Posted on 10/07/2015 9:35:22 AM PDT by w1n1
Do you recall how you became interested in survival prepping? Was it a personal experience from a localized disaster that you were not prepared for, or perhaps watching a catastrophic event on television? Maybe you fear the economic crisis in Greece or exodus of thousands of people from troubled countries who might reach the shores of America? Maybe it was triggered by a stock market shutdown due to a computer glitch?
Whatever the reason or motivation that started you into prepping, the good news is these are all issues you are thinking about. You might be eager to carry this concern forward to the next logical phase. Here are some initial planning steps to get you pointed in the right direction.
Establish a Knowledge Base If you wanted to learn how to change the oil in your car, shoot a gun or know how to do yoga, what would you do first? You might buy a book on the subject, look up information on the Internet, watch a YouTube video or possibly sign up for a class to learn how-to, firsthand.
These are all reasonable approaches, but the core element here is to learn. This is the first step with prepping, too. It can be accomplished in a host of ways, including tasks as simple as visiting the local library or bookstore. Maybe it would help to seek out a few survivalist Internet sites like Alloutdoor.com or SurvivalCache.com. These sources can open many doors to education and planning.
Knowing what to do first, then second and so forth is crucial, because with prepping you really cannot afford to make too many mistakes. Also know that prepping is a lifelong learning process.
Learn & Earn Skills You may be an experienced outdoors person or have completed Delta Force training in the Army, which certainly would have provided some background skills, but more than likely you’re an accountant, an elementary school teacher or mechanic at the local garage. You need to assess the skills you possess and those of your team, which can include family, friends or like-minded individuals. Everyone has a role. This will help you determine what other skills you need to acquire.
Seek out local sources for skills training. Look at potential courses taught at local community colleges, or outdoors groups. Look on bulletin boards at supplier stores to see if related events are scheduled. You will likely be surprised at all of the prepper activities going on right in your own hometown. Read the rest of the survival prepping story here.
Preppers’ PING!!
I need to have my well pump fitted with that hand pump option. Hmmm...
Don’t watch Bear Grylls or any other show on A&E, Discovery, History, NatGeo channels they are all full of shiite muslims.
At the first sign things are getting dicey, fill up every tub, sink, bucket, trash can and other receptacle with water.
Learn to garden NOW.
Or simply do a yearly refresh of the water in the rack of four 55 gallon food safe barrels in your basement.
Water is a grossly under-discussed issue in survivalism. Rain & well collection/storage/purification should be be central to house design; likewise the first thing in the bugout bag.
Check into the Bison pump. Will fit into a 4” casing without having to pull your existing submersible pump.
You can use both at the same time.
Do both. And keep a couple of plastic 50 gallon trash barrels in the garage to put under the water spout when it rains. In a disaster situation people will be shocked to see how much water they actually go through on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
And remember one needs not only water for consumption and cooking but for bathing, washing dishes and clothes, etc. etc. A way to store non-potable water is important too.
Thank you!!! Will do :)
/johnny
Step 1, don’t broadcast to the world that you are prepping.
Step 2, don’t broadcast to the world that you are prepping
...
[snip]
...
Step 13, have a good time!
I've got a 600 gal plastic stock tank stashed in the back yard for just such an occasion.
Plus a few extra filters just in case you have start drinking pond scum.
I’m planning to do a lot of homework on that subject over the fall and winter, and expect to have plants next year.
Multiple motivations on this: Lessen reliance on my neighborhood grocer, family opportunity to learn, and of course.... prepping.
I lived for over a year in a 12' x 8' shack with no running water. I carried water. I handled the other plumbing in other ways.
Been there, done that, not a keyboard warrior like you find around here.
/johnny
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.