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1-Year Grid Down Prep
Obviously you would need multiple filters. And a plan for a pre-filter. And a method of making a long-term filter. If your plan would be just a single life straw, or small sawyer filter, you would probably be good for only about 1 to 2 weeks if only one person, before it feels like sucking... -
Ham or CB radio?
I have a couple of boefengs, however you spell that, most are the UV5R’s. But also have some of the 8 W handhelds. I tried an external antenna, threw some parachute cord up over a pine limb, drug the cable antenna up in the tree about 30 or 40 feet, while I was south east of Macon, at my old... -
Bug out to the hills.
agreed. And if... why would you assume travel would be safe, if things had already gone that far. -
A question for those buying gold for SHTF
I could see gold having value in a SHTF scenario. Among well prepared individuals or groups. Not if you’re already flat busted. You’ll be done anyway. But if you’re already prepared, and dealing with others who are prepared, or groups who are well organized and prepared, I could see trades... -
Water filters? What do you recommend?
Really depends on your intended purpose. I like to have at least a few different types. And sometimes several of a single type. You could get; Super small and light weight, really good for 1-2 people on the move for up to 1-4 weeks. Med size with a mechanical pump. Still small enough for... -
Solar Generators
Just a solar panel, charge controller, a battery, and an inverter? Also check Northern tool. I bought a few small solar panels there, came with a charge controller for 12v. One of them has been running more than a year now and still all good. Easy setup. -
Under appreciated and often overlooked prep items:
+1 on coms A simple ham radio. They’re cheap nowadays. Like 40 bucks for a damn decent unit. -
How much ammo?
If I was to have a supply, I would not try to stock some number of all calipers. That might feel impossible. I would think it would be best to just pick two or three calipers. Maybe one handgun one rifle and one shot gun, and stock those first / only. All other calibers would just keep enough on... -
URBAN NIGHT NAVIGATION DOWNTOWN ATL ON FOOT.
That was usually a medium size light weight Solomon pack. Dry bag for a liner. Drain holes in the bottom of the pack. Carry some water, but not too much. Like 40ish ounces for that trip. Water gets heavy. Replace the weight from some of that water with a lightweight water filter and get used... -
URBAN NIGHT NAVIGATION DOWNTOWN ATL ON FOOT.
You could go alot lighter. We used to go 2 days between food drops (6 days total) with 17-18 lb packs. -
URBAN NIGHT NAVIGATION DOWNTOWN ATL ON FOOT.
U wont find those lights at Cabelas, Bass Pro, or REI. You have to order online. Still not sure why the stores don't carry them. Rant [emoji736] -
URBAN NIGHT NAVIGATION DOWNTOWN ATL ON FOOT.
A good HL's usefulness to weight ratio makes it well worth dumping something else out of your pack. It could open up new doors for you. Again to the river.. You and yours could borrow a canoe and make way down river mid night. Maybe 3 guys w gear in a canoe is not ideal. And you dont want to... -
URBAN NIGHT NAVIGATION DOWNTOWN ATL ON FOOT.
Good headlamps are awesome. I have several that output up to 1000 real lumens. Really good ones are around $100, but are awesome. Waterproof of course, all aluminum, ideally running on rechargeable (removable) lithium 18650 batteries. Good lights have a built in extremely dim red led as well...