Is Survivalism for crazy people?
Just curious what Freepers think.
i think building a bunker stocked with MRE's is a little over the top right now when you can go to the corner store and buy whatever you want.
but keeping a stocked pantry so you don't have to drive as much might be smart.
There is a whole a thread on freeper that gives list out of what to stock pile and has for a number of years.
“Is Survivalism for crazy people?”
Its only crazy until something happens, like a flood, hurricane, or earthquake. Then you are a target for those who didn’t prepare.
We once all stored a winters worth of food in our basements. Now most people are lucky to have 3-4 days in their pantry. All these ‘free men’ think its stupid to be prepared and yet they are totally dependent on their government to ship their next meal in from mexico.
But to answer your question, yes its crazy.
Most of us don't have the capability to stockpile a year's worth of food, but we should certainly have more than a few days' worth in the pantry. Even apart from the possibility of economic and social disruption, you never know when a hurricane or similar natural disaster might cut you off from the supermarket for a time.
Here in Atlanta, every time a snowflake falls, the grocery stores are packed with people buying bread, milk, and beer. I've always preferred to "beat the rush" by already having what I need in stock.
Only someone who has never been through a natural disaster would ask that question.
Is Survivalism for crazy people?
Just curious what Freepers think.
We don’t live in a fortified compound and I only wear camo when hunting. I’m no mall commando but I carry a gun. We have 1000’s of rounds of ammo but that’s more of a buying decision...bulk is cheaper and I shoot a lot.
My family could live comfortably in our own house, year round, on a well balanced diet, for 2 years with our current stores. Once you build an inventory, which takes time, rotation is the key.
We also maintain a large garden and do a lot of canning & pickling. We live near a large lake and have filtration capabilities. The local mountains are abundant with game from grouse & rabbits to deer & elk and we know how to cure meats.
We’re not crazy and don’t expect (or HOPE as some survivalist wackos do) for the collapse of civilisation. We’re just prepared.
>Is Survivalism for crazy people?
Just curious what Freepers think.<
You’re “paranoid” until something happens. After that, you were just “well prepared”.
with gas prices what they are, and grocery prices what they are, you don't want to be running out of things or paying top dollar for everything....
sure....sometimes you have to have something and you can't wait for a sale....so you have to counter act that by buying many other items when they are on sale....