaning supplies and toilet supplies)</li>
<li>A way to stay warm in harsh winter weather (This <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G51BZU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002G51BZU&linkCode=as2&tag=prepping0a-20&linkId=SENYHMDCD2WZKGVX">Little Buddy propane heater</a> with a supply of propane is our choice)</li>
<li>Over-the-counter medications and/or <a href="http://amzn.to/2xJkVgn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">herbal remedies</a> to treat illnesses at home</li>
<li>A diverse <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1496092589/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1496092589&linkCode=as2&tag=prepping0a-20&linkId=ULPYEAILNJTGXSKB">survival</a> guide and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615563236/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0615563236&linkCode=as2&tag=prepping0a-20&linkId=BUIGCT3QVEWID223">first aid manual</a> (hard copies in case the internet and power grid are down)</li>
<li>Alternative communications devices (such as a <a href="http://amzn.to/2z64NY0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hand crank radio</a>) so that you can get updates about the outside world</li>
<li>Off-grid entertainment: arts and craft supplies, puzzles, games, books, crossword or word search puzzles, needlework, journals (Find more ideas <a href="https://www.theorganicprepper.ca/im-bored-30-ways-to-keep-kids-entertained-when-the-power-goes-out-02142014" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a> and <a href="http://readynutrition.com/resources/50-things-to-do-during-home-quarantine_05102014/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>)</li>
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<h3>Books to Help You on Your Journey</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1496092589/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1496092589&linkCode=as2&tag=prepping0a-20&linkId=63XECSK4FCFKLWX2">The Prepper’s Blueprint: The Step-By-Step Guide To Help You Through Any Disaster</a> (This is the be-all and end-all Bible of prepping)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1495933415/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1495933415&linkCode=as2&tag=prepping0a-20&linkId=QRXJGD4KX5WNMPCY">The Pantry Primer: How to Build a One Year Food Supply in Three Months</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/2z4S33P" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Prepper’s Water Survival Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/2h2InSC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prepper’s Home Defense</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/2zod0cK" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prepper’s Natural Medicine</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Welcome to the preparedness community!</h2>
<p>I’m always so happy to welcome people who are new to preparedness. Read books, <a href="https://www.theorganicprepper.ca/category/preppers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">go to websites</a>, and join forums an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOPGroup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook groups</a>. While there ARE some curmudgeonly folks out there, most are delighted to answer questions and help you on your way.</p>
<p>Please, don’t let the thought of all of the preps that you do not yet have bring you down.</p>
<p>It’s a process. Once you know the possibilities, accept them, and begin to prepare, you are already far ahead of most of the neighborhood. Don’t be discouraged by how much you have left to do, instead, be encouraged by how far ahead you are compared to your former unawareness. Just making the decision to get started is the biggest step towards preparedness you’ll ever take.</p>
<p>For those of you who have been doing this for a while, please welcome our new friends. And tell us in the comments, what is your best advice for getting started?</p>
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<div class="aut-r"><h4>About the Author</h4>
<h5><a href="http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/author/opsysgod">Daisy Luther</a></h5>
<p><em>Please feel free to share any information from this site in part or in full, leaving all links intact, giving credit to the author and including a link to this website and the following bio.</em> Daisy is a coffee-swigging, gun-toting, homeschooling blogger who writes about current events, preparedness, frugality, and the pursuit of liberty on her website, <a href="https://www.theorganicprepper.ca/sign-daily-newsletter">The Organic Prepper</a>. She curates all the most important news links on her aggregate site, <a href="http://preppersdailynews.com/" rel="noopener">PreppersDailyNews.com</a> She is the best-selling author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2h3c5S1">4 books and lives in the mountains of Virginia with her two daughters and an ever-growing menarie. You can find Daisy on</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheOrganicPrepper?ref=hl">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/daisyluther/boards/">Pinterest</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/DaisyLuther">Twitter</a>.</p>
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</div> Bug Out Bag Essentials List: Complete Guide to Build a Good BOBtag:12160.info,2017-10-27:2649739:Topic:17269102017-10-27T15:13:04.355ZDTOMhttps://12160.info/profile/DTOM
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<div class="mk-author-name">By <a class="mk-author-name" href="https://survivorsfortress.com/author/surviv69_wp/">Conrad Novak</a></div>
<a href="https://survivorsfortress.com/2017/10/">October 24, 2017…</a></div>
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<div class="mk-author-name">By <a class="mk-author-name" href="https://survivorsfortress.com/author/surviv69_wp/">Conrad Novak</a></div>
<a href="https://survivorsfortress.com/2017/10/">October 24, 2017</a></div>
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<div class="page-section-content vc_row-fluid page-section-fullwidth"><div class="mk-padding-wrapper"><div class="vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container _ height-full"><div class="wpb_row vc_inner vc_row vc_row-fluid attched-false vc_custom_1462403859299"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div id="mk-button-4" class="mk-button-container _ relative width-full block text-center buttonIndex"><a href="https://survivorsfortress.com/bug-out-bag-list-and-guide/#intro" target="_self" class="mk-button js-smooth-scroll mk-button--dimension-flat mk-button--size-medium mk-button--corner-pointed text-color-light _ relative text-center font-weight-700 no-backface letter-spacing-1 block"><span class="mk-button--text">01 | INTRODUCTION</span></a></div>
<div id="mk-button-5" class="mk-button-container _ relative width-full block text-center buttonIndex"><a href="https://survivorsfortress.com/bug-out-bag-list-and-guide/#section04" target="_self" class="mk-button js-smooth-scroll mk-button--dimension-flat mk-button--size-medium mk-button--corner-pointed text-color-light _ relative text-center font-weight-700 no-backface letter-spacing-1 block"><span class="mk-button--text">05 | CUSTOMIZING YOUR BOB</span></a></div>
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<div id="mk-button-12" class="mk-button-container _ relative width-full block text-center buttonIndex"><a href="https://survivorsfortress.com/bug-out-bag-list-and-guide/#section05" target="_self" class="mk-button js-smooth-scroll mk-button--dimension-flat mk-button--size-medium mk-button--corner-pointed text-color-light _ relative text-center font-weight-700 no-backface letter-spacing-1 block"><span class="mk-button--text">06 | PICKING A BACKPACK</span></a></div>
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<p>1. Bug Out Bags ImageIn this series, we will walk you through the necessary steps required to ensure that you are prepared in the event of a catastrophic disaster. If you think about it for a short amount of time, you will be surprised by the numerous steps you can come up with on your own to provide the best chance for you, your family, and friends–often called “your party”–to come out the other side of a disaster healthy and whole.</p>
<p>However, just because you feel confident in your abilities to work through this type of problem on your own does not mean you have accounted for the litany of potential issues that can bring everything to a crashing halt. That is why we have developed this series: to help guide you from random Joe Schmo to master prepper in no time.</p>
<p>The amount of information you need know at the drop of a hat can be staggering. If a disaster were to happen, you might know where you would go. You might even know what route you would take.</p>
<p>However, what would you do if your safe spot was not available or if your route was blocked by panicked people all trying to leave at the same time, causing a traffic jam, or worse, an impenetrable wreck. How many alternative plans do you have?</p>
<p>Could you travel on foot? Do you have anyone you want to save that has difficulties moving? What kind of supplies are the most vital yet still compact and lightweight enough to be easily carried? These are the types of questions you need answers to well in advance of actually needing to implement those answers.</p>
<p>That is what this guide sets out to do, and if you follow our advice, you can feel relatively confident that, should disaster strike, you will have a plan of action and be as best prepared for survival as you can.</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-7"><strong><a href="https://survivorsfortress.com/bug-out-bag-list-and-guide/" target="_blank">CONT.</a></strong></span></p> 21 Point Prepper’s Checklist For Stocking Up at Walmarttag:12160.info,2017-06-19:2649739:Topic:16944262017-06-19T15:15:29.653ZDTOMhttps://12160.info/profile/DTOM
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<p>Over the years I’ve consulted with many clients through my consulting business who know that they should stock up on food, water, and other needed gear but they’ve become so overwhelmed with all the “prepper foods” and “<a href="http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/survival-supplies/">prepper gear</a>” suggestions that’s being promoted on nearly every <a href="http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/survival-supplies/">survival blog</a> and <a href="http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/best-prepper-tips-for-survival/">prepper website</a> that they don’t know where to start – so they contact me for help.</p>
<p>I love seeing the look on their faces when I tell them that they don’t really need all of that stuff or need to order anything online because everything needed to prepare for a local disaster or even a total SHTF event can be found and purchased at their local Wal-Mart.</p>
<p>Prepping should be a simple and low-cost expenditure, unfortunately prepping has been made into a business where you’re intentionally led to think that you have to spend thousands of dollars on long-term storage foods, firearms, bug out vehicles and other related gear, when in reality everything that you really need can be purchased quickly and cheaply at your local Walmart Supercenter.</p>
<p>Below I’ve put together a 20 step prepper’s checklist that once completed will make you better prepared than probably 95% of the U.S. population – all at a fraction of the price of purchasing an equal amount of foods and gear from the prepper supply vendors that you see promoting their products everywhere online now-a-days.</p>
<p>You can do all ten steps at once if you want or you can divide each step into separate days or weeks. But you need to get it done as soon as possible. Keep in mind that this is only a starting point and isn’t presented here as a completed end all list. Prepping is a lifestyle and you’ll always be working and improving your skills and adding to and or altering your supplies.</p>
<p>Now let’s get started…</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>1.</strong></span> Head to the nearest Wal-Mart and pick-up 20 lbs. of white or brown rice (white rice stores longer but brown rice is more nutritious) and 20 lbs. of pinto beans. White rice has a better storage life while brown rice has more nutritional benefits – your choice.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>2.</strong></span> While you’re there grab 5 lbs. mixed beans, 5 lbs. of white sugar, 5 lbs. of iodized salt, one gallon of olive oil (can be frozen to extend shelf-life), 5 lbs. oats, 10 lbs. each of white or wheat flour and cornmeal.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>3.</strong></span> Now head over to the canned foods and pick-up 20 cans of canned fruits and 20 cans of canned vegetables. Be sure to buy only those brands and contents you normally eat and nothing exotic. No need to shock the senses.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>4.</strong></span> Now over to the canned meats. Pick-up 20 cans of various meats, salmon, stews, spam and tuna. Again buy only those brands with contents you normally eat and nothing exotic.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>5.</strong></span> Okay. Now to the to the peanut butter shelf and toss two 40-ounce jars in the cart. The listed shelf life is just over two years and each jar has over 6,000 calories. Peanut butter is an excellent instant survival food.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>6.</strong></span> Over to the powdered drink mix – go on I’ll wait…Okay, pick up two <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WX5J9I?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B004WX5J9I&linkCode=xm2&tag=ccsb-20" rel="nofollow">72 Ounce Tang Orange drink canisters</a> (provides 100% of the US RDA vitamin C requirement per 8 oz. glass). Also, grab six 19-Ounce Containers of Kool-Aid Drink Mix.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">7.</span></strong> Off to the vitamin and supplement aisle, pick up 400 tablets “one a day” multivitamin and mineral supplements. I buy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F71XAI?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001F71XAI&linkCode=xm2&tag=ccsb-20" rel="nofollow">this brand</a> at the local Wal-Mart – comes in 200 count bottle for $8 each.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>8.</strong></span> Now to the department we all love – sporting goods. Go to the camping aisle and pick up 4 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IW6JS?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B0002IW6JS&linkCode=xm2&tag=ccsb-20" rel="nofollow">five gallon water containers</a>. Fill with tap water as soon as you get back home.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>9.</strong></span> While you’re there buy 250 rounds of <a href="http://www.luckygunner.com/?utm_source=thesurvivalistblog.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=premium-sponsor" rel="nofollow">ammunition</a> for your primary defensive weapon. More if you can, but this will be a good start. Also a good <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HBHNM4?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001HBHNM4&linkCode=xm2&tag=ccsb-20" rel="nofollow">universal cleaning kit</a>.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>10.</strong></span> And while you’re in the sporting good department pick up the best <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OOZERY?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B002OOZERY&linkCode=xm2&tag=ccsb-20" rel="nofollow">flashlight</a> you can afford, extra batteries and bulb. Also, grab two boxes of wooden matches and several multi-purpose lighters. Don’t forget to date, use and rotate – remember first in first out. Let’s get started. What would you add to the list?</p>
<p><strong>11.</strong> Go to back the grocery department and pick up 5 lbs of powdered milk or the equivalent of canned, now go over to the next aisles and throw in 5 lbs of rolled oats and a case of Ramen noodles. Ramen noodles aren’t the most nutritional food but they are cheap, add bulk to the diet and store well – just don’t rely on them to provide all your nutritional needs. And don’t forget a good manual can opener.</p>
<p><strong>12.</strong> While you’re in the grocery department be sure to pick up an assortment of spices to taste, such as Basil, Chili powder, Cinnamon, Garlic, Sage, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme and Black Pepper. Spices can go along way toward making unfamiliar foods palatable. Also, while you’re in that area add 5 or more lbs of salt to your shopping cart, as you know salt has <a href="http://www.lowsalt.info/serv03.htm">101 uses</a>.</p>
<p><strong>13.</strong> Okay, counting what you bought during our first trip to the shopping center, that should do it for the grocery. Now go over to the area near the pharmacy and pick up 3 large tubes of toothpaste, 3 brushes, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017ZECA6?ie=UTF8&tag=ccsb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0017ZECA6">100 double edge razor blades</a>, (note: if you don’t have a <a href="https://www.mdcreekmore.com/preppers-checklist-for-stocking-up-at-walmart/Parker%2022R%20Double%20Edge%20Butterfly%20Safety%20Razor%20and%2010%20Shark%20Super%20Chrome%20Blades">razor</a> you’ll probably have to order one from Amazon.com and don’t forget a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001A3HPT0?ie=UTF8&tag=ccsb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001A3HPT0">brush and bowl</a>), I’ve used this type razor for years and think it is a cheaper long-term solution than disposable.</p>
<p>14. While you’re there, add the most comprehensive first-aid kit that you can find to your cart and don’t forget over the counter pain meds (Tylenol, aspirin etc.). If you’re a woman (or have one in your life) go over a few shelves and pick up enough “feminine” supplies to last three months or longer.</p>
<p><strong>15.</strong> With all that food in your pantry its only a matter of time before you have to poop. I know, its shocking but we all do it. If you have a water source such as a stream or lake nearby you can still use the toilet in your bathroom, all you have to do is manually fill the tank in back and flush as usual. If this isn’t an option, you’ll need to look for other alternatives such as the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G2R05K?ie=UTF8&tag=ccsb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000G2R05K">Portable Toilets</a> sold in the sporting goods department or making a <a href="http://www.appropedia.org/How_to_make_and_use_a_sawdust_toilet">sawdust toilet</a> from a five-gallon bucket.</p>
<p><strong>16.</strong> What’s next? You guessed it toilet paper. If you poop you need to wipe, if not you probably need to start. You could use a corncob, cloth, Roman <a href="http://home.surewest.net/fifi/index5c.html">sponge on a stick</a> or paper from discarded books or newspapers but I would wager most of you prefer the softness of Angle Soft. Get enough to last at least a month, more if possible and remember women need more than men so plan accordingly.</p>
<p><strong>17.</strong> While you are in that area of the store pick up a supply of disposable plates, bowls and plastic utensils. Don’t go overboard here but having a small stockpile of these items on hand can save a lot of water that would otherwise be used to wash dishes. Also add two or more gallons of regular, unscented bleach to your cart.</p>
<p><strong>18.</strong> This is a biggie and can’t be done (legally) at the department store pharmacy without the signature of a doctor – that is stocking up on prescription meds. Getting more than a 30 day supply, at least in the U.S., can be difficult if not impossible. But there are ways to get most of what you need for long-term survival. See <a title="Stocking up on Prescription Medications" href="http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/survival-medical/stocking-up-on-prescription-medications/">this post</a> and <a title="Shelf Life of Prescription Medications" href="http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/uncategorized/shelf-life-of-prescription-medications/">this one</a> and <a title="Do-It-Yourself Medicine: How to Find and Use the Most Effective Antibiotics, Painkillers, Anesthetics and Other Miracle Drugs... Without Costly Doctors' Prescriptions or Hospitals" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0873649184?ie=UTF8&tag=ccsb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0873649184">this book</a> (note: some of the information in the book is dated but there is still good advice to be found).</p>
<p><strong>19.</strong> Now push your cart (man this thing is getting heavy) over to the hardware department of the store and pick up a carpenters hammer, vise grips, adjustable wrench, screw driver set, duct tape, electrical tape, axe, pry bar, crosscut saw, hacksaw and large can of <a href="https://www.mdcreekmore.com/preppers-checklist-for-stocking-up-at-walmart/WD-40%2010016%20Lubricant,%20Aerosol%20Can,%2016%20Fluid%20Ounce,%203%22%20OD,%202.75%20Length">WD-40</a>. This is your bare minimum <a title="survival tool kit" href="http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/survival-homestead/tools-to-consider-for-your-shtf-plan/">survival tool kit</a>.</p>
<p><strong>20.</strong> After you get your tool kit, go over to sporting goods and in the camping supply aisle pick up a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MQ639E?ie=UTF8&tag=ccsb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000MQ639E">propane camp stove</a> and 5 or more 1 pound propane cylinders or a bulk 20 lb tank and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GSHSLE?ie=UTF8&tag=ccsb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001GSHSLE">hose adaptor</a> – yes the pressure in the small bottles is the same as a 20 lb cylinder or even 100 lb tank, just be sure to get the proper adapter and hose assembly. Another alternative and the one I prefer is the <a title="Review: Volcano Stove II" href="http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/reviews/review-volcano-stove/">Volcano Stove</a> because I can use propane, wood and charcoal.</p>
<p><strong>21.</strong> Okay, we are just about done – only a few more steps you’ll be out the door and heading home. You’ll need a way to keep in touch with your group so go to the electronics department and pick up the best two-way radios that you can afford – I have <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WM73P0?ie=UTF8&tag=ccsb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001WM73P0">these</a>. Don’t forget a battery-powered radio and extra batteries for both. While not necessary, I prefer a radio capable of receiving AM/FM and shortwave broadcasts – I have <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018QQDII?ie=UTF8&tag=ccsb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0018QQDII">this one</a>.</p>
<p>This shopping list will have you better prepared than probably 90% of the U.S. but it should not signify the end of your preps only a good start. There’s always something to do and learn never become complacent – remember the quote “On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of those who on the very threshold of victory sat down to rest, and while resting died.”</p>
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