Just imagine if SHTF how many people would have to swing an axe that haven't done so in 10+ years. It'll get messy quick. Also a solid library of how to's. Including medicine, wild edibles, medicinal plants, tactics, maps, building designs, you name it. A preppers library is one of the...
I think he meant Berkey but that's not a take with you kind of filtration system. The Sawyer is good to go. Survival blankets are easy. Get an actual "space" brand blanket off Amazon. I used several during Canterbury's Pathfinder course and they held up well. Extra tip. Throw all your gear into...
Wash towels are a waste of space and weight. Carry a wash cloth and some Dr. Brommers soap. The Strikefore is the number one fire starter I see break. Just get a .5"x5" ferro rod off eBay for $4.
I have a bunch, they are great. Pro tip. Keep it in your coat pocket during sub freezing days and the sleeping bag at night. If they freeze it tears up the filtration media.
Trapping is a skillset necessary to become a well rounded prepper for sure. There is no reason we shouldn't have tons of real snare wire, 110's, and 220's.
Communications. The ability to know what is happening in your immeadiate area, regional area, and beyond. To interact with the community and create a large neighborhood watch can only be done with radios.
I dig iodine and cash on hand. Iodine is a trace element necessary for proper bodily function. And cash on hand is something most people neglect. Cash will still likely be very relevant for the first week or two after the great big slide.
Referenced earlier on another post is the usefulness of salt and sugar. Their uses vary considerably yet are super cheap in bulk. Other examples include white vinegar, bleach, various alcohols and such. What are your thoughts? Any preps to add?