Not a prepper …what the heck are ya waiting for ?

The 2017- 2022 lawless years of looting, arson, civil unrest, destruction of businesses, sovereignty take overs etc.… didn’t shake you up ? The recent biological attack from China AKA Covid pandemic didn’t get you motivated to start preparing ? Let’s see if I can get you thinking more about protecting your family / tribe. The pandemic made us confront shortages of everything from eating at our fav restaurants, losing our jobs, to toilet paper. Stores still are unable to stock some items, medicines and baby formula have been unavailable. Now, that you’ve experienced going without : isn’t it time to be prepared, time to make progress to self-sufficiency, time to make it a lifestyle change. Don’t be caught with your pants down in the future.

It’s not if the time will come, but when.

Am I talking about the doomsday end of the world? Are you picturing this ?

Or this

No, that's not the picture of a prepper I envision for my tribe. That’s what the media and TV got us thinking it’s over the top groups in bunkers hoarding 20 yrs of supplies.

I’m speaking about today at this very moment. Don't wait until the grocery shelves look like this.

The time to be prepared to take care of your tribe is now. What are you waiting for ? This is really what prepping looks like.

Below is our pantry for 2 people. I grew up on a farm putting away food; having a huge panty. It's a way of life. We built this adjacent to the kitchen. Has enough food for me to feel the security I grew up with. Patrick was not really on board with the amount of dried/canned goods I liked to keep. However, when covid hit along with the aftermath of empty grocery shelves he changed his tune. It was a blessing to have my pantry. He’s all in now. It's about 7 cans deep. All items regularly consumed. It's not the most efficient, a PITA, for a put and take system. I have to pull out all the items to put the new stuff in back…but, I'm ok with that.

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There is some type of disaster happening right now, maybe in your area.

• Natural- Fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, volcano, drought, heat wave, ice storm or snowed in.

• Man made- Economic instability, food shortage, rolling black outs, water contamination, etc.…

Housing and energy is becoming out of reach for many Americas and around the world. Lawlessness, crime and filth is commonplace. Those without housing are encroaching on those that do.

Being prepared is a smart lifestyle choice in today’s society. You may be a prepper and not even be aware of it. To start, let's look at Maslow’s hierarchy.

Prepare for Basic Needs first- Shelter, food & water. Then security, health and safety. If the situation allows move up the pyramid to physical needs; only after all basic life needs are fully satisfied.

I’ll assume we all have shelter. Could be your domicile, vehicle, camper, tent etc…

Start by collecting 2 weeks of food and water then build up from there. Rotate consumables using the oldest first.

Water can be stored in most any manner of container. I suggest 1 gal per person a day. There’s about 3 gals in 1 case of bottled water. That’s roughly 4 cases per person for a 2 week supply. Use this water in your daily life. Replace what is used each time you go shopping to maintain 2 weeks rations. To grow your supply, buy 1 extra case a month until you meet your storage goal.

In addition, have a way to treat dirty water via either a portable water filter or countertop water filter.

Food canned and dry products 2 weeks worth ; roughly 1200-1500 calories a day per person. Buy a few extras each shopping trip to grow your pantry.

Stock your pantry, freezer or fridge with food items you normally eat. Again, use this in your daily diet, rotate and replace.

The following items may last months to yrs. Check use by dates.

Canned: meat, vegetables, beans, fruits, soup.

Dried products: meat, rice, beans, noodles, dehydrated soups, fruit, vegetables.

Other basic items as follows I will cover in detail in a future post.

Fire: lighters, matches, and backup fire starters

Light: headlamps, flashlights, lanterns

Heating and cooling: indoor-safe heaters, extra blankets, USB-powered fan

Medical / first aid kit and medication

Hygiene: wet wipes, hand sanitizer, Kirks castile soap (works in salt water)

Communication: either a one-way NOAA radio or a two-way ham radio

Power: spare batteries and rechargers. Small generator, jakery, solar panel and solar charger.

Tools: axe, shovel, work gloves, wrench for your gas lines, zip ties, duct tape, etc...

Self defense: depends on personal views, may include body armor, firearms, pepper spray etc...

Cash: as much as you can reasonably afford to stash

Mental health: board games, favorite books, headphones, movies downloaded to a tablet, etc...

Documents: copy of deeds/titles, insurance policies, birth certificates, maps, pictures of family members, etc. in both physical and USB thumb drive forms

Local & emergency info: write down important contact numbers, know the location of the nearest hospitals, etc.

“Go Pack” for each family member with a packing list.

Many of us have most of these items already in and around our homes. It’s a matter of getting them organized and sharing with your family where all the items are and how to use them.

Now is the time Prep 2 Protect your tribe today.

Lets see some of your preps. Share ideas what is needed in your area.

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