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  1. Body Armor

    I went with a 5.11 TacTec multicam that I modified with disconnect sliders in the front and to accept my chest rig placard. For plates, I went with Mira level IV ceramics (5.9 lbs each). I chose the 5.11 for comfort and the emergency egress system. I also have a simple, rapid response plate...

  2. SHTF questions

    All you need is a wining attitude with that load out and you are set!

  3. Preparedness checklist?

    A little late to the thread but here goes. Sounds like you have the most expensive part out of the way and you are positioned very nicely! I have a checklist I have developed over the past 10 years or so, and if you PM me, I will gladly send it to you, no problem. But, the real value is not...

  4. I'm thinking about making survival a category...

    I like the title "Preparedness" with subs of the following: Communications/Energy Shelter BOB Vehicles Food/Water Security These sum up what is needed to survive and thrive.
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    Bug Out Bag

    Something else to keep in mind: A loaded backpacking pack should not weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight. (If you weigh 150 pounds, your pack should not exceed 30 pounds for backpacking.) A loaded day hiking pack should not weigh more than about 10 percent of your body weight...
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    Bug Out Bag

    The Tom Brown books are awesome for primitive survival skills. The guy took a deer with a knife. Haha, much respect! I also like the laminated topo maps, we may be the last of a generation that can still use a map and compass.
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    Bug Out Bag

    Here is a BoB inventory I have developed over the past 10 years or so. If it can't be downloaded email me at hondoptc@gmail.com and I will send you the excel spreadsheet. This is an older version from when I was commuting weekly and I needed a plan to get home (about 500 miles away). I have...

  8. When Does Preparedness Change from Diligence in to Obsession

    Agreed 100% Preparedness is a mindset and not sitting in a bunker awaiting the apocalypse. I have slowly accumulated food and water purification etc. that will sustain my family for 3 months or more because I am the protector and provider for my family. But, I am also the gray man. I don't...

  9. When Does Preparedness Change from Diligence in to Obsession

    Good feedback. You are absolutely correct on your observation. Risk Rating is subjective and when I use this at work we have a group of people who discuss and agree on the likelihood and severity before we employ solutions (or not). We also employ statistical models to back up our positions...

  10. When Does Preparedness Change from Diligence in to Obsession

    Here is something I use for my day job: To answer the initial question, if you use this approach you will invest your money to prepare for things that have a higher likelihood and/or consequence. The idea is to invest in things that fall in the Orange or Red areas. Example: Problem: An EMP...

  11. Has Prepping Slowed or Intensified ?

    I have been prep neutral. We have everything we need and I am just now replenishing and inventorying depleted stock as needed (batteries, first aid, ammo, food etc.) Any of you guys joined up with American Contingency?
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    what have you done to prep 3/2021

    Slowly started about 10 years ago. In the past 6 months: - Inventoried and replenished our food stores (4 month supply) - Planted a garden - Attended monthly tactical training (carbine/pistols) and dry fire train every day (Mantis X is the deal) - Turned my garage into a gym (heavy bag, speed...

  13. What do you think the real shtf will be.

    If you are looking for some good SHTF porn. This podcasts series lays it out pretty well.: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-could-happen-here/id1449762156 He is definitely left leaning but his scenario for a US civil war pt. 2 is pretty plausible, prophetic and chilling.

  14. Solar power

    If you are curious how much each appliance pulls in terms of wattage get one of these: https://www.samsung.com/us/smart-home/smartthings/outlets/smartthings-wifi-smart-plug-gp-wou019bbawu/ You can use it to complete a load study (of plug in units) and size your system. Here are some of my...
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    Generator Thread ....When the power goes out...

    I have a Generac 10KW that I hook into my main panel that can run the house normal (with minimal load shedding) and a Generac 5500KW as a back up to the back up. Both work really well.

  16. Solar power

    There are quite a few systems available which will power items of your choosing but first you will want to list them out and see what your power requirements are in Watts. Once you know that you can select the appropriate capacity to fit your needs. Solar systems basically have three...

  17. hand held radio novice

    Download a program called “CHIRP” and buy the interface cable to program it. They have a lot of frequencies in their database you can preload. Legally, you need a license to talk on some frequency bands (eg HAM) but you can listen all you want. Also check out you tube. Good info there!

  18. Battery Power in SHTF Situations

    Hey everyone. I have some solar/inverter equipment available if you are looking for something on a smaller scale. https://valhallamarinellc.com/collections/solar Use code ODT10 and get 10% off.

  19. New to the prepping game

    Consider this approach. https://www.thebugoutbagguide.com/gray-man-theory/#:~:text=The%20gray%20man%20theory%20as,before%20or%20during%20an%20emergency.&text=Disappearing%20into%20a%20crowd%20is%20an%20extremely%20useful%20survival%20skill. Personally I stay very low profile. No gun stickers...

  20. New to the prepping game

    Consider an area study: https://forwardobserver.com/an-introduction-to-the-area-study/
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