In other words, Charley is the bartering type!Charley said:I got through about the first 30 years of my life without a cell phone so I think I could manage a few weeks without it. As for a survival bag, mine would have about 25 cigars and 2 bottles of a good tequila. How much would that weigh?
For me, there's a difference between a "prepper" (IE, the weirdoes on the TV show), and someone who is prepared. It used to be standard to do homesteading. Modern conveniences have erased the need to most folks to know how to do things like gardening, raising their own food, leather work, etc. The "just in time" grocery deliveries at the supermarkets to ensure maximum profits and food freshness also attributed to this. Personally, while I enjoy my Xbox, iPhone, kindle, internet, etc, I've been trying to learn simple skills such as canning, home repairs, etc. It saves you money, and makes a big difference in your sense of satisfaction with life. At least, it does for me.SiriusBlack said:Great read guys. I have been thinking about this for some time. I have buddy who I think is quietly a prepper. Makes his own laundry detergent, keeps his ammo stock heavy, runs his truck off of vegetable oil, etc. At the end of the day...even living in an urban setting...having some preparations is not such a bad idea. Thanks for all the lists and ideas.
Thanks Breedy!Breedy said:Just my take...
The gas mask is going to be a bit problematic. Much better to avoid those areas and low spots since any exposed or wet skin is going to cause significant issues.
I would consider adding the following for communication and creature comfort... Can't let a Earthquake stop you from Crushing Candy
Solar Charging Station
I was a pre-teen the last time that California had large earthquake, were as with Sandy and Katrina I watched the 24 hour news coverage just like everyone else. The major problem in those two were flooding, which I don't recall reading about in the 1992 earthquakes.
Gary's idea with the trash can is excellent. Do you have a storage unit? How about friends/family that live close? Storage units can get a bit pricey, but if you have one close, they are an ideal place to locate a stockpile of supplies. The ones around here are single story sheet metal structures and would pose no danger even if they collapsed on your horde.
In your situation, my primary objective would be to survive until help got to me. The bug-out-bag is a good start, but I would look at places that I could stash some extra food, water and tools.
ETA: If you are looking into hunting I would focus on snares. Easy and cheap to make and really effective with a little bit of knowledge
Haha, Ray, it's a good idea, wouldn't work well out in the sun here in SoCal though....in a garage might be better though!AVB said:
Sorry was reading it on my phone and I don't know what I was thinking.AVB said:Sure it would, although you might have to change the canned food every year instead of every 3 like I do.