[spodefly]

Aside from all my guns and ammo falling overboard in a boating accident, I am prepared.

[NamVet71MP]

Really? Just 20? Why not 50? 100? Do you really think that you’ll survive because of “things”? You’ll survive [or not] for other reasons.

[ronnyquest]

The writers left out knowledge and skills before you need them.

[Oldpuppymax]

Can’t include guns and ammo. That would be far too realistic! And terribly NON-PC!!!

[Ammo Republic 15]

When Clinton got elected in ‘92 I knew then it wasn’t long before this country would collapse and I began at that time to prepare.

I have vegetable seeds and herb gardens, roosters and hens, dairy goats and two small stocked ponds, all on sixteen acres.

I have gold and silver and plenty of lead!!

[WriteOn]

it’s good to be a well-armed homesteader. :) I pity the city.

[The Great RJ]

Basic skills like carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electric wiring will be useful in bartering in Obama’s new economy.

[angelsonmyside]

Thank you for the post, Bumped and bookmarked.

[eXe]

Thanks for the article, Been prepping for a long time here.. and I am always adding or rotating stuff, pretty much ready.

Its amazing, I am thinking back to some 10 years ago when I started prepping such an article would never see the light of day in the MSM, now prepping is seen as “mainstream”

[Jmouse007]

One key thing you will need that is not on the list and has not been mentioned:

A BIBLE

History has shown time and time again that a persons faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, (or lack there of) plays a huge part in whether one survies or not.

[Vendome]

For those of who have not done so, I would encourage you to buy a water purifier.

 

On the order of things, it really isn't expensive and i

 

Last week, in an American city, 2 Million people are boiling their water, due to a break in their primary water main.

 

In Katrina, people were walking through water they could drink but for a purifier.

 

In Haiti, the water was contaminated and a water purifier would have helped stem problems associated with fouled water.

 

In Tennessee the floods took out the clean water supply but again, a water purifier would have delivered clean water.

 

Please note there is a difference between filtered water and purified water.  Filters are fine for backwoods hikes, for the most part but, a water purifier in a grid down situation is an absolute must.

 

NACN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HasTWSZVYtU&feature=player_embedded

 

CNN

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/02/boston-area-communities-under-boil-water-order/

 

I personally have the Lifesaver bottle for just such an emergency.

 

It can purify 6,000(1,500 gallons) liters of water on one filter.  That's Katrina water that everyone was walking through.

 

It will remove germs, chemical, effluence, etc and return pure water that is drinkable and can deliver 2.5L per minute.

 

“ The smallest bacteria are about 200nm (200 nanometers) in size, the smallest viruses are about 25nm. The holes in LIFESAVER membranes are 15nm so nothing is getting through.”

 

FAQ's

http://www.lifesaversystems.com/faqs.html

 

 

                      

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They also offer a jerry can version that holds 18 liters and filters 20,000 liters(next on my list)

 

                    

 

 

                      

 

 

 

These things aren't cheap but hey, When you are thirsty you will be glad you invested in these and so will your family

 

The prices are as follows:

 

6,000 liter  Lifesaver bottle =  $179.99

 

20,000 Liter Lifesaver Jerry Can =  $399.00

 

 

 

 

[Logic n' Reason]

We are ALL twelve meals shy of total anarchy. Think about it.

[linn37]

I’m going to buy the gay rooster for protection and if he doesn’t do the job I am going to eat him.

[taxcontrol]

One glaring omission ... SKILLS.

Compass is a nice paper weight if you dont know how to use it. Same goes for self defense and first aid kits.

[A.A. Cunningham]

Business Insider

[STARWISE]

Incredibly sobering piece ..

http://www.businessinsider.com/20-things-you-will-need-to-survive-when-the-economy-collapses-and-the-next-great-depression-begins-2010-5#1-storable-food-1

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The truth is that crisis situations rarely unfold just as we envision. It is important to be flexible and to be ready with backup plans when disaster strikes.

You don’t want to end up like the folks in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. You don’t want to have to rely on the government to take care of you if something really bad happens.

Right now the U.S. strategic grain reserve contains only enough wheat to make half a loaf of bread for each of the approximately 300 million people in the United States.

How long do you think that is going to last?

Now is the time to get ready.

Now is the time to prepare.

The United States economy is going to collapse and incredibly hard times are coming.

Will you be able to survive when it happens?

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/20-things-you-will-need-to-survive-when-the-economy-collapses-and-the-next-great-depression-begins-2010-5#20-a-backup-plan-20#ixzz0nHxhi7zc

[SloopJohnB]

You'll thank me later for this site....

20 steps and more here

[teenyelliott]

Interesting follow up article...

Things are never going to get THAT bad

I would post it as a stand alone thread but it would just get stuck in Bloggers and no one would ever see it.

[Hugin]

Now learn how to invest in gold

http://www.businessinsider.com/11-ways-to-get-into-gold-2009-10

LOL!

[redgolum]

Double barrled shotgun? Check
Mangy dog? Check.

I am short of spikes.