I chose to add a Solar Power Bank to my prepping collection as I live in the Southwest (lots of sun), flameless power (wildfire danger), and I use low wattage (500 watts & below appliances). I still prefer to use the more traditional & proven methods of fire pits, candles and the like. Sometimes you have to be extremely flexible & adaptable to changing times.
@IonaDunn we do have a small solar generator, which is a really nice to have. It's easily able to charge up devices and batteries for power tools. Flexibility is definitely a necessity when it comes to homesteading or living a prepared life
I had a few jars of hot dogs that unsealed and had mold inside. I threw the whole jar away n checked all my jars than. Don't keep rings on jars when storing them.
Yes, on knowing alternatives for electric. But keep in mind that they have their disadvantages, it is not for just kicks and giggles that farmers love their tractors and machines. Do that stuff by hand at 20-30 you'll be fine, at 40-50 way less so. And no not all of us have children to take up the physical parts by then. Do some of it some of the time works, make it into a full time work week and your body will quit before 45. So know how to move correctly when doing the work (ergonomics) and don't make a paying job out of it. Oil lamps and candles are beautifull and some say make for nasty fine dust and bad indoor air quality. In addition, if i have fat i can eat i wouldn't be making candles out of it, that is what beeswax is for. For things like communication, weather warnings and so on a radio and a mobile phone are pretty much vital now. The knowledge is there so make sure you are warned of storms and such as soon as the weather station knows about it. It is also a government job for a reason. And if you do a lot of things via an alternative more physical way things take more time, so calling your neighbour before swinging by for something will save you a lot of time if neighbour turns out to be away when you show up without calling first. It makes more sense for me right now to yes limit electric needs where possible, understand the theory for making your own solar system and have alternatives on hand for practice and emergencies. Switching for non electric would give problems both due to some physical issues and a rental house that is designed to run on electric/gas/sewage and safe drinking water.
@hillockfarm8404 thanks for your comment! It is a lot nicer and more convenient to have power, modern equipment, and such, but those things can be really unaffordable for most people. When farming or homesteading on a smaller scale, large equipment, such as a tractor, isn't necessary, but it definitely makes life easier.
I really appreciate the way you say comfortable, you really give each syllable its time in the spotlight.
@@flankman9385 :)
I chose to add a Solar Power Bank to my prepping collection as I live in the Southwest (lots of sun), flameless power (wildfire danger), and I use low wattage (500 watts & below appliances). I still prefer to use the more traditional & proven methods of fire pits, candles and the like. Sometimes you have to be extremely flexible & adaptable to changing times.
@IonaDunn we do have a small solar generator, which is a really nice to have. It's easily able to charge up devices and batteries for power tools. Flexibility is definitely a necessity when it comes to homesteading or living a prepared life
Ohio is the best. Just had a few days here in Cleveland without power this past summer. Have some good flashlights 🔦.
@@Gary-n1z we love the mild climate in Ohio :)
For botulism, the spores are also airborne, so when opening a contaminated jar you can inhale them, just cooking for 5-15 minutes is not enough.
I had a few jars of hot dogs that unsealed and had mold inside. I threw the whole jar away n checked all my jars than. Don't keep rings on jars when storing them.
@@MadamKsTarot
Rings? What rings on jars.
Thank you
@@ryansuter4424 you're welcome!
Yes, on knowing alternatives for electric. But keep in mind that they have their disadvantages, it is not for just kicks and giggles that farmers love their tractors and machines. Do that stuff by hand at 20-30 you'll be fine, at 40-50 way less so. And no not all of us have children to take up the physical parts by then. Do some of it some of the time works, make it into a full time work week and your body will quit before 45. So know how to move correctly when doing the work (ergonomics) and don't make a paying job out of it.
Oil lamps and candles are beautifull and some say make for nasty fine dust and bad indoor air quality. In addition, if i have fat i can eat i wouldn't be making candles out of it, that is what beeswax is for.
For things like communication, weather warnings and so on a radio and a mobile phone are pretty much vital now. The knowledge is there so make sure you are warned of storms and such as soon as the weather station knows about it. It is also a government job for a reason. And if you do a lot of things via an alternative more physical way things take more time, so calling your neighbour before swinging by for something will save you a lot of time if neighbour turns out to be away when you show up without calling first.
It makes more sense for me right now to yes limit electric needs where possible, understand the theory for making your own solar system and have alternatives on hand for practice and emergencies. Switching for non electric would give problems both due to some physical issues and a rental house that is designed to run on electric/gas/sewage and safe drinking water.
@hillockfarm8404 thanks for your comment! It is a lot nicer and more convenient to have power, modern equipment, and such, but those things can be really unaffordable for most people.
When farming or homesteading on a smaller scale, large equipment, such as a tractor, isn't necessary, but it definitely makes life easier.
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