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My only experience with a system wide SHTF event was 9/11 (was in the WTC). The lesson I learned was that in denser urban environments, quick decisive action and speed trump everything. A few years later, when the blackouts hit NYC, I learned from that lesson. The moment the lights went out, I didn’t wait to question what was going on. I ran to the ferry terminal because I knew in a grid down situation, that was the only way out. I was at the ferry terminal within 10 minutes of the lights going out and I was home in less than an hour. Everyone that waited even 30 minutes to try to figure out what was going on ended up trapped in the city and I had many friends that had to sleep in Grand Central Station that night. My go kit is light and modular. I keep pre planned routes for getting home and getting out. Oh, and my pro tip: mark your maps for flood plains and flood prone areas. Know where those areas are in advance. That was the Hurricane Sandy lesson…
The garden comments make a lot of sense. I don't even eat veggies but I garden almost year round. Rather it be starting plants indoors from seed or outside pruning I'm always on it. It's a good hobby and stress relieves also.
I live alone, in a rural area with no neighbors. I have driveway alarms, alarm sound with red flashing lights all around property. Will increase these many times if things get bad. I will also glue glass to back yard fence, put nails in hose under windows, and put barbed wire around entrance points. Small holes with sharp sticks, trip wire with a big, big bang, also hidden shot gun shells with inner layer of trip wire. Heavy gauge wire at neck level for stand ups and bikes, then there are a few other things I am thinking about. Please do not tell me these things are illegal, I will only do this if things REALLY break down with gangs roaming the streets and there are no police. I would NEVER intentionally hurt someone. An old lady has to do something to protect herself! Have a blessed day
drink bottles with the nipple-tops can be filled with toilet-bowl cleaner and (ONLY AS YOU ARE ABOUT TO THROW IT!!!!) pieces of tin-foil to make semi-caustic gas-grenades. ( as you've said ; ONLY in a SHTF situation )
My number one go to item is my assault rock. It used to be a pet rock but over the last 30 years I have been training it and it is now deadly in the right hands.
I have one must have that hardly gets mention. Leather work gloves. Second, blankets. Lots of blankets. They can be used to block off rooms and conserve heat. Third, building materials. If a hurricane is coming, plywood is going to be non-existent. Fourth, a chainsaw. Has to be gas and oil. And chains. You may need to clear downed trees. You may need to cut anything. Fifth, training. Training in everything. Good training costs money. Sixth, cash. Add to your kitty to keep up with inflation annually. Your card might not work. Seventh, to boots. Good, sturdy boots that can be rebuilt. I recommend wildfire boots with soles held on by screws. White's, Niks are the top two. Backpacking boots are much lighter. But heavy, rebuildable boots are critical. Expensive, but with care and repair they'll last 20 years. Eighth, do NOT rely on hunting. Game will be shot out quickly. I don't care who you are, only reason there's a lot of game is because of game laws. WROL and there is no game law. Ninth, do not rely on foraging. The caloric value of wild plants is far lower than domesicated cultivars. Tenth, water storage. The WHO folks who handle refugee camps plan on a base minimum of 5 gallons per person per day toaintain drinking, cooking, and most basic of sanitation. That 50-gallon drum is only going to last one person ten days to maintain a refugee camp standard of living. And, my honorable mention? Vitamins. Particularly C. If purifying water with bleach or pool shock a crushed vitamin C tablet will neutralize the flavor. You'll drink more water.
I don’t wanna wear the same boots for 20 years. I’d rather have durable throw away boots. I don’t care what boots I have I’m trashing them in 3 years max
My top ten for urban ideas 1. Pistol: charter arms Pit Bull 2. Good food (nutrition, taste, ease of cooking) 3. Good fixed blade Knife and a sulky saw 4 seeds 5. Flannel cloth 6. Stainless steel bucket 7. Lifestraw/similar 8. Reflex blanket wrap 9 fire start kit 10. Variation power headlamp
@Looney Bin broadens the use. Fire starting char cloth, less allergy likely with babies bottoms or anyone else's for that matter, dries quickly and soft ter, wicking, etc. If you want more reasons reply and I will post rest.
@D L For me cotton over linen lately due to cost and texture. Good quality Linen is usually 4-5 x the cost of good quality cotton. Linene also takes a LONG time to break in and make soft (like years). Cotton is more adjustable over all. I should note that "cotton kills" so not great for warmth, but neither is linen. Maybe I should adjust my list to say fabric a minimum of three yards each linen, wool, cotton and as much cotton as you can get your hands on. Spent the bucks to get good quality, like 140 x 140
#1 food and water so you can stay where you are if needed . #2 Cash to buy anything you need , alot of friends will be leaving and selling stuff cheap. # 3 Radios to talk with friends #4 Gas to move around to get what you need . Every house has a dozen knives . Think about things that run out . When peoole evacuate they will leave %99 of what's in their home . Cars and generators will be cheap when fuel runs out
If you're in an urban SHTF and it comes to needing water when it's cut off at your place. Have a sillcock key. It's vital to open up water resources at malls and commercial business.
My buddy and I got water from a commercial building...and we got reallysick, cause we didn't know that some of these antiquated water outlets that a silcok key will access, has broken down metal,contaminants, germs etc in it, from sitting for a while. Must have a Filter for sure, if accessing from city taps.
This was a GREAT episode. #1 NEW thing I learned was pool shock vs regular bleach. That's huge, thanks Mike. Just a couple things to add... I think a lot of times women and children are left out. It's not just us fellas, it's our wife and kids too. Some items I include in my kids bags/supply are solar flashlight, glow sticks (like we used in the military), personal alarms/whistle. There is practicality and psychology to these items. Women need hygiene items also. Looking forward to the fire protection episode!
@Looney Bin Everyone's kid is at a different age, circumstance, abilities etc. Just sharing some of what I do with my kids. I don't consider a flashlight or whistle "modern", just a basic item that will help them feel safe. I do agree with family time and teaching them skills. Got that covered.
I'm a retired Navy SERE Instructor, I love the Emberlit gear, We each have one in our BOBs, but for just boiling water, you can't beat the Kelly kettle. And they have an attachment so you can cook off the top while you are boiling water. As to fixed bladed knives I have a Benchmade Bushmaster that has literally been around the world with me when I flew P-3s, I also have a ColdSteel Master Hunter with I replaced the crappy aircrew survival knife with. And then There is my ESSE 5 SERE which is a beast of a knife. I also have a smoker that I can use to make jerky out of the meat in my fridge/freezer. I based the quantity of our supplies on our usage, things like TP etc. What I found was that I had under estimated our usage as things like TP we would use TP at work and the lock down kept us home and using supplies at a faster rate. I also have a ton of rechargeable batteries including RCR123 batteries. For flashlights I have gone to OLight because they are USB rechargeable . Even my weapon light is an Olight
Thanks for posting this. We use the Coleman rechargeable lights and batteries …. They have two modes of brightness and will brighten up with a second click for about as strong as a spotlight. Their charge lasts for a very long time and we have saved a ton on batteries. We live in the country and have to take the dogs out on a leash at night [wild animals and snakes 😮]. I have been looking for a good knife to buy my son. I will look into what you posted. Thanks.
@@user-tw8ov First, you are required to be a graduate of SERE, you ask your detailer for to see if you are eligible for shore duty and if there is a billet open or coming open. You have to attend general instructor school to learn how to write curriculum and present lectures. It helps a lot if you know someone who is already an instructor. Then you need to have a psych evaluation, and you need to pass it. That is pretty much it
There is another prepper channel here on YT and the guy had a great idea of a "scavenger bag" which included things like bolt cutters, siphon, collapsible bags etc for foraging and collecting abandoned fuel, water, and so on. This is probably a nice to have in the event of a total grid down situation.
@@SurvivalDispatch I searched "scavenger bag" and got a lot of nonsense so I dug through my history and found the actual vid from 7 years ago, it's here if anyone wants to see and OK to post: ua-cam.com/video/aX-iimNb1-U/v-deo.html I think there's a part 2 also. It would be good to learn how to make a stove that can run on diesel or gasoline as they will probably be procurable for some time after SHTF, and even if you can only carry a quart at a time, that's a decent amount of cooking! I also like the idea of foraging edibles even in an urban context, as it's surprising to learn just how many plants make good food. Purslane for example grows in sidewalks and is a superfood. Aloe vera is common on balconies. Nut trees and wild fruits often grow on highway shoulders, etc etc! All of which can be accessed and collected with a decent "vulture" kit 👍
What do you guys think about a garden wagon for all around scavenging, water hauling from a local pond or creek and if the EMP hits you could use one or several to haul your supplies to your bug out location from your bug in location.
I'd say it's a 100% requirement for making it through any long term scenario and even some short-term. Bottom line up front: if you are injured, you're f*(ked. Those wagons can save you from injury, if used intelligently. Saved my back on a SHORT term SHTF (power outage) when I needed to haul chopped wood to stoke my 72 hour long fire that kept my home from freezing and for cooking some grub. Essential gear that doesn't get the sexy attention that guns do, but is really important for my situation.
For URBAN SHTF, people seem to neglect breaching tools. If you can’t move around, you can’t forage. In my kit, I can get thru a locked door. I can get thru a chain link fence. I can get into/out of an elevator. I can get past a pad lock. I can get thru a wrought iron fence/gate. And I can get water with a silcock key. My urban survival kit is the tools that let me do these tasks, plus the 10 C’s.
Exactly invest in the keys to the city crowbar,sledge hamer, bolt cutters , fence pliers ,domolition hammer stud bender& crow bar combo tool and a firemans axe
I know you don't advocate for telling people to exercise and I respect your decision. But i will say for mine the 1. Physical fitness without it you will die too quickly for gear to mean anything, 2. Skills and training the more skills you have the less gear you need to carry, 3. water purification, urban areas have a lot of places to get water, however it cant be guaranteed to be safe to drink and you have about 3 days without it before its over, 4. gloves/PPE because a minor cut may be lethal and you use your hands for everything they will get cut eventually, 5. antibiotics and medical supplies, see previous statement. 6. Container for water and cooking you cant make one out in nature or if you can you will expend a lot of energy making it. 7 flame, fire is important know how to make it, or have the ability to light one, dryer lint is abundant and very useful, 8. cutting tool fixed blade knife full tang multi purpose, defense, food prep, shelter making, 9. firearm ammo and spare parts, tools, everyone else has one, and will take advantage of those who don't, 10. friends/teammates, no man is an island. lone wolves may not survive long because they may be hunted by groups due to the fact they may have tried to steal from the wrong group, If they don't run out of resources first. 11. Shelter if you can't get out of the elements they will kill you, Shelter Can be anything from the clothing you have on to a tarp or vehicles.
Being ready mentally,physically, and spiritually are the three things you need to survive. I believe in a bug out/bug in system with multiple kits ready to move at any time. Security:Walther PPQ/Mossberg 500,Safe Life Defense Armor,Medical:Trauma/First Aid/Mobility from B.O.S.S./Blackscout Survival IFAK/plus Jase medical,Food:NRE from Nutrient Survival/Spam,Power:Anker charger/Anker solar panel/Voyager Emergency Radio,Transportation:bicycles/Wagons/Wheel Barrel,Fire Starter:Cotton Balls/Vaseline,Communication:Midland Walkies,Knives&Tomahawks:Mora Garberg/Bone Tactical Tomahawk,Water Purification:Mini Sawyer/Geopress with canteen sleeve from Pathfinder,Tools:Gerber Centerdrive Multitool/Silky Bigboy/Sharpal,Shelter:Military Poncho/Cordage/Heavy Mil Trash Bags/Tent Stakes,Survival Kits:Blackscout Survival,Lights:BSS Flashlights/BSS Headlamp/BSS TW10,Navigation:Maps/Compasses,Knowledge:Survival Handbook/Bible, and finally Community:Like minded people/Followers of Christ. Well done y’all and for me what ever your prepping make sure you can leave your bug in location to move to your bug out location.👍🏼🍻🥃👊🏼💯❤️👏🏼🙏🏼
Have my bugout bag , I do live in an apartment my top ten is. Firearm with extra mags ready to go,sawer mini for water filtration, pantry food and freeze dried ,coffee multiple fixed blades and throwing knives and axes. Way to grow food and medical, have barter items , multiple power banks
For the kids ... A simple deck of cards and maybe a checkerboard with checkers. Simple things totake their (and the adults) minds off the problems for a few minutes each day will help with the mental faitgue
Don’t think that you are too old to do something (although as we age, things are harder of course and yes, we might also develop some disabilities), it may just take us longer to do it if we are not disabled. At age 52, I did a 21 mile backpack trip in NM starting at Columbine, up to Goose Lake, down and over the Taos valley up to Wheeler Peak (13000 ft elevation) and then down to Middle fork lake and down to the main road there where my husband picked me and my kids up…[kids were in their early 20s]. Was one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had and I highly recommend it to those that have not ever backpacked. If you are serious about knowing what you can do and knowing your gear, do some research, get good maps, get in shape, and go for it! I’m 60 now and feel ready for almost anything just because of the skills I have built. Thanks to these guys for the shows they post and other resources. Hugs.
We are too old for bikes so we got recumbent E trikes. Not as versatile but a lot better than walking. We have close to 1000 miles on them. Foldable 4 panel solar phone charger and a AAA & AA battery charger that plugs into a USB. Packable. EMP bags for electronics.
I live in the country and my weak area is self defense. I do have dogs, but they are too nice. LOL I have other ways to protect as well, but am older now and think I might not be very good at those ways. My hands have had surgery. I am getting more concerned now though, because within the last year, our city is seeing way more homeless/druggies and even as far out as I am from the city, they are still wandering out where I live. It is wild to see them high as a kite with arms waving and talking out of their head, walking down my isolated road. I have encountered 4 of these people by my house in the last 6 months. They don’t even know where they are. I called the Sherriff on them, but they could not find them by the time they came around. I worry also that they might die out this far from the city, especially if they do not know where they are. There is no reason for them to be this far out and as high as they were. It was very strange, but I guess when they are on what ever they were on, they have no pain and can walk miles and miles into “nowhere”. Anyway…. I’m getting a little more nervous about it, our world is changing rapidly. I will look up the home defense pdf you mentioned. Thanks.
Survival phase 1… 6’ or so of 550 cord, one end tape a lighter, on the other end tie a Swiss Army knife, run it through your belt loops and put each one into your pockets. With this you can turn on the Ranger TV (fire) get warm to think straight, make snares,traps or a fish net
For toilet paper, go buy yourself a 100 ct package of the cotton shop rags, a pair of 5 gallon buckets (with lids), a couple pairs of the reusable rubber gloves, and some laundry detergent to set aside as a kit. Pre-wash the rags several times now, to prep them for use later. If disaster strikes you now have a tp kit ready to go. Water of course is the limiting factor since you will be doing laundry but as long as you can wash them, you have tp. In disaster times: 1. Split the rags into 2 groups of 50. 2. You simply use from one group of rags, put the soiled rags in a bucket with the lid on. 3. When the group is used up, put the second group in place and go wash the first group and hang to dry. These will now become the replacement group. You clean up the bucket at the same time and that is where you store the group when they are dry, along with the soap etc. You can go forever like this. Ladies will need a similar setup for their monthly business but they will want to get higher quality cloth and can probably use the 2 gallon buckets.
Thank you for pointing out that your audience is not limited to the USA (where you have 2nd amendment rights) - we in New Zealand have a year wait time to get a firearms license and as from 24th of this month every gun owned is to go on a gun register. Magazines are 10 shot maximum. If you want to keep off the govt radar it means no firearms at all so long bows and crossbows are our go to.
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My top 10 items 1 life straw water purification kit with gravity fed bag 2 Clif bars 3 US army issue combat medic bag with local anesthetic, sutures, and quick clot powder. 4 Broken in AR-15 with 7-10 magazines 5 Racing axe 6 The book that holds all my maps, plans, schematics, recipes, and methods for making everything from gasoline to gunpowder. 7 vehicle capable of offroad travel. 8 solar generator 9 body armor 10 Firestarter kit.
Like most people, I plan to bug in until I absolutely have to bug out. With that, I have several sheets of plywood, some 2x4's, boxes of nails, several rolls of clear plastic and rolls of gorilla tape to secure my house and make any repairs (living in Washington, earthquakes are a worry). Beyond that, all the other things mentioned here. I do LOVE the idea of electric bicycles. Thanks fellas for another great video.
Don't forget emotional preparedness. The emotions will wreak havoc on everyone once things change drastically. Balance is something everyone will need to have, balanced mentally and emotionally. People will not be sound in times of chaos. Practice this now before shtf.
To me that is the hardest one, you can buy all sorts of stuff but can you mentally handle the potential change. You need to plan for this one as much as if not more then the others. Because others mental health will affect you
I have a blood clotting disorder and am familiar with those sores. And yes, you will fly through gauze, ace bandages, the wounds obviously need to be changed about 3 times a day or possibly more for optimal results. So remember that's just one wound for one person.
I enjoyed your sharing of emergency supplies for when SHTF. I am slowly building up supplies in my one bedroom apartment in the province of Ontario in Canada. I plan on purchasing a medical kit and antibiotics but I can not locate a source for painkillers for severe pain such as Percocets and or morphine. No one is discussing prepping painkillers for emergency use when the pharmacies and hospitals shut down in a EMT and or SHTF. Does anyone out there have a source for some serious painkillers, please let me know. Thank you for your guidance.
All great information and lists of essential gear. A couple of additions to the list of tools is a pair of fence pliers. Hammer, wire cutter, pliers, pick, great all around tool. Urban kit also needs a silcock key.
Great content....Please keep in mind that "Pool Shock" is great and last longer than Commercial liquid Bleach, however Pool Shock is Corosive and emits Gases that will corrode various metal and containers over time....SO SERIOUSLY think about planning containment and storage of that stff ....Propper measurement of it for water purification and TREATMENT use is critical and should be studied before use....Do your homework.!
One thing that most people do not consider is a four prong water key. I think it's an essential survival tool that will give access to water from most urban government buildings or schools. Also, a light weight hard rubber mallet is a defensive tool that's effective. A thump from that could really deter the bad guy from carrying on with their plan. It's easier to explain your self-defense with a mallet than with a hammer.
As a person with physical disabilities, I have to say you have to be tougher than anyone else. Plan around those disabilities. In my case, I have to do more with less because I can't carry as much as a normal person. It's just the way it is. Suck it up buttercup. Great video!
Chris, You want explore the idea of permaculture in and around the wooded area around your property. The floral can grow “wild” and not look cultivated, “inhabited farmland” It would also attract wildlife that you could harvest.
good video. I do think long term versus short term is an important determinant. also, my following observations are biased toward urban decay. sorry for the rant in advance Statistically, over 90% of incidents will be over in 3 weeks, so I think that should be a minimum goal for stockpiling. regarding portable solar gennies, one thing to consider with Jackery brand is that the housing is plastic and the battery cannot be replaced, whereas other brands like Goal Zero and Bluetti are metal housings and the batteries can be replaced - the average solar genny battery lasts about 3 years/500 full cycles. and for solar, rigid crystaline is better than fexible because flexible requires 100% direct exposure to work properly, whereas rigid crystalline will still work indirectly. I am also a big advocate of physical resiliency. Try to do more things around your house via your own physical labor, no electric tools or machines; even if you have 6 months food laid away, try cutting down to 2 meals a day for a week...then even down to 1 for another week and learn how it feels and how your body responds. Also, learn how to do things you take for granted via other analog means...e.g, learning to cook with gas, charcoal and wood. put together an AO/AI Area Study noting what's around you, who is around you, at the neighborhood scale and within a mile or so to rope in important things like grocery stores, pharmacies, police stations...section 8 housing complexes, etc and finally, i'd advocate scanning/downloading all your important docs to an ENCRYPTED thumb drive (home titles, insurance, birth certs, wedding certs, ssids, etc.
Agree 100% on plastic housings being NFG for power stations. Our favorite units are from INERGY. American designed, American support, American QA/QC boots on the ground in China, and durable as they come. Everything is metal and their Tactical unit which has been purchased in volume by the DoD is by far the most weather and element resistant construction on the market. Thank you for following SD and contributing to the conversation!
I am fairly new to prepping, so all of this information is very helpful. My top question is, what is a useful and cost-effective food company to look into to have for shtf? Thank you guys for all the incredible information!
I try to listen to all your videos - great info. One thing I've never heard of is what to do for toilet use? I'm 72, live alone & have limited mobility, so I'm trying to be prepared - I know it's coming. But so is Jesus. Hopefully I won't have to go thru too much.
We agree but we don’t preach it because the majority of people don’t care about the #1 prep health and conditioning. It doesn’t matter what the channel is, views tank when the topic is health, fitness, eating clean etc.
If you REALLY want to survive do this: Organize, Equip, and Train as militia. Establish a 5/10 program in your area of operations. Logistics - the key to victory.
Maybe a stretch and I don’t have one yet. But how about some sort thermal or nv optic. I remember during hurricane katrina and the power was out for days all over town. The miscreants had the cover of darkness on their side. Just something that comes to my mind upfront.
Area intelligence: you don't just need to know who the cops have arrested in the area, you need to know who are the pain in the ass neighbor, (the fly off the handle flake/crazy or "Karen"/"Ken").
I would suggest that you stop by a truck stop and pick up a Motor Carriers map. They are laminated, show all secondary roads nationwide and all information a trucker needs to get from point A to point B. With that you can handrail the interstate highways and get anywhere you need to . I would also suggest a good cart. I’m 65 and my body has the wear and tare of 50 years as a blue collar worker, so carrying a pack for any distance is not going to happen. I took a zero gravity game cart with a 200 lbs load capacity and put a plywood floor and back. It has solid tires and made to go off road. Very handy for carrying firewood, scavenging and buggy out.
my 10 -- network of locals you can hook up with, silcock keys, zip ties in a variety of sizes, hard copies of survival, prepping, bushcraft and other home reference books (still need to get some of these myself), seeds/food producing plants even if you gtrow indoors, multiple cooking fuels, disposable tableware, herbal remedies/supplements as part of med supplies, a variety of types and sizes of cordage, sunscreen and bug repellabt, honorable mention is games/activities, nonreference books to pass the time
Cordless tools and solar panel to recharge , Bucket of deck type screws . Solar Portable charger for phone and rechargeable batteries . Air rifle , quiet ,feed family from pigeons in local town . Bag balm for everything ,
Pigeons in a city are going to be contaminated with all kinds of sht like heavy metals, lead from batteries, all kinds of who knows what bc they are eating trash and sht all mixed in garbage cans, dumps, polluted rivers, etx. Don't plan on just eating pigeon to feed your family unless it's way way out from a city.
Great lists !! I believe you can buy powdered bleach and or pool shock/Dry tech to purify water, with an indefinite shelf life. Oops I just heard you say pool shock…
#1: Evidence-based kit. STUDY who survived and who died or suffered severe injury during past urban SHTF scenarios, giving weight to ones that were most similar to where you are likely to be. Prepare accordingly. I respect all these guys, but empiricism trumps all. If one or more of these guests have actually done the homework (see above) then great; I can't call them armchair quarterbacks. Even ONE urban SHTF experience isn't enough, statistically speaking, to act like a know-it-all. You need to take the responsibility and do the research. For many of us, let's be real, the #1 threat* will be: _being the wrong person in the wrong riot_ . If you're in a vehicle, understand: - First, they will block your vehicle (e.g.- but not limited to - standing around it) - Second, they will flip your vehicle - Third, they will remove you from your vehicle....OR - They will burn your vehicle (with you in it or not, you decide) Any effective way you handle this will likely result in legal problems, so get some good insurance if using a firearm is in your spectrum of tools. Consider non-lethal tools like flash bang, pepper-based sprays/rounds/devices, less than lethal projectile weapons, smoke, etc. I do think you need lethal options and either a good EDC (everyday carry) system (including footwear you can move fast in) or a small, lightweight "get home" bag within arms reach. Because you can't "cover your 6" (stop threats behind you), you'll be very lucky to get out of this by yourself... *Evidence-based. If you don't know about what happens to vehicles in riots, you can find lots of info. on the internet.
Thanks fellas..get as much can food as possible.. all Freeze dried foods need water to reconstitute, you can get canned foods with 2-3 expiration dates, or Best Buy dates and have food and water in one can…
Pilgrim Torch is the exact same thing as Liberty Civil Defense...I've used the liberty for years in my duty sidearm as well as ccw...I shot a 300 pound feral hog with a 9mm and it literally liquefied its lungs and dropped it instantly...needless to say, I was sold on it at that moment
* was the same. Liberty burned a bunch of bridges with suppliers. Their current ammo does not use the same components that their previous ammo did, while Pilgrim does.
There's 256 table spoons to 1 gal. Bleach has a limited shelf life. Pool shock is a better option. Bleach is a great backup. Need to rotate just like gas .
I’m 68 years old and live with my wife and daughter! I’m from the peoples republic of Philadelphia Pennsylvania! It’s a war zone here now! I remember when Philadelphia was a really beautiful place to live especially in south Philadelphia! We had problems but not like today! Crime is way up more than I’ve ever seen all over the city! There was a murder just a block away from my home! And I a CCW who carries a firearm every day! Especially when I leave the house with my wife! It’s a risk to just go to the supermarket! Or to the gas station ⛽️! So I’ve stockpiled canned goods water and ammunition! Thank god i have my hunting firearms! I’d hunted in my youth ! I never thought I’d need these weapons for home defense! But I’m glad I own them!
How about a rain barrel, or blackout curtains, candles. Sure a ham radio but if you're in an urban area is your antenna high enough to even receive or transmit?
I just ordered 2 bath tub water bladders. I've been prepping for years. We have a 2 car garage. I'm going to order a pool next. If something happens I will set it up in my garage and fill it. $120.00. 2500 gallons. Comes with a cover. Water and natural gas will be the last to stop working. I should have time to fill it.
Two is one, and one is none. I've got several fixed blade knives, folding knives, fire starting methods, and I keep bottled water in my fridge. I also have fishing gear, a good supply of first aid and medical supplies. Any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
Do not forget the salt. A half pound for travel and 100 pounds at home. I have dozens of how to books, 2 Bibles and many novels on my Kindle and a shoulder solar energy pack, if needed. Have a blessed day.
Well most of them mentioned top 10 items to BUG IN in an urban survival scenario and some of them are crazy like having a garden or livestock. You need lots of space to have these. What if you are living in an apartment? I dont know, my pov is similar with the guy bottom right...
Very few urbanites have a bug-out location (if they will even be able to traverse the roads), and are going to have to bug-in. We have more content coming for people who live in apartments.
As the guy bottom right... my basic garden would fit on an apartment balcony. Look into square foot and vertical gardening methods. As for livestock... rabbits are livestock and take up very lite room.
Just curious, any specific recommendations for women? Would also love to know what seeds you recommend and an expert that discusses container gardening in this situation.
@islandgirl8010 : As far as gardening goes, First get a copy of "Square Foot Gardening" and STUDY! then you need to select your seed based upon the climate zone and ecosystem you live in. Here in the South-East, we can grow nearly anything BUT it needs to be fungus and bug resistant. I stick to a lot of regional native plants and plan my companions based upon them. You also need to consider your space and soil types. If youre growing on an apartment balcony, try starting with peppers and tomatoes. branch out from there! Best of luck and do your Homework!
It needs to be said, we are in urban, and to a smaller extent suburban, WROL. In major cities, people already do openly shoot at the police regularly. In Chicago alone, there are an average of 2 murders per day and what doesn't make the news are the multitude of armed robberies, batteries, and carjackings. It certainly can get worse, but it already is pretty bad, so there is plenty to learn from what's already working today. What has been working for decades, as evidenced by multitudes of police involved shootings, is that urban police and sheriff's departments have been dropping bad guys reliably with 9mm 124gr Speer Gold Dots or substantially similar loads launched from various wonder 9 polymer framed pistols, particularly Glocks. You should carry something like the above mentioned concealed but able to be deployed quickly. You need to start by not looking like a soft target which means carrying yourself like you have a chip on your shoulder and somewhere to be in a hurry, and not looking like the police or a "tactical guy" so is not to become a target. Suppressed SBRs aren't a legal option for the vast majority of people in urban and also suburban areas. For those who either think they're hard or just plain don't have a clue and say they don't care about the law, "better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6," the jails and prisons are far worse than the outside, you have absolutely no clue what you're talking about. If you think you're tough, you're not tough to stop multiple gang members at the same time and you're certainly not tough enough to stop shank; you won't be anyone on the inside unless you're already connected. The best thing you can do to prep for urban WROL is to get far out of the cities and ideally to live in a free state. And definitely don't go to those places and vote Democrat or throw away your vote on some clown or 3rd party candidate. Vote in every election, these places got to where they are because of decades of left-wing policies so vote for the most conservative ELECTABLE candidates.
My top 10 (meaning most important but not the only things you would have) Side arm Suppressed M4 Bodyarmor Tacticloak Night vision Radio/headset Load bearing gear Medical Grayle water filter Assorted field foods
Living in the country, really? There is a small book called the Fox Fire. Actually a whole series now. The original survival book. Urban Survival. What do you want to know?
I like how when other’s were giving their top 10, everyone else was taking notes…it’s all a learning process that really has no end. Great vid.
Most of us are old. We don't have Alzheimer's but we do have Sometimers. It's kind of the same thing but different. Some times we remember and some times we forget. Thank you for following our channel and contributing to the conversation!
My only experience with a system wide SHTF event was 9/11 (was in the WTC). The lesson I learned was that in denser urban environments, quick decisive action and speed trump everything. A few years later, when the blackouts hit NYC, I learned from that lesson. The moment the lights went out, I didn’t wait to question what was going on. I ran to the ferry terminal because I knew in a grid down situation, that was the only way out. I was at the ferry terminal within 10 minutes of the lights going out and I was home in less than an hour. Everyone that waited even 30 minutes to try to figure out what was going on ended up trapped in the city and I had many friends that had to sleep in Grand Central Station that night. My go kit is light and modular. I keep pre planned routes for getting home and getting out. Oh, and my pro tip: mark your maps for flood plains and flood prone areas. Know where those areas are in advance. That was the Hurricane Sandy lesson…
Well done Joe!
"My go kit is light and modular." What do you mean by modular?
60 years old.just walked 5 miles... Getting in better shape everyday
The garden comments make a lot of sense. I don't even eat veggies but I garden almost year round. Rather it be starting plants indoors from seed or outside pruning I'm always on it. It's a good hobby and stress relieves also.
I live alone, in a rural area with no neighbors. I have driveway alarms, alarm sound with red flashing lights all around property. Will increase these many times if things get bad. I will also glue glass to back yard fence, put nails in hose under windows, and put barbed wire around entrance points. Small holes with sharp sticks, trip wire with a big, big bang, also hidden shot gun shells with inner layer of trip wire. Heavy gauge wire at neck level for stand ups and bikes, then there are a few other things I am thinking about.
Please do not tell me these things are illegal, I will only do this if things REALLY break down with gangs roaming the streets and there are no police.
I would NEVER intentionally hurt someone. An old lady has to do something to protect herself!
Have a blessed day
drink bottles with the nipple-tops can be filled with toilet-bowl cleaner and (ONLY AS YOU ARE ABOUT TO THROW IT!!!!) pieces of tin-foil to make semi-caustic gas-grenades. ( as you've said ; ONLY in a SHTF situation )
My number one go to item is my assault rock. It used to be a pet rock but over the last 30 years I have been training it and it is now deadly in the right hands.
LMAO.,...I need to train mine...lol
LOL! OH…. So that is what I need. Hahahaha
whew... scary!
I've been Prepping for many many years and I have several large totes full of gauze pads and rolled gauze, etc. Be safe my friends.
My favorite site. If other viewers will note, no matter who was talking the others were taking notes on what was being said. True professionals. 💯💯💯
I find myself looking forward to these SD group discussions now. Great job guys
I have one must have that hardly gets mention. Leather work gloves.
Second, blankets. Lots of blankets. They can be used to block off rooms and conserve heat.
Third, building materials. If a hurricane is coming, plywood is going to be non-existent.
Fourth, a chainsaw. Has to be gas and oil. And chains. You may need to clear downed trees. You may need to cut anything.
Fifth, training. Training in everything. Good training costs money.
Sixth, cash. Add to your kitty to keep up with inflation annually. Your card might not work.
Seventh, to boots. Good, sturdy boots that can be rebuilt. I recommend wildfire boots with soles held on by screws. White's, Niks are the top two. Backpacking boots are much lighter. But heavy, rebuildable boots are critical. Expensive, but with care and repair they'll last 20 years.
Eighth, do NOT rely on hunting. Game will be shot out quickly. I don't care who you are, only reason there's a lot of game is because of game laws. WROL and there is no game law.
Ninth, do not rely on foraging. The caloric value of wild plants is far lower than domesicated cultivars.
Tenth, water storage. The WHO folks who handle refugee camps plan on a base minimum of 5 gallons per person per day toaintain drinking, cooking, and most basic of sanitation. That 50-gallon drum is only going to last one person ten days to maintain a refugee camp standard of living.
And, my honorable mention? Vitamins. Particularly C. If purifying water with bleach or pool shock a crushed vitamin C tablet will neutralize the flavor. You'll drink more water.
very Nice listing..thanks
I don’t wanna wear the same boots for 20 years. I’d rather have durable throw away boots. I don’t care what boots I have I’m trashing them in 3 years max
The one and only time I'm not screaming "leather work gloves" to the heavens... THATS the time you pop in Jim!
Well, I do what I can.
My top ten for urban ideas
1. Pistol: charter arms Pit Bull
2. Good food (nutrition, taste, ease of cooking)
3. Good fixed blade Knife and a sulky saw
4 seeds
5. Flannel cloth
6. Stainless steel bucket
7. Lifestraw/similar
8. Reflex blanket wrap
9 fire start kit
10. Variation power headlamp
Make sure the flannel is 100% cotton
@Looney Bin cotton can be turned into pretty effective tinder.
@Looney Bin broadens the use. Fire starting char cloth, less allergy likely with babies bottoms or anyone else's for that matter, dries quickly and soft ter, wicking, etc. If you want more reasons reply and I will post rest.
@D L For me cotton over linen lately due to cost and texture. Good quality Linen is usually 4-5 x the cost of good quality cotton. Linene also takes a LONG time to break in and make soft (like years). Cotton is more adjustable over all. I should note that "cotton kills" so not great for warmth, but neither is linen. Maybe I should adjust my list to say fabric a minimum of three yards each linen, wool, cotton and as much cotton as you can get your hands on. Spent the bucks to get good quality, like 140 x 140
#1 food and water so you can stay where you are if needed .
#2 Cash to buy anything you need , alot of friends will be leaving and selling stuff cheap.
# 3 Radios to talk with friends
#4 Gas to move around to get what you need .
Every house has a dozen knives .
Think about things that run out .
When peoole evacuate they will leave %99 of what's in their home .
Cars and generators will be cheap when fuel runs out
I enjoyed this and I do have to say that for me avoiding an urban area at all cost is my number one
I totally agree!
More group discussions please, they are amazing! I am learning loads
Thank you for the feedback. It's hard to get everybody's schedules in sync but we'll do what we can.
I am a mom and trust me no one is messing with my family i am the prepper in my family, i am tougher than anyone thinks,
Great conversation guys!
If you're in an urban SHTF and it comes to needing water when it's cut off at your place. Have a sillcock key. It's vital to open up water resources at malls and commercial business.
My buddy and I got water from a commercial building...and we got reallysick, cause we didn't know that some of these antiquated water outlets that a silcok key will access, has broken down metal,contaminants, germs etc in it, from sitting for a while. Must have a Filter for sure, if accessing from city taps.
A life straw is a must.
@@luvnlife3121 ... not a fan!
@@kan-zee Charcoal, sand and boil
@@madbombermike A fan will only cool you down, hopefully - does nothing to purify water.😮
This was a GREAT episode.
#1 NEW thing I learned was pool shock vs regular bleach. That's huge, thanks Mike.
Just a couple things to add... I think a lot of times women and children are left out. It's not just us fellas, it's our wife and kids too. Some items I include in my kids bags/supply are solar flashlight, glow sticks (like we used in the military), personal alarms/whistle. There is practicality and psychology to these items. Women need hygiene items also.
Looking forward to the fire protection episode!
@Looney Bin Everyone's kid is at a different age, circumstance, abilities etc. Just sharing some of what I do with my kids. I don't consider a flashlight or whistle "modern", just a basic item that will help them feel safe. I do agree with family time and teaching them skills. Got that covered.
What solar flashlight do yall recommend?
You guys missed absolutely NOTHING.
Awesome video👍
And Refuge medical is the bomb.
Thanks for watching!!
I'm a retired Navy SERE Instructor, I love the Emberlit gear, We each have one in our BOBs, but for just boiling water, you can't beat the Kelly kettle. And they have an attachment so you can cook off the top while you are boiling water. As to fixed bladed knives I have a Benchmade Bushmaster that has literally been around the world with me when I flew P-3s, I also have a ColdSteel Master Hunter with I replaced the crappy aircrew survival knife with. And then There is my ESSE 5 SERE which is a beast of a knife. I also have a smoker that I can use to make jerky out of the meat in my fridge/freezer. I based the quantity of our supplies on our usage, things like TP etc. What I found was that I had under estimated our usage as things like TP we would use TP at work and the lock down kept us home and using supplies at a faster rate. I also have a ton of rechargeable batteries including RCR123 batteries. For flashlights I have gone to OLight because they are USB rechargeable . Even my weapon light is an Olight
I love Olights...great affordable brand.
Thanks for posting this. We use the Coleman rechargeable lights and batteries …. They have two modes of brightness and will brighten up with a second click for about as strong as a spotlight. Their charge lasts for a very long time and we have saved a ton on batteries. We live in the country and have to take the dogs out on a leash at night [wild animals and snakes 😮]. I have been looking for a good knife to buy my son. I will look into what you posted. Thanks.
How does the navy choose it's sere instructor
@@user-tw8ov First, you are required to be a graduate of SERE, you ask your detailer for to see if you are eligible for shore duty and if there is a billet open or coming open. You have to attend general instructor school to learn how to write curriculum and present lectures. It helps a lot if you know someone who is already an instructor. Then you need to have a psych evaluation, and you need to pass it. That is pretty much it
Thank you for your help and assistance! I have lots of work to do! I am taking notes and making out my list.
There is another prepper channel here on YT and the guy had a great idea of a "scavenger bag" which included things like bolt cutters, siphon, collapsible bags etc for foraging and collecting abandoned fuel, water, and so on. This is probably a nice to have in the event of a total grid down situation.
Great idea!
@@SurvivalDispatch I searched "scavenger bag" and got a lot of nonsense so I dug through my history and found the actual vid from 7 years ago, it's here if anyone wants to see and OK to post: ua-cam.com/video/aX-iimNb1-U/v-deo.html
I think there's a part 2 also.
It would be good to learn how to make a stove that can run on diesel or gasoline as they will probably be procurable for some time after SHTF, and even if you can only carry a quart at a time, that's a decent amount of cooking!
I also like the idea of foraging edibles even in an urban context, as it's surprising to learn just how many plants make good food. Purslane for example grows in sidewalks and is a superfood. Aloe vera is common on balconies. Nut trees and wild fruits often grow on highway shoulders, etc etc!
All of which can be accessed and collected with a decent "vulture" kit 👍
@@bc4yt Thank you!
If you have water , after shower or bath , save water , with bucket to flush commode .
What do you guys think about a garden wagon for all around scavenging, water hauling from a local pond or creek and if the EMP hits you could use one or several to haul your supplies to your bug out location from your bug in location.
Great tip....also , I would have a bike / ebike attachment for a small "quiet" wagon. 😎👍
I'd say it's a 100% requirement for making it through any long term scenario and even some short-term. Bottom line up front: if you are injured, you're f*(ked. Those wagons can save you from injury, if used intelligently. Saved my back on a SHORT term SHTF (power outage) when I needed to haul chopped wood to stoke my 72 hour long fire that kept my home from freezing and for cooking some grub.
Essential gear that doesn't get the sexy attention that guns do, but is really important for my situation.
For URBAN SHTF, people seem to neglect breaching tools. If you can’t move around, you can’t forage. In my kit, I can get thru a locked door. I can get thru a chain link fence. I can get into/out of an elevator. I can get past a pad lock. I can get thru a wrought iron fence/gate. And I can get water with a silcock key. My urban survival kit is the tools that let me do these tasks, plus the 10 C’s.
Exactly invest in the keys to the city crowbar,sledge hamer, bolt cutters , fence pliers ,domolition hammer stud bender& crow bar combo tool and a firemans axe
@@jgreat8582 grinder sawzaw chainsaw and demo saw
We JUST did a video on that kit!
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I know you don't advocate for telling people to exercise and I respect your decision. But i will say for mine the 1. Physical fitness without it you will die too quickly for gear to mean anything, 2. Skills and training the more skills you have the less gear you need to carry, 3. water purification, urban areas have a lot of places to get water, however it cant be guaranteed to be safe to drink and you have about 3 days without it before its over, 4. gloves/PPE because a minor cut may be lethal and you use your hands for everything they will get cut eventually, 5. antibiotics and medical supplies, see previous statement. 6. Container for water and cooking you cant make one out in nature or if you can you will expend a lot of energy making it. 7 flame, fire is important know how to make it, or have the ability to light one, dryer lint is abundant and very useful, 8. cutting tool fixed blade knife full tang multi purpose, defense, food prep, shelter making, 9. firearm ammo and spare parts, tools, everyone else has one, and will take advantage of those who don't, 10. friends/teammates, no man is an island. lone wolves may not survive long because they may be hunted by groups due to the fact they may have tried to steal from the wrong group, If they don't run out of resources first. 11. Shelter if you can't get out of the elements they will kill you, Shelter Can be anything from the clothing you have on to a tarp or vehicles.
Being ready mentally,physically, and spiritually are the three things you need to survive. I believe in a bug out/bug in system with multiple kits ready to move at any time. Security:Walther PPQ/Mossberg 500,Safe Life Defense Armor,Medical:Trauma/First Aid/Mobility from B.O.S.S./Blackscout Survival IFAK/plus Jase medical,Food:NRE from Nutrient Survival/Spam,Power:Anker charger/Anker solar panel/Voyager Emergency Radio,Transportation:bicycles/Wagons/Wheel Barrel,Fire Starter:Cotton Balls/Vaseline,Communication:Midland Walkies,Knives&Tomahawks:Mora Garberg/Bone Tactical Tomahawk,Water Purification:Mini Sawyer/Geopress with canteen sleeve from Pathfinder,Tools:Gerber Centerdrive Multitool/Silky Bigboy/Sharpal,Shelter:Military Poncho/Cordage/Heavy Mil Trash Bags/Tent Stakes,Survival Kits:Blackscout Survival,Lights:BSS Flashlights/BSS Headlamp/BSS TW10,Navigation:Maps/Compasses,Knowledge:Survival Handbook/Bible, and finally Community:Like minded people/Followers of Christ. Well done y’all and for me what ever your prepping make sure you can leave your bug in location to move to your bug out location.👍🏼🍻🥃👊🏼💯❤️👏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for another hugely informative show.
Love it
Have my bugout bag , I do live in an apartment my top ten is. Firearm with extra mags ready to go,sawer mini for water filtration, pantry food and freeze dried ,coffee multiple fixed blades and throwing knives and axes. Way to grow food and medical, have barter items , multiple power banks
For the kids ... A simple deck of cards and maybe a checkerboard with checkers. Simple things totake their (and the adults) minds off the problems for a few minutes each day will help with the mental faitgue
Don’t think that you are too old to do something (although as we age, things are harder of course and yes, we might also develop some disabilities), it may just take us longer to do it if we are not disabled. At age 52, I did a 21 mile backpack trip in NM starting at Columbine, up to Goose Lake, down and over the Taos valley up to Wheeler Peak (13000 ft elevation) and then down to Middle fork lake and down to the main road there where my husband picked me and my kids up…[kids were in their early 20s]. Was one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had and I highly recommend it to those that have not ever backpacked. If you are serious about knowing what you can do and knowing your gear, do some research, get good maps, get in shape, and go for it! I’m 60 now and feel ready for almost anything just because of the skills I have built. Thanks to these guys for the shows they post and other resources. Hugs.
We are too old for bikes so we got recumbent E trikes. Not as versatile but a lot better than walking. We have close to 1000 miles on them.
Foldable 4 panel solar phone charger and a AAA & AA battery charger that plugs into a USB. Packable.
EMP bags for electronics.
That's awesome!
I live in the country and my weak area is self defense. I do have dogs, but they are too nice. LOL I have other ways to protect as well, but am older now and think I might not be very good at those ways. My hands have had surgery. I am getting more concerned now though, because within the last year, our city is seeing way more homeless/druggies and even as far out as I am from the city, they are still wandering out where I live. It is wild to see them high as a kite with arms waving and talking out of their head, walking down my isolated road. I have encountered 4 of these people by my house in the last 6 months. They don’t even know where they are. I called the Sherriff on them, but they could not find them by the time they came around. I worry also that they might die out this far from the city, especially if they do not know where they are. There is no reason for them to be this far out and as high as they were. It was very strange, but I guess when they are on what ever they were on, they have no pain and can walk miles and miles into “nowhere”. Anyway…. I’m getting a little more nervous about it, our world is changing rapidly. I will look up the home defense pdf you mentioned. Thanks.
Survival phase 1… 6’ or so of 550 cord, one end tape a lighter, on the other end tie a Swiss Army knife, run it through your belt loops and put each one into your pockets. With this you can turn on the Ranger TV (fire) get warm to think straight, make snares,traps or a fish net
Love this channel please keep up the great work and god bless everyone
Thank you Craig
For toilet paper, go buy yourself a 100 ct package of the cotton shop rags, a pair of 5 gallon buckets (with lids), a couple pairs of the reusable rubber gloves, and some laundry detergent to set aside as a kit. Pre-wash the rags several times now, to prep them for use later. If disaster strikes you now have a tp kit ready to go. Water of course is the limiting factor since you will be doing laundry but as long as you can wash them, you have tp.
In disaster times:
1. Split the rags into 2 groups of 50.
2. You simply use from one group of rags, put the soiled rags in a bucket with the lid on.
3. When the group is used up, put the second group in place and go wash the first group and hang to dry. These will now become the replacement group. You clean up the bucket at the same time and that is where you store the group when they are dry, along with the soap etc. You can go forever like this.
Ladies will need a similar setup for their monthly business but they will want to get higher quality cloth and can probably use the 2 gallon buckets.
@Looney Bin Agreed. I think the linen bandanas are more costly but the longer life may offset all that. I'm not sure about absorption though.
Thank you for pointing out that your audience is not limited to the USA (where you have 2nd amendment rights) - we in New Zealand have a year wait time to get a firearms license and as from 24th of this month every gun owned is to go on a gun register. Magazines are 10 shot maximum. If you want to keep off the govt radar it means no firearms at all so long bows and crossbows are our go to.
Airguns, too. But I'd guess they have laws concerning those.
Slingshots are an amazing tool if you are lacking a firearm... light, quiet, and deadly at close range.
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My top 10 items
1 life straw water purification kit with gravity fed bag
2 Clif bars
3 US army issue combat medic bag with local anesthetic, sutures, and quick clot powder.
4 Broken in AR-15 with 7-10 magazines
5 Racing axe
6 The book that holds all my maps, plans, schematics, recipes, and methods for making everything from gasoline to gunpowder.
7 vehicle capable of offroad travel.
8 solar generator
9 body armor
10 Firestarter kit.
Great bunch of guys ,thanks for yall’s service !!
Like most people, I plan to bug in until I absolutely have to bug out. With that, I have several sheets of plywood, some 2x4's, boxes of nails, several rolls of clear plastic and rolls of gorilla tape to secure my house and make any repairs (living in Washington, earthquakes are a worry). Beyond that, all the other things mentioned here. I do LOVE the idea of electric bicycles. Thanks fellas for another great video.
Don't forget emotional preparedness. The emotions will wreak havoc on everyone once things change drastically. Balance is something everyone will need to have, balanced mentally and emotionally. People will not be sound in times of chaos. Practice this now before shtf.
To me that is the hardest one, you can buy all sorts of stuff but can you mentally handle the potential change. You need to plan for this one as much as if not more then the others. Because others mental health will affect you
@@SgtSkrog Agree!
Great video, love this format! I didn't want it to stop and it's a keeper
Love all the info!
I have a blood clotting disorder and am familiar with those sores. And yes, you will fly through gauze, ace bandages, the wounds obviously need to be changed about 3 times a day or possibly more for optimal results. So remember that's just one wound for one person.
Yes. We definitely underestimate how much medical supplies we need.
I mean... if you're ok with getting a staph infection
@@LooneyBinUK HAAAAHAHAHAHAAA... yeah sure
Top 10 NexGen Items:
1 - Replicator
2 - Phaser
3 - Shields
4 - Cloak
5 - Medical & Science Tricorder
6 - Dermal Regenerator
7 - Mobile Transporter
8 - Communicator
9 - Mobile Emitter
10 - Last Resort, Use Ancient Technology & Techniques.
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LOL....a Sci-FI futuristic kit...LOVE IT !! 👽🤖
Well done!
LOL...Nice!
I enjoyed your sharing of emergency supplies for when SHTF. I am slowly building up supplies in my one bedroom apartment in the province of Ontario in Canada. I plan on purchasing a medical kit and antibiotics but I can not locate a source for painkillers for severe pain such as Percocets and or morphine. No one is discussing prepping painkillers for emergency use when the pharmacies and hospitals shut down in a EMT and or SHTF. Does anyone out there have a source for some serious painkillers, please let me know. Thank you for your guidance.
All great information and lists of essential gear. A couple of additions to the list of tools is a pair of fence pliers. Hammer, wire cutter, pliers, pick, great all around tool. Urban kit also needs a silcock key.
Great info fellas!
Great content....Please keep in mind that "Pool Shock" is great and last longer than Commercial liquid Bleach, however Pool Shock is Corosive and emits Gases that will corrode various metal and containers over time....SO SERIOUSLY think about planning containment and storage of that stff ....Propper measurement of it for water purification and TREATMENT use is critical and should be studied before use....Do your homework.!
we're planning a series of videos specifically addressing Water purification, that right there is one of the points we'll be hitting.
@@madbombermike ✔👍...Good to hear...looking forward to it...just had to share a cautionary tale after having some experience with it.
One thing that most people do not consider is a four prong water key. I think it's an essential survival tool that will give access to water from most urban government buildings or schools.
Also, a light weight hard rubber mallet is a defensive tool that's effective. A thump from that could really deter the bad guy from carrying on with their plan. It's easier to explain your self-defense with a mallet than with a hammer.
As a person with physical disabilities, I have to say you have to be tougher than anyone else. Plan around those disabilities. In my case, I have to do more with less because I can't carry as much as a normal person. It's just the way it is. Suck it up buttercup. Great video!
Chris,
You want explore the idea of permaculture in and around the wooded area around your property. The floral can grow “wild” and not look cultivated, “inhabited farmland” It would also attract wildlife that you could harvest.
Great concept. Thanks!
I looked into that when I was in a suburban area. Making a sneaky food forest in a park was part of my plan. Learned about ground nuts...
Nettles are most nutritious. ❤🙏🏼✌🏼
good video. I do think long term versus short term is an important determinant. also, my following observations are biased toward urban decay. sorry for the rant in advance
Statistically, over 90% of incidents will be over in 3 weeks, so I think that should be a minimum goal for stockpiling.
regarding portable solar gennies, one thing to consider with Jackery brand is that the housing is plastic and the battery cannot be replaced, whereas other brands like Goal Zero and Bluetti are metal housings and the batteries can be replaced - the average solar genny battery lasts about 3 years/500 full cycles. and for solar, rigid crystaline is better than fexible because flexible requires 100% direct exposure to work properly, whereas rigid crystalline will still work indirectly.
I am also a big advocate of physical resiliency. Try to do more things around your house via your own physical labor, no electric tools or machines; even if you have 6 months food laid away, try cutting down to 2 meals a day for a week...then even down to 1 for another week and learn how it feels and how your body responds.
Also, learn how to do things you take for granted via other analog means...e.g, learning to cook with gas, charcoal and wood.
put together an AO/AI Area Study noting what's around you, who is around you, at the neighborhood scale and within a mile or so to rope in important things like grocery stores, pharmacies, police stations...section 8 housing complexes, etc
and finally, i'd advocate scanning/downloading all your important docs to an ENCRYPTED thumb drive (home titles, insurance, birth certs, wedding certs, ssids, etc.
Agree 100% on plastic housings being NFG for power stations. Our favorite units are from INERGY. American designed, American support, American QA/QC boots on the ground in China, and durable as they come. Everything is metal and their Tactical unit which has been purchased in volume by the DoD is by far the most weather and element resistant construction on the market. Thank you for following SD and contributing to the conversation!
Don't forget butane cans. They are smaller than propane and can come in handy.
100% they’re great to have on hand , I have a heater and 2 camp stoves I can run on them which is ideal for power outages especially during winter
I also keep an adapter that allows me to attach my (isobutane) pack stove to propane containers! Small n handy!
I am fairly new to prepping, so all of this information is very helpful. My top question is, what is a useful and cost-effective food company to look into to have for shtf? Thank you guys for all the incredible information!
I try to listen to all your videos - great info. One thing I've never heard of is what to do for toilet use? I'm 72, live alone & have limited mobility, so I'm trying to be prepared - I know it's coming. But so is Jesus. Hopefully I won't have to go thru too much.
Health, get there, and maintain it
We agree but we don’t preach it because the majority of people don’t care about the #1 prep health and conditioning. It doesn’t matter what the channel is, views tank when the topic is health, fitness, eating clean etc.
If you REALLY want to survive do this: Organize, Equip, and Train as militia. Establish a 5/10 program in your area of operations. Logistics - the key to victory.
Id pair the hand cranked radio with one of those usb arc lighters. That way you'll always have an easy to use lighter that never runs out of juice.
@Looney Bin believe half of what you see and none of what you hear
Hand cranked generators can also keep children busy, rather than bored.
Great lists and discussion but make sure the Bible isn't just in your library but you read it regularly and believe it.
Next week’s episode has the same panel but this time we’ll be discussing top 10 skills to acquire before SHTF. Thank you for following SD!
Maybe a stretch and I don’t have one yet. But how about some sort thermal or nv optic. I remember during hurricane katrina and the power was out for days all over town. The miscreants had the cover of darkness on their side. Just something that comes to my mind upfront.
Good point!
I have an ATN Thermal scope..it is deliciously unfair, and bad guy career ending..
NODS are a real game changer... it allows you to operate when nobody else can. But, it's not everything, don't let it replace your thinking cap!
Area intelligence: you don't just need to know who the cops have arrested in the area, you need to know who are the pain in the ass neighbor, (the fly off the handle flake/crazy or "Karen"/"Ken").
Great idea on a paper library
Glad you think so!
Good information.thank you
I would suggest that you stop by a truck stop and pick up a Motor Carriers map. They are laminated, show all secondary roads nationwide and all information a trucker needs to get from point A to point B. With that you can handrail the interstate highways and get anywhere you need to . I would also suggest a good cart. I’m 65 and my body has the wear and tare of 50 years as a blue collar worker, so carrying a pack for any distance is not going to happen. I took a zero gravity game cart with a 200 lbs load capacity and put a plywood floor and back. It has solid tires and made to go off road. Very handy for carrying firewood, scavenging and buggy out.
Middle TN around the Tennessee River would be the best are for secluded with natural springs bro grew up in the area
my 10 -- network of locals you can hook up with, silcock keys, zip ties in a variety of sizes, hard copies of survival, prepping, bushcraft and other home reference books (still need to get some of these myself), seeds/food producing plants even if you gtrow indoors, multiple cooking fuels, disposable tableware, herbal remedies/supplements as part of med supplies, a variety of types and sizes of cordage, sunscreen and bug repellabt, honorable mention is games/activities, nonreference books to pass the time
Cordless tools and solar panel to recharge , Bucket of deck type screws . Solar Portable charger for phone and rechargeable batteries . Air rifle , quiet ,feed family from pigeons in local town . Bag balm for everything ,
Pigeons in a city are going to be contaminated with all kinds of sht like heavy metals, lead from batteries, all kinds of who knows what bc they are eating trash and sht all mixed in garbage cans, dumps, polluted rivers, etx.
Don't plan on just eating pigeon to feed your family unless it's way way out from a city.
Great lists !!
I believe you can buy powdered bleach and or pool shock/Dry tech to purify water, with an indefinite shelf life. Oops I just heard you say pool shock…
Great topic. Please add bookmarks
Outstanding channel yall
#1: Evidence-based kit. STUDY who survived and who died or suffered severe injury during past urban SHTF scenarios, giving weight to ones that were most similar to where you are likely to be. Prepare accordingly.
I respect all these guys, but empiricism trumps all. If one or more of these guests have actually done the homework (see above) then great; I can't call them armchair quarterbacks.
Even ONE urban SHTF experience isn't enough, statistically speaking, to act like a know-it-all. You need to take the responsibility and do the research.
For many of us, let's be real, the #1 threat* will be: _being the wrong person in the wrong riot_ . If you're in a vehicle, understand:
- First, they will block your vehicle (e.g.- but not limited to - standing around it)
- Second, they will flip your vehicle
- Third, they will remove you from your vehicle....OR
- They will burn your vehicle (with you in it or not, you decide)
Any effective way you handle this will likely result in legal problems, so get some good insurance if using a firearm is in your spectrum of tools. Consider non-lethal tools like flash bang, pepper-based sprays/rounds/devices, less than lethal projectile weapons, smoke, etc. I do think you need lethal options and either a good EDC (everyday carry) system (including footwear you can move fast in) or a small, lightweight "get home" bag within arms reach. Because you can't "cover your 6" (stop threats behind you), you'll be very lucky to get out of this by yourself...
*Evidence-based. If you don't know about what happens to vehicles in riots, you can find lots of info. on the internet.
New sub here. Been on task for 2 years now. Thanks for the rec on the hand crank radio
Thanks fellas..get as much can food as possible.. all Freeze dried foods need water to reconstitute, you can get canned foods with 2-3 expiration dates, or Best Buy dates and have food and water in one can…
Pilgrim Torch is the exact same thing as Liberty Civil Defense...I've used the liberty for years in my duty sidearm as well as ccw...I shot a 300 pound feral hog with a 9mm and it literally liquefied its lungs and dropped it instantly...needless to say, I was sold on it at that moment
* was the same. Liberty burned a bunch of bridges with suppliers. Their current ammo does not use the same components that their previous ammo did, while Pilgrim does.
There's 256 table spoons to 1 gal. Bleach has a limited shelf life. Pool shock is a better option. Bleach is a great backup. Need to rotate just like gas .
Great channel!
Thank you!
Just caught your video as far as the bleach I use bleach tablets one tablet makes a gallon of bleach they last much longer
Same here...
Great content for the win
I’m 68 years old and live with my wife and daughter! I’m from the peoples republic of Philadelphia Pennsylvania! It’s a war zone here now! I remember when Philadelphia was a really beautiful place to live especially in south Philadelphia! We had problems but not like today!
Crime is way up more than I’ve ever seen all over the city! There was a murder just a block away from my home! And I a CCW who carries a firearm every day! Especially when I leave the house with my wife! It’s a risk to just go to the supermarket! Or to the gas station ⛽️! So I’ve stockpiled canned goods water and ammunition! Thank god i have my hunting firearms! I’d hunted in my youth ! I never thought I’d need these weapons for home defense! But I’m glad I own them!
Awesome content 👌👌👌
Practice practice practice
How about a rain barrel, or blackout curtains, candles. Sure a ham radio but if you're in an urban area is your antenna high enough to even receive or transmit?
Bolt cutters, 5 gallon buckets, a couple led shop lights. You can grow food indoors, I've done it
I just ordered 2 bath tub water bladders. I've been prepping for years. We have a 2 car garage. I'm going to order a pool next. If something happens I will set it up in my garage and fill it. $120.00. 2500 gallons. Comes with a cover. Water and natural gas will be the last to stop working. I should have time to fill it.
That big book you didn't want to carry, pages can be used in lieu of toilet paper...
Two is one, and one is none. I've got several fixed blade knives, folding knives, fire starting methods, and I keep bottled water in my fridge. I also have fishing gear, a good supply of first aid and medical supplies. Any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
Do not forget the salt. A half pound for travel and 100 pounds at home. I have dozens of how to books, 2 Bibles and many novels on my Kindle and a shoulder solar energy pack, if needed.
Have a blessed day.
Well most of them mentioned top 10 items to BUG IN in an urban survival scenario and some of them are crazy like having a garden or livestock. You need lots of space to have these. What if you are living in an apartment? I dont know, my pov is similar with the guy bottom right...
Very few urbanites have a bug-out location (if they will even be able to traverse the roads), and are going to have to bug-in. We have more content coming for people who live in apartments.
As the guy bottom right... my basic garden would fit on an apartment balcony. Look into square foot and vertical gardening methods.
As for livestock... rabbits are livestock and take up very lite room.
What food brand were you referring to in reference to “name Eric”??????
Also, what do you think of Ozark Trail knives, axes, etc.
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Need NTS to start sending international
Just curious, any specific recommendations for women? Would also love to know what seeds you recommend and an expert that discusses container gardening in this situation.
Everything they mentioned applies to women as well. But… might be good to have a strong intelligent man along for the company as well. ;)
@islandgirl8010 : As far as gardening goes, First get a copy of "Square Foot Gardening" and STUDY! then you need to select your seed based upon the climate zone and ecosystem you live in. Here in the South-East, we can grow nearly anything BUT it needs to be fungus and bug resistant. I stick to a lot of regional native plants and plan my companions based upon them. You also need to consider your space and soil types. If youre growing on an apartment balcony, try starting with peppers and tomatoes. branch out from there! Best of luck and do your Homework!
If an nationwide EMP or power outage occurs, how long would it take before the sewage system backs up into our homes?
Low Probability Event, concentrate on high probability. Hurricanes and flooding back sewers up every day!
I had h3ard someone who mentioned a selfie stick as it is not considered a weapon but some work great in a suburban area
interesting....are you referring to a Telescopic assualt stick / retractable self defense stick ?
It needs to be said, we are in urban, and to a smaller extent suburban, WROL. In major cities, people already do openly shoot at the police regularly. In Chicago alone, there are an average of 2 murders per day and what doesn't make the news are the multitude of armed robberies, batteries, and carjackings. It certainly can get worse, but it already is pretty bad, so there is plenty to learn from what's already working today.
What has been working for decades, as evidenced by multitudes of police involved shootings, is that urban police and sheriff's departments have been dropping bad guys reliably with 9mm 124gr Speer Gold Dots or substantially similar loads launched from various wonder 9 polymer framed pistols, particularly Glocks. You should carry something like the above mentioned concealed but able to be deployed quickly. You need to start by not looking like a soft target which means carrying yourself like you have a chip on your shoulder and somewhere to be in a hurry, and not looking like the police or a "tactical guy" so is not to become a target.
Suppressed SBRs aren't a legal option for the vast majority of people in urban and also suburban areas. For those who either think they're hard or just plain don't have a clue and say they don't care about the law, "better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6," the jails and prisons are far worse than the outside, you have absolutely no clue what you're talking about. If you think you're tough, you're not tough to stop multiple gang members at the same time and you're certainly not tough enough to stop shank; you won't be anyone on the inside unless you're already connected.
The best thing you can do to prep for urban WROL is to get far out of the cities and ideally to live in a free state. And definitely don't go to those places and vote Democrat or throw away your vote on some clown or 3rd party candidate. Vote in every election, these places got to where they are because of decades of left-wing policies so vote for the most conservative ELECTABLE candidates.
How do you make swimmimg pool water drinkable ?
Getting in good physical shape will save your life even if SHTF doesn't happen. Do it now!
TRUTH
Marbles and Constantine wire.
My top 10 (meaning most important but not the only things you would have)
Side arm
Suppressed M4
Bodyarmor
Tacticloak
Night vision
Radio/headset
Load bearing gear
Medical
Grayle water filter
Assorted field foods
Living in the country, really? There is a small book called the Fox Fire. Actually a whole series now. The original survival book. Urban Survival. What do you want to know?