I think I’ve done a pretty fair job of basic prepping and may soon have the opportunity to invest about 2k in more advanced prepping. I have been trying to decide whether to purchase junk silver, or invest in a 700 – 1000 gallon propane tank, a propane stove for the kitchen and a vent free propane heater for power outages.
Silver, or get set up with propane? Any opinions?
Propane is really expensive right now due to the midwest shortage. I would wait until spring or summer to buy up if you can.
How much propane do you think you can get for that silver later? Which will keep you warm and cook your food?
Silver is mobile and can be used to buy propane later. Worst comes to worst you may be forced to leave your 1000 gallons of propane behind.
Definitely propane. I can live a very warm life on my propane system for at least two years in a “survival” mode. I am on a keep full basis with the local gas company so I never worry about if the SHTF tomorrow. Cooking, hot water and heaters rule!
Do you have a non-electric and non-city way to get water? I’d get a large water tank or two before junk silver or propane, myself. Most propane ranges (all???) now are electric dependent for the oven. Really sucks.
Silver won’t keep you warm or heat your food in the wintertime.
I’d keep in mind mobility might be key, food, water, ammo.
My suggestion, give preference to metals if you have a lot of debt. Otherwise give preference to tangible assets such as propane (with still a bit of silver on the side for future liquidity).
I would definitely go with the propane.
Lookit what else operates off propane:
http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22propane+toilet%22&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IE8SRC
Note that the EcoJon, for one, requires an electric power source in addition to propane (presumably for ignition) but allows for use of a car or golfcart battery.