Top 9 Mistakes Of Prepping

http://www.commonfolkusingcommonsense.com/2010/06/07/top-9-mistakes-of-prepping/ ^

[pack29172]

There are a bunch of good posts. I think I have read all the posts and don’t want to repeat one, but I don’t think this one has been up yet. When currency becomes toilet paper, then toilet paper becomes currency. I know if I can come up with a roll of real toilet paper, my lady will be real pleased, and that helps things go better right there.

[maddog55]

Note to self.. write (sarcassam) after post for those who just don’t get it.

[maddog55]

Note to self.. write (sarcassam) after post for those who just don’t get it.

[maddog55]

Note to self.. write (sarcassam) after post for those who just don’t get it.

[maddog55]

Note to self.. write (sarcassam) after post for those who just don’t get it.

[Red in Blue PA]

Hmmmm, you didn’t mention sarcasm in this follow-up post you wrote. You are simply saying that now because you have been called out by so many, and rightfully so.

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2553931/posts?page=168#168

The fact you take it so seriously is more disturbing...

but to continue the argument for fun, there’s tactics involved in every assault so the better man with the better tactics usually wins.

168 posted on Friday, July 16, 2010 6:06:45 PM by maddog55

[Red in Blue PA]

List of things for barter as a new currency....feel free to add to it:

TP
Ammo
Salt
Honey
Jack Daniels

[Uncle Ike]

“....feel free to add to it: “

Coffee/tea

[pack29172]

List of things for barter as a new currency....feel free to add to it:
TP
Ammo
Salt
Honey
Jack Daniels

Matches - Any kind, prefer strike anywhere

[pack29172]

List of things for barter as a new currency....feel free to add to it:
TP
Ammo
Salt
Honey
Jack Daniels

Matches - Any kind, prefer strike anywhere

[William Tell]

“....feel free to add to it: “

Soap
Bleach
Gold
Aspirin
Batteries

[ansel12]

This shake light is the real deal, it will never fail you, and it doesn’t have a shelf life because there is no rechargeable battery in it to eventually die.

http://www.brightguy.com/products/NightStar_3_Renewable_Energy_Flashlight.php

[ansel12]

During the dec 2010 snowstorm in WV, our batteries didnt last 2 days. 3 of my 4 flashlights went totally dead.

I can turn on some of my LED flashlights today, leave them on and come back in two weeks to a still burning flashlight, even the little AAA key chain light at this site will give you 11 hours of a perfect (regulated) 10 lumens, and then 10 more hours of decreasing but usable light, all on a single AAA battery and on your key chain.

All of your dead batteries would supply my LED lights for a long time, I even have a box for dead batteries that I pull from the other things, to use in my flashlights.

[ansel12]

Here is that link for the LED flashlights.

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=435

[Ellendra]

The people you plan on getting that food and water from have outthought you.

They have food, water AND guns and are ready to use them whe you show up.

And, should that fail, some of us might not dump the jars of food that didn't process correctly, but instead will save them as "predator food".

I have often wondered how many predators ever realize how truly vulnerable they make themselves?

[goodwithagun]

I can’t find isopropyl in glass containers. Plastic just doesn’t have the shelf life of glass. Also, if the poop is really hitting the fan, I want a martini in my hand- LOL!

[P.O.E.]

I found page 10 quite informative - Gang members in the military stealing guns, ammo & materiel.

[SCalGal]

List of things for barter as a new currency....feel free to add to it:

Bobby pins

safety pins

thread

seasonings

toothbrushes

hand operated can openers

[going hot]

take of the top cover of the well, and lower a smaller diameter pipe into the well, with the bottom capped. Let it fill, and pull it back up. Might not be fast enough to take a luxurious bath, but will satisfy thirst and cooking.

ps, not my idea, I read it on an earlier thread.

[Kartographer]

Buy canning jars and repack it.