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Survival Gear. Supplies to Have on Hand in Case of Long-Term Emergency. Freeper input please.
04.15.06 | chickensoup

Posted on 04/15/2006 6:20:52 PM PDT by Chickensoup

I received some money recently. I have decided to put a portion of it aside to spend on retrofitting the house and packing in some supplies for 6 for a year.

I want to be able to rotate the supplies through our regular pantry. I also will be retrofitting our well to pump into a holding tank...and I am looking for a good wood cookstove, I have a big jotol in the living room.

Candles, oil lamps whatever. Your input and links would be appreciated.


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To: bad company

I have a generator.


21 posted on 04/15/2006 6:40:31 PM PDT by Chickensoup (The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.)
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To: Chickensoup
If you have a decent 30-06 you don't need an AR-15.

L

22 posted on 04/15/2006 6:41:39 PM PDT by Lurker (Anyone who doesn't demand an immediate end to illegal immigration is aiding the slave trade.)
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To: Lurker

I was planning on 12 months.


23 posted on 04/15/2006 6:41:43 PM PDT by Chickensoup (The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.)
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To: Chickensoup; Utah Girl
Courtesy of Utah Girl:

Emergency Preparedness (year's supply of food, 72 hour kit)

24 posted on 04/15/2006 6:41:58 PM PDT by elkfersupper
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To: bad company

I am looking for the hunker down stuff now. I made it two weeks during a power outage with a full pantry and a genorator and four children under 9.


25 posted on 04/15/2006 6:42:50 PM PDT by Chickensoup (The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.)
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To: Chickensoup
This is a registure forum, but worth it. Anything and everything you would want to know and be prepared for.

http://www.frugalsquirrels.com/vb/index.php

26 posted on 04/15/2006 6:44:31 PM PDT by processing please hold (Be careful of charity and kindness, lest you do more harm with open hands than with a clinched fist)
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To: Chickensoup

Ahhhh, ok.


27 posted on 04/15/2006 6:45:26 PM PDT by processing please hold (Be careful of charity and kindness, lest you do more harm with open hands than with a clinched fist)
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To: Chickensoup

If your budget permits,some night vision gear would be very handy.Also some passive infared sensors,Radio Shack has a system for about 100 bucks.


28 posted on 04/15/2006 6:46:37 PM PDT by Farmer Dean (Every time a toilet flushes,another liberal gets his brains.)
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To: Chickensoup

Ask some of our Mormon Freepers. There was one website that was very comprehensive and down to earth. I even book marked it. But that was a couple of computers ago and I doubt if I could find it to save my life now.


29 posted on 04/15/2006 6:48:23 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Ditch the 1967 Outer Space Treaty! I want my own space bar and grill)
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To: Chickensoup

Sounds like you're looking for this:

http://www.survivalblog.com/

Of course, it will take away from your time reading FR.


30 posted on 04/15/2006 6:49:33 PM PDT by walkerk
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To: Chickensoup

The very first thing, is to order this book
"Making the Best of Basics"

That book is the best source available for stocking your cupboards, it tells you the shelf life of foods, from canned goods to condiments, which will help your plan to live from your families normal diet (except, with more bulk buying) incidentally, that is the ideal way to do it for a family, kids are not all of a sudden going to want to live on wheat bread, pinto beans, and water,( that means weight loss).

"Back to basics" will also answer your questions about deep storage items, such as wheat berries and rice ( all stored in nitrogen filled containers).

After you order the book, get a subscription to " Backwoods Home" magazine.



31 posted on 04/15/2006 6:52:16 PM PDT by ansel12
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To: Chickensoup

Have you thought about several deep cycle batteries to operate lights and such without having to use the gen.


32 posted on 04/15/2006 6:54:08 PM PDT by bad company ((The UN 1967 Outer Space Treaty is bad for America and bad for humanity - DUMP IT.))
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To: Chickensoup

Assault Rifle. It is like the M-16 rifle, but is semi automatic.


33 posted on 04/15/2006 6:55:58 PM PDT by Thunder90
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To: ansel12

I have backwoods home, just renewed my subscription after years and years of not haveing it. The trouble with BH is that the information is everywhere and not listed. I dont have time to ferret everything out, I need a checklist, I work two jobs, parent four kids and homeschool two. I dont have time to turn this into a third career.

I will look into the other book


34 posted on 04/15/2006 6:56:53 PM PDT by Chickensoup (The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.)
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To: Chickensoup
Then buy it cheap and stack it deep.

Candles are dangerous. They start lots of structure fires. I'd recommend some propane or white gas lanterns in their place.

For food, dry beans, rice, lentils, and a big pile of vacuum packed beef jerky will hold you for months. Water is your big problem. Remember you're going to need a gallon per person per day. For a family of six that's a lot of water. If you're on a well great. If not well that's quite a storage problem.

Buy canned foods with a long shelf life and remember FIFO is your friend. (First In, First Out) Canned tuna will last a year or so and still retain its nutrients. Canned pastas aren't so good, but they're better than nothing.

Try to get some long term canned stuff with lots of liquids in them. That's a good source of water. Heat and eat soups fit this bill pretty well IMO.

Just remember to rotate your stash so you don't end up wasting food.

L

35 posted on 04/15/2006 6:57:11 PM PDT by Lurker (Anyone who doesn't demand an immediate end to illegal immigration is aiding the slave trade.)
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To: walkerk

mmmm, nice site.


36 posted on 04/15/2006 7:00:11 PM PDT by processing please hold (Be careful of charity and kindness, lest you do more harm with open hands than with a clinched fist)
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To: pbrown

http://www.frugalsquirrels.com/vb/index.php

They want $100!!


37 posted on 04/15/2006 7:01:42 PM PDT by Chickensoup (The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

Thanks. I did ask one LDS freeper, the one who posts the LDS thought for the day. No response.


38 posted on 04/15/2006 7:03:02 PM PDT by Chickensoup (The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.)
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To: Thunder90

Assault rifle?

Like a machine gun?

Me?


39 posted on 04/15/2006 7:06:22 PM PDT by Chickensoup (The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.)
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To: Chickensoup

for my list, send $60,000.00 in cash or money order to...


40 posted on 04/15/2006 7:06:42 PM PDT by steve8714 (Burn Peugeot, burn.)
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