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10 things everyone will be Looking for when SHTF Hits
Cal Sportsman ^
| 1/6/2016
| Alan
Posted on 01/06/2016 12:59:49 PM PST by w1n1
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Many survival preppers talk about stashing their cache supplies and its content. But, not much is talked about other things to look for or have in their cache that doesn't fall under food and water. Here 10 that you may have overlooked.
1. Heirlooms Seeds - For the uninitiated, heirloom seeds are ones that are a true strain. Meaning, if you grow a watermelon from an heirloom seed, the seeds found in the ripe melon can be planted the next season and will, theoretically at least, grow just fine.
2. Greenhouse Supplies - Even a very basic hoop house covered in plastic will greatly extend the growing season. You can find plans online for several different types of DIY greenhouses.
3. Fire Extinguishers - When all fire-fighting duties fall on you and your family, you'll certainly appreciate the addition of at least a few decent fire extinguishers.
4. Wagons - Whether it is a robust model like youâd find at a garden center or just an old Radio Flyer, wagons are excellent back savers.
5. Feminine Hygiene and Health Products - Many if not most preppers will think to stock up on things like pads and tampons, especially if there's a female involved with the prepping.
6. Sewing Supplies - If traveling down to the local discount retailer to pick up new duds becomes no longer an option, having at least needles, thread, and some patches will extend the life of your clothes. Read the rest of the story here.
TOPICS: Hobbies; Outdoors; Society
KEYWORDS: shtf; survivalpreppers
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To: PA Engineer
There’s no indication of wetness in our basement other than the humidity being higher than in the house. Would that be an indication of a problem?
To: volunbeer
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posted on
01/07/2016 9:55:47 AM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: exnavy
Thanks, I’ll do so. It is good to know that there is still at least SOME out there.
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posted on
01/07/2016 10:42:51 AM PST
by
Ancesthntr
("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." A. E. van Vogt)
To: mumblypeg
Also, KOBALT makes a great battery operated chainsaw. Uses a lithium ion battery that charges in 60 minutes. Umm, how're gonna charge it during SHTF? You need to have some solar panels, batteries, etc. Also, you better hope that the "S" isn't an EMP, or the electronics part of that solar set up (and, probably, the chainsaw) will become junk.
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posted on
01/07/2016 10:49:47 AM PST
by
Ancesthntr
("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." A. E. van Vogt)
To: Ancesthntr
By doing just that—having some solar panels, batteries, also an adaptor to charge off a car battery...but having a regular old sweat-operated saw as a backup couldn’t hurt. :-)
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posted on
01/07/2016 11:25:20 AM PST
by
mumblypeg
(I've seen the future; brother it is murder. -L. Cohen)
To: mumblypeg
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posted on
01/07/2016 12:37:08 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Norm Lenhart
I believe it. I’ve read quite a few zombie books, and they really do have some good survival advice.
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posted on
01/07/2016 12:38:49 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: dangerdoc
Wow. What a great idea. Thanks!
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posted on
01/07/2016 12:41:53 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Redcitizen
Thanks, Redcitizen! I will do that.
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posted on
01/07/2016 12:42:39 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Tijeras_Slim
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posted on
01/07/2016 12:42:55 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: PA Engineer
We can eat lard now as well as butter but the lard keeps a long time.
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01/07/2016 12:48:58 PM PST
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goosie
To: w1n1
Wagons, very big deal...hand carts so to speak...good beginning list. Add water filters, small backpacking stoves, sugar, cigarettes and you are getting somewhere...
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01/07/2016 3:03:32 PM PST
by
Wpin
("I Have Sworn Upon the Altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny...")
To: Reddy; butterdezillion
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posted on
01/07/2016 3:22:39 PM PST
by
mumblypeg
(I've seen the future; brother it is murder. -L. Cohen)
To: CottonBall
Thereâs no indication of wetness in our basement other than the humidity being higher than in the house. Would that be an indication of a problem?
I've been thinking about that. I don't know, however I would look into it. Are your basement walls finished?
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posted on
01/07/2016 8:00:50 PM PST
by
PA Engineer
(Liberate America from the Occupation Media. #2ndAmendmentMatters)
To: goosie
We can eat lard now as well as butter but the lard keeps a long time.
Agreed. I also buy Red Feather canned butter. It has a long shelf life and I prefer it over the store bought. It has been becoming expensive as people find out about it.
I have also been experimenting with canning beef tallow and seeing how it stores at basement temperatures. Haven't begun opening them up yet.
Natural fats are a tricky item to store, but are critical for longterm health.
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posted on
01/07/2016 8:09:43 PM PST
by
PA Engineer
(Liberate America from the Occupation Media. #2ndAmendmentMatters)
To: NorthMountain
Remember the old bumper sticker? âGas, Grass or Ass. Nobody Rides Free.
Old? I saw one on a pickup just the day before yesterday!
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posted on
01/07/2016 9:29:01 PM PST
by
To Hell With Poverty
(All freedom must be transported in bottles of 3 oz or less. - Freeper relictele)
To: PA Engineer
They have paneling right on the block, so I don’t know what that’s considered.
Every square inch of this house is paneled, even the bathrooms and garage, LOL!
To: CottonBall
Every square inch of this house is paneled, even the bathrooms and garage, LOL!
Ugh. I would hate to see what is behind the paneling. There may be
efflorescence behind the paneling. That would still be water related.
You may need to look into it. If it was my basement, I would first check the moisture content with a
moisture meter. They are fairly affordable. I would just poke around the base of the paneling in some suspected locations.
If you find high moisture in different spots I would then remove those sections of paneling to see if there is either efflorescence or mold. If you find it, then you do have capillary action from the outside foundation.
It could be a simple fix such as downspout relocation and dry lock painting of the interior wall or possibly something more involved.
Still sounds like water and the previous homeowners covered up the problem.
Hope the suggestions are helpful.
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posted on
01/08/2016 2:17:11 PM PST
by
PA Engineer
(Liberate America from the Occupation Media. #2ndAmendmentMatters)
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