Disaster Prepardness
Just got off the phone with a friend who is stateside now, but just spent a good bit of time overseas in various countries. We were speaking of how things have changed in the past 3yrs and we put on our "tin hats" and began to talk about one course I teach and that is disater prepardness. He collects guns, alot of guns, but he does not have a "turn out bag" in case SHTF. The guns he has are AK's, SKS', Mosins and other assorted guns and the usual AR and Glock (plus others). I then told him what I have and the reason why I dont keep "useless" guns around. Each gun has it's purpose and I can find parts easily for them, not to mention I would not leave an arsenal behind for others to use against me.After we got off the phone, I just thought Id share this tid bit of info at no charge
I keep two sets of "turn/bug out bags", really a plastic trunk that has these items in case we have to leave, one for the wife and one for me. Mine has more "minimalist survival tools" as I can hunt/gather, while hers has more "convience" supplies.
1. Guns and ammo. I keep one pistol of each caliber and rifle (.9mm/45acp/.223/308) with 100rds each and cleaning/repair/replacement parts. Those are the most commonly used guns/calibres and ammo and parts should be easy to find.
2. First Aid Kit with quick clot, tampons (bullet wounds), needle and threa, ointments and medicine. I have 'saved" some of our medication in the food saver bags to increase shelflife until opened such as penecillian pills etc.
3. MRE's for two weeks, which can be rationed out for a month. Water filtration bottles, straws and tablets and two gallons of water and metal utinsiles/bowls. Salt, pepper, tea, coffee and powdered milk, instant breakfast, jello packets (high in calories), beef buillion cubes (makes wild game taste better) and misc non perishable food items. fishing line and spare hooks.
4. Lights. Two halogen lights for distance and LED's for brightness and energy effecientcy. Head lamp, emergency strobe capability and red lenses. Self winding/solar weather radio with light.
5. Two knifes (one for filet and the other for general), machete, axe, folding tree/saw blade, entrenching tool (army shovel), cordage, compass, thermometer and a watch with hourhand (can be used inplace of compase), scissors and a multi tool with bits/sockets. Fire starter (magnesium, flint, waterproof matches). I also have my survival field manuals and quick reference books for the southeast.
6. Two "pup" tents, thermal sleeping bag, inflatable pillows, micro fiber sheets and and two micro fiber towels (they require less washing and resist bacteria) and toilet paper/napkins. Two small hammocks that are made from nylon and used against two trees.
7. Two pairs of jeans, cargo pants/shorts combo, breathable shirt and compactable all weather jacket, fleece hoodie and thermals. The clothes are in the vaccuum bag for space saving. Imicro ban under garments, toothpaste, baking soda, deoderant and lots of handy wipes.
8. Shoes, a pair of Teva closed toe sandle/shoes, tennis shoots and comfortable hiking boots. Micro fiber socks, wool socks and panty hose (use to warn off chiggers,fleas/ticks). Make sure the shoes have been broken in before storing.
9. Good backpack, climbing rope and misc camping gear. I have two "three day" packs and two "one day" packs for short trips. Each is either water resistant/proof or has a rain shield on it. Signaling devices (strobe, mirror), good nylon belt (I use a "rescuer's belt") and anything else you can fit in the sack or trunk without making it too heavy.
10. Books, games and other items to keep your mind going, once boredem and isolation "sickness" sets in, you will do stupid stuff and make mistakes that can cost you or your loved ones dearly.
If you dont know how to hunt, gather or clean wild game, get with someone who does and take courses. With today's economic uncertaintly, political unrest and possible catastrophe, it is not far out to think that you might have to one day leave your home and flee for safety in the hills or plains if your neighborhood can no longer sustain life or the area has been handed over to the UN
Just got off the phone with a friend who is stateside now, but just spent a good bit of time overseas in various countries. We were speaking of how things have changed in the past 3yrs and we put on our "tin hats" and began to talk about one course I teach and that is disater prepardness. He collects guns, alot of guns, but he does not have a "turn out bag" in case SHTF. The guns he has are AK's, SKS', Mosins and other assorted guns and the usual AR and Glock (plus others). I then told him what I have and the reason why I dont keep "useless" guns around. Each gun has it's purpose and I can find parts easily for them, not to mention I would not leave an arsenal behind for others to use against me.After we got off the phone, I just thought Id share this tid bit of info at no charge
I keep two sets of "turn/bug out bags", really a plastic trunk that has these items in case we have to leave, one for the wife and one for me. Mine has more "minimalist survival tools" as I can hunt/gather, while hers has more "convience" supplies.
1. Guns and ammo. I keep one pistol of each caliber and rifle (.9mm/45acp/.223/308) with 100rds each and cleaning/repair/replacement parts. Those are the most commonly used guns/calibres and ammo and parts should be easy to find.
2. First Aid Kit with quick clot, tampons (bullet wounds), needle and threa, ointments and medicine. I have 'saved" some of our medication in the food saver bags to increase shelflife until opened such as penecillian pills etc.
3. MRE's for two weeks, which can be rationed out for a month. Water filtration bottles, straws and tablets and two gallons of water and metal utinsiles/bowls. Salt, pepper, tea, coffee and powdered milk, instant breakfast, jello packets (high in calories), beef buillion cubes (makes wild game taste better) and misc non perishable food items. fishing line and spare hooks.
4. Lights. Two halogen lights for distance and LED's for brightness and energy effecientcy. Head lamp, emergency strobe capability and red lenses. Self winding/solar weather radio with light.
5. Two knifes (one for filet and the other for general), machete, axe, folding tree/saw blade, entrenching tool (army shovel), cordage, compass, thermometer and a watch with hourhand (can be used inplace of compase), scissors and a multi tool with bits/sockets. Fire starter (magnesium, flint, waterproof matches). I also have my survival field manuals and quick reference books for the southeast.
6. Two "pup" tents, thermal sleeping bag, inflatable pillows, micro fiber sheets and and two micro fiber towels (they require less washing and resist bacteria) and toilet paper/napkins. Two small hammocks that are made from nylon and used against two trees.
7. Two pairs of jeans, cargo pants/shorts combo, breathable shirt and compactable all weather jacket, fleece hoodie and thermals. The clothes are in the vaccuum bag for space saving. Imicro ban under garments, toothpaste, baking soda, deoderant and lots of handy wipes.
8. Shoes, a pair of Teva closed toe sandle/shoes, tennis shoots and comfortable hiking boots. Micro fiber socks, wool socks and panty hose (use to warn off chiggers,fleas/ticks). Make sure the shoes have been broken in before storing.
9. Good backpack, climbing rope and misc camping gear. I have two "three day" packs and two "one day" packs for short trips. Each is either water resistant/proof or has a rain shield on it. Signaling devices (strobe, mirror), good nylon belt (I use a "rescuer's belt") and anything else you can fit in the sack or trunk without making it too heavy.
10. Books, games and other items to keep your mind going, once boredem and isolation "sickness" sets in, you will do stupid stuff and make mistakes that can cost you or your loved ones dearly.
If you dont know how to hunt, gather or clean wild game, get with someone who does and take courses. With today's economic uncertaintly, political unrest and possible catastrophe, it is not far out to think that you might have to one day leave your home and flee for safety in the hills or plains if your neighborhood can no longer sustain life or the area has been handed over to the UN
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