15 Things EVERY Prepper Should Stockpile
Вставка
- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- This video covers what preppers should stockpile in 2023 based on the challenges we could face in the coming year.
Recommended Gear and Resources:
Band Aid 200 Count Assortment: amzn.to/3IpsUGC (affiliate link)
Battery-Operated Motion Sensors: amzn.to/3IhUMwf (affiliate link)
Motion-Activated Solar Lights: amzn.to/3CjMPDd (affiliate link)
Flip-Style Door Reinforcement Lock: amzn.to/3WIno6m (affiliate link)
Door Armor Max Door Reinforcement Set: amzn.to/3X074Oa (affiliate link)
Survival Garden Seeds Heirloom Seeds: amzn.to/3WOZQNm (affiliate link)
Battery-Operated LED Lantern: amzn.to/3Il7E4H (affiliate link)
Eneloop Rechargeable Batteries: amzn.to/3QdZ6hW (affiliate link)
Ecoflow Delta 2 Solar Generator: amzn.to/3WK4I6j (affiliate link)
Dual Fuel Gas/Propane Generator: amzn.to/3jO02h9 (affiliate link)
6 Mil Plastic Sheeting: amzn.to/3IgxDdL (affiliate link)
Frog Tape Painter's Tape: amzn.to/3Z1rok1 (affiliate link)
Faraday Bag for Small Electronics: amzn.to/3VMRzbc (affiliate link)
Dietz Oil Lantern: amzn.to/3WJW4oa (affiliate link)
Old-Fashioned Clothes Washboard: amzn.to/3Cishuw (affiliate link)
Solar Vs Gas Generators: • The Prepper's Guide to...
This channel is owned and operated by DIY Prepper. DIYPrepper.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This channel also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies.
Recommended Gear and Resources:
Band Aid 200 Count Assortment: amzn.to/3IpsUGC (affiliate link)
Motion-Activated Solar Lights: amzn.to/3CjMPDd (affiliate link)
Flip-Style Door Reinforcement Lock: amzn.to/3WIno6m (affiliate link)
Door Armor Max Door Reinforcement Set: amzn.to/3X074Oa (affiliate link)
Survival Garden Seeds Heirloom Seeds: amzn.to/3WOZQNm (affiliate link)
Battery-Operated LED Lantern: amzn.to/3Il7E4H (affiliate link)
Eneloop Rechargeable Batteries: amzn.to/3QdZ6hW (affiliate link)
Ecoflow Delta 2 Solar Generator: amzn.to/3WK4I6j (affiliate link)
Dual Fuel Gas/Propane Generator: amzn.to/3jO02h9 (affiliate link)
6 Mil Plastic Sheeting: amzn.to/3IgxDdL (affiliate link)
Frog Tape Painter's Tape: amzn.to/3Z1rok1 (affiliate link)
Faraday Bag for Small Electronics: amzn.to/3VMRzbc (affiliate link)
Dietz Oil Lantern: amzn.to/3WJW4oa (affiliate link)
Old-Fashioned Clothes Washboard: amzn.to/3Cishuw (affiliate link)
This channel is owned and operated by DIY Prepper. DIYPrepper.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This channel also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies.
@@carmichaelmoritz8662 🤢🤮
@@carmichaelmoritz8662 😁🤣
Where can I get the anti-biotics ? I don't see a link...
@@janettemasiello5560 I was wondering the same thing.
@@madog1
I found it, it's called Jace Medical.
But I think you have to pay cash out of pocket and it's not cheap 🤷♀️
The easiest way to get candles is wait until Hanukkah is over and then about four days later go and clean out the discounted 8 pack boxes of 8 hour burn time for menorahs.
They are usually .25 a box and 64 hours of light for .25 is amazing
Candles are cheap at garage/estate sales.
Crisco is a 365 Day candle... With one flame... With five flames it's a heater...
Just be careful not to leave them burning when you leave or go to sleep! And especially if you have animals and small children! Think Fire Safety!
Many Hanukkah candles only burn for 30 minutes
@@kayc591 that's not how the legend goes...
I love this channel. No Doom & Gloom, just useful prepping content. Thanks and cheers.
Thank you Michael!
I'm on Disability and I don't have the money to buy top of the line stuff. But I looked into product's that can provide the same or better as the high dollar stuff. And learned about everything that I have and how to use it properly and how much to keep on hand. Bottom line of it all is ; Wether you can afford higher end things or Dollar Tree. Just make sure that you have something put up and put back for any kind of stuff that may come your way. A little bit of something is always better than a whole lot of nothing. Thank You for your time and effort to get the information out to the people.
Many Medicaid and Medicare plans offer free over the counter medicines and first aid items monthly. Maybe you can build up a stockpile that way at no cost to you.
I hear you. I am prepping on the cheap as well. Do what you can but keep your eyes open for sales and thrift stores.
I purchase from the Dollar Tree and Dollar General, and Family Dollar for supplies. No shame here.
Yard sales are a great place to get prepping gear.
An alternative to the washboard is a 5 gallon bucket with a lid. Cut a hole in the lid, put some soap and water in the bucket and use a clean plunger to agitate your cloths in the bucket. Repeat the process with clean water in a separate bucket. Much easier than a washboard. You can also get fish antibiotics that are the same as the real ones. Cheaper and no prescription.
As to getting "FISH" antibiotics over the counter, those days are numbered. You'll need a prescription from a Vet.
@@JoeMicalizziMPC Depends on where you live I guess...I can still get them at the local pet store. Eventually the government will have everything locked down so tight you won't be able to fart without a prescription.
@@Genesis.1-1 i saw something recently that stated that you'll have to have a prescription to buy these antibiotics. This is supposed to happen sometime over the next few months. You know how they are about wanting to clamp down on anything that benefits us and not them.
@@florarix7091 I haven't seen that information...my question is how does one get a prescription for "fish" antibiotics? House call by a vet...put the fish into a plastic bag and take it to the vet. The bureaucrats who dream up these ridiculous regulations are morons. Next they will be looking into banning gas stoves in homes...oh wait...some knucklehead has already proposed that.
@@JoeMicalizziMPCI've ordered fish antibiotics online with no script for years now. It's much cheaper. Im due to replace them soon.
Medically, often overlooked is plain old salt. Thinking of a nurse recommending regular salt foot soaks when I had an ingrowing toenail which caused slight infection. Thinking of a nurse using saline wipes to clean a wound I had. Also thinking of a relative who had a tooth out - recommended was regular salt rinse to help prevent dry socket. Thinking of a family member who is a fisherman, as a profession. He said cuts from hooks, or other general work on the boat, the salt water always helped to heal those quickly too. Someone I know always used salt on mouth ulcers to help heal them. Overall, never under-estimate plain old table salt! Fairly cheap, and quite useful. Also can help with preserving food obviously, but medically it can be forgotten in favour of fancier things sometimes. Also, honey can be healing. A relative of mine healed a nasty cut on her leg using Manuka honey, recommended by the doctor in New Zealand where she was travelling at the time. Things I've had in wound dressings by the nurse include good old povidone-iodine (as you mentioned), Manuka honey dressings, and also silver impregnated dressings. Colloidal Silver has various uses for external application, and has also been ingested in our family to cure infection (doctor's swab confirmed presence of infection, swallowing small measured amounts throughout each day of Colloidal Silver, daily for 4 days cured it - no antibiotics were needed). Was just brainstorming and rambling, so I'll stop there lol. It's great to share ideas, thank you.
I live in New Zealand. Manuka honey has natural antibiotics in it. 🌺🌺🌺🌺
@@totpipsqueak It's good stuff, thank you New Zealand! I have a teaspoon of 50mg Manuka honey every day - it is delicious. My niece has lived in New Zealand for a good few years now - she's the one who the doc told to put Manuka honey on her leg to heal it. She was originally travelling but she has eventually settled there, having met a wonderful guy etc etc. We miss her but sometimes you gotta go half way across the world to find "the one" eh! Anyway, pretty decent doc if you ask me, not trying to push drug type stuff, but rather, recommending natural stuff.
I like your style, honest, to the point, and no nonsense. God bless you young man. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸
Thank you!
Hi, I am in rural area in Queensland Australia. Instead of using a lot of antiseptics we tend to brew our own apple cider vinegar. It cleans and inhibits bacteria but doesn't kill the live skin. If you can't brew it yourself or look for a apple cider vinegar with the 'mother'.
Have you got a
Manuka honey is medical honey good for wounds as well. Get some folks!
Also turmeric.
@@nyekijudit6272 I've been growing turmeric roots for over 10 years.
It’s expensive where I live
@@hereweare9096 Same here but it's well worth it.
Former pharmacy employee. Agree that you want child-specific meds. It's not always possible to dilute adult meds.
Thanks for watching Stephanie!
Thank you, Stephanie.
True, luckily my only kid is about 5'5 and 140 so he can take adult meds now at 12 years old, was getting expensive doing the kids medicine based on his weight and height. Always been a large kid. I still grab some for my sisters little ones though. Just in case.
Somewhat true. But in desperate times.
@@aydenr2060 mostly Yes u can. Its not Rocket Appliances! ;)
With the odd weather patterns we've experienced in the past couple of years indoor gardening has become just as important as outdoor gardening. So we keep a stockpile of sprouting seeds for growing scallions, celery, greens, lettuce, herbs, beets, radishes, turnips, carrots, and peas which guarantees fresh food throughout the winter. We turned a sunny room into a garden room with small greenhouses, shelves, and a few LED grow lights. Peas don't need pollinators so that has worked out. Blowing a fan at them or jiggling the flowers keeps pods coming on. Next, I'm going to try growing cherry tomatoes indoors.
Not only of weather patterns but I've become more concerned over all these chemicals being sprayed and from 'other sources.'
This stuff gets into the ground and water and affects the plants and therefore, us!
Get Celox for preps, not QuickClot. The latter must be 100% completely removed from the wound by medical professionals or else it will stay in your body forever & can cause very serious problems, whereas celox is metabolized by the body over time & does not run the same risks. Never know how available a hospital will be if you have to use these things in shtf.
Edit 1: this is mostly a problem with the granular version of QuickClot as the particles are free to spread in the blood stream, however the sponge/gauze versions still make me nervous. Better safe than sorry so as a general rule I avoid all forms of QuickClot and run Celox instead. It's around the same price & boasts the same/better certifications and performance.
Edit 2: For anyone wondering what the difference is, Celox is made using Chitosan, a compound found in shellfish, whereas QuickClot is made of clay nano-particles. While this may make people with shellfish allergies concerned, there have been no reported cases of anyone experiencing a shellfish-related allergic reaction to celox or other hemostatic agents based on Chitosan. There's only been one scientific study on that issue I found (which had 100% shellfish allergic participants and zero reactions), however Celox has been in use since 2006 with zero known or suspected allergic reactions at all. So you have no need to worry :)
Thank you so much for the info about Celox. I will look for it on-line.
Thank you!
Question: How do you know about this?
Granular or gauze?
@@homesteadingcreek4460 gauze is my preferred option. Doubles as (obviously. Lol) gauze for wound packing and it's easier to get the hemostatic material down into a deep wound where you need it to be rather than just pouring granules on the surface and hoping they go where you need them.
When you replace the short screws that came with your door jam with long ones as suggested don't forget to put at least two long ones in each of your door hinges, at least one to the door jam and another to the door itself. Two is even better.
Especially if you live in apartments. Switch out those cheap short screws.
The door is only as strong as it’s weakest point…. 👍🏼
Don't neglect the lock side of the door. Reinforcement steel plates add a lot.
We replaced all of them
It's easy enough just to replace EVERY screw in the jam and hinges 👍
My wife and I like those flip locks. She bought a couple a while back and we installed them lower on the door, about where someone's foot would hit if they backed up to the door and kicked it. Keep up the good videos!
we have 2 on each door 1 top 1 bottom.
Great Ideal, I'm going to Lowes Tomorrow & gonna get 2 & See what they have for Windows.
I mounted a flip lock low on the door as well however, one of my cats flipped the lock over and locked us out.
Another good one to have for a antiseptic is HIBICLENS. It works for cleaning the skin to stop staph infections and a bunch of other things too.
Look to veterinary supply companies for first aid supplies as well. You can usually find high quality bulk bandages, tape, guaze, syringes, casting, Telfa pads, blood stop and wound care solutions at much cheaper prices than when charges for human equivalents. I also found DIY recipes for dehydration solution, blood clot and poultices. We need to get back to learning how to diagnose and treat ourselves. The more we empower ourselves, the less fear they can use against us. Watch the Cult of the Medics series to learn just how corrupt our Healthcare system is.
@@megandonahue9220 great advice and I'll definitely look up that documentary
I just bought some! My son battles skin infections.
Hi I lend can cause irritation to the skin, (raised itchy bumps). Have other options in case Hibiclens causes reactions.
As I am a locksmith, yes install deadbolts with the longer screws and yes I can get through a knob lock faster than you can use your key........ and its cost you a hundred bucks for me to do it 😝
Have a think about a few tubs of activated charcoal tablets. They are a 100% natural product and are great for upset stomachs and a variety of gastric complaints (they also last forever)
Thanks for sharing!
Activated Charcoal also draws out infection on a wound.
@@alicerafferty9595 where do you get it?
Where do you purchase these tablets
@@gaylejones1545 Amazon/ebay etc.. . usually made from coconut husks.. . must be 'activated'.. perfecty safe, can't overdose. (go for capsules)
Great message. I'm 62 and have been prepping for years. It's always good to review. You did that for me. Keep it up. Thx.
Thank you William!
Good on ya. Where do you live? I only have pew pew.😂 ❤
@@jimdevlin4949 Wa. St. What is pew pew?
Another thing you might stock up on are items that older adults and disabled people need for incontinence needs, i.e., disposable diapers, pads, wipes, talc, creams, medications for skin problems, etc. Those are going up in price like crazy, so even if there are no "shortages," which there are, you can get ahead of things by purchasing now and saving money for the future. If you have a parent with dementia or similar problem in your care, this is something to think about. Hope this helps.
As a medical provider/TacMed instructor, what i stock for medical disinfectant for the body. BZK wipes work well and don't cause serious tissue damage, Iodine if people don't have shellfish allergies. Hydrogen peroxide has a VERY short shelf life. 6-12 months at most before efficacy drops. It does have a place, just be aware of shelf life. For OTC meds, be very aware that Ammodium AD diarrhea meds will stop your from passing certain pathogens which can cause more serious infections to stay in the body. Pepto can sooth but keep things moving short term if possible but have Oral rehydration solution packages on hand. I personally use DripDrop ORS in all my medical kits, bags and IFAKs. Between my GF and I we probably have 200 packages for training work, advanced medical care kits at home, med kits for vehicles and in our IFAKs. This stuff has saved me, GF and teammates in hot weather conditions when sweating is bad. 1 gallon of water with less than a cup of urine output. ORS is as effective as an IV with less risks as long as the person is awake.
For trauma QuikClot is nice to have but personally I would rather see people grab a bunch of Z - fold gauze and some QuikClot 4x4" pads for serious venous bleeding. Z-fold for junctions. You can buy 10+ Z-fold for the price of 1 QuikClot gauze. I would personally put the money you save on QuikClot towards chest seals, TQ, Airway management and mylar blankets for your medical supplies. Layer your medical supplies home, vehicle, EDC on body and tactical gear. Have everyone trained in Stop the bleed at a minimum
Along with the band aides pick up a few boxes of both the small and large “butterfly” bandages. They are strips that you can use to pull together the edges of small gashes to help keep them clean and heal without sutures if medical help is unavailable. Wash then disinfect the wound as best you can before applying the butterfly band aides. Deep wounds may need daily packing with saline soaked kerlix gauze (doesn’t leave behind lint in the wound) as these type of wounds must gradually heal from the inside out. If you close up a deep wound too early it will very likely get infected which is not what you want when no medical help is available. If the time comes that we are each going it alone we will need a lot more bandage and wound care supplies than we think. Pick up some ointment for small burns. Now is the time to take a one day CPR class. Do you know what to do if your baby stops breathing or if an adult’s heart stops beating? Hopefully none of us will experience any of these problems, but Hope is not a plan for preppers. Sorry to bring up these unpleasant scenarios but unfortunately they do happen. Stay strong, stay safe, stay prepared, and God bless us all.
I made a laceration kit just for wound closures. I included zip tie closures. Basically they stick to the skin on either side of the wound then you can pull the zips to close the wound. Didn't think I could do stitches so it's a good alternative.
Dollar tree has tiny individual super glue vials in a package of 5 or 6. Great for small cuts to keep them closed with the butterfly bandaids.
These are all very solid suggestions.
@@megandonahue9220 yeah I have super glue in my laceration kit but not the small ones I'll have to check it out 😉
CPR is so easy to learn and obviously, it can save a life.
Besides taking an in-person class, there are several resources online that are extremely helpful.
Just for everyone who is not familiar with CPR ( which is important and a life-saver) by itself, it doesn't guarantee it will bring someone back from the dead.
Like I said, it's extremely important to learn and know for the rare emergency where someone needs CPR.
The procedure has saved countless lives.
Become familiar with ALL of the basic life saving techniques.
"Things are probably going downhill". Biggest understatement of the new year. And we're only 3 days in. 🤣🤣
Another thing that is good to pick up is stuff for lice,athletes foot,pinworm,ringworm,poison Ivy and what not. When SHTF happens cleanliness may be drastically reduced. People worry about vital and bacterial but you can’t forget about fungal and parasites.
People say tea tree oil is good for lice.
Don't forget te small things. Compass, magnifying 🔎, tweezers, binoculars sewing kit, duct tape, glue, reading glasses 👓 paper plates, rags for cleaning sharpening stones zippo lighter with extra flint and fuel boot grease. Many small details can become critical.
Can you believe we are actually having to do all of this in 2023, where did it go so wrong?
What is fuel boot grease and what do you use it for?
If you are storing dried beans and rice transfer them to glass jars and vacuum seal them or use mylar bags and vacuum seal those. The store packages are not for preservation. Also rodents don't like glass jars. I can everything I eat in jars. Meat is easy too can and lasts a long time..Fish is also easy too can. There are many good reference books that can teach you proper canning methods. The Ball canning book and the USDA book is also great reference. Great video. Good information. Thank you.
Great reminders, thanks!
don't forget fire extinguishers. In cars, garage, kitchen. Etc. My ford expedition has a locking gas tab so I had to order a special tube just in case I need to fill with a gas can.
Stay safe! Practice your preps.
I agree 💯 but ….Extremely expensive to buy what u mention. Also no place to keep it I know some things bad on the way. We need More prayers more love 🙏🙏🙏
My antibiotics is garlic and ginger.
This is sensible. I really don't like to hear or read about families spending all kinds of money on boxes of antibiotics, as preparation for future infections. Every type of oral antibiotic has a shelf life. Use of some oral antibiotics after two years of storage, even in the best conditions, can be dangerous. And no one receives these online oral antibiotics in the weeks of manufacture. They can be a year old as they are sent out, and may not even be real.
I very much agree with your choices, for management of infections. Crushed garlic made into a paste can be used against skin infections, such as staph. Garlic taken like food chases out viruses.
My kid has strep now and he's allergic to amoxicillin so we had to get a different antibiotic and every nearby pharmacy was out. I had to call the doc and get a prescription for another antibiotic which wasn't her 1st choice for a 6 year old. It was such an odd feeling having to scramble for medication to treat a common infection. Thankfully we were able to fill the prescription for the 2nd medication but even the doctor was surprised that everyone was out of her 1st choice.
I'm in Canada and went to pick up a prescription and the pharmacist told me I was lucky to even get a bottle amoxicillan as there's a shortage. He lowered the prescription dose slightly so he could save a bottle of medicine!!
I’m brand new into the preparedness world so this video helped a lot. Thanks for the great info!
I also keep the very large tampon pads. In the event of a bad gash for an ax or other things that may not require a C.A.T.
Thanks for watching!
Make sure they're chemical free
Woman have died from septic shock with cheap tampons
Nasty
Anything is often better than nothing. Tampons/pads are made to soak up blood not cease/stop bleeding. Pieces of an old cotton t-shirt or 4x4’s would be just as/more productive since the direct pressure / wound packing (for larger wounds) is most important. 4” wide Ace bandages help much when placed tightly over a wound dressing/wound packing. Speaking from 25 years being a medic.
Last summer we added 200 lb trophes for rain collecting it’s amazing how much you can collect
For large wounds keep feminine napkins on hand they are sterile and cheaper than gauze and compression bandages
You are a great prepper teacher . And i am french. So you are a good english teacher to , because you talk so fast 😂 m'y head is spinning after i watch your vidéos . 😂 Love it
Thank you Roch!
This was a really informative video! The comments are really good too! I am an apartment dweller on the Westcoast and I'm seeing shortages of medication in the supermarkets and drugstores as we speak. The things I have stored right now are water (essential to life), canned and some freeze dried food, medications and basic first aid, coffee & tea, canned & powdered milk. I can't store fuel, but keep at least 1/2 tank in both vehicles, a small camp stove & BBQ. I'm going to make a list of things I need after watching this video and things I would like to add. We had to survive the "Great SW Blackout of 2011", but that only lasted 3 days. Right now, 2 of us can survive 2 weeks or longer. I would like to add supplies for camping, hunting small game, and fishing gear.
Keep our ALMIGHTY FATHER AND HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN YOUR ARSENAL...JESUS IS COMING BE READY HE CAN COME TODAY.
Regarding batteries - get a solar battery charger along with different RE-chargeable batteries.
Great idea! Is there a brand of solar battery charger that you would recommend?
Consider buying a steripen. Which is a UV Light Water Purifier.. killing all kinds of bad bugs from contaminated or dirty water
I have had gardens as my life. I collect seed each year from my garden. I work at a Hardware store and we got garden seeds in again this year. I grow salad veggies and a few herbs under Led lights. I have thrown together some growlight shelf units for my plants and some food plants. Led lights are an affordable way to grow food indoors. I will be planting different types of beans, potatoes, romas , onions and some bell peppers. I also will have medicinal herbs, catnip and culinary herbs. My garden also has a certain amount of perennial herbs and flowers that I plant the food around. While I can and freeze I also dehydrate to save on space
Thank you for the refresh course! It's always good to have a reminder what is good to focus on while we can. Even in a lost job or health crisis recovery. Having supplies us so reassuring to relieve extra stress of reduced income even if it's temporary?
I don’t think we can prep enough for what is coming. However prepare as much as you can. Also protect your preparedness. So much to do if you haven’t started, what are you waiting for?
I’m quoting someone else’s channel now.
Stay busy...
Thank you for the content. There are more then a few things I didn’t think about.
👍
If you have the resources, buy a freeze dryer. You can freeze dry meats as well as veggies and fruits. Freeze dried meats don't need to be frozen. You can package it and toss it on the shelf.
Thanks for explaining the different workings of peroxide, alcohol, & povidone-iodine solutions. Helpful info!
Pressure canner is great for making meats shelf stable
Also reduces the time of cooking (save gas)
A tarp is good for catching rain water, and having the water runoff into a clean bucket, and then put the water into a Berkey water filter system to purify it.
A good thing to get is adult diapers. Not just for elderly but if someone gets sick they come in handy. Get puppy pads to put down under a sick person in the bed to help prevent the sheets from getting soiled. Extra cheap trash cans from the dollar store work great for vomiting. Extra cheap pillows Incase you need to prop up a sick person. Can you tell I took care of someone at the end of their life. Extra towels and wash rags come in handy too. Also get yeast infection meds and jock itch and athlete foot meds. You may not need these often but when you do you will do anything to get it. If you have a newborn get Tylenol teething medicine and diaper rash meds you will definitely need it eventually. Start buying baby food for your little ones before it's needed to start a stock pile. I look at everyday situations and think what if! Like last week I woke up with vertigo and knew right where my Dramamine was then made sure I by ad extra.
Thanks for sharing!
Great advice!
Excellent advice! Crutches or a walker are handy. Extra sheets can be used as bandages. Cloth shower curtains to divide a room.
@@alicerafferty9595 You can also get those cheap plastic shower curtain liners. Just think outside the box. I bought hubby some new socks today and when I say the price of underwear I told him I'm gonna start stocking up on them for him for the next several years. I saw a pack at Walmart 27.00!!! Prices are getting crazy.
@@tinahinote4104 You have some good ideas Tina. Puppy pads, cheap trash cans, extra towels and rags are all useful. The over the counter medication. We need to keep our eyes open for inexpensive products with multiple purposes. No need to hoard, just prepare. I have a couple of the cheap plastic shower curtains in a small box in case we need to cover our windows some day. They are a good grade plastic. Thank you!
Thank you for all of the common sense advice. I recommend people buy a good meal saver and make their own MREs. For as much as it would cost for a 2 weeks supply bucket from those predatory companies, you could buy a meal saver and a month's worth of food and easily build a 2 month supply every month. Aquarium antibiotics can still be purchased through June. There doesn't appear to be a shortage of amoxicillin in that category. 100 pills of 500mg amox is $25. For 100 of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, cephlahaxin and doxycycline, prices range from $40 to $65. 30 of Augmentin is $50 and 30 of fluconozole is $35. Ivermectin 250ml injectable solution is $65 and can be taken orally. Vet supply companies and aquarium maintenance companies are my sources. These products are mostly made by Kraft and are pharmaceutical grade. If you have a big family, this is far more cost effective.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@williamwilson6499 they are regulated. As I said, they are pharmaceutical grade. Veterinarians are medical doctors and animal's pathophysiology works just like humans with given exceptions. I'm a retired RN with 35 years behind me and was a disaster preparedness technician before that. The pharmaceutical industry, especially in America scalp us for the same medications that veterinarians and human doctors, in other countries prescribed for pennies. They do it because people having blindly trusted our Healthcare and legislative institutions for far too long. Like I said, you want to pay triple for the exact same meds, go ahead. Nobody is stopping you.
Do you have any online sources for the fish antibiotics? Thanks.
@@jelkel25 no a food or meal saver is a gadget that vacuum seals foods in plastic bags.
@@jelkel25 amazon has food savers for under a $100 and dehydrator and electric canner between $100 and $150, with good reviews. The instant max has a canning mode too. Alaska prepper did a couple videos using one for beef and pork if I remember right.
Big Thanks for you advice, I know that is better prepared than sorry. Everything you say is real and possible
Thanks for watching and commenting Rafael!
If we get 4 more months to prep before the crash id be shocked.. the time to prep is almost over.
Agreed..2 - 6 month's tops! Most people are not ready..most people don't even have 2 weeks worth of preps!
No crash. They have raised the interest rates
Well here we are 4 months later still no crash or shortages… when will it hit now?
@@austinellis1804 like a thief in the night
@@austinellis1804 2025 realistically
Long turn preps should be inspected from time to time. We have been having problems with Costco Duracell batteries not making it to half the posted life expectancy before leaking in the original packs. Even stored in cool dry location didn't help. We have found 12 packs have gone bad after inspection. Duracell has been coming good for them with coupons through a lengthy process. I have then been replacing them with slow discharge rechargeable. Making sure there is plenty of chargers in the faraday cage and a portable solar system to charge them. New purchases I am going with EBL lithium rechargeable slow discharge all sizes. Been using these for a few years and have been proving to be excellent batteries. Check your preps of batteries often for leakage. Check your preps of zip top can goods as well. Stacking more than two high or leaving shrink rap plastic on multipacks have been an issue as well. Rotate by B/B dates as often as you can. I've been using cardboard spacers for each level. Zip tops for longer storage is not preference.
A out swing door is 95% stronger than an inswing door. Anyone who's entry doors are in swing and they're worried about security should change them to outswing. All the trim and weather seal around the door frame also has to be kicked in including the striker and deadbolt plates on a outswing door. To do this is almost impossible for mere mortals unless you are Superman. An in swing door is only held closed by the two screws on the striker plate or the deadbolt.
Just did this right before Thanksgiving. Solid slab steel lines. Replaced framing with steel as well. Only problem is if they don't break their foot trying to kick in the door, they'll go windows.
@@michaelriddles6726 12gage buckshots for intruders who 🎲 set foot on my property without permission. No questions asked. No thought. The u.s. military taught me how to point and squeeze. Live Free or die 👊.
Tried by 9 instead of carried by 6
@@michaelriddles6726 got your six ✌️ head on a swivel 🍻
Please don't overlook security for basement windows, hatchways, walk outs & garages
Give a little thought to skylights that can be opened.
😊
Debbie Drake, what brand?
Been leveraging big end of year FSA money to get a lot of this stuff. Great list!
Stock up Non GMO vegetable sprouting seeds to grow microgreens!!! You could easily grow them inside of your house, apartment, etc even if you have dead winter snow outside! They are surprisingly FAR more nutritious than the plants you grow outside. Having fresh nutritious greens anytime of the year is more valuable than having silver and gold, although it would be wise to stock up on some of that as well. ;-)
Powdered cayenne pepper is EXCELLENT for stopping bleeding, and it doesn't burn except when going into your mouth.
JASE CASE is excellent. I’ve had 100% great service w/ them. Important for Off Grid living as well as preps
That's good if you can but I can't afford it but it is a good idea to have if ypu can
@@jamiejohnson8176 for sure it’s $250 per kit I wish it was more affordable too
I wish it was cheaper too, I can't afford one much less one each for the four of us
@@amyc4398 Walmart still has Fish-Mox (Amoxicillin) but you need to know if you should take 250 Mg or 500 Mg and how many x how many days. Antibiotics are dangerous if mis-used so talk to a pharmacist if getting any first for advice on dosage and length of time to take. They’re about $30 I think at Walmart still but only available till June.
Seems like 2 stroke chain saw should be on the short list.
Vinegar/water does a good job in sanitizing surfaces.
Gas can is a good idea; in addition, a squeeze-bulb siphon with long hose would be good to have if you ever had to snatch fuel from parked cars during SHTF & TEOTWAWKI.
Most newer vehicles have anti-siphon valves. Be prepared to puncture gas tank and collect in a suitable container.
People willing to steal from others in a SHTF situation are the problem, not the solution.
@@wallychambe1587 Oh , I hope so! Thanks.
Fasteners...
Organize and stock up on many types of common Fasteners which can be used to repair/build things. A good source for Fasteners are garage/estate sales rather than paying full price at big box stores.
Organization is key so invest in a storage system that works for you. I use the 3-4" removable wall mounted bins. This system keeps the Fasteners within easy reach.
I am making a binder of natural remedies for the myriad of ailments I think my family may develop from hout to earache to stomach bug and high blood pressure and food poisoning. Learn to depend on your on resources and not what the doctor can prescribe. Always think, what if this happens, what will I do?
Prepping is important; yes , but the second you tie into your preps, the stopwatch starts. Base any and all preps on your survival skills first . When preps run out, destroyed or stolen you can survive .
Prepping for WHAT? Is there gonna be a nuclear war or something?
A recession is a period of economic downturn, typically characterized by high unemployment, low consumer spending, and reduced business activity. During a recession, it is common for people to lose their jobs and for businesses to struggle. As a result, it is important to be prepared in case you need to rely on your stockpiled items for an extended period of time.
When stockpiling items for a recession, it is important to focus on non-perishable essentials, such as food, water, medicine, and personal hygiene products. You should also consider stockpiling other items that could be useful during a recession, such as cleaning supplies, tools, and first aid supplies.
It is difficult to say exactly how much of each item you should stockpile, as it will depend on your specific needs and circumstances. However, a good rule of thumb is to aim for at least a three-month supply of essential items.
Your stockpiled items should be stored in a cool, dry place that is easily accessible in case of an emergency. You should also regularly rotate your stockpiled items to ensure that they do not expire or become damaged.
In addition to the items you stockpile, there are other considerations to keep in mind, such as having a plan in place for using your stockpiled items, staying informed about potential emergencies and economic conditions, and ensuring that your stockpile is adequately insured.
By following these guidelines, you can build a strong foundation of supplies to help you weather any economic storm.
Prevention is better than cure. You are more likely to get cut when a dull knife skips over a surface when you have to press too hard. Keep those blades sharp. If local hospitals are overwhelmed with some strain of flu, cold or 24-hour bug, stay home or wear an N95 mask if must go out in public and have a hand-washing station next to your home entry. And be cautious about letting visitors inside unless they first thoroughly wash their hands and put on an N95 mask. Again, prevention is better than cure. Go the extra mile to keep your household members safe and healthy.
Carrying an empty gas can in your car is an excellent idea especially if you travel or commute long distances. Thank you!
Been stocking up on a lot of items over the years.
Hey JR can you do a video about meds and how to store them for long term or how long they last? Maybe try and get a pharmacist to make a guest appearance?
Thanks for your time and effort you put into your video very informative God bless and stay safe and warm
Thank you Emanuel!
Always great content; appreciate your effort to keep it simple but very informative.
Thanks for watching!
Simething I will suggest is creating a garden camouflaged in wild vegetation, plant here and there ununiformed that isnt conveniently noticed off the roads and near the home. Kind of a permaculture thing.
Thank you for all your information. I always know when you put out a video it will be worth hearing!!
Thank you!
I use vodka as an antiseptic and I also use honey and aloe Vera.. tried and was very successful on a bad burn resulting in .no scar
Ya know I don't often read these because it gives me anxiety but I was at Walmart yesterday 1-7-23 folks and I got THE VERY LAST milk gallon in the freezer case ...and both frozen areas were completely empty 😕 😳 I was shocked and worried ..what the heck 🥺 scary crazy times
Thank you for the education, I have learned a lot. By the way your awesome for the videos, would definitely recommend to a friend
Thank you Eric!
I buy crisco and bake with it but also set aside for heat and light....plenty of info on yt in how to use crisco or lard as a candle...upgrade it a bit and you have heat....medication can be found at dollar stores but its better deal at dollar general. There is a shortage of amoxicillan for humans but there seems to be plenty of fishmox at feed and pet stores (look it up, its 250mg per tablet, however its not regulated), taking vit c helps body produce its own hydrogen peroxide that helps the immune system, deadbolts can be expensive and some people are not allowed to change the door of apartment but wood or rubber wedges at bottom of door prevent door from opening. Beans and rice mixed together gives you the same amino acids as meat but the medium chain fatty acids are missing and you get that from the beef fat: solution is bone broth, use it to cook rice and then mix with flavored beans 1:1. If u have a pet buy dog food. Buy instructional books or print out the info u need from internet and put in protected ring binder because you may not have internet. Store water, put a sprig of thyme in it to remove some toxins.
Someone busted into the garage and nicked me bike about a week before the end of the year.. then they opened the same gate a week later (which I had barricaded, so didn't regain access).
I spent the night outside with a spotlight on said gate, and learned just how noisy someone moving around inside a house while you're outside can be.. surprisingly so.
Could be the old home design, on stumps, but that was a revelation.
Us seniors who don't have a lot money just do the best we can on food and things for safety. Thank You helping all of us Blessings to You and your Family AMEN.
To be honest.. i did prep from de 2019 till now present.... the problem is that i did discarded 3 bag full of med or drug store as they called...... Is not so much of good idea to store so so much. I did found one change that said is preferred to stock on January and that way you know is going to be good for a 2,3 yrs... And by December donate unused stuff to shelter and food as well
I also have solar lights that can be hung up, but I use them to light a room for up to 4 hours just for electrical outages!
Thank you Jr, very appreciated this video to remind us to check our Preps are up to date.
The only issue i have living in the UK is obtaining Antibiotics, they have to be obtained through a Gp and cannot get them over the counter.
Can anyone recommend any natural antibiotics that can be used in replacement?
Thank you in advance, stay vigilant, we're in very fragile times.
BTW.... Happy New Year Jr and viewers, stay strong i believe 2023 will be year of the Prepper!
Try online at pet supply websites.
@@SharonAnnMenefee thank you, much appreciated 👍
Go to a pet stores and look for fish antibiotics, work the same ;)
@@May_Day45 thank you
Check online for resource books and learn how to buy, grow, and make your own apothecary for your home. Wild lettuce is good one.
Don't forget your otc meds like Icy Hot, your vitamins, allergy meds, thermometers, eye drops etc. Dont forget pets..dog & cat food doesn't last a long time beyond bb date but they need flea meds and stuff too. Maybe a spare pair of eyeglasses or readers? A new belt or suspenders? Razors? Birth control? Dry shampoo?
Thank you, your videos are so helpful, and succinct! I always learn or am reminded of important things I need to work on. Keep up the good work, it is appreciated!
Thank you!
I keep aquatabs or oasis water purification tablets, they are not very plesent to use, but they are not expensive and if you follow the shelf life and use them acording to instructions, you can drink river or lake water for up to 6 months
Potassium Permanganate is a great asset, a few granules to purify a liter of water it can be used to treat athlete's foot and other sterilizing options also starting fires when used with glycerine
Last Monday I was prescribed amoxicillin. I had to wait until Wednesday for it to come in to my pharmacy. In the far west suburbs of Chicago.
In Soviet Russia, a woman walked into a shop. She looked with disgust at the empty shelves and said to the shopkeeper,
“It is disgraceful that there is not a single piece of meat on any of your shelves”.
The shopkeeper replied,
“You are mistaken Madame! In this store, we have no bread. The store that has no meat is across the street!”
Kotex good bandage to have I used to carry them in my patrol car
For security, those adjustable door bars are amazing, even with the door unlocked and someone holding the handle in the open position, kicking or ramming the door, it still didn't budge
We replaced longer screws on the hinges and the bolt side on all of my outside of from the garage.
Great suggestions... You've name a couple things I need to get.. Thank you
Microwaves are great EMP safes for hard drives and mobile phones and extra chargers.
No they're not.
Some good suggestions and reminders. Really enjoy your channel. Thank you🙏🏼🇺🇸
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Last year when me an my sister in law we stock pile 12 containers of baby formula an diapers we figure out how much diapers we needed it was nice not having to worry about formula then when we were done we pass on the formula that was open to another cousin that was having a baby at the time they were very grateful.. my sister in law told us that formula was going up in price an was having hard time finding it last year in 2022. I even bought few cloth diapers for my pantry to have on hand I told my self that if we can't afford it then we use cloth diapers.
I don't bother too much with the door situation, since I have giant glass sliding doors.
Could plan to can your freezer meat if power goes out. You have a few days if you don't open it a lot
garlic, honey, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, thyme, basil, cilantro, cayenne pepper,
you can recharge disposable batteries. Smart light bulbs are a good idea too.
Not if they shut down our power grid.
This video was really excellent and helpful. It also prompted my brain to take some of your information and go further with it, but tailored to my specific circumstances. Thank you.
Thank you Scott!
Self-awareness self discipline and self accountability
Hi, loved the info...quick question, if you're late to the game, what would you prioritize first after food?
Three minutes without air, three hours without shelter, 3 days without water (figure out how to gather and purify), 3 weeks without food. After that I think first aid/hygiene, and defense. Not just limited to guns. Perimeter lights, strong locks, pepper gel even a paintball gun or pellet guns if regular guns are not your thing. After that focus on backup power. With food store what you eat and eat what you store.
Bleach tablets for the shelf stable stockpile. We have several bottles set aside and a bottle in each of our “go” bags. Regular liquid bleach has a shelf life.
Thanks JR for the great list of reminders. I really need to focus more time on medical preps this year for sure. I hope that 2023 does not require it however.... Stay safe and stay prepped. Cheers from Canada!
Thanks for watching and commenting!